Vancouver LIFESTYLE: Arts, Dining, Fashion & Beauty and Nightlife.
For the past two years, the topic of “eyelash extensions” came up every once in a while in conversation. But none of us had actually gotten them done … until now. Like every upcoming trend, eyelash extentions have becomemore acceptable, more accessible and slightly more affordable, . Although this was not my first time visiting Wink!, it wa the first time I tried their salon services. Vivian Ko of Wink! Beauty Lounge (67 East Cordova Street) offered me her services of a “natural eyelash set” (up to 30 lashes per eye for $80) last week and I LOVED IT.
To begin with, Wink! Beauty Lounge is a lovely little boutique in Gastown, with beauty products sold in the front, and salon services in the back. With brands like Pupa, Geisha Ink, OPI, Kiss Me Mascara, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, Essie and Miso Pretty, their stock is comparable to that of Beauty Mark in Yaletown - but slightly more affordable with constant sales and special offers.
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One of the summer’s highly anticipated restaurant and bar, The Diamond (6 Powell Street), quietly opened its doors last week in historic Gastown.
…collaborated together in celebration of Liz Bell models & artists being featured in the newest issue of Z!NK magazine.
…had the label’s signature “H” as the zipper-pull and was embellished with rhinestones and contemporary designs.
…is a “quantity comes first” trend where restaurants offer sushi such as nigiri with long pieces of fish on top, uncommonly large pieces of sashimi, and sometimes huge rolls.
As soon as Michael Jackson died, I knew clothing stores would jump on the I <3 MJ bandwagon! The below shirts were spotted at Bang On, a custom clothing printing store on Robson and Burrard.
One of the summer’s highly anticipated restaurant and bar, The Diamond (6 Powell Street), quietly opened its doors last week in historic Gastown.
Save an extra $10 on any purchase of $50 or more with your Staycation coupon - in store and online at Future Shop. Offer valid Friday July 3 until Sunday July 5. I wish I heard about this sooner - I just bought a new digital camera from Future Shop!
Can’t wait until the Celebration of Lights in August? Get your firework fix on Canada Day.
The Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show is a spectacular two barge high-altitude fireworks display. One barge is located in Coal Harbour and viewable from the North Shore and areas of Vancouver. The second barge is located off the shores of West Vancouver Seawall and viewable from both West Vancouver and parts of Vancouver. The 20 minute show will be a unique multi-community event allowing guests from several communities to view the incredible display. The show is a perfect way to end daytime Canada Day celebrations at Canada Place, in West Vancouver and North Vancouver and throughout the surrounding communities.
Fireworks start at 10:30pm and the weather forcasts warm sunshine all day tomorrow! For more information, visit the official site.
…collaborated together in celebration of Liz Bell models & artists being featured in the newest issue of Z!NK magazine.
December 2008 - MMV wins "Best New Blog (2008)" Award in the Best of 604 Metro Vancouver Web Awards, with 31% of the votes against 15 other nominated websites.