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10. Fashion Victim. Fur coat, leather pants, leopard top, platform shoes, fake knife in back.

9. Anna Wintour. Brown bob, Chanel suit, big black sunglasses, devil’s horns. Enter the party and throw your coat at the hostess’ feet uttering "that’s all".

8. Pamela Anderson. Blonde wig, balloons down a tube top, heavy on the bronzer. Carry a stuffed baby seal and gravitate to greasy-looking men.

7. Madonna and Child. Only this one’s an African baby being smuggled out in a Dolce & Gabbana purse.

6. Baked Potato. It’s a B.C. classic: wrap yourself in tinfoil, spark

Like you need one more thing in your make-up bag.

But this new multi-use pencil from Laura Mercier might just trump that nearly-dead tube of orange lipstick.

The flesh-coloured Flawless Fix Pencil ($25) can be used to outline your lips to make your new red pout pop. Or, line under your lower eyelashes to disguise redness and brighten your whites.

You can even use the ultra-fine tip to dot over broken capillaries or fine lines without caking on concealer.

It’s got a built-in sharpener in the cap to keep the point fresh for each use, and it’s slim enough to slide into your

‘Tis the season of cocktail parties, dinner parties and office parties. Did we mention parties? This year, you be the party-planner (yes, we’re serious) because we’ve got three hot spots perfect for a family luncheon, cocktails with the girls or an office soirée sure to earn you that new year’s bonus (read on for an exclusive deal for vitamin v subscribers, below).

nu for you

The chic and urban Nu Restaurant & Lounge offers casual cuisine with a stunning waterfront view framed by the Burrard and Granville Street bridges. Who needs a yacht with a view like this? Choose from a variety of party menus or a festive “family platter” dining

Need some sustenance after trying on 18 pairs of boots at Gravity Pope?

Head a couple blocks East to The Noodle Box, a fresh new restaurant that serves up healthy, fresh and fast Asian dishes in take-away boxes in a clean and modern environment.

With its super-high ceilings, glass storefront and row of sizzling woks, it's already attracting huge crowds at lunch. At 12:30 on a Saturday, the place was a sardine can.

But get in line, and you won't be disappointed by the Thai Green Curry ($9) or Singapore Cashew Curry ($10) with a choice of chicken, pork, tofu or prawns. There's even a Kid's Noodle Box ($4) and a no-carb version ($2.50). Dishes

Our up-to-the-minute itinerary for a grand night out in New York, guaranteed. It’s vitamin v tested! 

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Warren Tricomi salon The extra dollars are worth it just to survey the floor show of flying scissors, tongs and brushes at work on styling the fashionistas and society somebodies who frequent this far from ordinary full service salon.  Feel like the princess you are perched on a silk draped chair with Moroccan pillows while your reflection looks back at you from an elaborate gilt framed 18th century inspired mirror. Is that really me? www.warrentricomi.com

eat

Cookshop In Chelsea, an unpretentious, fun-filled dining

Here’s a hint: Aboriginal jewellery is going to be hot, hot, hot, next spring.

And straight from New York comes Totems to Turquoise, an exhibit of 500 pieces of gorgeous aboriginal jewellery from artists belonging to 20 different tribes, many from here in the Pacific Northwest.

Think engraved pendants, chunky rings, and bracelets inlaid with precious stones.

Curated by The American Museum of Natural History in New York, it’s the only Canadian stop on the exhibit's tour, so don’t miss it.

Totems to Turquoise runs October 27 to March 26 at the Vancouver Museum in Vanier Park, www.vanmuseum.bc.ca

www.totemstoturquoise.com

 

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If malls and chain stores send shivers down your spine, head to West 10th Avenue in Point Grey, a historic and beautiful Vancouver strip with excellent service, pristine, tree-lined streets and unique shops and services—like these three hot spots.

dress you up

You need a dress for the office party, a winter wedding and the endless stream of holiday cocktail parties you’ll be RSVPing yes to. Not to mention New Years. Enter Miss Coquette, the ultimate one-stop dress shop for your social-butterfly needs. Dozens of new dresses will be pouring in over the next few weeks and much of it, like local couture line Evan & Dean, is exclusive to

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This beautiful one bedroom apartment has been completely renovated. All new paint, all new appliances, new carpet, new bathrm fixture. Just move in. Bright & sunny.

After-work events are starting to ramp up, and we’ve found the perfect way to transform yourself from Cubicle Connie to office vixen in fewer than 30 seconds.

Montreal model-turned-mogul Lise Watier's best-selling Eye Glitter Liner ($16.50) is a liquid eyeliner that’s easy to use, stays put, and adds a subtle sparkle to your upper lash line.

We love the brand new shade “Midnight Star” which goes on as a sheer, sparkly charcoal, layered with the new white “Opal” to dot on your tear ducts.

There liners were so hot when they launched even the testers disappeared, so get the new shades quick.

That new guy in legal will never know what

After-work events are starting to ramp up, and we’ve found the perfect way to transform yourself from Cubicle Connie to office vixen in fewer than 30 seconds.

Montreal model-turned-mogul Lise Watier's best-selling Eye Glitter Liner ($16.50) is a liquid eyeliner that’s easy to use, stays put, and adds a subtle sparkle to your upper lash line.

We love the brand new shade “Midnight Star” which goes on as a sheer, sparkly charcoal, layered with the new white “Opal” to dot on your tear ducts.

There liners were so hot when they launched even the testers disappeared, so get the new shades quick.

That new guy in legal will never know what