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Arts & Culture

1 whats that noise

The best remedy for too much of one thing is often doing just as much of the complete opposite. That is what N

1 whats that noise

Rae Spoon is a transgendered, ex-country singer from Calgary. Not joking here. After moving to Eastern Germany

What's That noise?

Canada’s not-so-indie indie band, Metric, is heading out on a short cross-country tour before the year ends in

2 the back cover

“When you are thirteen/the world is a small room,” Jennica Harper’s novella-length series of poems begins. Pro

The Back Cover

Shane L. Koyczan’s Stickboy , a novel in verse,is dedicated to “Them:” “those who bore witness” to the nameles

VIFF in Review

As cliche as it is, whoever coined the phrase "age is nothing but a number" must have been…

VIFF in Review

Michelle Williams is Wendy, a resilient, tom-boyish woman travelling to Alaska and hoping to find work. Lucy i

VIFF in Review

The Chelsea Hotel in New York City is the definitive landmark for artists and the boheim for the past one hund

Literature Out Loud

The 21st annual Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival truly outdid itself this year in terms of

Beauty

Beauty gift guide

When it comes to giving gifts to your besties, I like to lean towards a pretty palette. As beauty companies co

Take Care

Stella McCartney understands that we all want to make a difference and use pure products, without comprising h

You're my Butterfly

Guerlain makes our beauty fly high.

Feeling Festive

Let it Snow! Feel as energetic as a child with Philosophy’s First Snow bath and body gift set ($26). The crisp

Fashion

Solitary Stroll

L’Oreal Fashion Week

No two looks are quite the same in this medley of colourful pieces. Wrap dresses, maxi dresses, skirt suits, a

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Following the trends with several versions of the drop crotch pant, Evan Biddell, winner of Project Runway Can

L’Oreal Fashion Week

A punchy array of dresses, from a floor length yellow evening gown to a red and white checked cocktail number,

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Attempting to explore the themes of Orlando by Virginia Wolf proved worthwhile for Zoran Dobrics Spring collec

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Vancouver native and Project Runway Canada alum Carlie Wong showed sexy, sophisticated looks in an icy colour

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Knowing how to put on a show can be as invaluable as the ability to drape a dress. Proving that she can do bot

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Micro mini shifts in stark white gave Evan and Deans collection a space age vibe. Fantastic detailing, such as

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Always proving that outerwear is as important as the outfit underneath, Rudsak showed sleeveless trench coats,

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Doing what they do best, Buffalo presented plenty of skinny denim on ultra-leggy models. Boys rocked preppy en

L’Oreal Fashion Week

This collection literally had people flipping sure it was choreographed, but with the bold prints, sleek mensw

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Perhaps spending their spare time watching Mad Men is what gave this Spring collection its glamorous 50s vibe.

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Get carried away with one of Bodybags simple shirt-dresses, comfy catsuits or the pop art skirt. The neutral c

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Heather grey, white and black are popping up in every collection at LOreal Fashion Week. Finding a way to make

L’Oreal Fashion Week

From classy one-shoulder gowns to gold lame madness, Denis Gagnon was able to combine sophistication and rebel

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Frills and ruffles embellished shoulders, waists, and many a skirt for a feminine collection that covered the

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Turban-clad models wore flowing dresses with an orange infused graphic floral print, a layered flapper style n

L’Oreal Fashion Week

With models wearing full on Native headdresses, the inspiration was obvious. Whether or not the clothes portra

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Funky and glamorous are the words that came to mind after seeing this collection. Guitar printed skirts, gold

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Silk supplied plenty of shine with the shades kept to basic black and white. With some definite charm, the onl

L’Oreal Fashion Week

With one of the most eye-catching collections, Janet Hill showed maxi dresses, tunics, and shifts in a paint -

L’Oreal Fashion Week

A colourless collection can still make a statement, as proven by Katya Revenko for Spring. From a drop crotch

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Smooth centre-parted hair, semi-fitted silhouettes and plenty of neutrals might have you forgetting that you a

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Dhotis, obis, and a bright, voluminous cocoon dress took NADAs Spring collection all over the map. Some folksy

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Graphic floral prints, vivid coral, and bright white helped the sweet sheaths in this collection shine. With p

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Black and white looks prove once again that sedate is the tasteful choice for Spring. Veiled models worked pan

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Going bold with his colour and fabric selections, Jason Meyerss loud collection will help ladies and the men t

L’Oreal Fashion Week

If Cupid hasnt struck you by Valentines Day this year, fear not, Andy the Anh is giving you a second chance to

L’Oreal Fashion Week

Leg-flaunting looks were in abundance for Mango’s Spring collection. Full skirts, pencil skirts, and sweet she

Four Core Fashion Finds

Like seasons in past, a gloomy economic turn calls for a great grey spell. Grey is a colour that is chic in ma

Joe Fresh

After a zen-like opening that later led to thumping beats, the Joe Fresh show unloaded a bevy of spring treats

Dynasty Diva

For Fall 2008, NADA’s designs were inspired by the feisty females of the 80’s soap opera Dynasty. Pieces rangi

Opposites Attract

Bold silhouettes, lavish fabrics, and rich colours combined to titlegive Evan & Dean’s Fall Collection…

GLOSS Guys

STOMPING TO THE BEAT

John Fluevog and folksy songwriter Brother Daniel have teamed up once again to create an O-Canada kind of shoe

Back in a flash!

There’s now a jac to jacflash. For winter, Toronto boutique owner Jaclyn Genovese teamed up with Ryan Turner o

Baker's Man

Harry Rosen is a great place to shop for that new outfit for the holiday party or for gifting ideas. British r

MACK DADDY

This season, Mackage introduced its first line of men’s coats utilizing wool, leather, and sheepskin. The sign

Socialite

TIPS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS

Even with our dwindling economy, the holidays are still a time of giving, overspending and taking part in the

Stylish Stitches!

A Vancouver local designer and frequent vendor at Portobello West, there is no denying how crafty Sasha Berry

Holiday Happenings

Bright Nights in Stanley Park November 28, 2008 to January 3, 2009 vancouver.ca/parks/events/brightnights

Influenced by The Olsen Twins

For the avid coffee table book readers, the ones who grew up watching Full House , or any aspiring fashionista

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