Tis The Season...

Finished product  ...To be busy as can be! I have been so swamped over the last week getting ready for Christmas and travelling east to visit my parents in New Brunswick that I've had absolutely no time to blog. I don't see the hustle and bustle settling down anytime soon either, so I'm officially putting all blogging on hold until I return to Vancouver on the 29th. You understand, right? I've been keeping busy with the usual suspects; baking...

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Running Wilde; Running Out of Steam

Didn't you people learn anything from Arrested Development? You need to give these comedies a chance. Running Wilde is the funniest show on TV right now and it's about to get cancelled. Scratch that, it has been cancelled. Fox has announced that the remaining 5 episodes have been pulled, never to see the light of day. It worries me that a show like Skating With the Stars will bring in more viewers than a hilarious show like Running Wilde (although...

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Happy Friday

It's Friday and that means it's time to plan your weekend. Actually by this point you should have already had it planned, but who am I to judge? My friends are going to kill me for blogging about London Pub, because some of them are worried if word gets out about how great this place is, we'll be stuck waiting in lines all night next time we go. Not to mention the inevitable cover charges which will be implemented, and then it snowballs and we've...

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Zeha Berlin

Shoe lovers across Vancouver know that the spot to go for the best footwear in the city is Gravity Pope on 4th ave. They have the most amazing flats, sneakers and of course, leather boots. A quality pair of leather boots is an investment; if cared for properly, you'll wear them for decades to come. With the chilly weather looming, it's time to invest. Founded in in 1897, Zeha Berlin have been crafting leather shoes for over 100 years. They use...

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It's Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

It's officially holiday shopping season, and incase any of you were looking to buy yours truly something special (hah!) I have three great gifts that any lady would love to have under her tree. Blasted Church Wine I've mentioned before how much I adore this BC vino. Blasted Church grows their grapes in the celebrated Okanagan, and has a fresh new attitude towards the sometimes snobby wine industry. I am currently addicted to the 2008 Pinot Noir...

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I Left My Heart in Tokyo

I've mentioned my love for the Vancouver food cart scene before, and after a recent visit to Kimono Koi Crepes, that feeling is stronger than ever. Located at the corner of Georgia and Granville street, this pink cart is serving up the most delicious crepes in town. I indulged with the Banana Brownie crepe, which is stuffed with a huge chunk of chocolate brownie, some bananas, custard, chocolate sauce, Nutella and whipped cream. Very tasty! If...

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Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy = Brilliant

Thank God. Seriously. How annoying was Kanye West getting? For the last few years, Kanye's self righteous attitude has been beyond irritating, and after not producing results, I was ready to forget about him all together. His publicity stunts with Taylor Swift, his failed Louis Vuitton sneaker line and his all around arrogance was a huge turn off for me. He's still got that famous attitude problem, but at least he's putting out some of the best...

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Chronic Taco

After hearing it described as "the Subway of tacos" I was iffy to check out Chronic Taco. Not that I don't like Subway, but mostly because when I picture meeting up with my friends for a late dinner on Friday night, I don't picture a fast food spot. I'm so glad we decided to check this place out. Though the assembly line tacos do remind me of Subway, the atmosphere was on another level. Did I mention Chronic Taco is licensed? Say goodbye to flat...

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H&M Lanvin: Sold Out in Vancouver

Well that was fast. As expected the Lanvin for H&M collection that debut Saturday morning was officially sold out and for sale on Craigslist in Vancouver within hours. I heard a rumour that they're not getting anymore in either. Crossing my fingers that someone returns that lovely red/pink ruffle dress. I popped in the store sometime around 1:30 in the afternoon and there was no sign of Lanvin anywhere. I guess the early bird really does catch...

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40% Off EVERYTHING at The Gap Today!

For one day only, recieved 40% off of everything (including sale items) at the Gap today! Mob scene at Pacific Centre ...

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Holiday Shopping

I was having some internet issues and didn't get a chance to blog much over the last few days, but fear not; my internet is back and I have lots to talk about. As if last night's snow fall wasn't enough to remind us the holidays are quickly approaching, many boutiques around Yaletown had special Christmas shopping events this past week including Boudoir, Noir Lash Lounge, Beauty Mark, The Cross and more. The best part about shopping events are the...

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Top 3 Songs of the Day: S Edition

Dreary weather we're having here in Vancouver today. Dreary, rainy, cold... what more can I say? It's awful out there. If your walk to work was as nasty as mine (even with the free McDonald's coffee pit stop) then you need something wonderful to listen to. My three favourite songs this morning are all brought to you by the letter S. (Very Sesame Street of me, I know.) ...

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Protect Your Barbour Jacket; Get It Waxed at Lark!

One of my favourite Main St. boutiques has got to be Lark, and I know I'm not alone in that sentiment. They always carry exclusive pieces that would make any fashionista swoon. Case in point, the Barbour jacket! For those of you who already own a precious Barbour, you know that for the utmost protection year after year from the cruel winter cold you need to take care of it, and that starts with an annual waxing. Stop by Lark this Sunday,...

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The Buzz Cafe

In Vancouver there's a Starbucks on every corner, and season after season the hottest accessory is toting around their famous paper cup. I'm all for trends, but this causes coffee tunnel vision. There really are other (and better) coffee shops out there. One of my downtown favourites is The Buzz Cafe, which also houses Harrison Galleries. This shop is unique because not only do they serve fantastic java and paninis, but it's also an art gallery....

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Love These Tunes

Are you starting to think you've heard every song on your iPod at least 1,000 times? Are your ears getting bored of listening the same songs over and over? This is pretty common, and if you don't watch yourself, you'll soon be downloading something awful like "Like a G6" just for variety. Here are three great songs that I am loving right now. Feel free to comment with some of your favourites, and let's all make a vow to never, ever torture ourselves with bad music ever again. ...

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Guu is Guud

I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I had never been to Guu before this past weekend. It has got to be Vancouver's premier Japanese restaurant. A must try for foodies across the city. If you've ever been, then you know that not only is the food amazing, but the atmosphere is one of the best parts about Guu. The staff is yelling, laughing and essentially putting on a show for their guests. It's fast paced casual dining and I love it. Salmon-Carpaccio They...

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Conan is Back!

They say everything happens for a reason and that couldn't be more true for Conan O'Brien. A year ago the Conan drama was non-stop with him leaving his 16 year gig as the host of Late Night with Conan O'Brien to replace talk show veteran Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. This was the biggest deal in late night talk shows to happen in many years, and everyone was watching; that is, until they weren't. The debut of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien brought in huge numbers, but for one reason or another the viewers didn't stick, and within months NBC decided it was time for another shake up. Basically their plan was to give Leno back...

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I Will Always Love You

Very happy to hear the rumours about Bobby and Whitney rekindling their romance have turned out to be false. It did, however, bring back memories of our girl, back in her prime. Still one of my favorite movies of all time. Best. Kiss. Ever. ...

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What's Old is New Again

Fashion designers are always pushing the envelope and creating new trends for consumers to indulge in each season. Year after year we're presented with new jackets, purses, boots and jewelry to blow our budget on, forgetting that the trendiest thing in this economy is finding designer goods, with wallet friendly prices. Many fashion lovers argue that discounted clothes lack the quality of their high end counterparts and I tend to agree. Well...

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Black's Not Back

I have been pleasantly surprised this season by the abolishment of black nail polish. For the last few years black nail polish was dominating the finger tips of fashionistas everywhere, and though we're all guilty of going Goth at some point, let's be honest; this is Avril Lavigne's signature look. Avril Lavigne. When would we ever take fashion tips from a girl who dresses like a 15 year old "Sk8r Boi"? I'll admit, now that she's toting around Brody...

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Lanvin part deux

Well the fashion gods heard my prayers, and today they released a video of the Lanvin for H&M collection. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! ...

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It's Almost Here...

It's November 1st, and for fashion lovers around the world that means one thing... Lanvin for H&M is JUST around the corner. 22 more sleeps ladies! The collection hits stores on November 23rd, and I can honestly say, for me, this is the most exciting H&M collaboration since Stella McCartney in 2005. Last year's Jimmy Choo collection was pretty good too, but there's just something about Lanvin and his ultra girly clothes that makes me...

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Live Shows Galore!

Those of you know who me, know there are few things in this world that I like more than a good concert! Sure, champagne is always a treat, and fashion is a definite weakness, but seeing one of my favorite bands play live, at a cool venue takes the cake. Wolf Parade at the Vogue Theatre I happen to have quite a few friends that share this love with me, so it's always easy to stay on top of what bands are coming to Vancouver, and where they're...

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Acme Cafe

I know I just wrote about food a couple of days ago, but I can't ignore the amazing lunch I had at Acme Cafe on Monday! For those of you who haven't heard, it's a new spot in Gastown at 51 W. Hastings. Very small, and diner style, Acme Cafe serves up home made soups, delicious baked treats and a quiche that makes you want to ask for seconds. The quiche comes with the soup of the day and a salad, which were both fantastic. I purposely put one...

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Fresh | Local | Wild

Kudos to the city of Vancouver and all of the recent gourmet street food carts that have been popping up. Case in point, Fresh, Local, Wild, located on Granville St. at the corner of Robson. When they say this food rivals your favorite restaurant, they aren't kidding. I had the Hot Smoked Northern Coho Salmon Sandwich, and the Chanterelle Mushroom Poutine (as pictured). Wowsa! As far as the sandwich is concerned, the...

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Whip my Hair

Nine years old. Nine years old! Do you remember what you were doing at nine? I was laying in my bunk-beds, reading the Baby-Sitters Club books. Do you know what Willow Smith is doing at nine? Getting signed by Jay-Z. Seriously, could the Smith family be any more talented? Papa Will has got to be one of the luckiest people of all time, because not only has he managed to become a super A-list celebrity, but he does so without having to sell his soul to the tabloids. Then he marries the beautiful Jada, and they produce an army of talent, with big brother Jaden staring in the Karate Kid earlier this year. But back to Willow... listen to these...

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Joe Freshing it!

Fashion lovers were rejoicing over the flagship store opening of Joe Fresh at 540 Granville St. in downtown Vancouver on Saturday. Finally, we no longer have to drive out to Richmond to get our inexpensive fashion fix! (Not to mention the serious lack of sizes out there). If you haven't had a chance to check out the store, it's most definitely worth a visit. Saturday was the official opening. With the closing down of Granville St., Marianas Trench...

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VIFF and the Two Escobars

VIFF means a lot of things for Vancouverites; great films, cool parties and something to do every night of the week for two weeks straight. Last year I went to the opening gala, but that's where my VIFF experience ended. This year, I was lucky enough to be hooked up with some tickets from Vancouver 24 hours. I took advantage of the passes and on Friday night took a girlfriend to see the documentary everyone had been talking about "The Two Escobars". To...

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The Social Network

How many of you ran out to see The Social Network over the course of the last week? I certainly did! Best Saturday night ever. I saw Mark Zuckerberg on the Oprah show earlier last week, where he stated that the movie is purely entertainment, but after watching the film, I'm not so sure it's all as fictional as he would like us to believe. A quick search on Google paints a different image of the "shy" Zuckerberg, with leaked (juicy!) text...

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White Space at The Bay

This week has already been nuts! I came down with a cold/some sort of evil throat bug over the weekend and it threw my whole week off. Now that we're at the hump day there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Last night I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new White Space at The Bay in downtown Vancouver. Think Holt Renfrew meets, well, Holt Renfrew. The event was great with a surprisingly high turn out. There was a fall...

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The rumors are true; Arcade Fire is amazing

But surprisingly, not the best show I've seen this week... When I saw the fall line up of bands hitting Vancouver over the next little bit, I knew I was in for a treat (my savings account, not so much). As everyone knows, last night the Arcade Fire played in Vancouver. I've been a fan for years and years. It seems like every time I'm in the same town as them, something comes up and I can't make it to the show (I'm still kicking myself over the...

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Gossip Girl and Dexter

This is quickly turning into a TV recap blog, but I just can't help myself. It's all too good. Let’s start with Dexter. First off, all ladies love Dexter. He's so mysterious, attractive and... emotional? His breakdown at the end of the season premier this week seemed pretty out of character for our favorite serial killer, but it was refreshing to see that he is, in fact, human. I still find it weird watching the dynamic with him and his "sister"...

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Sunday Brunch

Mimosa station My girlfriends and I try to do Sunday brunch as often as we can. We're always on the search for the next restaurant with the most creative menus, and coolest vibe. So much so that we hadn't even thought of ever cooking breakfast ourselves. That all changed this weekend when we came together for one of our favorite's birthday. We had brunch... at HOME! It was amazing. I mean, the pictures speak for themselves. We had cheese...

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Glee

Two great things have happened for me TV-wise this week; the obvious being the season premiers of all the good shows, the second being after having my cable down for almost 2 weeks, it's finally been fixed (more on that later). Last night was the premier of Glee. I am an admitted "Gleek" so I would have been impressed even without the Empire State of Mind performance. I thought it was good. Charice gives me goose bumps when she sings, but I bet...

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Sibling Rivalry

No, no, not like the competition you and your sister have, I'm talking about the wine! One of my girlfriends has been drinking Sibling Rivalry white for some time now, but last night we decided to have a glass (or two... or three...) of red. I was impressed! The wine is created by a group of three brothers in Ontario. They describe Sibling Rivalry as "About outcomes. The sum of the parts that make up the blends we produce, and the sum of the...

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Ratatat

If you've read much of my blog, you might guess my biggest weakness is shopping, food, or maybe even champagne. All are good guesses, but sadly, you would be wrong. My absolute biggest weakness; Hipsters. Don't ask me why, I don't know how to explain it. Maybe it has to do with their creativity, since most of them are some sort of musician, writer, or artist. I don't know, and I don't know if I even want to know. Case in point;...

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