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NEW STORE ALERT

March 11th, 2008
MARCH 11TH, 2008 NEW STORE ALERT If fashion is your world, you need to Orb it. Did we really just write that? The very first store for the homegrown Orb label (already in 600 shops across Canada and Europe) has just opened its doors on West Fourth. You know Orb for its signature sportswear and h ...

Road Trip

March 10th, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008 Road Trip Between an overworked hubby and cooped-up kids that are finally over the flu, your last nerve is long gone. You were a trooper through winter, so reward yourself with a relaxing and simple Go RVing Canada vacation. Instead of late nights at the office, you'll be spending your evenings around a ca ...

WINE BAR WINNER

March 10th, 2008
MARCH 10TH, 2008 WINE BAR WINNER We tipped you off to the refurbished boutique Moda Hotel back in July. Now we've got the exclusive sneak peak of its Uva Wine Bar (Italian for grape) opening tomorrow. With original 1908 mosaic floors, a '20s Belgian coat rack, fancy German wallpaper, and the former Lumière ...

HOUSE RICH

March 8th, 2008
MARCH 8TH, 2008 HOUSE RICH Cash poor—you know the expression all too well. But you can teach your children to be aspiring homeowners (the fingerpaint decorating possibilities!) with these Canadian-made recycled cardboard playhouses for the yard. And now you can even get them to mow the lawn. Their lawn. Paperpod Playhouses are $75 at www.naturalpod.com

eBay Away

March 7th, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008 eBay Away You can't help it: you have impeccable international taste. But not even the most jet-set gal can fly to Paris for her favourite perfurme or New York for the impossible-to-find It bag. But don't let go of your designer dream closet. Your fashion-forward shopping list is a point-and-click away on eBay ...

THINKING DRINKING

March 7th, 2008
MARCH 7TH, 2008 THINKING DRINKING If all that Wine Festing has left you with a blue tongue and a craving for cocktails, we've got a hot tip for you. Opus Bar has just launched its new drinks card, with some great savoury sippers on the list. Our fave was the April Flowers—sparkling wine and blueberry liqueur in a lo ...

STEALS AND DEALS

March 6th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

WHALE OF A DEAL

March 6th, 2008
MARCH 6TH, 2008 WHALE OF A DEAL Ever heard of Orca Air? When a reader tipped us off to its Vancouver-Victoria flights for just $29 each way (yes, $29) we immediately bookmarked it for our next puddle hop to the Island. Lunch at Zambri's anyone? www.flyorcaair.com   ...

PICTURE PERFECT

March 5th, 2008
MARCH 5TH, 2008 PICTURE PERFECT Is your favourite wedding photo marred by a pesky stress breakout? Or would you just love to get rid of the stretch marks captured so perfectly in your vacation bikini shots? Make like a supermodel and get your fave shots lightened, brightened and perfected by digital retouching ser ...

Studio Saturday

March 4th, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Studio Saturday Prep for your social-butterfly season by trading in your winter pressed powder for fresh and fun spring cosmetic colours. The beauty gurus at Holt Renfrew are hosting Studio Saturday on March 8 (12 p.m.-5 p.m.), and it's the place to learn how to apply the perfect peachy pout and create alluring sm ...
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