This might be just one of the best accessories to have in your handbag. 
Go to O.B. to get your free purse pack.

For all you shoe addicts, here's one blog entry from contributing writer Michelle Britton that'll tickle your toes!

To read more shoes updates and the shoes Michelle's obsessed with check out her blog Sole In The City.


Bottega Veneta was founded in 1966 by the Moltedos, but after over 3 decades of running the company Tom Ford (who was with Gucci at the time) persuaded the Gucci Group to purchase this luxury Italian leather company.  Bottega Veneta is known for the use of the finest leather and their hand-woven style.  Their shoes are designed to be clean cut, simple and luxurious. When wearing Bottega whether it be their incredible bags, belts or shoes you know that you are wearing the finest materials in the world (that sure does feel good!).

I look at their sandals and they make me daydream of spending a summer abroad in Italy walking the streets of Vicenza.... ahh dare to dream!  I am dying to purchase these Woven Thong Sandals in the caramel leather (shown below) which retail at a pretty reasonable price: $460.

Since Bottega Veneta is known for their hand-woven detail in all their leather items they have made it their signature.  Making a noticeable signature colour or detail on all your accessories is probably the smartest thing you can do to get your brand noticed. Look at Christian Louboutin it takes a person merely 1 second to figure out he designed that shoe because of his signature red sole (brilliant!).  Following in Mr. Louboutin's footsteps Bottega makes sure they incorporate the woven detail in all their leather products.  Check out these super cute Double-Band Sandals in the ash colour (shown below).  These sandals have the signature woven sole, so now when you see somebody walking down the street and they have this woven sole you will know they are wearing Bottega Veneta! 

Speaking of Bottega Veneta, yesterday Katie Holmes was spotted wearing the double-band sandals in black:

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The swirly coloured shampoos look good enough to eat and the matching conditioners smell divine!  Aside from the appealing smell and look, this is one inexpensive shampoo and conditioner that actually lives up to its’ description on the bottle.

Volume, smoothness and shine are the things that I want out of a shampoo and conditioner.  That is my dream combination for my hair but rarely does this happen. 

Out of the 3 different shampoo and conditioner sets available I tried Featherweight shampoo and conditioner.

I will admit that the shampoo made my hair feel dried out and straw like but my hair was immediately transformed to silky tresses after applying the conditioner.

After the 45 minute rigorous styling routine, I well left with volume and shine!  Yah!

This new shampoo and conditioner set is keeper and will be added to my rotation hair of products.

Your invitation to

The Bay’s Exclusive Women’s

Spring Shopping Night

March 25, 2009 • 5PM – 8PM • 3rd Floor

Preview the latest designer fashions and beauty trends while you shop. Learn about spring’s essential must-haves from our fashion experts.

Enjoy make-overs courtesy of YSL & M.A.C. and have your complimentary picture taken in one of our photo stations. Now, you’re picture perfect!

The first 200 customers to RSVP will receive a complimentary gift bag. Space is limited. Please call 604-689-2178 to RSVP.

Sephora (the leading retail beauty chain in Europe) and the must stop at place when shopping the States is finally coming to Vancouver.

Sephora will be opening at Coquitlam Centre and Pacific Centre on July 10, 2009 and Metrotown a few months later.

Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) is having a sale!  It's a 2 for 1 sale on all of the regular priced bags using the promo code "byobsale".

BYOB totes are made in Vancouver, BC CANADA from 100% organic cotton and are built to last a lifetime.

Their prints are unique, hip and original, whether designed in-house or through their Artist Series Collaborations.

BYOB is loved by celebrities, scenesters, soccer moms, and fashion mavens alike. Just like you, they are seriously dedicated to lessening our footprint on the planet.