Lash addicts and glamour girls living in the SE will rejoice over the grand opening of a second location of Lola Lash Bar. The popular downtown lash bar has expanded to McKenzie Towne and pleased to present a fabulous pretty-in-pink space. The ultimate girlie zone carries loads of fabulous new products along with the coveted Mink Eyelash Extensions (Who is with me? Those things are the ultimate glam must-have!).

Always sharing important maintenance tips for keeping your lashes looking great + their fave new beauty products, Lola is also on facebook! They are always posting great trends in lashes + beauty, along with the occasional lash giveaway!

Now go get lashed! Blink, blink!

Uber-stylist (seriously, she's become more famous than some of her clients), mom, reality TV star, author and designer Rachel Zoe visited Holt Renfrew to show off her fall line.

As these things go, Zoe was impresively on time and took a quick minute to greet the media before heading out to the throng of screaming fashionistas eager to see her new collection.

Here's Zoe chatting with Holt Renfrew VP, Barb Atkins (wearing a purple jumpsuit from Zoe's new collection, natch). 

As the models stylishly stomped the runway, Zoe talked about her incredible rise to fashion fame (she started off as junior assistant stylist and worked her way up) and she offered tips on how to get the most out wardrobe pieces (layer, layer, layer). Her number one piece of advice? Be kind!

Fall must-haves include the cape, a suit that can be worn as separate pieces and a jumpsuit. And that's how Zoe does it.

Find the collection in stores now at Holt Renfrew.

We vlogged our way through Kelowna wine country, and we’ve got plenty of amazing travel tips to share. From tastings to tours to cool heritage spots (oh, and did we mention tastings?), join us on our sippy trip through Okanagan’s lushest vineyard landscape.

Summer is a boom for Kelowna with over 25 wineries, 19 golf courses, over 30 beaches, great dining and patios, theatre, festivals and almost daily summer concerts in the parks and at the beaches… it’s like a mix of every dreamy vacation spot rolled into one fantastic place.

The most photographed wine trail in BC belongs to the popular Westside Wine Trail and it’s easy to see why. We visited Mission Hill Winery for some face-to-face time with one of BC’s most popular producers. Wait is that face-to-face, or face-to-glass?

Haven't had enough? Check out Part 3 for more of our Kelowna Wine Trails Series. For more information on the Kelowna Wine Trails: www.kelownawinetrails.com

The Westside Wine Trail includes: Mission Hill Family Estate, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, Little Straw Vineyards, & Quails' Gate Winery

Ferragamo recently reopened its luxurious Vancouver boutique, and it is a very sophisticated place to spend an afternoon.

We were there to check out Marilyn Monroe's soles, literally. For the first and only time in Canda, a reissued collection of Marily Monroe's favourite styles are on display. The simple, elegant pumps truly are timeless. Each pair of shoes are numbered, and when the limited-run is gone, it's gone.

And we couldn't resist a photo of the fabulousssssss Judy Garland-inspired platforms. Somewhere over the rainbow, darlings. 

Yes, the store is elegant, but don't be intimdated by the chic exterior. The Ferragamo staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, so check out this rare shoe collection while you still can (it leaves town August 16).

Salvatore Ferragamo, 918 Robson St., Vancouver, www.ferragamo.com

Don't miss this fabulous fashion event tomorrow night!

Open to all fashionistas in Calgary, BCBGeneration has invited everyone downtown for a little grand opening party. The only store of its kind in Canada - you'll be able to scope out the best in fall fashion before anyone else in the country. I can picture it now: you'll be like a kid in a candy store. 

Wondering how to get there? The stunning new flagship store is located at the CORE on the 3rd level near Harry Rosen. 

Pull on your favourite party frock - this soiree is tomorrow!

Thursday, August 9th from 5-8 pm - be there!  

We vlogged our way through Kelowna wine country, and we’ve got plenty of amazing travel tips to share. From tastings to tours to cool heritage spots (oh, and did we mention tastings?), join us on our sippy trip through Okanagan’s lushest vineyard landscape.

Summer is a boom for Kelowna with over 25 wineries, 19 golf courses, over 30 beaches, great dining and patios, theatre, festivals and almost daily summer concerts in the parks and at the beaches… it’s like a mix of every dreamy vacation spot rolled into one fantastic place. 

Horses! Lake Country's Scenic Sip trail is lined with farmland, stables, horse pastures and stunning lakeviews. It’s right out of a romance novel (but with more booze, thank goodness). We stopped into Ex Nihilo Vineyards for swirly chat.

Craving for more? Be sure to watch Kelsey Dundon in Part 2 of our Kelowna Wine Trails Sereies. For more information on the Kelowna Wine Trails: www.kelownawinetrails.com

The Lake Country's Scenic Sip Trail includes: Ex Nihilo Vineyards, Ancient Hill Estate Winery, Arrowleaf Cellars & Gray Monk Estate Winery

We vlogged our way through Kelowna wine country, and we’ve got plenty of amazing travel tips to share. From tastings to tours to cool heritage spots (oh, and did we mention tastings?), join us on our sippy trip through Okanagan’s lushest vineyard landscape.

Summer is a boom for Kelowna with over 25 wineries, 19 golf courses, over 30 beaches, great dining and patios, theatre, festivals and almost daily summer concerts in the parks and at the beaches … it’s like a mix of every dreamy vacation spot rolled into one fantastic place. 

Coined the East Kelowna Fab Five, it’s easy to see why the wineries on this trail have such a cool rep. The farmland and orchards are perfect for a cycling wine tour (though instead of cycling, we sipped. Does that count?). We stop into hip winery The Vibrant Vine for a few minutes with some pretty cool dudes.

Be sure to catch Kesley Dundon visit Summerhill Winery in Part 1 of our Kelowna Wine Trails Series!

For more information on the Kelowna Wine Trails: www.kelownawinetrails.com

The East Kelowna Fab Five Trail includes: The Vibrant Vine, The View Winery, SpierHead Winery, Sperling Vineyards, Camelot Vineyards & House of Rose Winery

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is known for having incredible food vendors every year making breakfast, lunch and dinner a breeze. Of course, this was before food trucks were a big part of Calgary's street food community not to mention the countless hot new restaurants and take-out spots that have dotted our city like a wildfire.

I would love to share my top picks for dining during the festival here with you!

The Not-So-Healthy-But-Oh-So-Good Breakfast: Jelly Modern Donuts
The Keep-You-Coming-Back-For-More Coffee: Phil & Sebastian Coffee
The Super-Healthy-But-Totally-Addictive Lunch: The Onigiri Co
The Munchies: Spudmobeel + Sugar Creek Kettle Corn
The Let's-Eat-Some-Serious-Food: Ship and Anchor
The Smooth-and-Creamy-and-Refreshing Dessert: Fiasco Gelato

Enjoy!

Photo taken July 2011 - Kait Kucy

We vlogged our way through Kelowna wine country, and we’ve got plenty of amazing travel tips to share. From tastings to tours to cool heritage spots (oh, and did we mention tastings?), join us on our sippy trip through Okanagan’s lushest vineyard landscape.

Summer is a boom for Kelowna, with over 25 wineries, 19 golf courses, movie nights, game nights, theatre, festivals, over 30 beaches, and plenty of live, free summer music at the parks and beaches … it’s like a mix of every dreamy vacation spot rolled into one fantastic place.

First up on the agenda is the Lakeshore Wine Route, which features stunning properties nestled right along Okanagan Lake. We stopped into Summerhill Pyramid Winery for the grand tour with Brenda and Gabe and a heavenly lunch with Chef Jesse. Won’t you join us?

The Lakeshore Wine Route includes: Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Tantalus Vineyards, St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery, & CedarCreek Estate Winery.

For more information on the Kelowna Wine Trails: www.kelownawinetrails.com

A couple of weeks ago, a portable salon pulled up onto the brick-laden path of Stephen Avenue. Inside, chockful with hairsprays, straightening irons and the absolute best of the best frizz-controlling products, was some of the country's favourite hair stylists. Hailing from Montreal, I had the opportunity to get a fabulously braided summer do with John Frieda's Alain Larivee.

We chatted about fishtail braids, french braids, braided crowns and beautiful beachy waves. Oh, and top knots too for those super humid days when you just need to get it all off your face.

 Thanks for the great time! Can't wait to try out fishtails on my own!