Topshop – now open in Vancouver at The Bay
The highly anticipated opening of the Topshop capsule at The Bay was today, showcasing “fashion’s favourite season” with its Topshop Autumn/Winter 2011 collection.
Tic Tac Canada – New Pink Grapefruit Flavour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, Tic Tac Canada is donating $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and will be launching a limited edition Pink Grapefruit flavour. All month long, the Tic Tac Canada Facebook Page will be posting up pink-related promotions, giveaways and prizes. They’ve even designed a new Tic Tac character to represent their support for the cure!
Vancouver Timeraiser 2011 – Art Auction x Volunteer Fair (Sept 22nd)
Artwork pieces are purchased from local artists from around the lower mainland and put up in a silent auction on the event night. The big twist is that, instead of bidding dollars on the artwork, you bid volunteer hours!
Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street)
Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street) opened earlier this month at the edge of Yaletown at Beatty x Smithe Street. Although the name indicates a cafe, a more accurate description would actually be a small restaurant with cafe-style seating. The front of Cafe Firenze displays a freezer full of italian gelatos with 10 flavours to select […]
That Barista Thing – Vancouver International Latte Art Competition (October 2, 2011)
Sponsored by Blenz Coffee, the third annual Vancouver International Latte Art Competition (“That Barista Thing“) is happening on Sunday October 2nd from 11am to 4pm at Library Square on the corner of Robson and Homer Street. Stroll by this free event and watch the latte art competition. Get a tea leaf reading. Watch traditional Japanese […]
Mavi Jeans – Sample Sale (September 8 to 18, 2011)
I have consistently been buying and wearing Mavi Jeans, the Turkish denim brand, for the past ten years. In fact, I just bought my third pair of Serena’s (low-rise, super skinny) in a light denim wash. I used to go to Hills of Kerrisdale during my highschool lunch hour, or while waiting for the #41 bus, where they sold Mavi Jeans…