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!

MMV’s Top 10 Picks for Post-Holiday Party Make-Up Removers

But now that the party is over, what are some make-up remover options that’ll propertly cleanse your face and keep your skin in healthy condition?

RUDSAK Opens First Westcoast Location in Downtown Vancouver

Canadian label RUDSAK has just opened its first West Coast location at Pacific Centre. As the chilly weather rears its head, Vancouver will have a new hotspot for quality apparel. “Given the enormous customer demand, it was clear that Rudsak should open a Vancouver location. “I’m thrilled to be opening our first Rudsak store on the West […]

Get Ready for Winter at Mountain Equipment Co-op

The Vancouver-based MEC originated in Vancouver and now prides itself as Canada’s largest supplier of outdoor merchandise and equipment with 17 stores across Canada.

MMV Giveaway: Win 1 Month of Fresh Soup from Happy Planet

Vancouver-based Happy Planet first launched its fresh soup line in 2008 and their soups are known to be made with premium, all-natural ingredients, without containing any preservatives nor artificial flavours. True enough, when I took a look through the ingredient list of Happy Planet soups, there was nothing in the contents which I did not recognize. […]

Ugly Sweater Season is Upon Us in Vancouver

With the cold, snowy weather happening in Vancouver, it’s time to have some fun dressing up in your favourite ugly sweater. For whatever reason, dressing up in flashy, hideous sweaters is actually a cool thing – you probably know someone who has hosted or attended an “ugly sweater party” in the past few years. In support of […]

The District Brasserie Introduces the North Shore’s First Beer Fusion Tower

Modern Mix Vancouver recently visited The District Brasserie in Londsdale Quay to sample the beer from their new beer fusion tower – the first of its kind on the North Shore.