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!

Social Media Club Holiday Party in Support of Beauty Night Society (Wednesday Dec 12, 2012)

On Wednesday December 12, 2012, Modern Mix Vancouver will be speaking at the Social Media Club Vancouver’s Holiday Party at Relish GastroPub (888 Nelson Street). Alongside Caroline MacGillivray from Beauty Night Society. I’ll be speaking from the perspective of a blogger who has spent five years attending events and writing on Modern Mix Vancouver. I’ll be […]

Nine West – Holiday 2012 Trends

At the start of the holiday season, Modern Mix Vancouver gave a fashion presentation at Pacific Centre’s I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night about Nine West’s Holiday 2012 trends. In short, if you want to stand out this holiday season, look for pieces that shout out with glitz and glamour. At Nine West, many of their […]

Tints of Nature Ammonia-Free Hair Colouring

Tints of Nature is a UK-based, ammonia-free hair product line. Tints of Nature offers 24 radiant shades of permanent hair colour (ranging from Black to Extra Light Blond) and eight shades of semi-permanent colour. Although the brand has been in Canada for the past several years, their semi-permanent colour line launched earlier this year, giving those […]

Ferrero Rocher – Make Your Moments Golden & MMV Giveaway for a 200 Gram Box of Chocolates

With the holidays quickly approaching, Ferrero Rocher chocolates are taking a more prominent display at grocery and drugstores across Canada. This holiday season, celebrate your golden moments with these delicious, foil-wrapped chocolates with the whole hazelnut centre. Find a PIN in specially marked Ferrero Rocher 200 gram chocolates and you could instantly win over $500,000 […]

49th Parallel Café – “A Coffee Carol” Holiday Event (Tuesday December 4)

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters presents A Coffee Carol, a free holiday event on Tuesday December 4 from 6:30pm onwards at their Main Street location. This event will kick off a regular education and event series at the Main Street 49th Parallel Café, combining a preparation lesson, a tasting, and shopping with trained professionals on hand to answer all of your […]

Bella Garnet Beauty Salon in Yaletown

Opened earlier this year, Bella Garnet is your one-stop beauty salon, focusing on hair, nails and facial waxing. Run by Isabella Flores and her team of “Bellas”, the salon is bright, spacious and modern. The clean and upscale setting of Bella Garnet makes you want to relax and stay awhile, letting the Bellas do their thing.