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Experience Retreat’s ‘Glow-on-the-Go’ Signature Service at the Hyatt Regency

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 28, 2024August 6, 2024

While skincare often focuses on the face, all the skin on our beautiful bodies deserves love and care. Lavish body scrubs and moisturizers are lovely, but have you experienced dry...

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The Contour Concierge: Oxygen Botanicals – Made in Canada Compassionate Skincare

Jade Massie, The Contour ConciergeMay 28, 2024September 3, 2024

More than two decades ago, a team of biomolecular engineering researchers in Canada pioneered a skincare revolution. Oxygen Botanicals, the first-ever line infused with a trapped and stabilized, chemical-free derivative of...

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The Contour Concierge: From the CHFA Comes 5 New Canadian Beauty Brands to Try

Jade Massie, The Contour ConciergeApril 19, 2024September 3, 2024

The 2024 Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) trade show took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre recently. It was an informative and exciting event, with dozens of beauty brands looking...

People of Portfolio.YVR Volume 2 | Issue 3

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Desiree Dupuis Has a Passion for Veganizing Food & Fashion

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 20, 2024September 16, 2024

Everyone at Voes & Co shares an unshakeable philosophy: Standing for love and the rethinking of fashion. The company is 100% committed to not using leather, suede, or other animal-based materials in its designs. Through intention,...

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Curating a Compassionate Closet with Vegan Designers

Kate PickeringJanuary 25, 2024September 3, 2024

Luxury fashion elevates more than just your wardrobe - it enhances your confidence, self-expression, and a lifestyle with less emotional burden. Investing in luxury shows an appreciation for quality craftsmanship,...

☆ Issue #19 – Summer 2023 ☆ Issue #22 - Travel Special Edition Elevated Dining FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Folio.YVR Friends

Chef Tal Ronnen Introduces Las Vegas to Elevated Plant-based Dining with Crossroads Kitchen

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJanuary 5, 2024September 3, 2024

In March 2013, Chef Tal Ronnen partnered with the now-infamous Travis Barker to open the first Crossroads Kitchen at the corner of Melrose and Sweetzer in Los Angeles. There his...

☆ Issue #20 - September 2023 Elevated Dining Persons of Influence

Nafsika Antypas: From Pilaros to Plant-based Nafsika’s Kitchen, Business is in Her Blood

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 15, 2023October 31, 2023

Entrepreneur Nafsika Antypas is a writer, author, executive producer, actress, and mother of two. "The joy of witnessing my children grow, learn, and thrive is immeasurable. Being a mother can...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023 Elevated Dining FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Folio.YVR Friends

Executive Chef Warren Chow Dishes Up Plant-based Noms at Wildlight

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 12, 2023September 3, 2024

Consider the age-old question - is a weekend without brunch - really a weekend? Wildlight Kitchen + Bar rounds out its all-day offerings with its inspired take on the leisurely...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Next Level Deliciousness: ‘The Art of Raw Desserts’ by Crystal Bonnet

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 11, 2023July 1, 2023

'The Art of Raw Desserts’ is the latest culinary adventure for BC-based raw food guru Crystal Bonnet. Every dish was created and beautifully photographed by Bonnet, and will have you...

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Tasting Plates on the Folke Patio in Kitsilano

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 19, 2023March 29, 2023

The Folke plant-based restaurant is 1,400-square-feet of country chic in the heart of Kitsilano. The new spot offers an array of unique rustic sharing plates that highlight fresh produce and...

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