VINYL Retro Lounge – now open in Gastown

Replacing the former Lotus Sound Club, Vancouver’s newest club, the Vinyl Retro Dance Lounge, is now open in Gastown at 455 Abbott Street.  See below for a list of their weekly features: BASIC Thursdays House | Electronic | Dance With Nestor Delano, Skla, Jay Klos and special guest DJ’s $4 Highballs and Domestic Beers Cover $10 […]

Quiznos – Chicken Cordon Bleu Advertisement vs. Actual Sandwich

I don’t usually write about fast food joints on Modern Mix Vancouver, but I thought this comparison was so ridiculous I had to share.  I went to the Quiznos on Broadway and Heather (between Oak and Cambie Street) and ordered the new chicken cordon bleu toasted sandwich because it looked so tasty in the posters. […]

Philosophy – Field of Flowers (shampoo, showergel & bubble bath)

In general, I’m not much of a floral-scent type person.  But wow, with Philosphy’s “Field of Flowers” (3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath), I may have to convert from fruity into florals.  Field of flowers smells like a fresh bouquet of flowers, minus any sort of pollen or allergies.  The scent is pure and […]

Essie Nailpolish – Limited Edition Pink “Raise Awareness” Shade

This October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Essie Nailpolish, is proud to to speak out to “Raise Awareness”. In partnership with FLARE Magazine, Essie introduces the Limited Edition “Raise Awareness” nailpolish, a delightful candy pink created to inspire hope and support for cancer patients. During the month of October, a percentage of the […]

Kiehl’s Canada – Limited Edition New York Heritage Collection

 I’m in New York for the week, so I thought this would be a good time to post about Kiehl’s Canada limited-edition “New York Heritage” collection.  Honouring the Kiehl’s tradition of providing high quality products and excellent service, Kiehl’s is proud to introduce the Limited Edition New York Heritage Collection which is available now in […]