Each year when the holiday season comes, there is far more temptation around and keeping a healthy balance is damn difficult. Luckily we’ve got our nutritionist, Patti Smyth, R.H.N. on hand and we asked her for some suggestions. She’s pictured above indulging at one of our fav spots, Cuchillo! Have a healthy and happy holiday…
Category: Health & Beauty
It’s Starting to Smell A Lot Like Christmas
What’s locally made, smells delicious and is 100% natural? That would be Scentuals Body Care, a line of essential oils, bath, body and hair care that comes in all sorts of delicious smelling flavours such as vanilla, gingerbread latte and evergreen, especially for the holiday season. Individual items are great for stocking stuffers, or grab a…
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Launches in Vancouver
Recently we’ve been scrubbing ourselves clean and super smooth due to Canadian-owned Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Sugar Scrub. We’re also a big fan of the 100% natural Sugar Plum Soap and have had more than a few soaks in the tub with the Sugar Plum Bath Salts. Where to buy these fragrant products? It’s easy now…
Flashdance
Flashdance The Musical recently came to town and brought back memories of leg warmers, ripped sweatshirts, and the dance classes I took in the 80’s. Most of the cast of Flashdance is almost too young to remember the original movie, but they certainly did their research and pulled off the era’s dance moves very believably….
Metta3 Rest Spa REST Session
Flotation Tanks AT Metta3 Rest Spa Recently I had heard of these new flotation sessions inside tanks full of water, and I thought that there could be nothing worse than being crammed into a vessel in the dark in sensory deprivation. I am claustrophobic and bore easily; I once had to flee a hot yoga session completely freaked out….
Rain Hair Salon
I’ve been a bit of a wanderer of late when it comes to getting my hair done. I’ve even been doing some amateur dye jobs at home, which sort of work for tiny touch up, but this hair of mine has been in real need of a complete in-salon full cut, colour, condition and style for…
J Natural Spa
I have walked up 4th Avenue in Kitsilano hundreds of times and never noticed J Natural Spa before. There’s a signboard that I must have passed, but it’s tucked away on the upper level. I must have been tweeting or somehow focused on something else. Never mind, as I have found it now. SocialShopper put…
North American Hemp Co.
A few months back I started using North American Hemp Co hair and face products and I’m still addicted to these lotions and potions. They are available at London Drugs and currently on sale, the shampoo and conditioner is only $7.99. The moisturizing shampoo is just what it claims to be – moisturizing! I have dry hair…
Lululemon Yoga at Kits Fest
Savasana under the setting sun with us on Friday, August 8th from 8:00pm-9:15pm on Kits Beach! We’re bringing the community together for an incredible night of yoga, laughter and fun! Emily Millen will be leading us through an hour and fifteen minute long Flow class on the sand. There will be live music, dance parties…
Wantable Monthly Sets
I’ve been ordering things online lately (shameful, I know) and came across Wantable, a monthly box of either beauty, accessories, or intimate apparel that is picked specifically for you after you answer a series of questions pertaining to your style and personality. I was reluctant to hand over my shopping choices to what appeared to…
Lise Watier Bronzer
I’ve been fooling around with my make up lately and have actually found some great bronzer and blush all in one and a video that taught me how to use it. The bronzer is from one of my favourite make up brands, Lise Watier. I love their collections from the packaging right down to the…
CND Vinylux Paradise Collection
Just in time for the recent heat wave comes a collection of nail polish that’s just as hot as this insane heat – the CND Vinylux Paradise Collection. I am finally getting to spend time on my nails although I’ve had the polish sitting out waiting on my counter for some time now. I hope you have more time in…
Deighton Cup Style Event
Get fancy this evening at Goorin Bros in Yaletown. Live jazz, cocktails and the perfect time to pick your hat for The Deighton Cup 2014. Hosted by Crystal Carson, Style Director for the Deighton Cup! #deightoncupstyle #wereabouttogetfancy Wednesday July 9,2014 7-p pm 1188 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Stripped Wax Bar’s 4th Annual Waxathon To Fight Cancer
Get ready for bathing suit season at Stripped Wax Bar’s 4th Annual Waxathon. Wax below the waist to fight cancers below the waist on Saturday June 14th from 3-6 pm. 1) Come to any of one of the three locations on Saturday, June 14th between 3pm and 6pm 2) Choose from a bikini, french, brazilian,…
Spa Day at New Image College of Fine Arts
Last week I took a much needed afternoon to myself to beautify my tired feet and get my nails in order. Fortunately for me at New Image College of Fine Arts they offer an esthetics training and once the students have mastered the skills, they can take on clients to fine tune their trade. The…
4 Angels Beauty Care
The days of Brooke Shields bushy brows are long gone and even the most low maintenance ladies and gents now ensure brow lines are clean and stray hairs tidied up. At 4 Angels Beauty Care owners Navkiran “Kiran” Sokhi and Kulwinder Malhi, are sculpting brows with a threading treatment that also includes a brow massage and brow make-up for just $22. We’ve…
Cherlyn Skincare Beauty Care Line
When it comes to washing and moisturizing our skin we take the same scientific approach as we do with baking; buy top quality ingredients and follow the directions. As such we were enthused to discover a natural Canadian skin care line from Cherlyn Skincare including Cherlyn™ Purifying Cleanser, Cherlyn™ Clarifying Serum, and Cherlyn™ Bio-Restore Cream, all made with botanical…
Juillet Spa
On the corner of Broadway and Arbutus in Kitsilano spa goers can find one of Vancouver’s largest spas, Juillet Spa. They pride themselves as the perfect place for a spa party or pre-wedding prep, and they most certainly are. However you don’t need a group or any special occasion other than the need to treat…
#GLVSprucesUp Checking In
Last week I announced that I was going to run the Sea Wheeze half marathon in August and I managed to sign up today for the event before it was full. I had been walking a lot in the fall so I only have to transition over to running to make this happen. I jumped on the scale…
Sabai Thai Coal Harbour
DEAL ALERT Sabai Thai Serenity Package reg $300 on for $99 In Thai “Sabai” means harmony, and when you enter either one of the three locations of Sabai Thai Spa, you will certainly understand why they’ve chosen their name.This boutique spa specializes in traditional Thai treatments and has three locations in North Vancouver, Coal Harbour, and…
