November 30, 2010

Exclusive Invite: Banana Republic Grand Opening Party

The best Banana Republic store in the world is set to open tomorrow night, which has us plotting our wish list and on-the-fly party outfits:

Party dresses
Pretty cardis
Presents for all!
Nice or naughty

You’re invited to celebrate Banana Republic’s newest West Coast store. Join Vancouver Canucks alumni Dave and Di ...

NOVEMBER 30TH, 2010

Chasing Amy

Like your bourbon sours as stylish and your barmen?

For your next big bash, hire the boys of Amy Elliott Cocktails. Friends since grade school, Larry, Josh and Adam have 15 years combined experience working behind bars, including George. They come with their own sleek, all-inclusive mobile set-up made of mod hexagons from Belgium and dark wood servi ...

NOVEMBER 29TH, 2010

Pat a Cake

The fastest way to a man’s heart may be through his stomach, but making your way there needn’t require any baking.

Just have a jar of Farm House Fresh’s Whoopie Cream on hand. With the smooth consistency of whipped cream, the shea butter blend smells like the yummiest vanilla velvet cake. It's loaded with vitamin E, jojoba and soybean oils to quench ...

NOVEMBER 22ND, 2010

Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow

Holiday party season is in full swing and you’d like your visage to out-sparkle your sequin skirt.

Get thee to guru Dusanka at DC Skin Care Clinic for a customized Le Grand Classique before hitting the circuit. With 30 years experience giving European facials, she’s the go-to esthetician for giving a secret celeb a special ...

NOVEMBER 27TH, 2010

Note, Worthy

Between thank you cards, birth announcements, and the holidays, you might as well be running a small publishing business from your dining room.

And the golden rule of small business? Outsource!

The gals at Vancouver's Haute Note offer new photo cards for Christmas (we love this subtly retro Collage design) with your precious family snaps ($55/25 ca ...

NOVEMBER 26TH, 2010

Curry in a Hurry

Reading up on India at the public library in prep for your trip to the Taj Mahal, the inevitable curry craving strikes.

Walk across the street to Rasoee. The new Robson Street spot serves up tasty Tikka, Butter Chickens and meat or veg curries the traditional way or wrapped up for easy eating on the run. Stay in (the space is sleek and modern) ...

NOVEMBER 25TH, 2010

Fill up on Philly

Set off to the City of Brotherly Love for more than just the Liberty Bell. Here are our picks of places to stop on the streets of Philadelphia.

shop
Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, a shop of clothes, curios and crafts, couldn’t be cooler. Amongst lines like Lauren Moffatt, Wren, Billykirk and Gitman Brothers, are mini art exhibits. ...