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1. Gravity Pope Shoes
Gravity Pope wants my money. Fortunately for them, they usually succeed in getting it.
Short of me not going in, there's pretty much nothing that will stop me from leaving the store without at least hemming and hawing over a brand-spanking new pair…More »
2. Anthropologie
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
(604) 734-2529
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Anthropologie, quite literally, is the physical and metaphorical embodiment of my entire life, only on a much different scale. I'm not alone in this -- it's what Anthropologie does best. They sell a sense of adventure, originality, and a promise of a…More »
3. Umeboshi Footwear
I knew what I was getting myself into the first time I entered the doors of Umeboshi. My soft spot for luxuriously well-made and deliciously well-designed leather shoes predicates the whole world of trouble I was about to get myself into. But man, is…More »
4. Marquis Wine Cellars
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 684-0445
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
I love wine, but buying it can sometimes be tricky. Constantly on the lookout for a new kind to try, I find asking for wine recommendations at most BC Liquor stores about as useful as asking the busker outside The Bay what espresso machine he'd…More »
5. Erin Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8
(604) 682-2451
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Okay fine. Fine, Erin Templeton. You win. I will buy one of your gorgeous handmade leather bags. I mean, how could I not? Everyone loves you. You make shoes, belts, pouches, sandals - and jewelry too. But it's your bags, your beautiful leather bags,…More »
6. Bruce Eyewear
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K7
(604) 662-8300
Categories:
Eyewear & Opticians,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
When I was but a wee lass, I was jealous - yes, jealous - of kids who wore glasses. They were of an elite class, belonging to an exclusive group that only a select few were allowed. Try as I might to sabotage my yearly eye exam, this was one nerdy…More »
7. Front & Company
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 879-8431
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
If nothing else, Front & Company will at least go down in history as having the best window display in all of Vancouver. Entirely off-the-wall and luxuriously bizarre, these ever-changing creations are a show (err, traffic?) stopper.
But I digress. A…More »
8. Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
(604) 801-6338
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West End
I'm pretty much always in the mood for frozen yogurt, so when I discovered Qoola on Denman (how could I have missed it?), I knew I'd found a new love. Tons of toppings to choose from, each flavour becomes something unique when these little guys are…More »
9. Chambar
When I'm in the mood for a little bit of make-believe, pretending that I actually do live the high-life, I head to Chambar for dinner. Dim lighting, high ceilings, AND exposed brick walls? This place oozes a sense of glamour and mystic.
Fast forward…More »
10. Misako Hair Studio
Don't let the Japanese name nor the lack of an English website deter you, because when it comes to hair, Misako can do no wrong. Well, specifically: Mami at Misako can do no wrong. As the kind of person who will find the definitive stylist, cleaner,…More »
11. The Hach
Vancouver, BC V5V 1A5
(604) 566-9611
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Old Blim = new Hach? After opening in the old Blim location almost a full year ago, the Hach (pronounced "hawk", thank you very much) finally lured me in to its slightly whimsical, entirely minimal and ever-chic landscape. Tucked away just off Main…More »
12. Community Thrift and Vintage
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N8
(604) 682-1004
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
When I hear the words "vintage store in Gastown owned by local fashion-savant", I think of one thing: overpriced second hand clothing that I would normally love but won't based on moral objections to the obscene prices. But something piqued my…More »
13. Queens
Vancouver, BC V6A 1K3
(604) 558-1234
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside
Srsly, how adorable can one place be?
Not what I expected to find in the midst of the cool cobblestone and historic architecture of Gastown, but there it is: urban, hip hop culture manifested in a 300-square-foot nail salon / street-boutique that…More »
14. Obakki - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 669-9727
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I love everything in this store. From the ubiquitous brick walls, wood beams and high ceilings, to the clean lines of the clothing that effortlessly hang *just so* to make me look casually luxurious. Seriously, where's my champagne and architectural…More »
15. Betsey Johnson
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A1
(604) 488-0314
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Betsey! You know what I want? I want a dress. One with a big pouffy skirt and a cutesy colourful print and a bright bold top. I want it to bounce like you do when you jump onto the runway. I want it to float when I attempt a Johnson cartwheel. I want…More »
16. Orchid Beauty Centre
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 873-9388
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Known throughout the city of Vancouver AND various parts of SE Asia as a giggler (or even *the* giggler in some circles) I will no doubt flinch and laugh uncontrollably if my feet are touched. Foot massage? Fergetaboutit. Oh gad, but my feet. They're…More »
17. Little Burgundy
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V7
(778) 328-9757
Category:
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
I dunno, I kind of like it here. Want some comfy Toms? They got'em. How 'bout some chunky-heeled Marc Jacobs radness? Got'em. Need a pair o' 6-inch paint-splattered Jeffery Campbell inconceivably impossible awesomeness to round out your otherwise…More »
18. Sugarbox
Vancouver, BC V6B 5L7
(604) 569-1100
Categories:
Hair Removal,
Day Spas
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
For real though, just how saccharinely sweet can yanking the hair out of the follicles located in a slightly awkward and mostly difficult lady spot on my body be? I've tried this before. I know how it goes. Messy, painful, screaming, pulling,…More »
19. JNBY
Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2
(604) 737-0022
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
There was a time in my life when I was just tiny enough to take the miniscule minimalist clothes found at a place like JNBY and calmly wiggle my way through any given day. But that day is no longer mine, and I am no longer tiny and twenty. Sigh.
…More »
20. Honey Gifts
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 708-8065
Cuuuuuuute. I don't even like the word cute, but Honey, let me tell you: this place is cute. Cute like they *own it* kinda cute. Cute like they've made a shop for women who like to have fun but who also know how to keep it classy, kinda cute. Cute…More »
21. Oak + Fort
Help me, because I can't breathe. Is it possible that a store opened *just* for me? Is it possible that everything about Oak + Fort has been designed to attract my minimalist-loving ways? Structured yet airy, monochromatic yet colourful, the…More »
22. Roden Gray
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 689-7302
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Impeccable clothing for impeccable men. Fine apparel for fine women. Meticulous merchandising for a meticulous client.
Roden Gray has long been *the* boutique for menswear in Vancouver, but now that they're in the new (ish) space, the shop has…More »
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Dinner at Home? (21)I suppose it does happen... from time to time. |
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East Van (25)I love it so. |
Cambie Time (4) |
Rainy Days Are Here (15)It sometimes rains in Vancouver. This is what I like to do to pass that time. |
Oishii Oishii! (18)A Japanese food report, because I love it so. |
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Yelping SinceApril 2011
Things I Lovesecret suppers, paper products, vintage shops, libraries, open spaces, rainy days, rubber boots, a good glass of wine, the perfect cup of coffee
Find Me Inthe most impractically adorable vintage shoes
My Hometowntiny prairie towns
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection
Why You Should Read My Reviewsmy taste: impecable. my reviews: fair.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadKafka on the Shore
My First ConcertRaffi, at the age of 6
My Favourite MoviePrincess Mononoke
My Last Meal On Earthtoasted peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Gn'R 4 life
Current CrushBill freaking Murray!