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Kendra Hagerman is a freelance fashion writer and founder of Vancitypretty.com.

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MORE Online Fashion and Beauty Sites that Actually Ship to Canada

(0) Comments | Posted April 23, 2013 | 5:51 PM

As a Canadian, there's an unfortunate reality that we are forced to accept: sometimes, we get the short end of the stick.

We are used to being excluded from contests, not being able to see our favourite touring artist, enjoying a fraction of the Netflix movies that our American...

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Going Green for Earth Day 2013

(0) Comments | Posted April 22, 2013 | 12:17 PM

Green is always in on Earth Day, but this year, it at also happens to be Pantone's colour of the year.

The colour green represents fertility, life, and hope, and what better way to embrace this colour than on Earth Day? Whether you participate in it by recycling your...

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Five New Beauty Products to Try this Spring

(0) Comments | Posted March 12, 2013 | 12:34 PM

From new life to new buds on the trees, spring is synonymous with a new start. Embrace the season of new by breathing some life into your beauty routine. Start fresh by trying some of the latest beauty products to hit shelves for Spring/Summer 2013.

LUSH Gorilla...

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Get the Look for Less: Jenni Kayne D'Orsay Flat

(0) Comments | Posted February 7, 2013 | 4:12 PM

If you think that flats can't be stylish, designer Jenni Kayne may change your mind. Her versatile D'Orsay flat has quickly become a fashion favourite, and has been spotted on celebrities like Jessica Alba, Emma Roberts, and Mandy Moore. The sleek signature flat is available in a rainbow...

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Gift Guide: A New Take on Old Classics

(0) Comments | Posted December 10, 2012 | 4:00 PM

Fashionistas and beauty buffs can be surprisingly easy to buy for. Give them the latest nail polish, wardrobe staple, bold eyeshadow, or funky accessory, and they will melt like lipstick on a hot summer day.

If you really want to impress the fashion and beauty lovers in your life, upgrade...

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Five Beauty Questions for L'Oréal Paris Canada's Eddie Malter

(0) Comments | Posted December 6, 2012 | 4:17 PM

Do you ever wish you could pick a beauty expert's brain? I had the chance to sit down with the official makeup artist of L'Oréal Paris Canada, Eddie Malter, and ask him some of my burning beauty questions. As the Artistic Director for L'Oréal FashionWeek and a beauty expert on...

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Green is in for Fall: Beauty Brands that Recycle

(1) Comments | Posted November 19, 2012 | 7:58 AM

The fashion and beauty industry can be hard on Mother Nature. Fabric, raw materials, packaging, processing, production, and shipping can leave a lasting environmental footprint (even if it is in the shape of a six-inch heel). Thankfully, many companies, brands, and retailers are adopting environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in...

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How to Dress Up Denim

(0) Comments | Posted September 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM

No matter what your style is, there are likely a dash of denim in your dresser drawers. Comfortable and versatile, denim reinvents itself season after season, and can be worn year-round. It may not seem like an office essential, but worn correctly (and in the right office environment), it can...

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Look Sharp in These Affordable Studded Loafers

(3) Comments | Posted June 26, 2012 | 7:15 AM

This studded smoking shoe has been spotted strolling through the streets of Manhattan, strutting down runways, and kicking it on the pages of fashion magazines. Luxury labels like Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo both offer exquisite (but expensive) versions of the studly shoes, which have been sported by Rihanna, Kristen...

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The Friendship Bracelet Has Grown Up

(0) Comments | Posted May 30, 2012 | 2:43 PM

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 typical plastic gimp or floss wrist adornments have transformed into an effortless accessory.

Links...

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Online Fashion and Beauty Sites... That Actually Ship to Canada

(0) Comments | Posted May 7, 2012 | 11:43 AM

Purchasing fashion and beauty products online can save you a bundle. The money that online companies save by not having a typical brick-and-mortar store means that products are often sold at a discount. But many e-commerce websites don't ship to Canada, which leaves Canucks out in the cold... so to...

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10 Ways to Save Money on Fashion and Beauty Items

(0) Comments | Posted March 7, 2012 | 10:58 AM

We've all heard the saying "beauty is pain," but what kind of pain exactly? For fashion and beauty lovers, perhaps the famous saying is referring to the pain that we can feel in our wallets. Those receipts for the perfect pink lipstick, a new pair of shoes, and the latest...

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