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HOT AND NOT FOR FALL

October 14th, 2008
OCTOBER 14TH, 2008 HOT AND NOT FOR FALL HOT Rock the Croc (faux, of course) in shoes, bags and belts. Go tweedy, but not in a grandma way. Think high-waisted, wide-legged pants with a raspberry heel. Tweed is also right for night (even Vogue agrees). Get Rich Quick! As in high-pigment, saturated colours and jewel tones (sapphire, ruby, emerald). Mix a bright ...

Pregnant Pause

October 11th, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008 Pregnant Pause Angelina, Gwen, JLo…there's no shortage of hot Hollywood moms who are in labour one minute and wearing skin tight Versace the next. But don't hate them—join them. Celebrate your impending arrival with soothing pre-natal treatments at Som Visao. Offering everything from 3D Ultrasound escapes ...

BABY BIJOUX

October 11th, 2008
OCTOBER 11TH, 2008 BABY BIJOUX So maybe she's not allowed to get her ears pierced until she's 12—make that 15. But these new cashmere baby necklaces from Vancouver's Enfant Terrible are the cutest little holiday baby baubles we've seen. Made by a women's co-operative in Nepal, there's a happy story attached in case you need something to justify a frivolous (yet delect ...

Chic. Sleek. Clinique.

October 10th, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008 Chic. Sleek. Clinique. Every gal loves to receive a beauty-full gift.  Exclusively at Holt Renfrew, with any Clinique purchase of $35* or more, receive a stylish cosmetic case and mini-bag filled with goodies, a gift value of $120. Perfect to carry in your purse for day-to-night glam, it's a p ...

AND THE SURVEY SAYS…

October 10th, 2008
OCTOBER 10TH, 2008 AND THE SURVEY SAYS… We love to hear from our readers, whether it be letters or forum postings. Here's a chance for you to tell us all about what you love, what you loathe—and your favourite shopping spots. So instead of pretending to work while you wait for the long weekend to begin, take our survey. As always, we promise to keep all your se ...

STEALS AND DEALS

October 9th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

WHISTLER WHY YOU WORK

October 9th, 2008
OCTOBER 9TH, 2008 WHISTLER WHY YOU WORK When the Vitamin V team needed a quick getaway to put colour in our cheeks and a bounce in our business plan, we chose the new Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler Creek. Our girls were agog at the size of their rooms, the circular tubs, massive flatscreens and view balconies overlooking the Monet-like lake. The boutique-sized lodge (77 ro ...

FREE THE GEEKS

October 8th, 2008
OCTOBER 8TH, 2008 FREE THE GEEKS When we first heard about Free Geek, we wondered if it was some kind of super nerdy dating service, as in, “yes, I'm free tonight, right after my Dungeons and Dragons convention.” Lucky for us, Free Geek turned out to be a computer recycling and rebuilding centre that is happy to take your out-of-date technology. Unload that dot matr ...

VIOLET FEMMES

October 7th, 2008
OCTOBER 7TH, 2008 VIOLET FEMMES Roses are red Violet is new Your style is sweet This boutique is for you Genevieve Allen just raised the fashion quotient on the South Granville Rise with her brand new shop, Violet. Taking inspiration from designer Vanessa Bruno's apartment, the former Misch staffer made the space exactly that—a white, airy Parisian studio complete with ...

SLEEP EASY

October 6th, 2008
OCTOBER 6TH, 2008 SLEEP EASY Early to bed, early to rise, makes a gal healthy, wealthy and…wishing she had some new bed linens. Breathable, antibacterial, soft and sustainable, bamboo bedding is selling like lattés on a cold Sunday morning, and Vancouver's new Mulberry Sky's offers a unique blend of bamboo and organic co ...
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