Vancouver Fashion Week Opening Gala – Mazik Studio – November 1, 2011 The 10th installment of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) kicked off with a party at Pamela Masik’s West 2nd Ave Studios. A great space for a party, the loft style studio welcomed a who’s who of Vancouver fashionistas, designers, models and supporters. The blank…
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The American Cheesesteak Co.
The American Cheesesteak Company is Chef Anthony Sedlak’s latest venture and this time he brings his expert touch to a Philidephia tradition. The cheesesteak is a staple on many menus around town but this ‘quick food’ restaurant steps it up and brings quality ingredients and taste variations while respecting the traditional sandwich. The stylish interior and pleasant…
ToyWatch Canada For Haiti
Toywatch Canada debuted a special edition jelly loop watch to support its sponsorship of Free The Children’s We Day. For sale at a reduced price of $160, with almost half of the price donated to Free The Children’s development projects in Haiti. The special edition watch is available in 5 colours; lime-green, pink, dark blue, black and white,…
HEX introduces a new ICON to its line of nano watch bands.
Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement confirming the iPod nano form is staying as is for at least another generation HEX introduces its new line of Icon watch bands. Created in a vibrant range of custom polycarbonate, the HEX Icon watch bands and the iPod nano combine to create the perfect accessory. The matte finish Icon line…
Jay Manuel has Attitude
This week Jay Manuel took to Sears Canada stores in Vancouver and Toronto to launch the debut season of his own fashion line. The silver hair fashion icon and TV personality, known for Canada’s and America’s Next Top Model, partnered with Sears Canada and was appointed Creative Director for Attitude Jay Manuel. Unlike many celebrity fashion lines, Jay’s more than just a…
Project World Citizen Charity
Through a friend I was recently introduced to a local charity making a global difference. Project World Citizen was founded by Vancouver based entrepreneurs and philanthropists Anna Soper and Joel Primus. Avid travellers who saw the social injustices and inequities of the third world, they felt a desire to give back and do their part…
Top 10 “give it a look” new TV series of 2011-12 season.
As we hit the Labour Day weekend in North America, back to school, autumn and the new TV season are just around the corner. I was taking a look at some of the new shows and picked out a few that might be worth a look, based on their descriptions, pedigrees and/or cast. Could be…