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LIGHTS OUT

March 28th, 2008
MARCH 28TH, 2008 LIGHTS OUT We've never heard of a better reason to hit the switch and light up the Diptyque candles than Saturday's International Earth Hour (8 p.m. to 9 p.m.) when everyone's urged to get romantic for the sake of saving energy. But we're not recommending you save energy once you've cranked up the Nina Si ...

STEALS AND DEALS

March 27th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

BEST FEST

March 27th, 2008
MARCH 27TH, 2008 BEST FEST Finally, Glastonbury Music Festival gumboot glam is coming to our very own Pemberton Valley with the summer music festival to end all festivals. From Coldplay to Jay–Z to Tom Petty to The Crystal Method, everyone in your group will have something to rock out to. Weekend passes ($239- ...

BETTER LEATHER

March 26th, 2008
MARCH 26TH, 2008 BETTER LEATHER Who doesn't love the supple leather goods of Montreal's M0851 (formerly known as Rugby)? And now it has opened a Vancouver store where West Coast girls can get in on the action. The slouchy–chic bags from its Knot Collection (from $365) are perfect to sling over a shift dress ...

SLEEPING BEAUTY

March 25th, 2008
MARCH 25TH, 2008 SLEEPING BEAUTY There's nothing worse than those embarrassing pillow creases on your face in the morning—no really, I've been up for hours! Thank goodness for the new–to–Canada silk pillowcases that make sure your sleep face is smooth sailing and your bed head is banished. But that pea ...

DRUGSTORE DIVAS

March 24th, 2008
MARCH 24TH, 2008 DRUGSTORE DIVAS Yes we sometimes splurge on designer lotions and potions, but there are plenty of inexpensive beauty favourites we wouldn't trade for all the Crème de la Mer in the world. Herewith, our staff picks for tried-and-true drugstore beauty products. Sarah Bancroft, Editor- ...

THE NAME GAME

March 22nd, 2008
MARCH 22ND, 2008 THE NAME GAME Bronte, Beckett, Iris, Piper, Phoenix, Hudson… Outside-the-box baby names are popping up in all the right places and a Vancouver mom is helping spread the trend with her cute new downloadable Fresh Baby Names Book ($9.95). It includes all the names above (and 1,500 more) plus a workbook to steer you and dad to the perfectly named progeny. ...

STEALS AND DEALS

March 20th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

HUNTER GATHERER

March 20th, 2008
MARCH 20TH, 2008 HUNTER GATHERER Don your Easter bonnet and head to Marquis Wine Cellars on Sunday for the free adults Easter Egg Hunt, where prizes include wine, Marquis gift certificates and more. PS: Dark chocolate pairs well with Merlot. 11 a.m. sharp, Sunday, March 23 at Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie St., 60 ...

VITAMIN V SAYS RELAX

March 19th, 2008
MARCH 19TH, 2008 VITAMIN V SAYS RELAX Getting your guy to a spa might be tougher than a microwaved steak, but getting him to the new Float Relaxation Lounge is easy like Sunday morning. Book him the Executive facial ($35) and let them pour the bubbly, recline the chair, and perform a face, shoulder and scalp massage while ...
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