Botanist Opens
The highly anticipated Botanist restaurant in the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel has officially opened to much fanfare and great reviews. I went to the Grand Opening party last night and if the small bites and inventive cocktails were any indication, Vancouver has added another gem in its crown of fine dining. Highlights for me included...
L'Eclair de Genie Opens in Vancouver
The Parisian-based patisserie's first North American location lands on Robson Street. Those who hunger for the satisfying taste of an eclair will certainly have their fill with the new addition, just a stone's throw from Ladurée's first Canadian location. Eclairs are decadent desserts that I don't usually consume but I had the opportunity to try its various flavours during the...
Chanel Haute Jewellery Collection Debuts in Vancouver
Chanel’s black and white themed haute jewellery collection finally made its way to the Vancouver boutique months after many of the pieces debuted during Paris Fashion Week. This is the stuff of dreams, of true eye candy. Think of it this way: what costume jewellery is to ready-to-wear, haute jewellery is to haute couture...
I Heart NY
After going to Paris Fashion Week for the last five years straight, I’m taking a break from the City of Lights for the lights of Manhattan. That’s right, folks, this chica is headed to the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week in September! To say I’m excited is an understatement. I’ve been to New York numerous times over the years - for work and for play - but never for Fashion Week. It will be interesting to see...
JINYA Ramen Bar Opens at TELUS Garden
JINYA Ramen Bar, a well-known chain of ramen restaurants from Los Angeles has opened up its newest location in the TELUS Garden complex in downtown Vancouver. Its entrance is located just a couple of blocks up the street from their previous location on Robson and is a much larger space, featuring...
Nordstrom Warehouse Sale
Fashionistas rejoice!! Nordstrom and StyleDemocracy are hosting Nordstrom's very first warehouse sale in the Vancouver area, starting tomorrow, March 21st through to March 26th, at the Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre in New Westminster! Find your spring wardrobe for up to...
Spring Giveaway!
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and had a chance to get out - at least yesterday - to enjoy the sunshine here in Vancouver! It was SUCH a gorgeous day! Even though I was still sick and feeling yucky I managed to overdose on DayQuil and put on my big girl pants to head out into the fresh air! I can't remember the last time I saw sun in this city! Mind you, I've been away for two-and-a-half weeks so it's based on what friends and family have told me and what I follow on social media. It's been either raining or snowing - so the sun is a really nice departure from the ordinary! In celebration of our one day of sunshine, I'm doing a Spring Giveaway...
Five Creative Ways to Say "I Love You"
While I have mixed feelings about February 14th, it does serve as a reminder to do something nice for your guy. You could take him out for a lovely dinner, get him a nice tie, or even take him out to see a game. There are, however, small things you can do on a daily basis - after the whole Valentine’s brouhaha - that can strengthen a relationship. Here are five ideas to consider...
Merry Christmas!
I can't believe Christmas is finally here and I'd like to take this time to thank everyone who has reached out to me and connected in some way. Whether it's a comment on my blog and Instagram or a like or a DM, I've met some incredible members of The Vancouverite community this year...