Special thanks to MINI Yaletown for this hot red Countryman, Holly Boutique for my outfits, Erin Ireland of It’s to Die 4 banana bread for being my trusty side kick and Road 13 winery for giving us their wine and this gorgeous setting for the photos above.
It’s rare that the words “crochet” and “cool” are used in the same sentence, but designer Anna Kosturova proves otherwise. The Vancouver-based swimsuit Queen recently showcased her latest offerings at Mini Yaletown to a crowd of trendy local tastemakers. The space was transformed into a beach paradise, complete with tiki statues, makeshift cabanas and paper palm trees – and of course, the occasional Mini display. Show highlights included glam cutout suits with sequins, tassels and beadwork, and teeny bikinis in bold patterns and intricate detailing. Gotta love those neon crochet suits… perfect for a summer rooftop pool party!
By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver
Lights, camera, action! Complete with a red carpet, some glitz and glam, MINI Yaletown’s Grand Opening Gala was reminiscent of a Hollywood-style affair. Guests were welcomed by the lovely MINI pit crew, who offered up some delicious appies and bevies courtesy of Mission Hill and Grolsch Beer. The experience was truly entertaining; with performances by recording artist, Téa, go-go dancers and an impressive live art installation. But of course, the night would not have been complete without a little test drive–or at least, a quick chance to snag the driver’s seat in a snazzy convertible MINI….
By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver
Meet the 2010 Mini 50 Camden Special Edition in white silver metallic, my speedy sidekick for one of the best weekends I’ve had. Thanks to Mini Yaletown, I had the opportunity to test drive the dressed-to-kill set of wheels to the Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival this past weekend that included Jason Priestley, Steven Page from the Barenaked Ladies and Bruce Greenwood and many events featuring BC wine and local chefs. It was a fun and comfortable ride, amazing on gas and surprisingly roomy enough for five bags of luggage (ahem, it’s a girl thing) and my passenger Erin Ireland of itstodie4.com and host of FMA Entertainment Weekly. Packed with many features such as 17-inch silver alloy rims, a top-end audio system, striking modern interior, sleek white leather and black cloth front seats and a double sunroof, the Mini has all the essentials for any stylish getaway. Watch the video, you’ll see what I mean.
So, if you’re in the market for a new car, my suggestion is a Mini. For more info on this model or any others, visit Mini Yaletown at 1039 Hamilton Street, Vancouver or www.yaletown.mini.ca.
It’s true what they say, nice things do come in small packages.
