The “Boyfriend Blazer”
Despite the crazy Vancouver weather, spring is almost upon us and that means getting rid of the heavy winter parkas and exchanging them for a lighter option. Ironically, this new piece in my wardrobe came from raiding my mom’s closet before she left on vacation. A black, three-button tailored, “longer-than-average” BCBG blazer which can only now be labeled as a “boyfriend blazer”.
Occasionally described as retro or vintage, my personal description of The Boyfriend Blazer is more “stylish corporate”. This fairly new label in the fashion world allows a casual outfit to be dressed up with added style, without feeling out of place. Continue reading for five ways to wear The Boyfriend Blazer.
EARLS – Get Uncorked! (Monday March 23)
Earls Restaurant is opening the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets ($65), click here.
Kwantlen Fashion Show (Wednesday April 1, 2009)
Watch 27 graduating Kwantlen fashion students showcase their designs at The Show on April 1, 2009 at the River Rock Theater (8811 River Road). Matinee tickets for the 1:00pm and 3:30pm show are $15 while the 7:30pm evening show is $30. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. Hope to see you there! If you can’t make it, stay tuned for a review on Modern Mix Vancouver.
Dubbed The Show, this year’s stage will feature one of the most exciting and diverse range of collections ever presented by this program. Designers reach new markets such as motorcycle menswear for boomers, eco?friendly bridal gowns, and travel wear for boys.
Au Petit Chavignol – restaurant now open
Au Petit Chavignol (845 East Hastings Street) is now open. Strathcona’s new 36 seat cheese and wine bistro is open for dinner from 5pm to Midnight, Thursday through Monday. Their dinner menu is categorized into “cow”, “goat” and “sheep” (milk, that is) and “mixed milk”. All cheeses are served with baguette and croccantini. A selection of accompanying side dishes can also be ordered for $3 or less – including almonds, onions, specialty cherries, jelly and granny smith apple. I am a big fan of nibbley food and tapas; I have yet to try out Au Petit Chavignol but I am looking forward to checking it out in the near future!
Noir Lash Lounge – Grand Opening Event (Thursday March 19)
Although Noir Lash Lounge (1150 Hamilton Street) has been around for a couple of months already, their official grand opening event will be on Thursday March 19th from 5pm to 9pm. Noir is Vancouver’s first and only exclusive lash extension service lounge, offering nothing but semi-permanent eyelash extension services at competitive prices. To celebrate its debut, Noir Lash Lounge is hosting Le Nuit Noir, featuring canapes, pink bubbly and black martinis. RSVP to info@noirlashlounge.com to reserve your swag bag!
Gap Inc. – 30% Discount (valid March 12th to 15th)
So many sales and discounts going on! Is it the recession or is it just the upcoming spring season? Click below to print out the barcode to use at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy for a 30% discount off merchandise from March 12th to 15th.
