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GOBBLE UP THE GALLERY

June 25th, 2008
JUNE 25TH, 2008 GOBBLE UP THE GALLERY For us, the perfect weekend reads gallery browsing and eggs benny. And while we can't brunch at the Tate Modern or SAM every weekend, finally there's an art-inspired weekend restaurant in our fair city. The Autumn Brook Gallery at the foot of Gallery Row houses a selection of B.C. artists' work and, on Saturday and Sunday, a French-i ...

CoverGirl World

June 24th, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 CoverGirl World With the sun (finally) shining, it's time to switch up your make-up routine to something easy, breezy and beautiful. You already love CoverGirl's lush and volumizing LashBlast mascara, and now make room in your make-up bag for the newest collections. We love the Eye Enhancer palette, a ...

MORE IN STORE

June 24th, 2008
JUNE 24TH, 2008 MORE IN STORE Missed Mandula? After a 4-month sojourn creating a new collection and building a store from scratch, the Vancouver womenswear designer has hung up a tile in Gastown, in the former bar of the 1899 Lamplighter Hotel. The stunning space features poured concrete floors, exposed brick and 14-foot reclaimed wood beams that suspend the clothing. ...

SWEET DREAMS

June 23rd, 2008
JUNE 23RD, 2008 SWEET DREAMS Now that summer's here (on paper at least) it's time to fluff your pillows and dial up your décor. We suggest you start at Vancouver's Dream Designs (with a new location in Lynn Valley) for summer-weight bamboo duvets that are naturally breathable and sustainable. And when you're not f ...

PREGNANT PAUSE

June 21st, 2008
JUNE 21ST, 2008 PREGNANT PAUSE If you've got a bun in the oven and are stuck wearing your guy's jeans, we have good news for you. The London-based website www.isabellaoliver.com has now launched in Canada with red carpet-worthy maternity maxi dresses (very Angelina) and even chic maternity wedding gowns if you want to say "I do" before "I'm due." We loved the best-sellin ...

In The Clear

June 20th, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008 In The Clear OK, so you've done a few beer bongs in your past life (we don't judge—a girl has to loosen up for finals somehow). You've since grown up—and so has your taste in beverages. Made with fine ingredients and premium quality, Sleeman Clear was the first low-carb beer in Canada (only 2.5 g of carbohy ...

HIT THE ROOF!

June 20th, 2008
JUNE 20TH, 2008 HIT THE ROOF! Drinking champagne at altitude is our favourite summer sport and there is no better place in Vancouver to do so en-plein-aire than Joe Fortes new roof deck, open this week. We counted almost 30 massive planters filled with lavender and flowers, plus a living wall of ivy and box hedge and a sl ...

STEALS AND DEALS

June 19th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

WALK THIS WAY

June 19th, 2008
JUNE 19TH, 2008 WALK THIS WAY One of the best bits about traveling is the carefree meandering and people watching. If you're lucky enough to be visiting Asia this summer, be sure to download the new MP3 City Guide by Louis Vuitton. Narrated by actresses Shu Qi (Hong Kong), Joan Chen (Shanghai) and Gong Li ...

10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CORTEO

June 18th, 2008
JUNE 18TH, 2008 10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CORTEO Cirque du Soleil's majestic blue and yellow tents have arrived in Vancouver (hurrah!). Herewith, our favourite moments from Corteo: 1. We were hooked from the moment we snapped up a glass of B.C. white wine and were actually able to bring it inside the big tent minus any ...
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