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John Casablancas is having a Spa Day fundraiser!

Thursday March 1, 2012
6pm - 9pm
$10 for your choice of a manicure, pedicure or body wrap!
Make your appointment now: theorem.nouveau@hotmail.ca

It’s that time again!

What you send to closet purgatory might be heaven-sent for someone else. Celebrate the art of sharing and sustainable shopping with The Frock Swap.

April 15, 2012 (Clothing Drive: April 14, 2012)
Vinegar Studios | 1009 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
12pm - 3pm

Click here for more details and registration information!

No matter how you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, send yourself out in style with these cute & affordable pieces:



Heartbreaker Dress
» Nasty Gal, $48 



Sequin Collar Shift Dress
» Forever21, $29.80



Loretta Dress
» Karmaloop, $25.95 (use code CHEAPLOOKING for 20% off)




Midi Floral Dress
» Asos, $32.23




Lace Applique Dress
» Urban Outfitters, $39.99



Asymmetric Print Dress
» Mikkat Market, $44

V-Day: The hallmark holiday of all holidays. 

Okay dudes, while most of you may try to hide from the cinnamon hearts, red-themed everything and creepy baby cupids, some of you will try to brave February 14th in order to show your love and affection for your significant other - (even though you already show her you love her every day that you’re together…right?!?)

Hopefully this gift guide will steer you in the right direction this year:

Leighton Tank & Scarlett Short
» Obakki, $125 $62.50 (each piece)




Yorokobi Super Orgasm Set by NARS
» Sephora, $39






Jericho Shoe in Hollywood Pink
» Native, $55





La Sardina Lomo Camera
» Lomography, $69





Other People’s Love Letters
» Modcloth, $22.99





My Sweet Valentine Trio Necklaces
» SupermarketHQ, $60




Falling in Love Lotion
» Philosophy, $34



Forget Me Knot Ring
» FredFlare, $58



Tayla Iphone Pouch by Mata Hari
» Karmaloop, $64 (use code CHEAPLOOKING for 20% off)

164 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
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The Wear Else Clearance sale is on now!

Find great deals on brands such as Pink Tartan, Michael Michael Kors, Elie Taharie, Bailey 44, Trina Turk, James Perse, Nanette Lepore, Robert Rodriguez, Theory, 7 for all Mankind, J Brand, Joe’s Jeans, Paige Denim, Rich & Skinny and many MORE

Click here for store locations.

“Expanding on existing vintage sales by including more categories, marrying combined interests and collections.”

The premiere of Beggars Banquet will be January 20-21.
$2 Admission
»Boneta Space

The last weeks of 2011 left us in a coma full of food, tipsy off wine and of course, wobbly in our high-heeled holiday shoes.

Give your feet a belated holiday gift with these comfortable and affordable flats:

Heart of the Matter Flat
» Modcloth, $29.99 




Qupid Strip 27 Flat
» DSW, $29.95




BC Footwear Escalator Flat
» Amazon, $19.98 



Vilda Smoker Flat
» Target, $19.99



Feeling Pine
» Modcloth, $39.99




Loveheart Toe Cap Ballerina Shoe
» Asos, $45.45


Scalloped Velvet Ballet Flat
» Charlotte Russe, $19.50



Marjorie Shoe
» Karmaloop, $33.95 

Keep yourself motivated to stay on track with your 2012 workout resolutions by sporting these (wallet-friendly, of course) fashionable fitness threads:

Spring Half Zip Jacket by The Gap
» Hautelook, $39.95 $24 (on sale until Thursday, January 5)


C9 by Champion® Womens Seamless Cami Sports Bra
»Target, $16.99


Mesh Racerback Tank
» Forever21, $11.80

Zip Legging
» Joe Fresh, $29.00


Duffle Bag
» Old Navy, $19.94 $12.99



H2OMG Water Bottle
» Mod Cloth, $15.99

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Before I sign off for a couple days to celebrate the holidays with family & friends, here’s a quick rundown of after-christmas sales happening in and around Vancouver (more will be listed later this week):


» ALLISON WONDERLAND

(Online Only)

Starting December 26, Fall 2011 stock is 20% off. But from December 23 - January 1, receive 30% off Fall 2011 stock with code boxingweek


» ARCHETYPE

2549 Main Street
11am - 6pm

On Boxing Day, receive 30%-75% off men & women’s clearance items, 30% off store-wide on regular priced merchandise, jewelry, winter knits and purses.

During Boxing Week, Archetype is offering 30%-90% off winter clearance, 30% Off Jewelry, and $10 Sunglasses.


» BAREFOOT CONTESSA

3715 Main Street / 1928 Commercial Drive  

Discounts starting at 50% off, but come in-store to see the reveal of even deeper discounts (the kind that the staff don’t even know about until the day of!)


» BODY POLITIC

ONLINE and 208 East 12 Avenue
11am - 5pm

All Fall/Winter clothing (excluding denim) will be 50% off and jewellery and accessories will be 30% off. Additional older stock will be 60% off. A clearance rack will have 60-80% off the previous season merchandise.


 » BLUBIRD

1055 Alberni Street

Up to 50% off (some exceptions apply)


» BRUCE EYEWEAR

219 Abbott Street
Open December 27 

Frames & Sunnies priced from $99.00. (The sale goes into the New Year)


» CROWN THE QUEENS

12 East Cordova Street

Up to 50% off items in-store, December 26-28.


 » DUTIL DENIM

303 West Cordova Street
10am - 7pm

Up to 98.8 % off. The first 14 people in line with protest signs will receive a free limited edition Naked & Famous Denim leather good item and the most clever protest sign will win a free pair of jeans of their choice.



» ELROY APPAREL

IN-STORE SALE (@ »Shop Cocoon - 3345 Cambie Street) - Elroy Apparel from $10 and up! 
ONLINE SALE from Dec 25-Jan 1: 10% further reduction on sale and clearance items, as well as 20-25% off new fall winter stock. No code needed.
 

» FINE FINDS BOUTIQUE

1014 Mainland Street
10am - 6pm

On December 26, 40-60% off all clothing and footwear. Get 25-50% off merchandise the rest of the week.


» GENTILLE ALOUETTE

227 Carrall Street
11am - 6pm

10- 50% off everything in-store, including an extra 20% off sale priced items. 


» INVITO COUTURE

2427 Granville Street
December 26 - 30
10:30am - 7pm

All Evening Gowns: 50% Off
All cocktail dresses: 40% Off
All Shirts and tops: 30% Off
All Jewelry: 25% Off
Clearance dresses: additional 20% Off   


» LIP LOUNGE

3628 Main Street

Coats are 50% off, dresses are marked down - they’ve already marked down ALL of their merchandise so you don’t have to wait until the 26th to get your shop on.


» LüT BOUTIQUE

4219 Main Street

Tuesday Dec 27th until Saturday December 31st all clothing will be 40% off with some selected items even higher. Handbags and selected local accessories will be 30% off.  One week only - get it while you can!


» LYNNSTEVEN BOUTIQUE

225 Carrall Street
10am -5pm

One Day Only: 50% off all fall/winter merchandise and jewellery will be 30% (some exceptions). 


» MINTAGE

1714 Commercial Drive

Up to 100% off merchandise on Boxing Day. There will also be a boxing week sale TBA.  


» MOTHERLAND

466 West Cordova Street / 3647 Main Street
11am - 6pm

For the whole week, all clothing in the stores is between 20 and 50% off.

 » OBAKKI

Online Only

Enter code BOXINGDAY50 for 50% off the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection (excluding Obakki Foundation)

 » PLENTY

1107 Robson Street / 2803 West Broadway / Richmond Centre / Metropolis @ Metrotown

50% off all denim from 8am-10am.
Up to 50% off everything for the rest of the week.

» SHOP ISHARA

38 Water Street

On December 26, the entire store will be on sale from 20%-60% off. There will also be a boxing week sale, but the sale will be for selected items.


 » SHOP NEIGHBOUR

125 - 12 Water Street

Additional and final markdowns on Fall/Winter 2011 stock. Take an additional 20% off sale or regular priced items in-store and online (use code BOXINGDAY online)


 » THE CROSS

1198 Homer Street
Starts at 10am

50% off all Christmas items and up to 80% off select items


 » TWIGG & HOTTIE

3671 Main Street

The whole store will be 10-30% off with deeper discounts as the sale season continues


» VINCENT PARK

4278 Main Street

40% off the entire store on December 26 and 20% off the rest of the week.


» VIOLET BOUTIQUE

3012 Granville Street
12pm-4pm

Up to 50% off with an additional 30% off the marked price for last season’s merchandise. (The sale will start Boxing Day and continue until it’s gone)



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If you’re a local retailer and want to post up any sales, please email cheaplooking@gmail.com or fill out »this form.

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Using lightweight and breathable fabrics, they keep “the junk” under comfort control. (Read more about their design here).

Use coupon code bangersfriends for special pricing!
They’re currently offering complimentary delivery within Vancouver so get on it!

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