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STEALS AND DEALS

January 22nd, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! LIBERTY LIVING Feather your nest with gorgeous furniture and accessories up to 70 per cent off at Liberty. Hurry in for deep savings on timeless furniture and sophisticated accents that will transform your space into a chic abode. The early bird gets the ...

Tokyo Trippin'

January 22nd, 2009
JANUARY 22ND, 2009 Tokyo Trippin' We headed to the Land of the Rising Sun for a frenzied week of shopping, sushi and sake. stayBuilt in the '70s, Hotel Okura in the Akasaka district is old-school Japan at its best. The ultra-attentive staff (including kimono-clad elevator assistants) can help you get to the best shops or book a bullet train to Kyoto. Pressed cotton kimonos are laid out ...

big push

January 21st, 2009
JANUARY 21ST, 2009 big push Why play it safe when you can dive into the deliciously avant-garde? Shaking up the culture calendar at the top of the year and boasting trail-blazing acts of all genres, from here to Auckland, New Zealand, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival opens today. Must-see shows include:•Billy Twinkle where Toronto's Ronnie Burkett delivers p ...

Civil A Dress

January 20th, 2009
JANUARY 20TH, 2009 Civil A Dress The bod of today's new US President gets plenty of coverage, and thanks to new boutique Body Politic in SoMa, so can yours. The store's platform is beautifully designed, sustainable frocks. “Wear it your way” pieces from Chicago's Lara Miller and well-cut bamboo jersey dresses from local favourite Elroy get our vote. Also on the ballot are green goodies ...

Holt Your Horses!

January 19th, 2009
JANUARY 19, 2009 Holt Your Horses! As Coco Chanel declared, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” And if she can do it on sale, all the better. Now at Holt Renfrew save up to 70 per cent on select men's and women's fall and winter fashions and accessories, plus gourmet items that would impress any foodie fashionista. Peruse the racks for everything you need to live ...

tease me, please me

January 19th, 2009
JANUARY 19TH, 2009 tease me, please me There's nothing sexy about watching Seinfeld reruns while Stairmastering, so we made sweating it more sassy and gave Burlesque a go. The Burlesque Beauties dance class at the Drive Dance Centre—don't worry, it's classy and tassel-free—had us strutting, shimmying and shaping up. And unlike in the workplace, here, the more attitude you dish out, the ...

big talker, betty crocker

January 17th, 2009
JANUARY 17TH, 2009 big talker, betty crocker Cheerios not so cheery anymore? You too can be a happy homemaker at breakfast time. We tested Grandma Betty's scones by Joy Road Catering from this month's Western Living magazine, and they are the lightest, fluffiest, downright best we've ever had. So pour some coffee, hand him the recipe, and head back to bed. For scone recipe, visit Wes ...

hit the road

January 16th, 2009
JANUARY 16TH, 2009 hit the road Cleanse-smeanse. We're back on the bottle with tasty vino from the vineyard formerly known as Golden Mile Cellars. Now Road 13, the new name comes with a fresh new look and a praise-worthy Varietal Series. On the white side of its wine portfolio, we favour the 2007 Riesling ($18.99) for its crisp, fruity flavour and apricot aroma. And on the red, there a ...

STEALS AND DEALS

January 15th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! FUN IN THE SUN Frolicking on the beach in San Paolo is the dream, but you can beat the winter doldrums (and get Giselle's gorgeous skin tone) without breaking the bank. Visit the new Brazilian Glow Bar's grand opening for a free tan and refreshments on J ...

paris by page

January 15th, 2009
JANUARY 15TH, 2009 paris by page The late summer getaway to The City of Light we're planning may be far off, but we've got a way to study its manifold charms now without leaving the armchair. Touching on the foremost facets of the French capital—hotels, restaurants and shops—Taschen's Paris is a coffee table tome worth owning. The stunning pictorials and pithy summaries of locales like C ...
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