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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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MMV Top 10 Holiday Stocking Stuffers

December 9, 2011 – 4:32 pm | One Comment |
MMV Top 10 Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Although many of the below picks have been previous featured on Modern Mix Vancouver, all the items listed have been tried and tested by Modern Mix Vancouver and now recommended to you to assist you …

Luxe Box – Subscription Service for Monthly Beauty Samples

December 7, 2011 – 11:58 pm | 2 Comments |
Luxe Box – Subscription Service for Monthly Beauty Samples

Introducing Luxe Box, a Canadian beauty subscription service which postal mails “deluxe” samples to you each month.  Each month’s Luxe Box contains 4 – 5 miniature replicas of well-known brands, including Essie, Pur Minerals, Demalogica, Benefit, …

Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

December 4, 2011 – 8:41 pm | One Comment |
Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

Went to Sunset Burgers on Friday night, a retro-themed diner on Nelson and Seymour in downtown Vancouver.  Bright colours and neon highlights decorate the interior of this burger joint.

With “all burgers made fresh with Kobe …

Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

December 1, 2011 – 12:32 pm | No Comment |
Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

The franchise chain “Tossed” opened its first Canadian location in downtown Vancouver just over a month ago.  Officially categorized as a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant … aka Fast Food), a more accurate description of Tossed …

Revlon & Almay – 2012 Beauty Preview

November 29, 2011 – 8:12 pm | No Comment |
Revlon & Almay – 2012 Beauty Preview

By Carolyn Fung, Modern Mix Vancouver writer
For those of you who loved playing with your mother’s makeup when you were little, last Tuesday’s Revlon and Almay 2012 Beauty Preview event was a dream come true.
Held …

Quo x ORLY – Holiday 2011 Nailpolish Collection

November 29, 2011 – 7:44 pm | No Comment |
Quo x ORLY – Holiday 2011 Nailpolish Collection

Quo Cosmetics, has been Shoppers Drug Mart’s exclusive makeup brand for the past 10 years and a consistent leader in the Canadian beauty industry.  This winter season, Quo is debuts its exciting new nail lacquer collection …

River Rock Casino – MMV Giveaway for The Buffet

November 16, 2011 – 5:09 pm | 55 Comments |
River Rock Casino – MMV Giveaway for The Buffet

The River Rock is the largest casino in BC and is well served by public transportation and ample parking space. Relatively newly built and opened since 2004, its interior décor, design and ambiance are comfortable and welcoming with nice touches of wood trim, and there are a plethora of slot machines and table games to fill the large space.

Caffè Cittadella (2310 Ash Street x W. 7th Ave)

November 13, 2011 – 11:11 pm | No Comment |
Caffè Cittadella (2310 Ash Street x W. 7th Ave)

When it comes to coffeeshops in Vancouver, Caffè Cittadella (“espresso bar and bistro”) is a rare neighbourhood gem that’s off the beaten path. Not quite at Cambie Street, but not on Broadway either, Caffè Cittadella …