EVENT: Hairdressers 2 Help (H2H) Fundraiser at Celebrities (Sunday October 20)

Alongside other local hair salons, four of Suki’s apprentices are competing in this makeover contest at CELEBRITIES on Sunday October 20. Come and cheer them on while networking with industry professionals. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the contest starts at 8:30 pm. There will be a raffle/silent auction going on and amazing swag bags […]

ComplexGeometries in Gastown – Montreal Brand Opens First Retail Storefront

Six weeks ago, ComplexGeometries opened its first bricks and mortar retail location in Gastown. But it was only at the recent Gastown ShopHop that I came across this flagship store and found out more about the brand. ComplexGeometrics caught my eye because of its bright white and spacious interior which stood out like a beacon of […]

MARKET: 40th Annual Circle Craft 2013 (Nov 7 to 11) & MMV Giveaway for a Pair of Tickets

Here’s another annual holiday market which just got announced for the 2013 season!  Vancouver’s Circle Craft Christmas Market celebrates its 40th annual Market from November 7 to 11, 2013. From previous years of attending Circle Craft, I’ve seen that their exhibitors tend to be full-time artisans who perfect their craft for a living.  This includes […]

MARKET: Got Craft? 2013 – Holiday Craft Fair (Dec 14/15)

It’s time to get your craft on! Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair returns December 14-15, 2013 at its new home at the Maritime Labour Centre (1880 Triumph Street), with all new DIY workshops, extended hours, and beer and wine on Saturday. “We strive to make each event as awesome as it can be,” says Andrea Tong-Tucker, one half […]

MARKET: 2013 Vancouver Christmas Market Opens November 22

The opening date of the Vancouver Christmas Market has just been announced!  Back for the 4th year, this traditional German-style, open-air market will begin on Friday November 22 and run until Christmas Eve, transforming the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza into a festive wonderland.  Now with two extra days, the Vancouver Christmas Market offers all the old-world […]

EVENT RECAP: Oakley “Ladies in the ‘Loops” with Olympian Catharine Pendrel

The final Oakley Active event of the year was held in Kamloops, B.C., and appropriately named “Ladies in the ‘Loops”. Orchestrated by Oakley Ambassadors Tammy Uyeda and Lauren Pilszek, the morning event was packed full of activities, including trail running, mountain biking, yoga and a special appearance from Olympian Catharine Pendrel. So, how did this […]