November 24th, 2011
Editors' Picks: My 5 Favourite Things
Ever wonder what items our editors can't live without? All week long they'll be sharing their favourite things. Today Kelsey Mulyk, our managing editor (aka: the editor behind the scenes), shares hers:
GM Collin Bota-Peptide Eye Contour
At the tender age of 22 my esthetician took one look at the skin around my eyes under her magnifying glass and gasped. She nicely suggested (read: admonished) that, unless I wanted to have serious crow’s feet by 35, I’d better get moisturizing. Since then, I've religiously used GM Collin’s Bota-Petide Eye Contour... so far, it seems to be doing what it promises. $96 at Vie Derma Clinic, 1150 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, 604-568-3367, www.viedermaclinic.com
Conde Nast Traveler
A traveller at heart, Conde Nast Traveler is the only magazine I actually get via post. Its combination of high fashion photo shoots in dreamy destinations, unusual travel stories (like Bhutan being more concerned with its citizens’ happiness than GDP) and unique trip ideas let me live a fabulously adventurous life through its glossy pages. $17.97 for a one-year subscription, www.cntraveler.com
Victorinox Slim USB Flash Drive
One thing an online editor can’t live without is a good USB drive. The Victorinox Slim USB Flash Drive has one-upped every USB. Small, sleek and silver, it resembles the classic Swiss Army knife and fits nicely on my keychain. No one said being tech meant you had to give up style. $52 at www.swissarmy.com/ca
Alexis Bittar Bangle
Clean lines with a retro-feel, this Lucite bangle is an easy piece to throw on with a t-shirt and jeans or your best cocktail dress and heels. I’ve had the grey (which is actually more white than grey) for about six years and it’s still in heavy rotation. I’m hoping (hint, hint!) for a few more of the jewel-toned bangles so I can rock a stack of them at this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. $75 at www.alexisbittar.com
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
I might be biased (my husband’s a Kiwi) but this well-priced New Zealand white always seems to be my go-to. Reminiscent of days spent enjoying the sunshine, this wine has opened many a backyard barbecue, birthday parties and more than a few “just because we can” evenings. $16.99 at BC Liquor Stores, www.bcliquorstores.com —Kelsey Mulyk
