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Posh Pets: Why Dog Boutiques Are Thriving In Vancouver
Vancouver dogs live better than most humans. What does this say about their owners?...
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q_nudli |
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Eastside Culture Crawl
From left to right: Gwaii Urban Wear, Monkey100, larry, and Mara Gottler. All original images from the designers' websites.Support local artists and ...
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Stylefinds |
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Baby high heels latest fashion accessory
Leanne Gasiorowski went into labour Tuesday with two things on her mind: contractions and zebra-print stilettos.
The stilettos are for her new daug...
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MintyPop |
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Sparkle! at TRUNK gallery
On Saturday night, Starlight Children's Foundation hosted the fourth annual signature fundraising event, Sparkle!, at TRUNK gallery. Attendees enjo...
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Urban Mixer Blog |
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Rosamond Norbury - A Very Good Photographer
In Spanish the saying is, Nadie es profeta en su tierra. It seems to sound that much more final in Spanish that no one is a prophet in their own lan...
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Alex Waterhouse-Hayward |
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VFW Day 3: The ULTRA Collection
Christopher Bates The debut collection from Vancouver born, and Milan trained Christopher Bates was strong. Ultra strong. Influenced by living in E...
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Stylefinds |
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Get your Fash' on!
Sorry for the lame title, but I just couldn't help myself. I'm so excited for the Changes Clothing and Jewelry Bar Glitz and Glam Fashion show, it's m...
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Stylefinds |
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*UPDATE* Get your Fash' on!
Sorry for the lame title, but I just couldn't help myself. I'm so excited for the Changes Clothing and Jewelry Bar Glitz and Glam Fashion show, it's m...
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Stylefinds |
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VFW SS09 Final Day (Sunday, Nov. 9)
As Vancouver Fashion week drew to a close, the stylish crowd gallantly hung in there through the final evening even though the venue was freeeeeezing....
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Stylefinds |
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VFW SS09: Day 3 (Sat., Nov. 9th) Runway Report
Karen WuSeattle-based designer Karen Wu's Spring/Summer 2009 collection was a pretty treat at Vancouver Fashion Week. Her collection featured woven an...
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Stylefinds |
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VFW SS09: Day 3 (Sat., Nov. 8) Runway Report
Karen WuSeattle-based designer Karen Wu's Spring/Summer 2009 collection was a pretty treat at Vancouver Fashion Week. The collection featured woven an...
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Stylefinds |
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VFW SS09: Day 2 (Fri. Nov. 7) Runway Report
The second day of VFW began more or less on time compared to the previous day. Anthea of Clothes Line Finds and I staked out seats in the front row so...
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VFW SS09: Day 1 (Thurs. Nov. 6) Runway Report
Better late than never seemed a fitting mantra for the first day at Vancouver Fashion Week as organizers tackled technical snafus which delayed the ...
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Stylefinds |
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(212) SS09 Collection
Gastown darlings Scott Walhovd and Anthony Castro debuted their SS09 Collection at Heritage Hall on November 4th. Despite showing on the same day a...
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Stylefinds |
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Bloggers Unite @ VFW SS09
A big part of my contribution to Vancouver Fashion Week was to help mobilize a team of online independent media to cover the shows and events, raising...
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Stylefinds |
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JJ takes on political blogging
Crazy. But all my recent stories about fashion and politics (Palin, sweaters and May's green wardrobe woes) has ignited my interest in politics again....
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VFW – Opening Gala at Birks
Photo courtesy of Yvonne Chew.Photo courtesy of Yvonne Chew. Photo courtesy of Yvonne Chew.Photo courtesy of Yvonne Chew. Last night it felt like th...
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Stylefinds |
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Let Joe Freshen Your Wardrobe
Original images from the Joe Fresh website.Autumn is arguably the most exciting fashion season of the year, and with rising tuition and rent, certainl...
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Stylefinds |
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Vancouver fashion designers answer the $150 000 Sarah Palin question
Q. What would you do with $150 000 to spend on clothes as a vice-presidential nominee?A. Nadine Spidla of Imaginary Friend: I think it worked for Sara...
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VFW SS09 Model Fittings: Sneak Peek Photos!
Preparations for Vancouver Fashion Week have been intense, and I'm very very happy to report that we are almost ready to reveal what is shaping up to ...
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Stylefinds |
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Kay Alsop's Friend
In 1987 Kay Alsop was a YWCA Woman Of Distinction. A few years later, probably 1992, the YWCA decided to publish a magazine with portraits of some of ...
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Alex Waterhouse-Hayward |
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Social Photographers & St Swithun Scents Up My Afternoon
While I have always enjoyed taking photographs of people I have never been keen on the social photographers like Lewis Hine, Walker Evans and Dorothea...
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Alex Waterhouse-Hayward |
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Third Annual Prêt a Pour Tea
On Tuesday afternoon, Ask a Woman Enterprises hosted the third annual Pr t a Pour Tea at seasons in the park. The event, a high tea, high fashion ...
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Urban Mixer Blog |
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Designer Spotlight: Mandula
For Hajnalka Mandula, it's all about the details - from the turn of the century desk (found after 4 months of tireless searching) to the Victorian era...
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Stylefinds |
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Sir Paul Smith reflects on life as a fashion designer
Tonight, Sir Paul Smith presented a slide show about his 30 years in fashion at Holt Renfrew Vancouver.Starting with a 12' x 12' shop in Nottingham, w...
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Sales Around The City
photo from blushingdesigns.comWe may have had a couple grey Vancouver days, but I've got a few sales to brighten up the fashion forecast! Blushing Bo...
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Stylefinds |
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Ultra Menswear VIP Party
On Thursday night, Chris Bates, the designer of ULTRA Menswear, made his fashion debut at the Tunnel Multi-Lounge on Pender Street. Attendees e...
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Urban Mixer Blog |
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BuenoStyle Branches Into OAK
My email correspondence with OAK jewelry designer Christi York gives me an inkling of what to expect when I meet her. In her introduction, she blithel...
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Stylefinds |
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Fashion statement&or something freakier?
And I thought that high school homecoming was terrifying enough as it is! Add some undead popular kids and psychic sibling rivalry, and you have the p...
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RAINCOAST BOOKS |
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Discovering the Depth of the Moral Black Holes
Well, well.How deep the people are now paying where it hurts to have discovered the moral black holes of their communities. They used to be visible a...
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English Bay Banner |
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Fashion blue chip portfolio: classic style items for austere times
JJ Lee - our man of style - brings us little simple items that have stood the test of time and will hold their value no matter where the market goes....
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Digital Camera, Megapixels and the Fashion Writer's Dilemma in Vancouver
I'm going to do it. Buy a digital camera.I will buy a Nikon D40 at 6.1 megapixels because megapixels don't matter. It's enough. To have a leap in qual...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2009 Blogger Search
For Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2009, I've been very lucky to get a hands-on insider look at everything that goes into making this event a success. I'...
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Stylefinds |
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Anna Kosturova SS09 @ BCFW
Crochet swimwear designer Anna Kosturova could not have been a better choice to close the Spring/ Summer 2009 season for BC Fashion Week on Friday, Se...
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Pink Tourmaline: Twigg&Hottie Anniversary and Fashion Show
On Saturday Twigg&Hottie celebrated their five-year anniversary in style by hosting the Pink Tourmaline Fashion Show. Showcased on the runway were sus...
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Chicco on Robson Street
Polly and I managed to get together once after the school reopened. Polly had to go to downtown Vancouver to run some errands. We took the opportu...
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Chow Times |
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Fashion School 101 - Life is a Carousel
This week during fashion design class I was given the daunting task of designing my first collection. Students were instructed to find an inspiration ...
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Stylefinds |
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Five rules for fashion friends
Never say, It doesn't really suit your body type. Can I try it? Also never say, It's a great look. Everybody in New York was wearing it last seaso...
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JJ on the great debate: Fashion and the Federal Election
Today, on The Point I'll be going over the fashion sense of Canada's federal party leaders as they appeared in last night's French debate from the Nat...
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Generation Next SS09 Review
Apologies for not getting this up sooner everyone!The third edition of Generation Next took centre stage at BCFW last Thursday. In front of a packed h...
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Stylefinds |
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Bronsino and Olie Studio Sale!
Check back soon for reviews and pictures from Lara Presber and Anna Kosturova at BC Fashion Week!...
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Stylefinds |
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Ishara Sends you in the right Style Direction
Ishara celebrated their grand opening at Oakridge Centre on September 30th. Ishara meaning to send someone in the right direction is exactly what ...
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Stylefinds |
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BC Fashion Week: Nicole Bridger Spring Collection
Nicole Bridger is back and bringing practical style to the British Colombia Fashion Week runway. 40 minutes after the show's scheduled start time, aud...
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Beyond Robson |
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Georgia Straight: Ricepaper Magazine listed of "Best of Vancouver"
Ricepaper Magazine is the little magazine that could. It has outlasted many other Asian-American and Asian-Canadian magazines cover arts, culture an...
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GungHaggisFatChoy |
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Fifth Annual FMA Vancouver Pre-Event Reception
Arc2 Intertainment hosted the Fifth Annual FMA Vancouver 2008 Benefit Gala titled Sky 360 a the Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday night. T...
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Urban Mixer Blog |
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Generation Next Version 3.0
Outfit from Lara Presber's Fall 2008 CollectionIt's hard to believe that BC Fashion Week is already past its midway point! Tonight, the much anticipa...
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Stylefinds |
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BC Fashion Week Fall 2008: Jacqueline Conoir
RozeMerie Cuevas debuted her Jacqueline Conoir Spring Summer 2009 line to an enthusiastic crowd on the opening night of BC Fashion Week. Having been ...
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Beyond Robson |
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Sale Alert: Blim Fall Craft Market
Necklace by It's Your LifeFar from the madding crowds at BC Fashion Week, the Blim Fall Craft Market promises treats for the girl who likes her goods...
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Stylefinds |
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Fashion School 101 - What a day for a daydream
Pinch me, because Fashion school in Vancouver is a fashionista's daydream come true. Helen Lefeaux has small class sizes, instructors that are success...
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Stylefinds |
active:8 weeks 1 day ago |
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Dressed To the Nines By To the Nines
It all began when Owen Covert bought too many T-shirts. Using his love for graphic design, he put it to good use and began what would soon be known as...
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Beyond Robson |
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