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Steals and Deals

November 5th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! This Little Piggy Went to Pure Get hands on in November at Pure Nail Bar. Book your UV Gel French Full Set and get a free Pure Pedi. Or round up two more friends and get 3 mani-pedi combos for $100. Yes, that works out to mani-pedi combos for $33 each ...

Acing the Big Apple

November 5th, 2009
NOVEMBER 5TH, 2009 Acing the Big Apple There's nothing quite like autumn in New York. Take a bite of the best of what's new with a week in the Big Apple. stayThe Ace Hotel has drawn its fourth Ace. Its newest property in Midtown is a masterful mix of character vintage and custom touches, like clothes hangers embossed with the phrase “You look good in that.” Slip into your jersey robe ...

Powder Girl

November 4th, 2009
November 4, 2009 Powder Girl Whether you're a snow bunny or a shredder, BC has the peaks and powder that skiers live for. Thirteen of the BC's finest resorts have amazing ski deals on now. Grab your best gal pals and book a weekend filled with champagne powder, luxurious accommodations, après-ski pampering and even more champagne (the bubbly, not the powder). Get ready ...

My Boyfriend's Back

November 4th, 2009
NOVEMBER 4TH, 2009 My Boyfriend's Back If it looks like a black and white photograph of a young, leather and denim clad gent captured from behind, it could just be one of Brian Boulton's drawings. A guru of graphite and pastel pencil, the Vancouver artist first captures on film, then renders with photorealistic precision by hand the fabrics, folds and features of young men standi ...

Scarves for Attention

November 3rd, 2009
NOVEMBER 3RD, 2009 Scarves for Attention What keeps you warm and gets you noticed? Larry. The line of scarves, shawls, cowls and ponchos by Vancouver blogger-cum-designer Terri Potratz is knit with Alpaca fleece from the Cariboo that's spun into yarn on Salt Spring Island. In scrumptious shades of oatmeal, charcoal and mocha, and with deft touches of felt and leather, her latest col ...

Eating la Vide Loca

November 2nd, 2009
NOVEMBER 2, 2009 Eating la Vide Loca That tender, magnificently moist, fall-off-the-bone pork rib you had at a Michelin three-star years ago, but still remember every morsel of—chances are it was cooked Sous Vide. The French-invented method that locks in juices and nutrients by cooking vacuumed-packed foods in a water bath at low heat for longer hours was once solely found in fancy ...

Top 5: Bella Stella

October 31st, 2009
OCTOBER 31ST, 2009 Top 5: Bella Stella Stella McCartney's kids and baby collections for Gap drop next week and we're already training for the stroller derby. Herewith, our top 5 picks: 1. The Beatles-inspired “Miller” jacket (pictured) named for McCartney's eldest son, and even cuter on a girl.2. Scribble sneaks that come with a set of pens to tag them with (and save your walls!).3. Boy' ...

Plan au Chocolat

October 30th, 2009
OCTOBER 30TH, 2009 Plan au Chocolat Ever since we spent every morning of our European sojourn at cafés sipping cappuccino and nibbling flaky, light croissants, we've been searching for a substitute in closer proximity that satisfies our high standards. And now, it Haas been found. Thomas Haas, master pastry chef and North Shore favourite, has opened a new patisserie in Kits. Righ ...

Steals and Deals

October 29th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Catered Affair For 30 years, The Lazy Gourmet has been the secret behind deliciously catered parties. Its new holiday menu promises classic dishes infused with a modern flavour. The chefs have been playing with spices and ingredients from around the w ...

In the Army Now

October 29th, 2009
OCTOBER 29TH, 2009 In the Army Now We profess to be lovers, not fighters, but for a canvas bag from Red Flag Design we'd battle it out. Best known for using reclaimed sails, the company has branched out, fashioning its latest line out of recycled canvas, the most stunning cut from the marbled green cloth of retired military tents. Both the Shelter bag ($130) and over-the-shoulder Mus ...
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