Best Buys
Shop South Main
By Steven Schelling published May 1, 2008
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BAGGING IT
Local designer Tannis Hegan sells her gorgeous, silk-lined, and wood-handled leather purses ($420) at Mooncruise, 235 Cambie St., 604-685-9575; and Lark, 2315 Main St., 604-879-5275
PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED
BAREFOOT CONTESSA
Owner Eva de Viveiros doubled our pleasure when she expanded her Barefoot Contessa boutique and gave us more of what we love: Michael Kors, Nougat and Blushing Designs. The shoe selection has also expanded as has everything fab for Fido (capelets from Ruff Ruff, tees from Dirty Laundry). Retro jewelry and romantic ephemera look straight out of the shop’s namesake, a 1954 Hollywood film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner. 3715 Main St., 604-879-1137
BODACIOUS
For zaftig females tired of wearing funeral black, Bodacious—a muumuu-free zone—is a godsend. Svelte friends under size 10 will look longingly at the cute and colourful dresses and pants—some new, others previously enjoyed and all affordable. Many items are available via pre-order. 4393 Main St., 604-874-2811
DADABASE
It's all London-style cool here, from hammer-and-sickles in the window to bulbous Orbit clocks to avant garde art installations. Streetwear for either sex includes the house line of cotton-twill jackets and wide-leg shorts. Updated argyle appears on zip-front sweatshirts, while comic-print sleeves worn from wrist to upper arm revive the ’80s. Here’s where you’ll find the world-famous Government Clothing designed by Dadabase owners Mo and Ignacio. 183 E. Broadway, 604-709-9934
FRONT & COMPANY
It’s a simple concept: two unisex fashion store fronts linked, new and trendy on one side, consignment and vintage on the other. Impulse-buy accessories and underwear are strategically planted to catch your eye as you head for the cashier. 3772 Main St., 604-879-8431
