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!

Event: Whole Foods’ Taste of Thanksgiving (September 25, 2013)

Taste of Thanksgiving is happening at all Whole Foods Market locations on Wednesday September 25 from 5pm-8pm. Each store will be dishing up yummy recipes from their departments and showcasing some of their favorite vendors, plus each Vancouver store will benefit a local charity or organization. My nearest Whole Foods, on West 8th and Cambie […]

Lüt Boutique – Shop for “Lovely Unique Things” on Main & E. 26th

Lüt (pronounced loot) Boutique is a retailer on Main Street which is mainly a fashion boutique, a partial art gallery and also the newest retailer to carry the Modern Mix Boutique jewelry line.

Event: Happy Planet’s World Record Attempt with 2,000L Smoothie (Sep 27, 2013)

On Friday, September 27th from 12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m., join Happy Planet in Gastown as they attempt to break The Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Smoothie -aka The Big Sipper. While a 2,000L smoothie is impressive, Happy Planet believes that a bigger and better, fresh and all-natural smoothie should be created and […]

Event Recap: Keltie Leanne Designs Fall 2013 Collection Launch

Earlier this week, Vancouver-based jewellery designer Keltie Leanne Designs launched her Fall 2013 collection at Fine Finds in Yaletown. Inspired by wanderers and dreamers, designed for the everyday sophisticate. Keltie Leanne Designs is a handcrafted jewellery line featuring feminine and modern gemstone designs for bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Her Fall collection features rich-coloured gemstones, including […]

5 Versatile Pieces in the Oakley Fall Lifestyle Collection

With the first hints of fall weather descending upon Vancouver, it’s time to refresh your wardrobe and prepare for cooler temperatures. This means trading in your tank tops for long-sleeved tee’s, wearing leggings under your dresses and putting on a sweater or cardigan to tie-together a cozy fall look. Taking a look through Oakley Canada’s […]

Event Recap: Privilege Clothing Boutique Opens 3rd Location

by Abriel Chan, Modern Mix Vancouver writer After two successful stores in Port Moody and Langley, owner Donni Rae has opened her third location of Privilege Clothing Boutique at Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. Modern Mix Vancouver was at their grand opening party which was a great shopping experience and had amazing food! Immediately you […]