JULY 2009

CHEAP AND CHIC:
BE FABULOUS AND FRUGAL IN ONE FELL SWOOP.
—LUISA RINO

MARAI
What: Canadian exclusive collection of super cute and comfy summer flats, sandals, heels
Why: Every colour, any occasion, and only in Van.
Where: Urban Outfitters, 830 Granville Street, 604-685-1970.

C’est La Vie
What: Parisienne expat Faustine Faure’s meticulous eye for mint condition and affordable fashion make vintage shopping easy breezy.
Why: You’re young and fabulous.
Where: 3247 Main Street, 604-876-2284.

Spa Evropa
What: Hot deal alert: laser hair removal, bikini line and under arms for $89/treatment.
Why: These technicians have been trained with such precision they’ll get you hair free in fewer treatments (promise) than anyone on the market.
Where: L03 – 955 Hornby Street, 604-662-7557.

Kersh
What: Road trip ready, this season’s mix of maxis and minis make summer dresses the only item on your must-have list.
Why: West coast girls like it pretty.
Where: Plenty; Purr, 2928 Granville Street, 604-742-9880, and Veronica B, 20043 40a Avenue, Langley, 778-278-0221.

FINCH’S TEA HOUSE
What: French countryside-style café offering up sweet and savoury treats.
Why: It’s teatime.
Where: 353 West Pender Street, 604-899-4040.

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