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hennes for pennies!

August 22nd, 2007
Drop your laptop and grab your wallet: the first B.C. outpost of Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz opens tomorrow at Coquitlam Centre. Affectionately known in the UK as "Hennes," H&M has long been the repost of fast fashion for those with more dash than cash (anyone you know?). With guest designer collections like Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Viktor & Rolf launchin ...

base camp

August 21st, 2007
When you graduate from Kits, you move to Douglas Park. And when you graduate from Aritzia? You move to Aritzia Base, the brand new store beside Aritzia's Robson Street flagship. Like a hip older sister, Aritzia Base carries fashion–forward labels like Anna Sui and Development, while also providing luxury basics from James Perse and a dedicated denim bay. ...

heroes welcome

August 20th, 2007
heroes welcome If your guy is looking more like Superbad than Superman, get him scrubbed up with a trip to Yaletown's new Masc grooming store for men. He'll still be macho with New York's Malin+Goetz Eau de Toilette in lime and rum scent (aka The Mojito, $60) and the MenScience Post–Shave Repair Spray ($36) soothes razor burn. Pick up the best–selling Jack ...

baby boarder

August 18th, 2007
baby boarder Calling all mountain babies: we flipped for this Whistler–based baby line with its adorable camo hooded sleepers ($34) and onesies with mountain bikers, snowboarders and free–style skiers ($24). But if his first words are "rad, dude!" don’t blame us. View styles and shop at www.milkshaxs.com   Need another dose? vitaminv.ca Not yet ...

loving local

August 17th, 2007
loving local You recycle your New York Times, bring your own bag and wear a bamboo bra, but when it comes to lunch, you're stumped. Enter Eat Local, a new line of stylish grab & go meals (think jambon–beurre sandwiches on organic flour baguette with hand–churned butter, or organic white bean salad with arugula and local duck confit) that are as tasty as they are go ...

steals and deals

August 16th, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! all over aritzia It's Vancouver fashionistas' favourite time of year: the Aritzia Snooze You Lose sale! Get there quick to scoop select spring and summer merchandise at 50–70 per cent off. To score the hottest pieces you'll need a sharp eye—and sharp elbows! Sale is on ...

big apple blitz

August 16th, 2007
big apple blitz Get your New York City fix with our whirlwind–weekend guide to the Big Apple. fly Catch Cathay Pacific's Flight 888 (flights from $535) direct to JFK and you'll travel in comfort with cushy seats, Asian–inspired meals and a personal tv. stay The Philippe Starck–designed Hudson Hotel has all the New York ...

late summer sipping

August 15th, 2007
late summer sipping Just deny that summer is coming to a close. This recipe will help. Organic Berry and Lemon Zest Infused Vodka Ingredients: 26 oz bottle vodka 2 cups organic blackberries, raspberries or huckleberries Zest of one organic lemon Method: Put all ingredients into a sealed mason jar and refrigerate for three to seven days (or until mos ...

be jewelled

August 14th, 2007
be jewelled Vancouver jewellery designer Shereen De Rousseau may take her name from a French political philosopher, but there's no need to be bookish to understand her style. We love the "marbre gris" collection of howlite beads (and so does Carmen Elektra) and the eclectic "colibri noir" group with its vintage medallions, burnished birds, crosses and keys that ...

girl scout, boy scout

August 13th, 2007
girl scout, boy scout Feeling traffic jammed? We hear you. Zip around town in style on a classic Scout bicycle, starting at $595, in new limited edition fall colours like steel blue and mushroom to set off your new fall wardrobe. Add sleek accessories like the black metal basket ($60) that's just begging for a baguette and bottle of wine, and the matte–black ...
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