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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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Modern Mix Mascara Picks for Eye-Opening Lashes in 2012

January 19, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment |
Modern Mix Mascara Picks for Eye-Opening Lashes in 2012

By Carolyn Fung, Modern Mix Vancouver writer
As someone who likes to pride herself on a simple makeup routine there is one thing I rarely ever leave the house without and that is mascara. Having stick …

“Tangerine Tango” – Pantone’s 2012 Colour of the Year

January 6, 2012 – 11:00 pm | No Comment |
“Tangerine Tango” – Pantone’s 2012 Colour of the Year

Pantone’s 2012 colour of the year is Tangerine Tango, a bright, fruity, attention-grabbing, revitalizing, energetic, tropical red-orange. We’ve scoured the internet for items available in Vancouver which are sure to get heads turning towards you in 2012 and blast away the winter blahs.

Scent Society – Gift & Win Contest

December 9, 2011 – 3:02 pm | One Comment |
Scent Society – Gift & Win Contest

Just in time for the holiday season, Scent Society will be giving away 12 full-sized bottles of fragrances as part of their GIft & Win contest. From December 9 to 20, you may enter daily …

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, …

Calvin Klein – Forbidden Euphoria

October 24, 2011 – 10:23 pm | 2 Comments |
Calvin Klein – Forbidden Euphoria

Another fragrance twist off a classic scent, Calvin Klein has released Forbidden Euphoria, which is “the younger interpretation of the iconic euphoria fragrance”. The scent evokes a modern, fresh sexiness – with its fruity top notes and a heart of light florals.

Philosophy – Field of Flowers (shampoo, showergel & bubble bath)

October 7, 2011 – 6:45 pm | No Comment |
Philosophy – Field of Flowers (shampoo, showergel & bubble bath)

In general, I’m not much of a floral-scent type person.  But wow, with Philosphy’s “Field of Flowers” (3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath), I may have to convert from fruity into florals.  Field of …

Skoah Yaletown – new location open house (Wed. September 14th, 6 to 8pm)

September 8, 2011 – 1:08 am | No Comment |
Skoah Yaletown – new location open house (Wed. September 14th, 6 to 8pm)

Skoah Spa in Yaletown has moved two doors down to 1007 Hamilton Street. The public is invited to attend an open house on Wednesday September 14 for treats and cocktails. Drop by and learn more about Skoah’s “personal training for your skin” customized facial plans and try out skincare products at their spatique.

Kiehl’s – free shipping & deluxe samples (Aug. 12 – 14, 2011)

August 12, 2011 – 9:34 am | No Comment |
Kiehl’s – free shipping & deluxe samples (Aug. 12 – 14, 2011)

Love Kiehl’s but don’t have one in your area? Too lazy to leave home? This weekend only, from August 12th to 14th, enjoy free complimentary ground shipping and two deluxe samples (Creme De Corps and Ultra Facial Moisturizer) with any online purchase made at Kiehl’s. Enter code “HAPPYDAYS” at checkout.