Sure, if you’re in Vancouver, you know that our evenings recently have been far from what would be described as “hot summer nights.” But an evening spent packed into a room of shopaholics and beauty mavens sure proved that temperatures were certainly rising (a result of mixing shopping and champagne, perhaps?).

Last Wednesday, LYNNsteven and Beautymark partnered up to offer a night of mini makeovers and some sweet shopping steals. I was happy to join some fellow fashionistas while scoping out the goods and munching on yummy appies. A few items added to my wishlist: a Matt & Nat vegan leather handbag, Kelsi Dagger wedges, and some pretty leather and gold earrings by Toodlebunny.

1. Nicole Dennis Durnin, owner of LYNNsteven. Check out the centrepiece behind her – a cylinder made of 6000 paperback books!

2. Team Beautymark, with owner Marc Brunet (centre)

3. Spotted! The lovely Lisa Wong of Solo Lisa.

4. Carolina from Closet Full of Nothing, rockin’ the ultimate summer look: the fedora and florals.

5 & 6. Cute summer finds!

7. Beautiful, delicate jewelry from Jessica Hicks.

8. Kelsi Dagger wedges – my new obsession!

9. Jennifer Behr headbands are the perfect statement piece.

10. Snakeprint sandals by Kelsi Dagger and studded handbag by Matt & Nat.

By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver