MARCH 31, 2008

THE EYES HAVE IT

No girl wants to give away her beauty secrets, but this one I just need to share.

If you've ever feared semi–permanent eyelash extensions, fear no more: Vivian Ko of Wink Beauty Lounge is the Michelangelo of the lash world.

Placing individual hairs on each eyelash with surgical precision, she custom blends your eyelashes to make them your own with 55 diff ...

MARCH 29TH, 2008

MO BLO

Undid your 'do getting a massage at Som Visao spa?

Toussled your tresses trying on spring frocks at Misch?

The new South Granville Blo blow-dry bar opening today promises eight sweet seats where $30 gets you 30 minutes of me time and a picture perfect coif for the weekend.

And who said no one blo's after they're married?

Blo, 1529 W. 14th Ave., 604-734-7599 and 1 ...

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 Simone and lit the candles…just don't tell us you were in the dark.

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-$599) go on sale tomorrow and though local lodges are already booked up, we he ...

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 this spring and the handles can be tied at the length you choose.

Men's parka–st ...

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 under your mattress? You're on your own, princess.

Branche Charmeuse Case (various ...

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-in-chief
I love good old-fashioned Noxzema cleanser for its tingly clean smell and the f ...