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!

Refresh Your Skincare Routine with These 5 Natural Beauty Brands

As beauty enthusiasts become more conscious about what they are putting on their skin, new skincare brands have emerged with a focus on natural ingredients and eco-friendly practices.

Bliss Brings Its Signature “Triple Oxygen” Spa Treatment to an At-Home Product Line

Most of us in Vancouver know Bliss as a body and skincare product line with a signature baby blue packaging that we’ve seen at Sephora or The Bay. However, what I recently found out, is that Bliss actually first started out as a line of spas (the first opened in New York City in 1996), now […]

Paul & Joe Cat-Themed Beauty Products are Updated for Fall 2015 With a Dual-Toned Lipstick

Cat lovers rejoice! Paul & Joe cat-themed lipsticks are back for Fall 2015 as part of their “Café Parisian” capsule collection. Even though we’ve seen cat-themed products by Paul & Joe in previous years, this season’s cat lipsticks are updated with three limited-edition shades, now in dual-tones. Cute little kitten faces adorn each fall lipstick shade and provide an […]

Vancouver Flagship Location of Coach on Burrard Street Has Re-Opened

After being temporarily closed for renovations, the Vancouver flagship location of Coach has re-opened its Burrard St. location.

Yaletown’s Frilly Lilly Beauty Salon & Boutique

From the moment you step inside Frilly Lilly, everything, including the name of the boutique, prepares you for a girly experience. Home to all things lovely, this Calgary-based beauty chain not only functions as a nail and waxing salon, but also features an adorable boutique up front with stylish jewelry, accessories and their own Frilly Lilly line of […]

Hiking in Vancouver: Garibaldi Lake in Squamish

I first got the idea of doing the Garibaldi Lake hike when I saw scenic photos show up on my Facebook and Instagram feed of beautiful turquoise blue water in BC, and I wanted to see this view for myself.