Aritzia Metrotown

i checked it out...the only thing worth going for are the jeans...every pair on sale for $149. mostly citizens and sevens.

$20 Off Shoes & Free Shipping

Hello shoenerds - have a piece of this! For a limited time, save $20 instantly and get free shipping from your choice of Amazon.com, Eastbay.com or Shoes.com! Bear in mind that I didn't say any of these shoes were actually decent looking, but it doesn't hurt to look... I guess?

15% Off At The Block

The postcard reads, "Come in before Sunday, September 24th and receive 15% off of any purchase at The Block." I work 3 mins away from there, so if you need a shopping buddy....hehe...

Popcorn Lovers

For you popcorn lovers...yeah, you know who you are...I walked by Kernels yesterday and was talked into buying a bag to support breast cancer and then I received a coupon for a 2-for-1...and then I see this on the website:

TREAT YOURSELF WITH KERNELS POPCORN!

'2 For 1' CouponPurchase any Large Bag of Kernels Extraordinary Popcorn
and receive a second bag of equal or lesser value FREE!(Not valid on Clusters or
in combination with any other discount or special.)

Kernels Coupon

I didn't see an expiry date...and the press release on the site may be outdated...since it has definitely been six weeks past the release date.

Enjoy it while you can...it ain't no Starbucks coupon ;)

Holt Private Shopping Night Again ( I think )

Missed the one last Wednesday? No worries. The girls at the Dior boutique (the best boutique in my humble opinion ;) ) mentioned that there will be another one on November 15. Funny how this jacket I've been eyeing looks better AFTER the shopping night is over. I hope it's still there in November. Maybe I should go hide it.

I just read the following in Wikipedia -
Holt Renfrew's shoe contract with Browns shoes Ltd. ends in 2007. Holt Renfrew plans to expand its designer shoe selection thereafter. The Bloor Street store in Toronto will open new shoe shops for Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik.

We are not Bloor but with the new Holt opening in Pacific Centre in 2007, I imagine it will be just as glorious.

Best Spots for Hip Denim

Summer is winding down and it's probably a good time to start contemplating your fall and winter wardrobes - that is if you haven't done so already. As the end of shorts season rapidly approaches, you might consider adding some fresh denim to your collection.

According to FASHION Magazine's online roundup, there's no shortage of cool places to find hip denim in Canada - especially in Vancouver. Included on the list are Jonathan + Olivia and Lark 8th Ave, two Main St. area retailers that have caught some well-deserved buzz of late. It is worth noting that Lark 8th Ave has one of the best selections of Nudie and sister brand Denimbird in town.

Now if only this skinny jean fad would hurry up and die already!

Are you a SERIOUS Shopper??

Of course this catches me while I'm getting ready this morning...a contest for shopaholics...

Richmond Centre and Z95-3 want to find all the serious shoppers out there. Take our poll below to find out if you're as serious about shopping as everyone else. If you are a serious shopper, you could be rewarded! Take the 'Serious Shopper Poll', then enter below for your share of $1000 worth of SHOP! Cards from Richmond Centre.

Enter the contest here: Z95-3

Thursday Night Summer Blow Out on Cordova

muhahahahaha!

LiveStock's LiveBlock Party

LIVESTOCK has teamed up with some streetwear and sport culture heavyweights to bring a healthy dose of end-of-the-summer fun to Gastown this weekend! In addition to hosting a BBQ, Garry and the crew will also take the opportunity to unveil their exclusive LiveStock x Stussy collaboration tees. Guys and girls are welcome to head down and hang out or browse for some fresh sneakers... See you there!

NIKE & STUSSY PRESENT....

THE LIVEBLOCK PARTY (LIVESTOCK ANNIVERSARY BBQ)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH | 4-8:00PM | 239 ABBOTT ST VANCOUVER

TO WRAP UP THE SUMMER WITH A BANG AND TO THANK EVERYONE FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF SUPPORT, LIVESTOCK WILL BE CLOSING OUR BLOCK DOWN WITH THE HELP OF NIKE, STUSSY, ADIDAS, PUMA, ROCKERSNYC, BRKN HOME , ZEN JAPANESE RESTURAUNT AND VIRUS. 4FT MINI RAMP, BEERS, BBQ AND NEW TEES BY BRKN HOME, VIRUS AND STUSSY. FOR MORE INFO CALL LIVESTOCK 604.685.1433

Seriously?!

The Downtown Bay as a hidden fashion secret? Seriously?

Seriously.

I kid you not. I decided to swing by their 3rd floor and what did I find? Uh, Kookai, NafNaf, Chulo Pony, Carbon Orchid, Tension, David Bitton, Guess, Nine West Clothing, Calvin Klein, Lida Baday AND apparently Mackage and Soia & Kyo (have you seen their amazing line of outerwear?) Ok, so we are totally venturing towards boutique territory here...and at the Bay...the store that traded beaver pelts (or whatever) and created those big wool blankets with the yellow, red, and green stripes. Seriously.

*Soia & Kyo Jacket

Interesting note, did you know that the Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and is one of the oldest in the world? In fact, its initials have often been satirically interpreted as "Here Before Christ".

Fall Catalog.. Anthropologie

Amazing clothes + unique photography + quirky concepts / locations = one plethura of viewing pleasure...

Enjoy!

Shopoholism

Oh My Gawd.

It is real. It exists.
I found this on WebMD...a true legit health site.

Shopoholism

"There are certainly a lot of commonalities among shopoholics and other addicts," says Engs. "For instance, while alcoholics will hide their bottles, shopoholics will hide their purchases."

What else should a concerned family member or friend look out for when they think shopping has become a problem?

* Spending over budget.
* Compulsive buying.
* Hiding the problem.
* A vicious circle.
* Impaired relationships.
* Clear consequences.

3.5 out of 6 means I'm in the clear right?

*Read the entire article here

Lacoste Shoes & Club Monaco Warehouse Sale

The LACOSTE FOOTWEAR Warehouse Sample Sale

Save up to 80% OFF on current styles from LACOSTE for Men & Women.

This Sale includes stock (so there's lots of sizes) as well as some samples and 1 of a kinds that you won't see anywhere else.

Based on previous events for this brand, these shoes will sell out fast so come in early to get the best selection.

CLUB MONACO Warehouse Sale

SAVE UP TO 80% OFF for 5 days only!

Unheard of savings on an outstanding selection of great classics and the coolest clothes for MEN and WOMEN

Save on THIS SEASON'S coolest T's & Tanks, Polos, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Capri's, Sweaters, Denims, skirts, shorts and jackets.

In my shopping experience, these sales are never as good as they sound, but if you like to fight crowds, dig through piles of crap and above all else are intrigued by the potential of trying on clothes in a large room packed with semi-nude strangers, don't miss this double whammy of a sales event!

* s h u d d e r *

Start Date:	Wednesday, September 13, 2006
End Date:	Sunday, September 17, 2006
Hours:	Wed - Fri 11am - 9pm Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm
Location:	The PNE - North Forum Building 2901 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC
Payment:	Visa | Mastercard | Debit | Cash
Parking	PNE Charges $6, or there's lots of free parking in the area
Other Info:	PREVIEW NIGHT is TUESDAY SEPT 12

sheer cover - an alternative to bare minerals

yes i too was introduced to bare minerals on my last vacay to vegas. my host had both bare minerals as well as sheer cover which she tells me is a lighter version (but covers just as well) and 1/2 the price. this product is only available online tho but worth checking out.

Fresh Look

Got tired of that pedestrian-looking default banner so I whipped up a new one to replace it. Hope you all like it.

Credit to KeyzerSoze at Deviant Art for creating the original luxury pattern.

Wheeeeeee Topshop Coming To America

We love Topshop, oh yes we do.

I still remember my first time there...mouth agape, saliva drooling and all over their clothes...nevermind that hottie Tyrese was performing about 15 feet away. Well, the buzz is that Topshop is finally looking to open in the USA. Ok, so that's not as exciting as if I were to say that they were opening stores in Canada, but don't we have so many more friends living in the States who come visit us more often than those residing in the UK? Teeheeheehee. (I know y'all giggling inside along with me.) The intial news had Topshop planning for a huge location to open in 2007 NYC, with six or seven more shops throughout the US to follow...BUT...I just read this the following:

Topshop will start off small (if you can call between 60,000 - 90,00 square feet "small", that is), with just one store - similar to the flagship Oxford Street store - on American soil. Just where it will be, though, remains a mystery, with owner Philip Green letting slip recently that the presumed front runner, New York city, may not be his first choice.

I'm just praying for Seattle...pleeeeeeeeze...

*Source

Support the Local

When it comes to shopping online regularly at US and UK based websites, I'm pretty much guilty as charged. The options are plentiful and the prices can be very reasonable, depending on the particulars. That is not to say however that we don't have a bevy of very cool shops right in our own backyard in Vancouver. These unique & indepedent retailers serve as helpful tastemakers; assisting those who are looking for something slightly off the beaten path from what you might find at the local mega-mall.

The best way to get a list of many of these cool and funky stores is to pick up a Modern Urban Guide for the neighbourhood you are interested in (Vancouver East, Vancouver West, Vancouver Downtown, etc.) If you've never come across these very useful, full-color guides before, then check out the Modern Urban Guides website for online versions of the listings.

You're more than likely to find some interesting local businesses that you didn't previously know about. Happy hunting!