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Lavender Lovely

October 25th, 2010
OCTOBER 25TH, 2010 Lavender Lovely The last time we tried a homemade oatmeal scrub, more ended up in our mouth than on our face. Leave it to Jiadé. The Port Coquitlam-based beauty brand is first in Canada to be USDA certified organic, comprised of the simplest ingredients like essential oils and botanical extracts. Its lavender facial toner ($21.40) and moisturizer ...

Spooky Spirits

October 23rd, 2010
OCTOBER 23RD, 2010 Spooky Spirits Decorating the house for Halloween needn’t be a headache. Just put your heads together. A couple of Crystal Heads that is. The premium vodka brand owned by Dan Aykroyd and made in Newfoundland multitasks. The super smooth spirit within spikes the punch and the skull-shaped glass bottle you’re left with displays your candy corn in ...

Tear Jerkers and Creamy Pints

October 22nd, 2010
OCTOBER 22ND, 2010 Tear Jerkers and Creamy Pints Staying in with a sad sentimental movie and sweets may be a clichéd plot point of chick flicks, but the truth is everybody needs a good cry and a bowl of ice cream every now and again. Up the ante from Sleepless in Seattle and vanilla with one of these three DVD and dessert pairings: The Princess + the Warrior and H ...

Light in the Luggage

October 21st, 2010
OCTOBER 21ST, 2010 Light in the Luggage The pain of incurring a surcharge because a pair of stilettos sent you over the 50lb limit is almost as excruciating as walking SoHo’s cobblestone streets in those Choos. Spare the surprise with a travel luggage scale from Kikkerland. Clip it on and lift from the handle to make sure your checked bag is under weight before you ...

Extra Cargoh

October 20th, 2010
OCTOBER 20TH, 2010 Extra Cargoh Online shopping addicts avert your eyes. Vancouver has recently given rise to an Etsy-esque e-marketplace. It’s called Cargoh and it features independent, international goods from art to accessories. You’ll find it hard not to cart a couple of Tweet Heart vinyl decals for decorating (we love the laurel wreath and laundry ones), and the sw ...

Steals and Deals

October 19th, 2010
Work Up A Sweat Precision Athletics has two special 3-month programs that will deliver amazing results. Choose one-on-one or doubles packages for as low as $50 per week (includes two weekly workouts and nutrition coaching)! See details and sign up here. Want to do group sessions instead? Indoor boot camp, spinning, and cross-training and fitness classes start at $89/month fo ...

You’re Invited: Pacific Centre's I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night

October 19th, 2010
October 19, 2010 You’re Invited: Pacific Centre's I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night Want to make your next round of retail more flash, less dash? On November 3, Pacific Centre is opening its doors for a trend-setting event. There’ll be flash fashion shows, make-up demos, fashion consultations, prizes and more! And for serious stylistas who want extra special attention, VIP T ...

Not Your Regular Joe

October 19th, 2010
OCTOBER 19TH, 2010 Not Your Regular Joe Tomorrow in Toronto, the newest Joe Fresh Style collection walks the LG Fashion Week runway. We sat down with the man behind the megabrand, Joe Mimran, while in Vancouver launching the label’s new flagship to talk fashion, style and what’s in store for Spring 2011: Who is your fashion muse?Joe Mimran: My wife [Pink Tartan's Kimberly Newport-Mim ...

Made-to-order Gifts at Granville Island

October 18th, 2010
October 18, 2010 Made-to-order Gifts at Granville Island Nothing says, “Sorry I got you a last minute gift from the gas station last year” quite like a bespoke present. Granville Island is full of artisan goodies that you can have custom made with quality and care. A gift with thought - it's a great way to show your loved ones how much you adore them. Work with the expert artists and ...

Cereal Thriller

October 18th, 2010
OCTOBER 18TH, 2010 Cereal Thriller There will always be a special place in our heart for Cocoa Puffs, but it's no breakfast of champions. Go with Holy Crap instead. Decidedly crap-free, the Chia-based raw vegan cereal is free of wheat, gluten and lactose, high in iron, fibre and Omegas, and full of protein and antioxidants. Made in Sechelt, it’s scrumptious too than ...
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