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Erin Templeton prefers the “2 fer” deal on her handbags. Her straps and grommets may look pretty, but she puts them to work. One second her bags are enough to fashionably tote your laptop and the next it shrinks into a small shoulder bag. (Try the “Only” or “Bitch” bags.) Available in every colour in the rainbow, she suggests tying on a scarf as the strap instead to add a personal touch. Did we mention she’s big in Japan? Must be ‘cause she’s so gosh darn practical.
Check them out at Gravity Pope, 2205 West 4th Avenue, 604.731.7673 or visit www.erintempleton.com |
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Sure it’s great to spy on the celebs: check out their clothes, where they eat. But it’s absolutely no fun when you can’t have what they have. Want in on a secret? Plum’s new designer Claudia Agusti keeps the long-standing label affordable while injecting just enough designer flair to make heads turn. From Roland Mouret, to Furstenberg-inspired dresses, to cashmere blend sweaters, to the season’s status bag, this fall you’ll be snapping up as many hot looks as your favourite silver screen diva. www.plum.ca
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Bad hair cut, bad break-up, bad job interview? No need to turn to the usual tub of pistachio ice cream for a pick-me-up. Escents Aromatherepy can help (and with a much lower calorie count). This season’s newest blends of essential oils – Tranquil, Aqua, Applewood and Pear Spice – work on any mood. Dilute them in an unscented base (such as moisturizer, massage oil or bath bubbles), or diffuse them throughout your room. De-stress, re-focus, and cleanse without the guilt.
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What happens when fast food becomes slow food? Introducing the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company – and their delectable organic pizzas. Veggies and meats are bought from local, small-hold farmers and cooked in an artisanal, clay, wood-fired oven. Bye, bye Zone, hello carbs. It tastes even better at breakfast, but we doubt they’ll be any left.
Dine in at 1876 West 1st Avenue, 604.730.0321
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September 26th marked the official opening of Western Canada’s first Lucky Jeans boutique. The Lola Straights are reason enough to hop the skytrain over to Metrotown to pay the venerable jeans mecca a visit. These are skinnies you’ll actually like wearing: they don’t ride too low in the back, made of soft denim, with a comfortable waistband. And yes, they’ve got the signature “Lucky You” on the fly.
4700 Kingsway, Metropolis at Metrotown, www.luckybrandjeans.com
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