Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

Find Your Financial Sweet Spot with These Financial Literacy Month Savings Tips

As November is Financial Literacy Month (#FLM2015), Modern Mix Vancouver was invited to a private dinner at Salt Tasting Room, hosted by Interac, Canada’s leading payment brand.

Robson Square Ice Rink Opens for Free Skating (Starting Dec 1)

Robson Square Ice Rink in downtown Vancouver will be open for free skating beginning the afternoon of December 1, 2015 and will be open all through the Christmas Holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

SALE: One-Day Obakki Winter Warehouse Sale (November 27, 2015)

Founded in Vancouver, Obakki creates classic and refined styles for the modern woman. These timeless staples capture effortless elegance for the everyday, offering pieces that are as beautiful as they are wearable. Obakki is an internationally renowned brand, with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Zooey Deschanel wearing their pieces. Here’s your chance to score […]

The VIP Treatment at Coquitlam Centre’s Ladies’ Night

As we mixed and mingled in the VIP lounge, different interactive retailer stations were set up for guests to get pampered while learning about upcoming Fall style trends.

5 Body Scrubs for Exfoliating Your Skin this Fall

In Vancouver, our fall and winter weather tends to be quite dry, leaving our skin rough and cracked. A good way to keep our skin nourished during this time of year, is to use a body scrub to help take off the top layer of dry, dead skin cells, leaving our skin with a fresh layer of soft skin.

From Vancouver With Love: Designer Pop-Up Shop for Syria (Sat Nov 21)

Join Mona Sultan and over 25 local Vancouver designers to shop for a cause and raise funds of the Syrian refugee crisis.