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love your laptop

March 13th, 2007
If your PC needs to go to the computer hospital, fear not: the days of long wait times, confusing compu-speak and scary bills are over. The new Kube Computers store caters specifically to women, and in addition to sleek computer equipment, it offers memory upgrades for as little as $10 and virus debugging from $35. So now that your laptop is all speedy and well again, you m ...

drink pink

March 9th, 2007
  drink pink Want to be the Belle of the Book Group? Ditch the Viognier and bring a bottle of new-to-B.C. Pink sparkling wine from Australia's Yellowglen that's flying out of stores. It's a springy petal-pink sipper with hints of strawberry and citrus that belies its $12.95 price tag. But here's the vitamin v twist: instead of using champagne glasses, pour i ...

steals and deals

March 8th, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! whistler weekend High time for a getaway with the girls? Head to the mountain chic Zinc Retreat in Whistler for some stylish R&R. Mention vitamin v and save 15 per cent on May bookings. To view photos and rates, visit www.zinc360.com and ...

whisk her to whistler

March 8th, 2007
  whisk her to whistler Herewith, our spring Whistler itinerary (part 1 of 2). sleep The new Hilton (formerly the Delta) still houses the happening Cinnamon Bear Bar and Grille but has upgraded its rooms and lobby and added treats like free doggy amenity kits. Other bonuses include wood burning fireplaces, kitchenettes, good coffee, free ski valet and a p ...

sounds like spring

March 7th, 2007
  sounds like spring If models can act, and actors can cook, well surely fashion designers can sing? Though you may know local Isabelle Dunlop best for her gorgeous dresses sold at The Block you’ll soon be hearing more about her as one half of the new pop duo Combine the Victorious. We love the summery, upbeat melodies and sing-along roadtrip tunes—now ...

stayin' alive

March 6th, 2007
  stayin' alive Plants and us were not friends. Until we retained the services of a plant decorator that is. We are now in possession of the best discovery since the push-up bra: air plants. All they need to survive is air. No direct sunlight, no dirt, no pot, no fertilizer—nothing. Just dip the bottom in water once a week and all is good. Resembling s ...

face up to it

March 5th, 2007
  face up to it You look forward to exfoliating about as much as you look forward to paying your Visa. But there are some chores worth submitting to. Especially when they are quick. Face-buffing just got a little easier with Dermalogica's new individually packaged Daily Resurfacer. It's a botanical complex of Japanese citrus to brighten, alpha-hydroxy to smoo ...

parental advisory!

March 3rd, 2007
parental advisory! If you’re as sick of baby talk as we are, check out the irreverent new New York-based website for parents called Babble. Read the hilarious reviews of wacky products that work (the “Why Cry” recorder that identifies the cause of your baby’s screams) or don’t work (Milkscreen Breast Milk Alcohol Detection Strips). Or just lurk on the ...

mix it up

March 2nd, 2007
  mix it up If you’re as sick of soggy sandwiches as we are, listen up. Brighten up your boardroom next time you need catering with a delivery from Mix bakery. The Point Grey hotspot is a favourite haunt of uber-florist Thomas Hobbs and it supplies its authentic French baguettes to the city’s top restaurants, including Elixir at the Opus Hotel.  We lov ...

steals and deals

March 1st, 2007
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! fab flirt Ready to flaunt your bod in flirty tops and skinny jeans? Visit FAB Clothing for all your Spring essentials from top lines like Italy’s Transit, Tahari and celeb favourites (think Paige Denim, Gold Sign and Roc ...
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