Teatro ZinZanni Boutique presents an exclusive preview shopping event! They will be showcasing their beautiful new masks including an assortment of unique hand-crafted masquerade masks from Venice available at the Teatro ZinZanni cast discount of 20% off. Check out the New Holiday Cocktail Hat Creations by Tuzzie Muzzie and meet local milliners Mikele Keiffer and [...]

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As Totem, in Hinsdale, gears-up to present its Chicago Designer Showcase this weekend (October 2nd through the 4th) featuring cutting edge designs by local emerging talent, we’d love to introduce its fabulous owner Rhodeshia Nelson.
Rho, as her friends call her, is an entrepreness that loves fashion and she’s created a spirited boutique that women of [...]

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Art walks provide an affordable, excellent opportunity to view art, meet artists, and often enjoy free canapés and beverages with your girls, or date. Galleries feel totally fun and unpretentious during Art Walk as the atmosphere is more reminiscent of a cocktail party. Below find links to a few of the West Coast Art Walks [...]

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There is something so soothing, so refreshing, about life lived in the country. Riding a horse through a field, gardening on an expanse of land, dipping your toes in a fresh stream—one is given the opportunity to experience the peace of fresh air.
Nestled in the heart of Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle lies a [...]

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Head down to Yaletown, Vancouver BC, for a day of fabulous shopping! Gather your besties and join us for six hours of summer fashions, wicked discounts and specials from over 40 stores, awesome prizes, cool cocktails and drinks, and of course, free swag, just like the celebs.
Where: Yaletown, Vancouver BC
When: Friday, July 17th, 3pm-9pm
Admission: Free, [...]

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How to shape eyebrows
Shaping eyebrows on your own can be a daunting task. This excellent vid from 5Min Life Viapedia helps demystify the process.
Still not convinced? Go visit these CRAVE city pros:
Austin: Angie at Blush Skincare
Chicago: Ignacia at Rogue Salon
San Fran: Kimberly at Evebrows to Die For
Seattle: Kim at Browlick Wax Studio
Vancouver: Natalie [...]

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Direct anyone who tries to tell you Seattle is not a fashion-forward city to Totokaelo and they will come back humbled. Check out this inspirational interview with visionary shop owner Jill Wenger.
Describe the ‘two purposes’ of Totokaelo.
“Shop and Talk” and “Clothing and People Clothing.” Our goal is to source the strongest artists and thinkers in [...]

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Here at CRAVE, one of our favorite pastimes, on any given day, is to gather a group of our girlfriends and visit a tea house in Vancouver. Tea is an experience beyond explanation as it allows us to rejuvenate and relax after a long day of hard work. Rolling back in time of many decades, [...]

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Erica Lam from The Style Spy put together this great list:
We love to shop here at The Style Spy, so here are a few of our favourite shopping districts when visiting the beautiful city of Vancouver.
South Granville
A high-end shopping district, South Granville has the perfect mix of fashion, home and lifestyle. One of our favourite [...]

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Save money, protect the environment, and express your individuality by purchasing trendy vintage items. Check out this list of spring style information via about.com and where to find vintage versions in Crave cities.
TREND: Lightweight and sheer fabrics. Billowy chiffons, silks, and satins fashioned in to exquisite draping or dramatic ruffles. Lots of undergarment-esque clothing.
SHOP: [...]

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