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V.v: Where to Get Buck-a-Shuck Oysters in Vancouver

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Fancy a shuck? Vv Magazine’s Helen Siwak has searched high and low to ensure you get your fill of oysters on a budget. Read on for some of the most notable buck-a-shuck deals in the city. 

With Vancouver’s Buck-A-Shuck scene dwindling, the city finds itself with a plethora of a Buck+30 or a Buck+50 per shuck or Half Price Shucks. Here are 10 generous establishments that…

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Vv: Best Chicken and Waffles in Vancouver

Craving something that’s savoury and sweet? We’ve got just the thing! Vv Magazine’s Helen Siwak gives us the dish on the best chicken and waffles in Vancouver. 

Vancouverites are going nuts over this Southern classic, which is why we thought a comprehensive list of the best places to try this sweet and savoury dish was timely. Diehard fans of the taste combo surely will have their two cents…

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SD: Top Post-Secondary Schools in Vancouver

The diversity of post-secondary education is what keeps the kids coming back. From dentistry to law, bakers to basket weavers, doctors to digital imagery, the highly rated institutions below will be more than happy to welcome you and unburden your bank account of those pesky tuition fees.

University of British Columbia

Year after year, UBC is ranked one of Canada’s top universities with one of…

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V.v: New Vancouver Restaurants: September 2016

Vv Magazine’s Helen Siwak fills us in on Vancouver’s best new restaurants, those opening in September 2016 and the buzziest in-the-works hot spots.

Poof! Summer in the city is done and Vancouver is pulling out sweaters, rain boots and looking for comfort food. There are still those who are diligently making their way through the dozen new frozen dessert meccas which exploded on the scene this…

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SD: The Best Hot Dogs in Vancouver

We all grew up on hot dogs, graduated to burgers, then hit steak hard but in our hearts we still love the simplicity and ease of a hot dog. Whether made with beef, pork, bison or boar, you must admit that it is really all about the toppings! Some people are ketchup and mustard fans and others are craving the elegant edge that lobster and caviar toppings will give them. Where ever you sit on the…

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Floriane Fosso, from Paris To You

Florianne Fosso, from Paris To You

“I wish to propose a fashion travel line based on traveling as a way of life. An exclusive and cosmopolitan wardrobe for women who are bidding for escape, authenticity and originality. I have always adhered to green luxury, this is why I have chosen to center my brand on the quality of fabrics and  savoir-faire. I share with you the spirit of my brand FLORIANE FOSSO and its From Paris Tocollectio…

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V.v: The Best New Desserts in Vancouver

V.v: The Best New Desserts in Vancouver

The newest trends in urban desserts involve a level of creativity that has our taste buds tingling. Vv Magazine’s Vancouver contributor, Helen Siwak, gives us the down low on Vancouver’s best new desserts. 

Not content with the usual box of popsicles or a store-bought pie? Vancouverite’s are getting down and delicious with their interpretations of desserts. Nothing is sacred anymore and the…

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Top Tanning Salons in Vancouver

No time for lying out on the beach, sweating on the balcony or tired of getting a half body tan from hanging out on your favourite patio? Almost all of our selections for top tanning salons have a mobile service that will spray you down right where you are or have a quick drop-in UV service with cool beats and all the aftercare you require.

Spa Utopia – Langley, North Vancouver, and Downtown

Kno…

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Floating Away Stress at HÄLSA Spa in Kits

Floating Away at Halsa Spa

Some days are definitely harder then others, so after a particularly stressful month an invitation from Halsa Spa for a few hours of relaxation had me anticipating my first dip into a flotation tank. I loved the aesthetic of the futuristic design of the flotation tank and the quietness that it promised. Followed a full body treatment by masseuse Michael Strickland – who has 23 years of training…

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Instance Socks: Summer Foot Flare

Instance Socks: Summer Foot Flare

On a hot yet breezy day, Anastasiia and I ventured to the park to find some shade among the greenery to showcase the latest in summer socks from Instance.

Enjoying a casual afternoon in the park | Helen Siwak

Even with her back against the wall, Anastasiia’s style commanded attention in these colourful floral designs. It is never too late to cultivate an uncommon point of view and let it show in…

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Strellson: Mad for Menswear

Strellson: Mad for Menswear

Ever have one of those days where there is a great party upstairs and you get caught in the middle? Upstairs at the new Strellson store in the Luxury Zone, suit shopping and canapes were being passed around and on the 28th floor rooftop an amazing party was just getting rolling.

It had been a long day and wait for the elevator seemed even longer. So why not take advantage of this neon light…

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Chanel: Channeling your inner Coco

When I received confirmation for the invite to Chanel re-launch event at Holt Renfrew, a mere 12 hours in advance, hitting my favourite designer shops were not an option nor was it possible to hit Mine & Yours for a desperation pull. So into my closet I went and came out with a black and white ensemble that came to me in a nap. Seriously a last minute 4pm nap solved my wardrobe problem.

I confess…

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1000 Words: Hermes Fall/Winter 2016

1000 Words: Hermes Fall/Winter 2016

I don’t really believe in elegance. Ever since I first came to France many years ago to do the Chambre Syndicale course, I always felt I was somehow lacking, first of all being British – obviously a disaster! But I was also puzzled with this idea that you have to tie your Hermes scarf just right, or you can only wear black.

Suzy Menkes

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Suquet in Yaletown

Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not think I would add one word.

Laurence Olivier

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Esprit Re-launches Brand in North America

Esprit Re-launches Brand in North America

Fashion brand Esprit has re-entered the North American market, having just opened its first two locations on the continent: Edmonton’s West Edmonton Mall and Vancouver’s Metropolis at Metrotown.

Metrotown storefront | Retail Insider

A grand opening launch on May 25 includes an in-house performance by singer and social media star Caroline Vreeland (granddaughter of fashion icon Diana Vreeland).

Ca…

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Massimo Dutti launches in CF Pacific Centre

Spanish brand Massimo Dutti launches in Pacific Centre

Massimo Dutti opened its first west coast stand-alone store and newest global store concept at CF Pacific Centre this week. A carefully selected location in the heart of downtown core located within one of the highest ranked shopping malls in Canada.

Men’s wear | Helen Siwak

Women’s wear | Helen Siwak

It is the first Massimo Dutti store to open in Vancouver and the new flagship will house…

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1000 Words: The Cross Decor & Design in Yaletown

1000 Words: The Cross Decor & Design in Yaletown

THE CROSS DECOR & DESIGN

  The Cross Decor & Design

Yaletown, Vancouver, BC