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Van City Pretty
www.vancitypretty.com
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I'm a freelance fashion writer and contributor for Tyra Banks' typeF, Huffington Post Style Canada, MTV FORA, and frockOn. I write about thrifting, vintage clothing, fashion and beauty sales, and the Vancouver Holt Renfrew store windows. I could eat pancakes for every meal of the day.
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Are you on the Lyst?

If you’re into fashion, trends, or shopping, you need to get your name on the Lyst. Lyst is a website that helps you discover trends, new fashion, online sales, and popular collections, all fro...

13 h ago

Guest Post – How To Prepare For Summer Festivals

With spring in full force, fashion, music, and nature lovers are eager to make the necessary preparations to join the masses at some of the largest social events of the summer – outdoor festivals. In...

4 days ago

Rachel Rachel Roy/Seu Jorge Brazil Capsule Collection

Rachel Roy has teamed up with Brazilian singer-songwriter and actor Seu Jorge, to create a limited edition capsule collection. The Rachel Roy/Seu Jorge Collection is inspired by the culture, fashion,...

25 may 12

Hit PLAY + Get Your Groove On! Up to 40% Off at the Gap

The Gap’s Groove Summer Sale starts today, which features T’s and tanks from $12, shorts from $30, kids shorts from $20, and kids swimsuits from $15. It runs from May 24-28, 2012, and is ...

24 may 12

Links of London Friendship Bracelet Collection

A good friend is always in style, and like the peaks and valleys of playground popularity, friendship bracelets have made a comeback in a big way. The friendship bracelet has grown up, and the typica...

22 may 12

Winner of the Glymm Beauty Box

Congratulations to Natasha from B.C., who won the Van City Pretty and Glymm contest! Natasha entered by following Van City Pretty on Twitter, tweeting a message about the Glymm contest, liking Van Ci...

19 may 12

Joe Fresh – Fresh Off the Runway and Free Manicures in Vancouver

The new Joe Fresh runway collection hits stores today, and features ’60s inspired dresses, bold colours, vintage inspired patterns, and colour blocking. If you’re in Vancouver, head to th...

16 may 12

Thrift Store Score – Light Brights

Dressing for this time of year can be a challenge for Western Canada; in Vancouver, the mornings are cool, yet the afternoons are hot. There’s almost always a breeze coming in off the ocean, an...

13 may 12

Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls Launches a Loyalty Card – TJX Canada STYLE+

Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls wants you to join the club. The discount designer fashion and home goods chain recently launched their TJX Canada STYLE+ loyalty card, which gives members early acce...

11 may 12

Met Gala Live Stream – Happening Now on Vogue.com

It’s the time of year that fashion lovers dream about. Yes, we are happy that spring has finally arrived, but the real newsworthy event for fashionistas is the Met Gala. The event that showcase...

08 may 12

Spring/Summer 2012 Trend: Prints

This season we’re going crazy for prints and anything goes, from ditzy floral to novelty cartoon prints. An effortless way to nail this vintage inspired trend is with dresses. To create a more quirky...

06 may 12

Glymm Contest – Enter to Win a Glymm Beauty Box

They say that a girl should treat herself every so often, and what better way than by receiving a surprise beauty box in the mail? Van City Pretty and Glymm want to give you the chance to treat yours...

04 may 12

Frock My World – Episode 1 and 2

Amid a few happy tears, I’m excited to announce that episode one and two of Frock My World are now live. Frock My World is a reality series that is centred around a group of young women (includ...

03 may 12

Online Discount Fashion and Beauty Websites for Canadians

Purchasing products online can save you a bundle. The money that online companies save by not having a typical brick and mortar store means that fashion and beauty products are often sold at a discou...

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

Dakota Group Sample Sale – April 26-28, 2012 in Vancouver

The Dakota Group Sample Sale starts today, and as always, their sample sale includes coveted brands like: Mackage Line & Dot Soia & Kyo Young Fabulous & Broke Pour La Victoire Chinese Lau...

26 apr 12

Holt Renfrew, FEED, and Tory Burch Exclusive Tote Collaboration

The store with the iconic magenta bag has teamed up with Tory Burch and the FEED Foundation to create a new kind of iconic bag. For a limited time, Holt Renfrew will be selling $50 limited-edition t...

24 apr 12

Season Four of Vancouver Eco Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 – April 10-12, 2012

It’s not easy being green, but someone’s got to do it. Season four of Vancouver Eco Fashion Week proved that it is possible for fashion to be eco-friendly. The three day event kicked of...

22 apr 12

Thrift Store Score – Polka Dot Skirt and Black Leather Belt

As a thrift store hunter and gatherer, it has become second nature for me to collect, research, and find some of the best experiences, fashion, food, and treasures in the city. When a friend told me...

18 apr 12

Aritzia Wilfred Giulia Blouse in Flow Print

Turn up your summer romance with Wilfred’s Giulia blouse. Hitting Aritzia stores August 2012, this lightweight blouse is feminine, flirty, trendy, and flattering. Make summer outfits simple w...

15 apr 12

Frock My World Episode 1 Season Premier – April 15, 2012

Anyone that works in a creative industry knows that although it may look glamorous, it’s not always a guarantee. Late nights, tight deadlines, high expectations, and fierce competition are eve...

12 apr 12

Eco Fashion Week – April 10-12, 2012 in Vancouver

Vancouver is looking a little green this week, but it’s not because we’re feeling under the weather. Eco Fashion Week starts today, and with a focus on environmentally friendly and susta...

10 apr 12

Blanche Macdonald Centre – Student Beauty Services at Discounted Prices

It’s always nice to indulge in a beauty treatment once in a while; manicures, facials, eyebrow shaping, and pedicures can add a little bit of bliss into an otherwise hectic day. But a manicure ...

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

Banana Republic – Wild for Wednesday Sale 40% Off One Full-Priced Item on April 4, 2012

Banana Republic wants to make your Wednesday a little wild. On April 4, 2012 (today), you can get 40% off one full-priced item in the store. Check your email for the special discount barcode, or si...

04 apr 12

Thrift Store Score – $5 Leather Bucket Purse

Every woman needs a purse that can carry her sunglasses, wallet, favourite lipstick, moisturizer, business cards, cell phone, keys, and gum. Come to think of it, I may need a bigger purse. When I fou...

02 apr 12

M.A.C. by Request – Voting to Bring Back M.A.C. Lipstick, Lipglass, and Eye Shadow Ends March 30, 2...

When a company discontinues a favourite signature lipstick, a go-to eye shadow, or a classic lip gloss, it can be a major beauty bummer. M.A.C. Makeup is listening to the cries of M.A.C. addicts ev...

29 mar 12

So Fresh – Joe Fresh Spring Clothing and Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

Spring is upon us, which means a wardrobe shift from turtlenecks to t-shirts, toques to tank tops, and scarves to skirts. If you want to spring into style and update your spring wardrobe, you don...

28 mar 12

Aritzia Wilfred Spring 2012 Collection

Wilfred’s Spring 2012 collection is full of dreamy separates, washed-out colours, and romantic silhouettes. The collection is exactly what you would expect from Wilfred, and features long skir...

25 mar 12

Fashion News – Club Monaco to Launch an Online Store

Club Monaco recently announced that they are adding an e-commerce component on their website. Until now, they were one of the few large retailers that didn’t offer online shopping, which can b...

22 mar 12

I Heart Holts – Holt Renfrew’s Spring Windows

Even though today is the official first day of spring, it certainly doesn’t feel like it in Vancouver. Normally Vancouverites have the luxury of taunting various Canadians across the country w...

20 mar 12

Pretty Contest – Winner of the Benefit Cosmetics Prize Pack

Congratulations goes out to Janet from Ontario, who won the Van City Pretty and Benefit Cosmetics Contest. Janet will soon be the proud owner of over $100 worth of Benefit products: POREfessional, H...

19 mar 12

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