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life is good

September 1st, 2007
life is good Pregnancy is now fashion–friendly—baby bumps are the new black! And if you're hoping to catwalk your way through the next nine months, you'll definitely be in need of some new maternity pieces that will take you from chic–and–expecting to yummy new mummy. ...

steals and deals

August 30th, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! all over aritzia Ladies, get ready to stock up and strip down at the legendary Aritzia warehouse sale! Early birds are sure to score the hottest brands and lots of sizes: new merchandise is added daily so mark your long weekend calendar. Sale on August 30–31, 8 a.m.–8 p. ...

cash and carry

August 30th, 2007
If the only luggage you're toting these days is bags under your eyes, it's time for a mini break. But when you're headed to the islands or hopping a seaplane, your black roller–suitcase just looks, um, square. The sleek and stylish duffle bags from Vancouver's Red Flag Design are made from reclaimed sails, and couldn't be more at home on the coast. We lo ...

hockey talkie

August 29th, 2007
Boys will be boys but when they haul their stinky hockey gear into the front hall—and leave it there all week—not even a Diptyque candle will handle the task. Rather than fume, sign your guy up for the brand new Gear Drop, North America's first hockey equipment drying and storage service, started by (surprise, surprise) a clever hockey wife. He shoots, s ...

fall for cashmere

August 28th, 2007
If you missed out on Spring's Asluxe collection that flew out of stores before the sun even came out, don't miss the first Fall deliveries from one of our fave local design duos. Look for structured cashmere, drape–y silk silhouettes paired with leggings, or belted sweater styles paired with this fall's new wide–leg trouser. But look quick: it'll disappear fas ...

best foot

August 27th, 2007
Pounding the pavement is a great way to stay in shape, but a summer's worth of flip flopping is worse than a week in wedges. So trot on over to Vancouver's first outlet of the Rocky Mountain Soap Company new to South Granville for the best–selling Mountain Spa Foot Butter ($12.49). In travel size or regular, it comes in a stick form with a blend of carrot, gr ...

laundry service

August 25th, 2007
Forgive us the pun, but Dirty Laundry's new website will definitely put you on spin cycle. Browse the brand new Basics collection from this Vancouver label, with cute leisure suits appliquéd with funky monkeys and dogs–and–crossbones. Or splurge on the new Luxury collection, made with organic bamboo. But don't let the prospect of the other kind of dir ...

supper club

August 24th, 2007
Are you so swift with a spatula that your friends call you Janey Oliver? OK, so the Food Network isn't knocking down your kitchen door (yet), but you can still share your culinary prowess with the masses via a new Vancouver–based website called www.makemysupper.com. Like a gustatory YouTube, post videos of you whipping up your famous pisaladière or flambéing prawns ...

steals and deals

August 23rd, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! warehouse wonderland Get ready to power shop 'til you drop at Jonathan + Olivia's weekend warehouse sale. Vitamin v subscribers are invited to save 40–70 per cent on women and men's fashion (Ella Moss, Vince, Trovata, LaMade, Development, Earnest Sewn jeans and more ...

i see london

August 23rd, 2007
London Bridge is falling down? We think not! Here's a guide to the real Times of London. fly Take British Airways Flight 86 direct to Heathrow (from $590) and arrive just in time for afternoon tea (and celeb–spotting at the airport). (Tip: Avoid queues and score optimum seats by checking in online.) eat You'll love the ...
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