By Davinia Yip
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Published: August 11, 2010
Co-owner Jessica Elliot changes the window display once a week to keep things fresh and interesting for customers.
This lovely boutique in the heart of Kerrisdale combines modish Canadian fashion with old-school service
By Jess McMahon
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Published: April 28, 2010
Find the latest local designs plus a new in-house line of ecofashion at Main Street's Twigg&Hottie boutique
Founding local designers Glencorra Twigg and Christine Hotton, along with designer Jessica Vaira offer women a refreshing twist on fashion, as they support both sustainable and eco-friendly clothing, jewellery and accessory options—some made from recyclable materials.
The Main Street boutique, located near 21st Avenue, has three in-house labels, and showcases more than 50 Canadian designers. Because Twigg&Hottie supports the local fashion scene, and presents one-of-a-kind environmentally friendly pieces, it’s the perfect place for guilt-free splurging!
They also feature their own in-house label We3 of simple, modern designs using sustainable fabrics. The line was a finalist in the Fashion Takes Action Design Forward competition in 2010.
By Andrea Tucker & Megan Curran
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Published: April 27, 2010
Deep Cove craft shop Room6 connects just the right 'special thing' with the just right 'nice person'
By
Beata Kozma
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Flickr / Pink Sherbet |
Published: February 10, 2010
Love to celebrate love but don't want to fall into the usual Hallmark-sponsored Valentine's Day trap? Well have we got some ideas for you...
By Jess McMahon
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Published: February 08, 2010
Main Street's Front & Company is a consignment shopping haven for vintage fashion and quirky collectibles
It’s been around since ’93 and has had moved several times, but Main Street’s Front & Company has managed to uphold an amazing, loyal clientele. This might be due to its impeccable selection process.
The store offers new, sample, as well as consignment items for men and women who like one-off pieces or who are looking for that unique gift. With more than 5,000 consignors, the store not only presents the thrill of the hunt, it does so in a way that would make any woods woman (or man) happy: fashion-forward sustainability.
Here you can find everything: beautiful vintage jewellery, clothing, household items and, my favourite, plenty of quirky items.
By
Davinia Yip
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Pure Magnolia Bridal |
Published: January 27, 2010
Calling Vancouver brides-to-be: Green is the new white at the Grassroots Wedding Fair
While the big day is a momentous, happy occasion, the prep work leading up to it can be so exhausting at times that the resulting stress may threaten to overshadow the excitement.
By Insiya Rasiwala-Finn
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Published: January 13, 2010
From home goods and body care products to kids toys and clothing, Vancouver-based Lavish & Lime’s eco-chic e-store makes ethical shopping easy
In the market for a new eco-friendly bathrobe? Or perhaps it’s a sleek bamboo salad bowl (pictured left) you’re after? Stainless steel lunch containers? A recycled aluminum scorpion-making kit for the kids?
Well, even if these aren’t on your list, we’re betting that Vancouver-based online eco-boutique Lavish & Lime will feature something that catches your discerning eye.
The story behind Lavish & Lime
“Things that are good for the planet should be a given,” says company co-founder Louise Campbell. The mother of two founded the store in 2007 with her husband and business partner Collin, initially set up as a general online gift boutique with a small sustainable product component.
By
Davinia Yip
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Parts by Heather |
Published: December 16, 2009
Looking to make a grand entrance at this year's holiday parties? Parts by Heather wants to help
Local designer Heather Mandin is opening up her studio to the public this weekend. A fabulous range of brand new designs from hair accessories to couture jewelry will be on sale at 12–24 percent off.
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