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MARCH 26TH, 2008 BETTER LEATHER Who doesn't love the supple leather goods of Montreal's M0851 (formerly known as Rugby)?

And now it has opened a Vancouver store where West Coast girls can get in on the action.

The slouchy–chic bags from its Knot Collection (from $365) are perfect to sling over a shift dress this spring and the handles can be tied at the length you choose.

Men's parka–style olive rain jackets ($350) roll up for travel and are nice enough to wear with a suit, and the lime green leather passport

MARCH 25TH, 2008 SLEEPING BEAUTY There's nothing worse than those embarrassing pillow creases on your face in the morning—no really, I've been up for hours!

Thank goodness for the new–to–Canada silk pillowcases that make sure your sleep face is smooth sailing and your bed head is banished.

But that pea under your mattress? You're on your own, princess.

Branche Charmeuse Case (various colours, $75) exclusively at Zinc Hair Inc, 768 W. 16th Ave, 604-874-2800, www.zinc360.com

 

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MARCH 24TH, 2008 DRUGSTORE DIVAS Yes we sometimes splurge on designer lotions and potions, but there are plenty of inexpensive beauty favourites we wouldn't trade for all the Crème de la Mer in the world.

Herewith, our staff picks for tried-and-true drugstore beauty products.

Sarah Bancroft, Editor-in-chief I love good old-fashioned Noxzema cleanser for its tingly clean smell and the fact it won't spill and drip when you are washing your face at 5 a.m. (used to be before bed, now that means upon getting up). Takes me

MARCH 22ND, 2008 THE NAME GAME Bronte, Beckett, Iris, Piper, Phoenix, Hudson…

Outside-the-box baby names are popping up in all the right places and a Vancouver mom is helping spread the trend with her cute new downloadable Fresh Baby Names Book ($9.95).

It includes all the names above (and 1,500 more) plus a workbook to steer you and dad to the perfectly named progeny.

But it's OK, you can still name him John if you really, really, want to.

www.freshbabynamesbook.com

 

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MARCH 20TH, 2008 HUNTER GATHERER Don your Easter bonnet and head to Marquis Wine Cellars on Sunday for the free adults Easter Egg Hunt, where prizes include wine, Marquis gift certificates and more.

PS: Dark chocolate pairs well with Merlot.

11 a.m. sharp, Sunday, March 23 at Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie St., 604-684-0445, www.marquis-wines.com

 

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We are proud to announce that this Monday, March 24, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 188 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD in English Bluff, Tsawwassen. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful English Bluff. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this English Bluff House for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.830.7458 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Beebe Cline Hugh & McKinnon - White Rock

We are proud to announce that this Saturday, March 22, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 15468 COLUMBIA Ave in White Rock, South Surrey White Rock. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful White Rock. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this White Rock House for sale. As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.830.7458 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing. Beebe Cline Hugh & McKinnon - White Rock