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Fa la la la

December 24th, 2008
DECEMBER 24TH, 2008 Fa la la la Romantic nights in front of the fire call for romantic tunes—and Rudolph just doesn't cut it come December 26. So we've fallen for angel-voiced French chanteuse Béatrice Martin, the 19-year-old Quebecoise whose pretty melodies and throaty voice on her Coeur de Pirate (Pirate's Heart) album had us from "Bonjour." She's played the piano since ...

STEALS AND DEALS

December 23rd, 2008
  Enjoy your bonus dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! SANTA FAB When St. Nick needs stylish gifts, he heads straight to FAB. The holiday savings are unbel ...

grooms men

December 23rd, 2008
DECEMBER 23RD, 2008 grooms men Haven’t found the perfect gift for dad, brother, or your other best men? Quick! Get them a professional straight-edge razor treatment from our favourite men’s barbershops (whew, that was a close shave!). 1. The city’s best kept secret might just be the hot shaves from the modern JD’s barbershop (pictured) in the basement of the Vancouve ...

wonder woman

December 22nd, 2008
  DECEMBER 22ND, 2008 wonder woman Wonder what’s under her skirt? If she’s smart, it’s Lululemon Athletica’s new Wonder Under Luon footless tights in dark denim. It’s like wearing your skinny jeans (except you can both breathe and bend). Shipments disappear as fast as they can restock them, so summon your ...

Peek-a-boot!

December 20th, 2008
DECEMBER 20TH, 2008 Peek-a-boot! All kids love to paint on their clothes. And you have the laundry pile to prove it. Give them artistic license with paint-your-own rain boots kits by MyDesgn that come with white boots, paints, brushes, plus paint removal pads so they can do the clean-up this time (and paint them all over again). MyDesign boots, $38 at EIO, www.eiokids ...

Five things we love about: DB Bistro

December 19th, 2008
DECEMBER 19TH, 2008 Five things we love about: DB Bistro The ever-charming Daniel Boulud has cast his culinary spell on the Vancouver dining scene and we couldn't be more pleased. Herewith, our Top 5 picks from his new, casual outpost DB Bistro: 1. The intimate, low-slung ceiling (at least eight inches thick and de riguer in Boulud's restaurants internationally), which ens ...

Holts for the Holiday

December 19th, 2008
DECEMBER 19, 2008 Holts for the Holiday ‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the city, fashionistas were shopping in a bit of a tizzy. Looking for a cashmere scarf for mom and cufflinks for her beau, the hurried stylista had nowhere to go. Suddenly an idea came to her in a flash, “Take me to Holt Renfrew!” she exclaimed t ...

STEALS AND DEALS

December 18th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! CURVES AHEAD Jump start your New Year’s resolution with the Slim Me Down package at Som Visao Spa. E ...

st. maarten splurge

December 18th, 2008
DECEMBER 18TH, 2008 st. maarten splurge In a country where street signs point you to the nearest jewellery store (all of which serve complimentary cocktails), it’s no wonder lovers of the ultra-luxe head to St. Maartens. Divided into Dutch and French areas, the 39 beaches have white sand, crystal blue water, and very few tan lines. Stay While sunburned tourists bunk down i ...

holiday tune-up

December 17th, 2008
DECEMBER 17TH, 2008 holiday tune-up Nix the Nutcracker Suite after dinner and play DJ with this festive holiday playlist. Barenaked Ladies: "Do They Know It’s Christmas" This ‘80s hit was recorded to bring attention to the famine crisis in Ethiopia, and Canada’s quirkiest group does a great job filling the musical boots of Bono, Sting, George Michael and Phil Collins. ...
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