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Pretty Lit

May 13th, 2009

MAY 13TH, 2009 Pretty Lit Here's a riddle: What's good-looking on the outside, full of brilliance on the inside and very well-read? (Other than you, of course). The classic novels recently re-covered by award-winning designer Coralie Bickford-Smith for Penguin. The ten two-tone hardcover titles that include Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Madame Bovary will look oh so smashing (and s ...

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Have Clothes, Will Travel

May 12th, 2009

MAY 12TH, 2009 Have Clothes, Will Travel If deciding what to pack—whether for a week in Venice or a weekend in Vegas—sometimes seems as difficult, complicated and time-consuming as international relations, we give you Diplomatic Immunity. Catering to the jet-set man and woman, the new South Granville store has all kinds of sojourns covered with its four-in-one collection that includes ...

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In the Limelight

May 11th, 2009

MAY 11TH, 2009 In the Limelight Willing to embrace a little Eighties edge, but too legit to don Hammer Pants? The answer is at your fingertips. Essie's neon nail polish collection is a splash of electric without going overboard. We test-drove their bright yellow-green Funky Limelight and loved how it took our monochromatic and pastel ensembles up a notch on the fashion index. A tip fo ...

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Golden Oakridge

May 6th, 2009

May 5, 2009 Golden Oakridge Flower Child bell bottoms in the ‘60s, disco fabulous gold lamé dresses in the ‘70s, pinstriped power suits in the ‘80s, girly grunge plaid shirts in the ‘90s: The past 50 years of fashion have been filled with iconic looks—and looking back at our photo albums, more than a few embarrassing outfits. Over the last five decades Vancouver styli ...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide Vancouver

May 6th, 2009

MAY 5TH, 2009 Mother's Day Gift Guide Vancouver You can't put a price on a mother's love, but you can show her you love her at any price point. Herewith, Vitamin Daily Vancouver's top 5 prezzies (from $25 to a splurge) to make Mom feel posh this Mother's Day: Customize a set of Haute Note cards with her name and she'll feel like a queen while she keeps in touch. Set ...

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Mirror, Mirror

May 5th, 2009

MAY 4TH, 2009 Mirror, Mirror Who's the fairest of them all? You will be after a visit to BeautyInk. We took an instructional lesson ($75/hr) at the BeautyInk Gallery where professional make-up artist Shauna Magrath—who's got an Emmy to her name and stars like Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba on her CV—took us step-by-step through a new spring look. With no allegianc ...

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Show and Mattel

May 3rd, 2009

May 2, 2009 Show and Mattel P-K (as in pre-kids) meals conjure up memories of flatware and fine china. In our post-baby world, a dinner that doesn't end with spaghetti-splattered walls is considered a success. Make sure your little one eats every bite of their organic banana puree with Mattel's Precious Planet High Chair. A suction cup lion (strategically placed on th ...

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Mom's The Word

May 3rd, 2009

MAY 2ND, 2009 Mom's The Word Between scheduling your kids' play dates and piano lessons, don't forget to pick out something pretty for yourself for Mother's Day. Whether it's brunch or a bracelet, we've got gifts for every type of mom. (PS: Forward this along to dad—he'll appreciate the hint!) The Foodie: Painted utensils ($55) by Adina Gwatkin Designs are great for ...

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Salad Savour

May 2nd, 2009

MAY 1ST, 2009 Salad Savour With the onset of summer, salads take top spot. Here's an easy, crowd-pleasing one we regularly pull out for patio potlucks. Grape-agon Salad Ingredients1 head butter lettuce or mixed greens1-2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced2 cups red and/or green grapes, half-sliced150 g soft, unripened goat's milk cheese (peppered preferable)3-4 Tbs ...

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Steals and Deals

May 1st, 2009

Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! An Epic Event Style meets sustainability at EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo. The only green consumer show and eco-marketplace in Western Canada, the best environmentally friendly fashion and lifestyle advice (think organic cot ...

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