Where do you go to find the most beautiful, well-dressed people in the city? The Room, of course. With its closets stocked with the crème de la crème of fashions (think Erdem, Mary Katrantzou, Maison Martin Margiela and local favourite Jason Matlo), The Bay Downtown Vancouver’s latest addition garnered the attention of fashion elite and local who’s who, not to mention a handful of celebs. Spokeswoman Bonnie Brooks, shoe connoisseur Brian Atwood, Fashion Television’s Jeanne Beker, MTV’s Jessi Cruickshank and the boys of The Buried Life were all on hand to celebrate the opening.

After being welcomed on the red carpet, guests were guided by charming white-tuxedoed gentlemen and treated to delicious hors d’oeuvres and overflowing bubbly. Boys dressed in Balenciaga and ladies in Lanvin perfectly complimented the sleek and modern space; while whispers of designer sightings (Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu were the talk of the Twitterverse) kept the excitement of the party rolling.

The encounter of the evening? Rubbing shoulders with model extraordinaire Jessica Stam.

Photo 1: Valerie Tiu, Blog Editor for Style Nine to Five, Robyn Jesson, Publisher for Vancouver View Magazine, Ishra Sharif, Fashion Writer, Andrea Tiller, Makeup Artist

Photo 4: Katherine Horsman of blog Bullet With Butterfly Wings

Photo 9: Kin Chan, Photographer, Deanna Palkowski, Fashion Stylist

Photo 10: Model Jessica Stam

Photo 11: MTV’s Jessi Cruickshank, Christie Lohr, founder of Style Nine to Five

By: Valerie Tiu, Blog Editor, Vancouver

You should follow me on Twitter @valerietiu.

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After ten years of pioneering the beauty boutique movement, it was officially time for Beautymark to celebrate their anniversary by moving into a bigger and better location. The unveiling happened last Wednesday, and it brought the fashion elite of Vancouver out in droves.

Now located at 1268 Pacific Blvd in Vancouver, The Cross-designed boutique is an impressive two-storied, expansive space. Though the location has changed, the boutique still continues to offer the best of the best in terms of beauty and styling products as well as some of the city’s best beauty and hair specialists. Owner Marc Brunet has cultivated an amazing team of specialists, including Chris Funk, the former style director of Blo Blow Dry Bar, nail artist Christina Culver, and more. Not only does the boutique sell beauty and hair products/services, but it also has a baby section and a well-curated collection of clothing and accessories.

Be sure to swing by the store yourself and check out the new space – you’ll undoubtedly find yourself walking away with something!

1-4. New location photos
5. Owner Marc Brunet and Beautymark makeup artist Kendra Lovick
6. Malania Dela Cruz of Dela Cruz PR , blogger, photographer, and Oscar de la Renta specialist Rebecca Rawlinson, Stephanie Jahla of Obakki
7. Rebecca Rawlinson, singer Rosette Luve, and designer Jason Matlo

8. Stylist Deanna Palkowski

9. Alexandra Suhner Isenberg of Searching for Style and Adele Chan of Blank Communications
10. Fashion blogger Nicole Soon of Le Mode Du Jour and Shannon Heth of Heth PR

By: Alexandra Grant, Vancouver

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Long, short, thin, curvy, big and small – women come in all shapes and sizes, but for most of us with real bodies, it’s difficult to find clothing that fashionably fits. Jason Matlo is one of those few fashion designers that truly know a woman’s body. I am always amazed at the creations that Mr. Matlo designs– each piece is luxurious, beautifully constructed and simply timeless. Each piece truly makes the women who wear them look confident and sexy.

I recently had the pleasure of attending Jason Matlo’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Trunk Show at Ishara in Gastown, Vancouver. The latest offerings from the Vancouver-based designer did not disappoint. Both the Jason Matlo Collection and his diffusion line, Babe, showcased ultra feminine silhouettes with his signature flair – a pop of colour, dramatic detail and the overall look of beautiful elegance.
Jason Matlo is available at Ishara (38 Water St. Vancouver) and select boutiques in North America.

1. Jason Matlo and his gorgeous models.
2. Matlo’s ladies model the Autumn/Winter 2010 Collections.
3. The lovely Amrit Baidwan, owner of Ishara, rocks some Jason Matlo. Love the wood-like print texture and silhouette!
4. Christa Meister, Manager and Stylist at Ishara, looks stunning in this piece by Matlo.
5. The beautiful Wen-chee Liu, of Jason Matlo’s design team.
6. The stylish ladies of Vancouver Vitamin Daily.
7. Crystal Carson, of Vancouver View Magazine.

Photography by Santiago R. de Hoyos.

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver

Carrie

Charlotte

Miranda

Samantha

Our favourite ladies are back on the big screen this week with the arrival of the highly anticipated Sex and the City sequel. The fun, the friendship, the sex, the fashion–I can hardly wait. Like any good cosmo-loving fashionista, I plan to celebrate the return of the fabulous foursome with an onslaught of parties and events and a girl’s night out, and that means lots of outfit planning! Whether you’re an eclectic risk-taker like Carrie, demure like Charlotte, minimalist like Miranda, or sexy and seductive like Samantha, it’s time to channel your SATC alter ego and make sure you’re raising that martini glass in style this week.

Carrie:

3.1 Philip Lim Crop Silk SequinTop $625

Vivienne Westwood Harem Pants $825
Roberto Cavalli Serpent Bracelet $675
Boutique 9 Bootie $180

Charlotte:

BCBG Printed Strapless Cocktail Dress ($368), Satin Peep Toe Pumps ($210) and Satin Bow Wristlet ($98)

Banana Republic Freshwater Pearls $98

Miranda

Anna Sui Silk Wrap Dress $445

Alice + Olivia Leather Trimmed Crepe Blazer $440
Aldo Silver Spang Clutch $35
Banana Republic Venus Lure Neckalce $79.50

Samantha

Jason Matlo Asymmetrical Jersey Dress
Price upon request 604-682-0726

Roberto Cavalli Spider Swarovski Crystal Ring $430
Halston Heritage Night Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag $285
Available at The Bay at select locations across Canada

Jimmy Choo Suave Mirrored Leather Sandals $525

By: Chloe Berge, Vancouver