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June 2nd, 2010 | Author: christie

Sex And Vancity

Vitamin Daily Editor-In-Chief and emcee for the evening, Sarah Bancroft, sporting Halston Heritage.

Stylist Deanna Palkowski (left) and friends.

The evening wouldn't be complete without a 2 ft tall stilletto ice sculpture!

SATC fans sipping on some Glamour Girl martinis.

Summer espadrilles accent one of Miranda's glamourous Halston Heritage ensembles.

This fashionista caught my attention with her very Carrie-esque tutu.

Fashion Show Finale.

Vancouver’s best-dressed Sex and the City devotees flocked to Opus bar Thursday night to celebrate the release of SATC 2 in style. Fashionistas sipped on Red Over Heels and Glamour Girl martinis while models donning Halston Heritage looks inspired by the movie strutted their stuff. Along with working as a producer on the movie, the beloved Sarah Jessica Parker recently added creative director for the Halston Heritage brand to her already impressive resume. The bright caftans, jumpsuits and sexy Summer espadrilles had us all wishing we were jetting off to Abu Dhabi with our best girlfriends in tow. Alas, for now we’ll just have to grab our gal pals, go see the movie and live vicariously through our favourite fab foursome. And that ain’t so bad.

By: Chloe Berge, Vancouver

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June 1st, 2010 | Author: christie

In Love With Obakki

Rumi and I in the Clark Shirt by Noir Bonbon

Alexandra Suhner Isenberg of Searching for Style and designer Jason Matlo

Fashion designer Carlie Wong (check out her awesome her spiked heels!)

Michelle Rizzardo owner of One of a Few/Two of a Few, friend Christie, and designer Dace Moore of Dace

Anna Bonthoux of Nobasura Artist Management

Where do you find Vancouver’s fashion elite all under one roof? At an Obakki fashion show, of course. The locally based label recently showcased their Fall/Winter 2010 Collection to the hippest crowd in the city, with a front-row honourary guest, model-blogger Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast. The night was filled with many highs, including schmoozing with fellow guests (no “hoighty-toighty” types here!), meeting Miss Neely and taking in one wicked fashion show. The collection was edgy rocker-meets chic, impeccable luxury (hello leather, sparkle, silk, angora!). Personally, I’m ready to forgo summer just so I can rock those killer leather-panel pants with an alpaca scarf. Obakki, how I love you!

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver

Tags: Obakki, Rumi Neely
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May 19th, 2010 | Author: christie

Fear Of Missing Out?

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If you ever happen to find yourself in the middle of the club district on a Saturday night, it’s very likely that you’ll also be surrounded by douches (unfortunately). Not so at FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Toronto’s newest and most magical champagne lounge, located at John and Adelaide, has a “strict zero douche policy,” a welcome restriction in an area of town where going dancing involves metal detectors and a pat-down.

FOMO is a concept bar that evokes taking an alien spaceship ride to the edge of next. It’s the brainchild of Eve Fiorillo, one half of A.D/D., who’s already brought Toronto years of amazingly crazy parties. I loved the out-of-this-world decor and intimate setting. Spending a night at FOMO truly feels like you’ve left Toronto behind. I’m counting down until my next blast-off.

FOMO opens at 270 Adelaide Street West tonight, Thursday, May 20.

Photos by Joel di Giacomo

By: Caitlin Agnew, Toronto

Tags: FOMO club Toronto
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April 26th, 2010 | Author: christie

A SMOOTH SOIREE

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I have two words for you: Justin Bobby. If you’re a fan of The Hills, you must know exactly who I am speaking of. Notorious as Audrina Patridge’s on-and-off again boy-toy, Justin “Bobby” Brescia is considered to be the ultimate heartthrob in a sexy, scruffy and mysterious, bearded Brad Pitt kind of way. Now that would explain why he is the face of The Smooth Company’s Spring 2010 Men’s Collection.

Along with a few fellow JB-loving fashion fanatics and my highest heels in tow, I recently made my way over to Holt Renfrew Vancouver to The Smooth Company Launch Party. I must say that I was quite impressed with the sneak peek of the collection—very California, casual and cool. Holts was abuzz as energetic partygoers sipped on cocktails and munched on hors d’oeuvres while a DJ laid down the tracks.

The hip crowd was certainly dressed to impress, but in my opinion, there was none better looking than Mr. Justin Bobby himself (swoon!)….

The Smooth Company Men’s Spring 2010 Collection is available at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto.

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver

Tags: Holt Renfrew, Justin Bobby, Smooth Company
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April 19th, 2010 | Author: christie

Fluevog Fever

We have come down with a serious case of the flu! That is, a bit of Flu-evog fever. The Vancouver-based footwear label has collaborated with OPUS Hotels to design the Porter Shoe. With their eye-catching pink and black leather (above), these babies are certainly a stylish touch to the OPUS Porter ensemble.

We recently joined the dapper team at John Fluevog at the Opus Hotel Penthouse to celebrate the collaboration. The festivities included colourful cocktails, yummy munchies, one “sexy” bathroom, a gorgeous view overlooking Yaletown, Vancouver and a seriously stylish crowd of Fluevog fans. The highlight of the night? Sharing lots of laughs, hugs and a cupcake with Mr. Fluevog himself….oh, and spotting his vintage car, with stitching detail, on the way out.

Fluevog has stores in Vancouver (837 Granville St., 604-688-2828, and in Gastown at 65 Water St., 604-688-6228) Toronto (242 Queen St. West, 416-581-1420) and Montreal (3857 Rue St. Denis, 514-509-1627).

Images above: John Fluevog with Steven Bailey, Marketing and Communications Director of John Fluevog, John Fluevog with Christie Lohr.

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver

Tags: John Fluevog, Opus Vancouver
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