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EDITOR'S
PICKS:
Karen Wilson handbags
from At Home.
Cynthia Vincent
pumps from
Kiss & Makeup.
Bangles from Kiss
& Makeup.
Product images
by Kyoko
Fierro
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West
Van
FULLY LOADED
Trace amounts of gold, silver, and rose quartz go into
the luxurious Själ skin-care line; Heidi Klum and
Helena Christensen swear by it. At Kiss & Makeup,
H2–925 Main St., West Van., 604-922-6292
PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED
AT HOME
At Home stocks paint and damask wallpaper by England’s
Farrow & Ball. If that’s not reason enough
to shop here for your home (it should be), there’s
also a well-chosen selection of candelabra, beautifully
refinished antique dressers and sweet Karen Wilson vintage-inspired
handbags (from $220). 1530 Marine Dr., 604-922-3282
DUKE'S NORTHSHORE
Lest the man in your life be afflicted with the fashion
atrocities that caught up with your father (read: khakis,
denim shirt, sports socks), have him shop at Duke’s
Northshore. Definitely Hawaii- and California-influenced,
but decidedly not for teenage boys, this is the place
to find a maturely edited selection of button-up shirts,
jeans, shorts, and T-shirts (including one that says
“Old Guys Rule”) by the biggest surf labels
including Hurley, Billabong and Quiksilver. Ask yourself:
are you or your Volvo too serious for a dashboard hula
girl ($13)? We thought not. Park Royal North, 604-913-7846
KISS & MAKEUP
We don’t have Sephora, but we do have Kiss &
Makeup. Cult beauty products here include Lippman Collection
nail polish ($20) and REN Acacia Lip Honey balm ($14).
The boutique now carries accessories like Andrea Breukner
bags and shoes by Cynthia Vincent. Representing local
talent are Linacare, Principessa and sassy Smart Ass
thong undies. You’ll find lots for your boy here,
too, such as the Fresh Tobacco Soap ($17)...but he probably
won’t want to play with the products for hours,
like you will. The Village at Park Royal, 604-922-6292
LULULEMON
Even if you’ve never done a sun salutation or
downward dog you’ve seen your fair share of derriere
encased in Lululemon pants. For the essential yoga and
workout gear, in a variety of cuts, styles, lengths
and colours, you needn’t look much further. 925
Park Royal Village, 604-921-6125. Other locations: 1148
Robson St., Downtown, 604-681-3118, Oakridge Centre,
2113 W. Fourth Ave., Kitsilano, 604-732-6111; Metrotown
Centre, Burnaby, 604-430-4659
| WHERE TO
LUNCH: SAVARY ISLAND PIE COMPANY
You’ve had a hard
day shopping. Poor you. Find comfort at Savary
Island Pie Company. Sure, there’s nothing
fashionable about it, but weekend breakfasts at
the communal table are a tradition for Shore folk.
The trays (upon trays) of baked goods cure any
craving (the tortieres and apple pies are king,
as are the apricot scones), and if it’s
raining, opt for homemade soup with bread straight
from the oven. On sunny days, the chicken and
basil sandwich ($10) will have you energetically
waving that credit card around again in no time.
1533 Marine Dr., 604-926-4021 |
MOULE
Moulé is proof that the prairies produce more
than wheat and NHL stars. The Winnipeg-based chain should
be your first stop in an 11th-hour panic for the perfect
gift. Find Seven Ports painted, glazed vases, Tozai
Homes copper bowls, Phuze handmade martini sets ($85
per glass), and a rainbow of leather passport covers
and luggage tags ($29) by Abas. But our favourite? The
Italian Momo watches (from $595), as in the automotive
company that makes accessories like stick shift knobs
and steering wheels. Cool. Park Royal South, 604-925-3679
OLIVER BARRET
You’ll come across the odd tank-top or tee, but
they’ll be adorned with a funky design or artsy
pattern—the focus here is on dressing up. Find
wall-to-wall designer labels like Ingwa Melero, Issa
and Nougat. The Village at Park Royal, B5-940 Main
St., West Van, 604-926-6677
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