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IRISH EYES

September 18th, 2008
September 18TH, 2008 IRISH EYES For years, millions have journeyed to Cork (Ireland's “second city,”) to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone. The story goes that it endows the kisser with the gift of eloquence. We went: You be the judge. Do Wander around the vibrant University College Cork channeling one-time studen ...

FILM FEST CHEAT SHEET

September 17th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2008 FILM FEST CHEAT SHEET As the sun sets earlier, so does our patience for shallow-end summer blockbusters. Good thing the Vancouver International Film Festival starts next week. Here is a must-see list—straight from the insiders. 3 Women Three generations of Iranian women explore questions of cultural i ...

STEALING MAGNOLIAS

September 16th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2008 STEALING MAGNOLIAS Feeling a bit Film Fest-ive? Make a statement with starlet-worthy dresses from new Canadian on-line shop Magnolia, like this frothy number from DKNY. Pair it with a perforated motorcycle jacket by Canuck designer Arthur Mendonça, and a pair of Almost Famous shades and they’ll be begging for ...

Taste the Luxe Life

September 16th, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Taste the Luxe Life Fall 2008 is all about effortless elegance and jet-set glamour, and nobody does that better than Michael Kors. To celebrate the launch of the season, Michael Kors is offering VitaminV.ca subscribers the chance to win a $2,500 shopping spree at its Oakridge Centre boutique. ...

TWINKLE TOES

September 15th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2008 TWINKLE TOES You’re not quite ready for tights but those Marni ankle boots are giving you the rub. Here’s a little tip for easing summer feet into fall footwear: Sprinkle the insides with talcum powder. If you’re like us and hate smelling like a freshly-diapered newborn, try Origins Refreshing Bod ...

SNAP, SNAP

September 13th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2008 SNAP, SNAP You may fancy yourself the next Annie Liebowitz, but do keep in mind she gets weeks to set the stage of her photos (not to mention the live elephants and access to the Palace of Versailles). With your little tykes holding their adorable poses for exactly 1.5 seconds, even you and your fancy Sony Cyber-shot may miss the moment. That’s ...

POWER HOUR

September 12th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2008 POWER HOUR When it comes to play, our packed schedules relegate downtime (read: massages and quality couch time with Gossip Girl) to paltry 60-minute increments. But when we heard about Goldfish Pacific Kitchen's happy hour with delicious nibbles like wok tossed dry ribs, crispy coconut prawns and tun ...

STEALS AND DEALS

September 11th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! BRIDAL WAVE For the white dress, head to White Rock. This weekend, visit I Do boutique’s 2-day-only samp ...

A LITTLE ITALY

September 11th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2008 A LITTLE ITALY With miles and miles of dense forests, crystal waters, sandy beaches and charming towns, it is no wonder that southern Italy’s Basilicata region is fast becoming the next Amalfi. Stay Transformed from an ancient 18th century convent, the Locanda delle Donne Monache in Marate ...

FOX AND THE SOUND

September 10th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2008 FOX AND THE SOUND There’s music that makes you want to move, and then there’s music that makes you want to move to the woods and grow your hair long. Fleet Foxes have us contemplating the latter. The five-man band from Seattle may not have grown up in the early Seventies, but they’ve sweetly ...
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