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SLICKER KNICKERS

February 11th, 2008
FEBRUARY 11TH, 2008 SLICKER KNICKERS With romantic encounters on the horizon, it's time to morph into Agent Provocateur in your finest lace undies. And a new Vancouver product Embrace a Fresh Pair might just be your secret weapon. A purse-sized package of pear-scented leaf soap, it's designed specifically for washing your smalls in his condo sink when you decide that ...

TASTY TAKE-OUT

February 9th, 2008
FEBRUARY 9TH, 2008 TASTY TAKE-OUT Tater tots again? Okay, we admit they're good, but when mom's away on business, you want to make sure the kids aren't surviving on KD alone. The brand new Vancouver delivery service Meals for Mums sneaks chickpeas into its chocolate "chick" cookies and pureed cauliflower into their organic vegetable "mac the cheese." And the lamb sh ...

DRESS YOU UP

February 8th, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008 Dress You Up Ok so it's mid-Winter and you're so over everything in your closet. What's a girl to do? Think ahead of course. And what better way to jump-start your spring than finding the perfect frock at Narcissist's semi-annual warehouse sale. Just think, three easy locations offering 50 to 75 per cent ...

POP GOES THE WORLD

February 8th, 2008
FEBRUARY 8TH, 2008 POP GOES THE WORLD While we've met many a good Spanish sparkler, nothing beats the romance of real French champagne. But before you break the bank on Valentine's Dom, consider "the Baron," an elegant little $40 Champers that's highly sippable (not too acidic) from the Baron-Fuente Champagne house that is a French-Spanish joint venture. And after a bo ...

STEALS & DEALS

February 7th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! All About Aritzia ...

THE O SHOW

February 7th, 2008
FEBRUARY 7TH, 2008 THE O SHOW Hoping for the big O this Valentine's Day? We have just the, er, spot. The brand new Oswego Hotel in Victoria boasts huge decks on the 10th floor for watching the sunset over James Bay and the twinkling lights of the Legislature. And if there are just too much politics in your life already, order juicy room service lamb burgers and a bottl ...

BE A BOLEYN

February 6th, 2008
FEBRUARY 6TH, 2008 BE A BOLEYN Forget "Cashmere Mafia" and "Lipstick Jungle," today's modern woman would do best to skip the glitzy Prada-power lunches and hit the history books. We learned more about feminine prowess in the first few lines of Mademoiselle Boleyn than any Patricia Field-styled prime-time hit. The oeuvre tells the tale of the Boleyn sisters growing up in th ...

Lovely Lauder

February 6th, 2008
Spring is fast approaching, which means it's time to prep your cosmetics palette with all the pretty hues of the season. From February 6 until February 24, 2008 at Holt Renfrew, purchase $55 or more in Estée Lauder products and you'll receive a beautiful cosmetics collection, including an Exclusive Spring Look Compact complete with sweet spring shades for your lips, eyes a ...

THE ELIXIR OF YOUTH

February 6th, 2008
Even if 21 is but a distant, distant, wine-cooler soaked memory, Forever 21 could be in your imminent future. The store known for its fun, fast fashion in New York has just launched a Canadian website (with a further 20% discount on purchases over $50). Check out this jersey dress ($24.80) and cute bomber jacket for just $15.50, or go chic with a ruched satin pencil sk ...

CRUNCHY LIKE GRANOLA

February 6th, 2008
Vitamin V editor Sarah Bancroft has been making this granola recipe since she was a teen—and guarantees it won't turn you into a hippie. Not even close. Mom's Granola Combine in a large bowl: 8 C rolled oats 2 C wheat germ 2 C sunflower seeds ½ C shredded coconut ½ C sesame seeds 2 C sliced blanched almonds 1 C pecans, roughly chopped 2 T cinnamon Heat i ...

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