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TODAY IS THE DAY…

June 17th, 2008
JUNE 17TH, 2008 TODAY IS THE DAY… Dropping today, the much-anticipated fourth album Viva La Vida (meaning "long live life", a phrase from a Frida Kahlo painting) delivers less falsetto and a more dark and dirty sound from Chris Martin. Produced by the legendary Brian Eno and recorded in an English bakery, nunnery ...

CALL ME

June 16th, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008 Call Me Payphones seem vaguely familiar, but it's been eons since you popped a coin in a slot. Admit it: you'll cram your phone into your new clutch before your lipstick. Whether you're a mom or a career gal—or a hybrid of the two—stay chic and mobile with the sleek Motorola RAZR2 that reflects your unique styl ...

VIVE LA FRANCE

June 16th, 2008
JUNE 16TH, 2008 VIVE LA FRANCE Imagine a line of 100 per cent organic skincare, made in France with water from Haute Provence (we've always wanted to write that) and potent ingredients like lavender, rosemary and cold-pressed olive oil that repair your cells while you sleep. Vancouver-based Bioethique Organic is j ...

NARROW ESCAPE

June 13th, 2008
JUNE 13TH, 2008 NARROW ESCAPE Sometimes you just need a good, arty meal. Antler-adorned and chandelier-lit, the Narrow Artist Lounge is Main Street's latest gastropub gathering hole. Located inconspicuously below the Grace Gallery, you'd almost miss the place save for a little red light in the doorway. ...

STEALS AND DEALS

June 12th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

CHEAP CHEAP!

June 12th, 2008
JUNE 12TH, 2008 CHEAP CHEAP! A little bargain-hunting bird turned us on to annual art sale The Cheaper Show with 150 international artists and 300 works of art, all at $200 dollars apiece. Now in its 8th year, last year's event attracted 1,500 people hoping to score the deal of a lifetime on tomorrow's Basquiat. Co ...

Get Nood

June 11th, 2008
Get Nood Quick: drop that copy of Elle Décor—Vancouver is getting nood just in time for summer. An acronym for New Objects Of Desire, lovers of design-savvy home style are flocking to this boutique for amazing deals on furniture classics like the replica Eames rocker ($299) and patio party musts like this Monad pitcher and glasses ($99) ...

PAPER BAG PRINCESS

June 11th, 2008
JUNE 11TH, 2008 PAPER BAG PRINCESS In 1956, Princess Grace Kelly appeared on the cover of Life stylishly concealing her baby bump with a structured, crocodile Hermès bag. The iconic photograph prompted Hermès to name the bag after her. We don't imagine she ever had to pay for a Kelly bag again. And neither do you. In ...

TOP 5: FATHER'S DAY GIFTS

June 10th, 2008
JUNE 10TH, 2008 TOP 5: FATHER'S DAY GIFTS Herewith, our top for the Pops, from $20 to $200. 5. For the danger dad, this year's James Bond book by Brit Sebastian Faulks called Devil May Care (from $16.47 at www.chapters.indigo.ca). 4. For the fashion-forward dad, Comme Des Garçons 2 Man fragrance ($108) in this ...

STILA WINNER

June 9th, 2008
JUNE 9TH, 2008 STILA WINNER Attention Stila addicts: no need to ration your lip gloss. The cult cosmetics line has landed at Yaletown's Beautymark and they're stocked up with all your must-haves. If you're smitten for Kitten (their famous pinky-golden shade that looks good on everyone) you'll love their new su ...
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