Rio Azul Latin Boutique - Latin American Clothing

Okay girls, if you love the senorita look, you must visit Rio Azul, a ladies Latin American clothing store. I bought 4 - 5 dresses from this store alone this summer. They have nice styles and for those who like to be a little more dare devil with bright colours and patterns, they have fashion where it is done very tastefully. This place is a hidden gem as dresses are between $50-$80, really inexpensive.

I hope they have a website soon.

Mexican Sandwiches - Las Tortas

Mexican sandwiches now available in Vancouver BC Canada at La Tortas 3353 Cambie Street. I came across this the other day when I was walking down cambie. The sandwiches had a ton of filling and the prices started at about $6.00. From what I could tell, they looked like regular sandwiches, but who knows the sandwich flavour could be to die for.

If you beat me to trying it out, provide me with your comments here.

Jelly Shoes (Made in Brazil)

I don't know about the rest 1 of you out there, but I have been looking for flat shoes that are water resistant, but yet look professional for work for a long time and now I have found them.

On my trip to Brazil last month, I discovered this company called Jelly. They have very nice trendy plastic flat shoes that are water resistant but yet look professional. These babies are going to last me a long time. These are actually a beauty compared to those Aldo ones.

http://jellyweb.com.br/

Lojas Lojas Lojas! (Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! in Brazilian Portuguese)

Feel free to drop me a comment and let me know what you think.

Crocs on Robson - 20% off

Hey All

Crocs just opened on Robson Street. All shoes are currently 20% off and if you spend over $50.00 you receive a beach bag with it.

The discount is on for a limited time, so hurry in and get something.

I bought myself some waterproof hikers (look like those Merrell and Keen type, but plastic).

Mondays at Pinky's - 50% off all food

Mondays at Pinky's- 50% off all food

Yes, I mean all food. The lineups can be crazy, but it is easy to pass time with all the shopping and the beach of course near west 4th avenue.

Mondays are definitely a good deal in comparison to their regular prices for the quality and portion of food.

Enjoy!

Cooked Healthy Breakfast Now Available at Capers

Guess what?

Hot Cooked Breakfast is now available at Capers on west 4th avenue. They serve fruit, pancakes, bacon sausage, etc...

It's $9.99 per person. Only available Saturdays and Sundays.

Eat and be merry!

Hidden Mexican Restaurant Dive on Dunbar

There is a great hidden Mexican Dive on Dunbar Street. It is called Mexicali Restaurant. The ironic part is it does not seem to be owned by Mexicans. Not the fanciest looking place, but great food.

The prices are cheap and unbelievable. For example:

2 soft tacos
+lime slush/pop
= $6.00

You can lunch or dinner under $10.00.

I go there at least once a week, yummy to my tummy :)

4424 Dunbar Street

Cool New Marketing Company

Looks like I'm not the only one who has discovered this fabulous little gem of a marketing company Reframe Marketing.

Not only did they help me improve my marketing roi, their marketing consultants are awesome to work with. They are probably the most cost effective marketing company in Vancouver. They really helped me get the most out of my advertising.

Wedding Gig

I'm now married, check out my latest wedding gig. I actually managed to pull off Wedding for a Cause.

http://weddingforacause.blogspot.com

Getting Married

Hey Gals

I'm getting married. Now as a girl that loves to shop, over the next while I'm going to be providing some great wedding ideas and tips. I plan to do my wedding on a strict budget and I hear in Vancouver that weddings are on average $20,000, but I plan to do it for half that. I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

If you are a bride to be or in the wedding industry, feel free to jump in and provide tips and ideas as well.

Ooh lala deals on Organics at the new Save on Foods on Cambie

Ooh la la deals on organic foods at the new Save on Foods on Cambie.

Example:
Organic bananas 78 cents
Organic delicious apples 98 cents
Olympic OPrganic Yogurt $3.89

Definitely worth checking out.

Great Las Vegas Vacation Deal!

Allot of you have probably noticed that in the last while a vacation to Las Vegas has increased in price significantly. Anyways, I was shopping today for a Vegas Deal and found one for August 7-10, 2008 at the Monte Carlo including flight, hotel, and taxes but flying out of Bellingham for $481 US per person. This deal is available via Jubilee Travel. This is a 4 star hotel at typically a 2-3 star price, and it is right on the strip. The deal is through Allegiant air.

Great Massage Deal at Saje Aromatherapy Store!

Great Massage Deal at Saje Aromatherapy Store on 4th avenue!

$1.10 or $1.15 a minute. Anyways, there is no minimum number of minutes. I did 15 minutes the other day and it was pure relaxation and fun. I enjoyed smelling their oils before getting the massage.

Anyone else know of good massage deals out there?

What's up with the Australian Boot Craze?

Okay Gals, what is up with the Australian Boot Craze? (EMU)

Personally, I love them, but for some reason my male friends are against them. They think they are not sexy enough!

I guess us gals seek comfort over sex appeal these days :)

BTW, these boots retail at over $100.00 but I saw at pay less shoes you can get a similar pair for about $30.00. Not sure if they are of the best quality, but if anyone has one, please let me know.

$7.99 pizzas at Brown's in Kits on Monday and Tuesdays

Please welcome $7.99 pizzas to Browns in Kits on Mondays and Tuesdays. I haven't tried it yet, but I guess it is worth giving it a try.

Great Deal on the Nebulizer at Beverly's the Spa on 4th Avenue

Ladies and Gents:

Great deal on the nebulizer machine at Beverly's the Spa on 4th Avenue. It's a boxing special going at $69.95. The same one at Saje is $84.95. That is a $15.00 saving!

This is a great gift for ladies Gents!

Toonie Swim at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Great Inexpensive Entertainment Every Saturday!

The Vancouver Aquatic Centre has toonie swims every Saturday afternoon.

Still want good organics, but an alternative to Bishops

Gastronomic Reflections in Steveston Richmond BC is it!

Gastronomie Reflections is a small intimate restaurant serving organic fine dining. You can find anything from lamb, venison, chicken, beef and more... The service is fantastic there!

Vivid Boxing Day

Vivid on 4th had an awesome boxing day sale on winter jackets. Furry fleecy jackets were 50% off. Their everyday wear was also on sale at up to 50% off.

Aqua Vie En Rose Boxing Day

If you are planning to go somewhere tropical in the next while or want to stock up on some summer wear early, Aqua Vie En Rose is having a great boxing day sale. I bought a bucket hat for $1.99, select swimsuit tops and bottoms were like $15.00 each and they were actually decent looking.