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The Main Event

March 27th, 2009
MARCH 27TH, 2009 The Main Event The big one this weekend is undoubtedly the Junos, but there's another, much smaller cultural gathering that's got the goods too. Before you watch husky-voiced Bryan Adams take the stage, head to the BLIM Community Market. At the first of what will be a regular end-of-month event, there'll be local clothing and accessories, live music by sweet synth-popper ...

Steals and Deals

March 26th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Bow Wow Get your pooches tail wagging with a Sunday trip to Fetch Kerrisdale. Fido will be begging to taste-test new recipes, and you can stock up on 2-for-1 dog biscuit deals! RSVP at dogs@fetchstore.ca to reserve a free treat sample bag that includes a ...

Swanky by the Seashore

March 26th, 2009
MARCH 26TH, 2009 Swanky by the Seashore Looking to get closer to Mother Nature without compromising your own cosmopolitan nature? We got the very first in-person peek at the beautiful new Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet and can't wait to bring back the beau. Situated on a promontory overlooking the Pacific, the property is definitely more luxe than lodge. Styled in ...

Are We There Yeti?

March 25th, 2009
MARCH 25TH, 2009 Are We There Yeti? With the Pemberton Festival on pause until 2010, we feel the need to alert you to an acoustic alternative worth piling in the van for. The Sasquatch Festival lineup reads like a laundry list of bands we love. There's Kings of Leon, Animal Collective, Erykah Badu, The Decemberists, Santigold and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs all set against the scenic backdrop ...

Top 5: Spring Fashion Must-Haves

March 24th, 2009
MARCH 24TH, 2009 Top 5: Spring Fashion Must-Haves We asked five fashionable ladies behind some of the best boutiques in town what one item takes top spot in their spring wardrobe. Herewith, their picks: Genevieve Allen, Violet“The piece I can't live without this spring is the elle dress ($628.00) by Sachin and Babi. It's effortless and beautifully detailed. It's also featured in the Apri ...

Prick/Tuck

March 23rd, 2009
MARCH 23RD, 2009 Prick/Tuck When we first heard about Spruce Body Lab's cosmetic acupuncture, we were on pins and needles. Good thing we've never been intimidated by a prick. In Spruce's clinically chic rooms, Acupuncturist Mahsa Ahmadi (her flawless skin is reason enough to try it) does an in-depth health consultation, then focuses on your trouble areas (from wrinkles to acne to dry ski ...

Like Mother, Like Daughter

March 21st, 2009
MARCH 21ST, 2009 Like Mother, Like Daughter Your toddler tries on your heels, dumps out your jewellery box and "borrows" your Michael Kors sunglasses every chance she gets, so why shouldn't you steal from her closet too? These eco-chic button wraps by Vancouver designer Chloe Angus come in ten different colours plus tots and moms sizes ($55/$110), perfect for the playground once heavy wi ...

Fresh Face

March 20th, 2009
MARCH 20TH, 2009 Fresh Face A quick trip to the grocery store always means trouble since we can spend hours perusing the aisles filled with Joe Fresh Style wares. Picking up a few items for dinner has become even more of a high-risk activity with the launch of the Joe Fresh Beauty line. Joe Mimran, the man behind Club Monaco, Caban and of course Joe Fresh Style, is taking on cosmetics ...

Steals and Deals

March 19th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Yes We Yoga Escape the city grind for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga retreat at Nicaragua's premier luxury eco-lodge complete with a private bungalow and stunning beaches. Yoga guru Rebekka Walker's Yin and Yang of Yoga retreat is a downward dog paradi ...

Go Big

March 19th, 2009
MARCH 19TH, 2009 Go Big Bigger than all of the other Hawaiian islands combined and with 11 different climate zones, Hawaii's Big Island is often referred to as the state's largest playground. Here are our picks for the Kona Coast, on the island's west side. stayA Rockefeller creation, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is a large-scale resort but with uber-friendly staff (everyone knows your na ...
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