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Hot Valentine's gifts to make their hearts thump

Hot Valentine's gifts to make their hearts thump

By Sarah Rowland | February 9, 2012
For some, Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday from hell. Fair enough. But for others, it’s a sweet excuse to buy their significant other a supercute present.
Mortar & pestle mills it chic

Mortar & pestle mills it chic

By Sarah Rowland | February 1, 2012
Designer Jillian Zdunich left her cushy life in Calgary for Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood in order to launch her clothing label.
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KNOW?SHOW gets to the heart of hip fashion

KNOW?SHOW gets to the heart of hip fashion

By Sarah Rowland | January 20, 2012
When it comes to street-cred style, there are three simple rules to live by: own as many plaids as you can, top every outfit off with a tuque, and never, ever leave the States without hitting up a Vans outlet store.
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Love Jules Leather steps into shoes

Love Jules Leather steps into shoes

By Sarah Rowland | January 18, 2012
Life is pretty sweet for Josh Blodans and Jules Vagelatos.
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Kove crochets a cool new niche

Kove crochets a cool new niche

By Sarah Rowland | January 11, 2012
After watching her mother and grandmother crochet everything from bold afghans to intricate potholders, Kyla Leslie was itchin’ for a li’l stitchin’ herself.
Sun, sand, and a flirty dress to tie the knot

Sun, sand, and a flirty dress to tie the knot

By Sarah Rowland | January 5, 2012
Is it possible to get hitched abroad without compromising your rock ’n’ roll sensibilities? Short answer: Yes… if you have the right dress.
Funky wedding flair for fashionable brides and grooms

Funky wedding flair for fashionable brides and grooms

By Janet Smith, Jessica Werb, and Michelle da Silva | January 5, 2012
From retro cufflinks to bespoke perfume, we've got fun, fashionable finds for every bride and groom.
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New Yearâs Eve dresses go beyond the party at local boutiques

New Year’s Eve dresses go beyond the party at local boutiques

By Michelle da Silva | December 30, 2011
Five frocks from Vancouver shops that’ll have you counting down to midnight in style, but are wearable year-round.
Velvet sweetheart bra top adds retro glam style

Velvet sweetheart bra top adds retro glam style

By Amy Lu | December 28, 2011
Fashion and film go hand in hand, often influencing each other.
Bliss Army builds a chic yoga collection with its Blissology line

Bliss Army builds a chic yoga collection with its Blissology line

By Sarah Rowland | December 28, 2011
Armies—they’re not just for warmongers, ant raids, and New York rockers any more.
How to party in platform heels

How to party in platform heels

By Sarah Rowland | December 21, 2011
There's nothing less attractive than seeing a beautiful girl hobbling along in a pair of sky-high heels, so here's a few pointers on how to rock them this holiday season.
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Morocco meets Gastown at Twenty One Tonnes pop-up shop

Morocco meets Gastown at Twenty One Tonnes pop-up shop

By Michelle da Silva | December 16, 2011
Vancouverite Chessa Osburn has transported her small, online shop dedicated to artisanal imports from around the world to One of Few for the holidays.
In Gastown, the gifting is easy

In Gastown, the gifting is easy

By Sarah Rowland | December 14, 2011
If you haven’t done all your Christmas shopping yet and you still have some fashion hounds on your list, you might want to take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Gastown.
Vancouver Fashion Showcase corrals city style

Vancouver Fashion Showcase corrals city style

By Michelle da Silva | December 7, 2011
With a whirlwind four days of local fashion events over, Vancouver Fashion Showcase founder and director Florence Leung finally has a moment to catch her breath.
At Anthropologie, Virginia Johnson's scarves wrap up European chic

At Anthropologie, Virginia Johnson's scarves wrap up European chic

By Sarah Rowland | December 7, 2011
Sporting a Virginia Johnson scarf is almost like a secret handshake among high-end, indie-minded fashionistas.