Style Choices

Gastown Shop Hop spotlights neighbourhood’s stylish gems

Gastown Shop Hop spotlights neighbourhood’s stylish gems

By Michelle da Silva | November 17, 2011
More than 30 men’s, women’s, and home boutiques, including Oak & Fort, Nouvelle Nouvelle, and Roden Gray, are participating in this one-night shopping event.
Vegan shoe store, Nice Shoes, set to open in Vancouver

Vegan shoe store, Nice Shoes, set to open in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 15, 2011
When Nice Shoes opens on March 1, it will be the first “cruelty-free” footwear shop in the city.
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Lootz Designs' aprons feed the Vancouver Food Bank

Lootz Designs' aprons feed the Vancouver Food Bank

By Michelle da Silva | December 13, 2010
Until December 24, bring your Food Bank donations to Shop Cocoon for a 10 percent discount on Lootz Designs' aprons.

Vancouver vintage clothing store Mintage having a back-alley sale this Saturday

By Shadi Elien | August 20, 2010
If your last Visa bill had you swearing off buying anything new for the foreseeable future, we have some good news for you and your wallet.
Chic presents with presence

Chic presents with presence

By Janet Smith | December 3, 2009
To make holiday shopping easier, here are a few of our favourite things, one for each of the 12 days of you-know-what.
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Asymmetrical cocktail dress boasts a quirky sex appeal

Asymmetrical cocktail dress boasts a quirky sex appeal

By Amy Lu | August 27, 2009
Finding the perfect party dress on the pages of a glossy is one thing; finding a dress that looks amazing on you is a whole different adventure.
Beat the heat from head to toe in these summer styles

Beat the heat from head to toe in these summer styles

By Janet Smith and Miranda Nelson | June 4, 2009
Summer styles from head to toe.
Styles from tiny toes to big bellies

Styles from tiny toes to big bellies

By Jessica Werb and Miranda Nelson | June 4, 2009
Summer styles for tiny tots and moms-to-be.
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Tea up, swing on a chandelier, and keep calm

Tea up, swing on a chandelier, and keep calm

By Janet Smith, Jessica Werb, and Miranda Nelson | May 14, 2009
In tougher times, a little help from Brooklyn-cool beanbag chairs, multitasking gadgets, and swivelling futuristic sofas might be the ticket.
Christmas fashion made merry, not harried

Christmas fashion made merry, not harried

By Rebecca Tay | December 4, 2008
While gift certificates are a good backup plan, here are some safe fashion-wise suggestions that won’t require you to know exact sizes.

Architect-designed gingerbread houses

By Janet Smith | November 20, 2008
The first Gingerbread Competition and Charity Auction sees ten Vancouver architecture and design firms crafting the most delicious structures imaginable.
Kid-friendly funky decor gets down at Fu-Shun Baby

Kid-friendly funky decor gets down at Fu-Shun Baby

October 9, 2008
The White Rock–based outfit already has some celebrity fans: Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted with one of the line’s chic diaper bags. Now the company’s designer, Carli Morrison, is venturing into nursery décor.
That's truly Vancouver Special

That's truly Vancouver Special

October 9, 2008
Contemporary-design-minded Vancouverites have a new place to go for inspiration, and it’s located in the heart of the city’s hippest ”˜hood.
Architectural accents at 18 Karat Home Store

Architectural accents at 18 Karat Home Store

October 9, 2008
Well-known local architect Peter Cardew is bringing the sleek, studied contemporary lines of his buildings to a new furniture collection at 18 Karat Home Store (3039 Granville Street).

Turning Japanese all over your home

By Janet Smith and Patty Jones | October 7, 2008
A pissed-off clock that tells you when to get up; all you need to construct your own Hakoinu; cute cuckoo clocks; and adorably funky figurines.