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Alison Cairns has been working in writing and publishing for over a decade. A devoted Vancouverite, she loves exploring the hidden gems and new happenings — both cultural and culinary — in the city. She is also a lover of coffee, wine, craft beer and pretty much all food except sea urchin. She staves off the results of these loves by running the seawall, cycling the city and hiking the mountains.
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With the holiday season almost here, no doubt the invitations to formal gatherings are filling the inbox. For the men out there, there are few places where you can let your sartorial self shine more brightly than with your tie selection. Luckily, men’s boutiques are flourishing and many carry distinctive versions of this accessory.
Not only is shopping for second-hand clothing an eco-conscious and budget-friendly way to stock your closet for the season, it’s also an adventure. Never knowing what you’ll find till you hit upon that one-of-a-kind piece for an unbeatable price is the thrill of the vintage excursion. Here are several shops worth a second look.
Nothing says party time like a new dress. The perfect one-piece garment, it is both feminine and comfortable and, with the right accessories — or even none at all — sure to make a statement at any event. These boutiques make shopping for your ideal dress a dream. Stop into to any one of them today. [Image credit: iStock.com/Alija]
Whether you’re gearing up for party season, a gala event, a dress-up occasion like Halloween or simply just want to accentuate your natural beauty, the right makeup — and knowing how to apply it — can be your best friend. These beauty bars make “putting on your face” fun and fabulous.
The way you decorate your home is an immediate extension of your own personal style, equal to how you choose your own clothing fashions. From traditional to modern, functional to whimsical, here are some stores to help you outfit your home in style.
Flowers truly are the perfect gift for any occasion: housewarming, get well soon, a romantic offering or just to brighten someone’s — or your own — day. Their simple beauty and fresh fragrance are a truly affordable indulgence. From corporate events and weddings to everyday displays, here are some florists creating gorgeous bouquets.
Surrounded as we are by expanses of raw wilderness, there exists an urge sometimes to be within a tamed natural environment where philosophies of natural growth coexist with the desire to curate that very nature. Enter the garden — urban oases of natural, organized beauty — the perfect escape from our busy city lives.
Furniture design in the middle of the last century was a productive arena. Working with teak, rosewood and walnut, designers from Scandinavia to Canada were churning out gorgeous and functional pieces. Lucky for us, as the style is fully back in vogue and second-hand stores abound with quality items.
While it’s a miraculous time, pregnancy can also be an awkward fashion period. A changing body and no desire to drop a bucket-load of cash on clothes you’ll only wear briefly means fashionable options are hard to come by. Thankfully these stores are experts in the pregnant body so you’ll be looking your best during this amazing time.
It’s an old adage, but it’s true: kids grow up fast. Which means it’s rarely worth it to buy that gorgeous, brand-new sweater or pair of shoes, as they’ll outgrow it in three months. Thankfully, there are excellent used clothing stores in Vancouver, and because of that quick growth, items are in impeccable shape.
This is the biggest day of your life to date. And while the speeches are touching and the dancing’s a blast, frankly, it’s the food that most people remember. Don’t risk it being a stain on your perfect day. Trust the experts at these venues to both host and prepare the food for your wedding. [Photo courtesy of Dockside]
Sophisticated, elegant, restorative and downright scrumptious, the ritual of afternoon high tea is an indulgence to savour. Sip various perfectly steeped blends and nibble on miniature delights both savoury and sweet. For your next girls’ day out, bridal shower or simply to relax on a Sunday, reserve at any one of these salons.