Stupid or Genius? Can’t tell. Don’t care. It’s funny.
These witty, ironic fashion tees (you know: Comme des Fuckdown, Homies etc.) have been everywhere lately. Fad? Yes. But a funny one that will probably get a very brief mention […]
Shoe Wednesdays: Native ‘Jericho’ Loafer
It took me a while to warm up to Native shoes. For some time I considered them to be Croc-like, but they are anything but. These rubber loafers aren’t clunky […]
California Dreaming: Q&A With Heidi Merrick
Heidi Merrick at Oliver & Lilly’s (photo by Jamie Mann) A quintessential California girl, Heidi Merrick was raised in what can only be described as a Californian dream. Her father […]
Item of the Week: Ora ‘Sadie’ Bag
I’m always super-thrilled when I find out that something I’ve liked for a long time is actually from my hometown of Vancouver. Such is the case with this Ora bag, […]
Shoe Wednesdays: Erin Templeton Roamin Sandals
It always thrills me when someone from my city designs something flawless, which is exactly the case with these sandals by Erin Templeton. If you live in Vancouver, you are […]
Beauty Fridays: ILIA Pure Lip Care
I already did a little feature on ILIA for Vitamin Daily, but this line deserves a little blog love too! It’s rare to come across a product that is so […]
Item of the Week: Strathcona Stockings
Well, there is a first for everything and this a first sock that made this blog. How could it not? So cute. And from Vancouver too! Strathcona Stocking’s debut collection […]
Obakki F/W 2011
I published the original version of this review on Thursday, May 12th, but since Blogger decided to accidentally delete it, here is a new version. Obakki is without a doubt […]
Shop Vancouver: Violet Boutique
One of Vancouver’s loveliest boutiques is Violet. Now in its second year, Violet has become a must destination for treasure hunters. The South Granville boutique’s ambiance is very much Parisian, with […]
The Lake and Stars “Shop-in-Room”
The Lake and Stars F/W 2010 (photography by Tom Hines) I recently interviewed New York-based lingerie designers Nikki Dekker and Mayaan Zilberman of The Lake and Stars for The Block Magazine. […]
Shop Vancouver: One of a Kind
If there is one fair to attend in Vancouver, it’s certainly One of a Kind. Hands-down the best place to find unique one-of-a-kind items, both as gifts for others, and, […]
Lola Home & Apparel: Version 2.0
Lola Home & Apparel recently made the big move from Yaletown, where it resided for nine years, to Crosstown, soon to be Vancouver’s coolest neighbourhood. Joining neighbours like Dirty Apron […]