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FEATURES 

winter 2015 

26 ICON | Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie 

Never mind the Hollywood movie hype, NICHE takes a look at this 

power couple’s marriage, their views on parenting, how they love one 

another, and why philanthropy will be their greatest legacy. 

32 REINVENTED | Underthings 

Lingerie brand Naja is doing something very special with 

undergarments, and we had to share it. Not only are they creating objects 

of wearable art, but their story of helping women is exceptional. 

39 SPECIAL FEATURE | New Year New You 

Three BC women, each entering a new decade, and trying to look their 

best in a modern world, take on the world of facial rejuvenation. The 

before and afters are remarkable. 

64 FASHION LEGEND | Joe Mimran 

Canadian fashion designer, Joe Mimran made Club Monaco a staple in 

our nation’s wardrobe, and went on to create the first affordable fashion 

brand, Joe Fresh, which continues to revolutionize the industry. 

70 MOVING ON | When Good Makeup Goes Bad 

Most women have no idea when beauty products expire. Our makeup 

expert walks you through which cosmetics to keep and what has to 

go – right now. 

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NICHE inside 

winter 2015 

NOTEWORTHY 

8 EDITOR’S MESSAGE | What Hasn’t Been Done 

10 FAR & AWAY | Hong Kong 

12 EDITOR’S PICKS | Winter Survival 

39 SPECIAL FEATURE | New Year New You 

96 CLOUD NINE | Your WHY Year 

16 

DEPARTMENTS 

F ASHION & BEAUTY 

14 HELL ON HEELS | Jimmy Choo 

16 SHOOT! | A Day at the Farm 

24 FACE IT! | Happy New You 

32 REINVENTED | Underthings 

52 ACCESSORY WALL | For the Love of Gloves 

58 STYLE THERAPY | Your Fashion Resolution 

60 BEAUTY [re] MARKS | Winter Lip Rescue 

64 FASHION LEGEND | Joe Mimran 

70 MOVING ON | When Good Makeup Goes Bad 

72 FASHION FORWARD | Local Take on Runway 

78 GIRL TALK | The Good, the Bad & the Memories 

86 STREET STYLE | NICHE Around the World 

70 

60 

80 

H OME, TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE 

22 HIDDEN GEMS | Oceanstone Seaside Resort 

26 ICON | Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie 

54 TRAVEL BITES | Wines Around the World 

62 DECORATING WITH STYLE | Marsala 

80 TRAVEL WITH NICHE TO... | San Francisco 

88 ARTS & FINDS | BC Artist Kim Newns 

93 RELATIONSHIPS | Dear Jane 

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LOCAL RETAIL THERAPY 

92 GET THE LOOK - FASHION | Taylor Swift 

94 GET THE LOOK - BEAUTY | Karlie Kloss Ponytail 

95 SHOP LOCAL | Buyers Guide 

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NICHE editor’s message 

a note from the 

EDITOR 

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@nicheonline 

Well, it’s about time you got here! 

For many months now, the entire NICHE team has 

been planning for the new year. Like an excited 

child waiting impatiently for Santa to come at 

Christmastime, it felt like 2015 would never arrive! I 

cannot wait to share a year of splendid fashion shoots, 

a bounty of beauty and inspirational lifestyle articles. 

True to our name, NICHE magazine strives to be 

unique and continually evolving, and 2015 is no 

different. We have tweaked our fashion forward 

approach to remain worldly but with a definitive local 

perspective. Our content remains intelligent with 

enhanced editorials that touch a local chord; stories I 

am certain you will love reading. Our design remains 

ever elegant, with glossy photos and thoughtful 

layouts, but this year, with a new approach to reader 

connections and expanded online exclusives. 

And now we welcome 

the new year. Full of things that have 

NEVER BEEN 

-RAINER MARIA RILKE 

The theme of this issue is New Year New You… and 

having just turned 50, I am sharing my journey, along 

with Robin Farrell and Diana Yaworski, with you - as 

we experienced facial rejuvenation. Also included in 

this special segment are articles about Venus Swan 

technology, body contouring and lash extensions 

[New Year New You, page 39]. 

Another new twist for 2015 is a 

modification to our very popular 

celebrity ICON series. For this year, 

we decided to showcase iconic couples, 

and we’re starting off the new year with 

one of the biggest power couples – Brad 

Pitt and Angelina Jolie [Icon, page 26]. 

Tracey Drake, EDITOR IN CHIEF 

publisher@NICHEmagazine.ca 

@nichemagazine 

Follow NICHE 

for fashion, 

beauty & lifestyle 

inspiration, events 

& contests! 

Looking for a travel adventure? Check 

out our experiential travel feature on San Francisco, 

told only as NICHE travel columnist Chelsea Forman 

can [Travel with NICHE, page 80]. Personally, I 

travelled to Canada’s East Coast and brought back a 

story about the most delightful resort, just a stone’s 

throw from Peggy’s Cove [Hidden Gems, page 22]. 

This issue of NICHE will not disappoint our fashion 

and beauty fans. Reader favourites are back including 

Face It, Beauty [re] Marks, Hell on Heels, and of 

course runway shows and seasonal collections 

[Fashion Forward, page 72]. A few new ones to 

watch for include a local take on a celebrity look 

[Get The Look, page 92] and a column from local 

jewellery designer, Sylvia Tennant who takes us 

inside the world of fashion accoutrements [Accessory 

Wall, page 52]. 

As always, my goal for NICHE magazine in 2015 is 

to not leave this year the same way we found it, and 

to offer inspiration that will help you Discover Yours. 

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NICHE travel 

& AWAY 

HONG KONG 

ASIA’S FRAGRANT HARBOUR 

by Chelsea Forman | travel columnist 

Just off the coast of Southern China, at the mouth of the Pearl River 

Delta, is the sensational city of Hong Kong. With the accessibility of 

its geographical location, Hong Kong has long been an intersection for 

international trade, linking Eastern and Western worlds. 

Hong Kong encompasses a number of different regions, most notable being 

Hong Kong Island to the south of Victoria Harbour. This thriving cosmopolitan 

city has a colourful blend of culture and character, most definitely a result of 

the areas unique history. Hong Kong’s futuristic and advanced architecture is 

a breathtaking juxtaposition to the areas natural beauty. At night the city lights 

glow so bright that it will leave you dazed and completely enamoured with 

Hong Kong, a city that redefines the limits of impossible. 

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WHAT’S IN A NAME 

The name Hong Kong originates 

from the Cantonese name Heūng 

Góng, meaning Fragrant Harbour. 

Prior to 1842 the name was 

specifically linked to a tiny inlet 

called Aberdeen Harbour, where 

incense trees were exported from. 

WHAT TO DO 

Your time in Hong Kong will only be 

restricted by your own imagination. 

Anything you could ever want to do is 

right at your fingertips. In order to get 

your bearings in this super-metropolis, 

take a tram ride up The Peak. This is 

the highest point on the island, with 

the best views and highest real estate 

values in the world. Back at city level you will find an abundance of historical temples and 

bazaars, fine and unusual dining, extraordinary amusement parks, endless festivals and plenty of 

street vendors to barter with. While shopping malls are open very late, all of those women who 

particularly love a bargain need to check out the Ladies Market, which has over 100 stalls filled 

with clothing, accessories and fabulous souvenirs. Find time to take a stroll along the Tsim Sha 

Tsui Promenade. Start at the famed Clock Tower and past the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the 

Hong Kong Space Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Avenue of Stars. As you pass 

a handful of tourist hotspots, it will become increasingly difficult to concentrate on anything 

other than the staggering beauty of the Hong Kong skyline, gleaming over the bustling waters of 

Victoria Harbour. 

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NICHE lifestyle 

EDITOR’S 

picks 

INSIDE-OUT WINTER SURVIVAL 

I’m a summer girl at heart so winters are long and 

arduous for me. True to my plan ahead nature, I look 

for seasonal stand-by-me staples, to help me cope! 

Here are my five picks — practical, heartwarming, 

chic and stylish — to get through winter. 

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1 . SLICK RAIN BOOTIES 

Break away from the traditional wellies, and style-up 

in these Loeffler Randall Fenton rain booties. Backzip 

rain bootie with buckles. 100% rubber with cotton 

lining for cozy warmth. 

Hudson’s Bay, $245 

2 . THINGS WE LOVE 

From Kate Spade’s Things We Love collection, this 

designer porcelain 12 ounce coffee mug is for the sweets 

lover. An instant hand-warmer once filled with coffee, 

cocoa, or perhaps a little warm cider. 

Kate Spade, $20 

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3 . FRINGE BENEFITS HANDBAG 

The perfect carry-all winter shoulder bag combines 

luxury with festival chic. The Mazuelo hobo bag is 

handmade in Northern Spain with precision and 

craftsmanship. 

Angel Reinares, $585 

4 . MODERN OPERA GLOVES 

The stylish yet practical companion for that vintage 

swing coat! Fabulous elbow-length houndstooth gloves, 

in worsted wool and black leather. 

Marshalls, $99 

5 . 100 ICONIC MOMENTS IN FASHION 

The Dress is a collection of the greatest moments in 

fashion history. The perfect ‘curl up with me’ book, 

filled with exceptional illustrations by Megan Hess. 

Chapters Indigo, $24 

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NICHE fashion 

HELL 

HEELS 

JIMMY CHOO 

FALL 2014 / WINTER 2015 COLLECTION 

Passion, desire, romance… palpable emotions 

conjured by the Jimmy Choo Fall 2014/Winter 2015 

collection. Creative Director Sandra Choi continues to 

experiment with new proportions while staying true to 

the brand’s focus on cut, shape and form. 

“THE IDEA OF AN AFFAIR DRIVEN BY 

UNBRIDLED PASSION AND LUST WAS 

FRONT OF MIND WHEN DESIGNING THE 

COLLECTION. I WANTED TO PLAY WITH 

NEW PERSPECTIVES CREATING PIECES 

THAT WOULD BE LUSTED AFTER; YOU 

WANT TO COVET THEM.” 

-SANDRA CHOI 

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DAY 

AT THE 

FARM 

MODERN DAY 

COUNTRY GIRL 

The old cliché about farm girls 

being country bumpkins is 

so last year! Softness, femininity and 

elegant charm took to the farmstead for 

a day of local fashion and some pretty 

cute farm animals. 

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Photographer 

ATCHA KIM 

Stylist 

CAROLINA SIULIN 

Hair Stylist 

ELLEN NI 

Makeup Artist 

JOYCE TU 

Model 

LYJA 

[ KEY MODEL MANAGEMENT] 

THE LOOK 

Dress: TopShop 

Necklace: Aldo


Everything 

that was real was 

IMAGINED FIRST. 

-THE VELVETEEN RABBIT 

THE LOOK 

Top: Zara 

Skirt: H&M 

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20 WINTER 2015

Never hurry 

and 

NEVER WORRY. 

-CHARLOTTE’S WEB 

THE LOOK 

Dress: H&M 

Rings: Expression, H&M 

Bracelet: Robert Lee Morris 

Shoes: LAMB 



hidden 

gems 

We [Canadians]... 

are very lucky, in that we have all kinds of places to go within 

OUR OWN BOUNDARIES. 

-GREY OWL 


Oceanstone 

Seaside Resort 

A stone’s throw from Peggy’s Cove 

by Tracey Drake 

Ihave always dreamed of finding a special little cottage, tucked away 

in an idyllic setting on sandy shores in the middle of nowhere, and 

holing up there for an honest-to-goodness writer’s retreat. Too bad 

the pace of my life doesn’t allow for such a luxury – at least not yet. 

So, for now, I take the quiet moments as they come my way, finding 

tranquil places to recharge my mind and creative spirit. One such spot, 

Oceanstone Seaside Resort, which came to me quite by surprise during 

a visit to Nova Scotia, has left me longing for East coast sunsets, seafood 

and sincerely nice folks. 

Oceanstone Seaside Resort is located just forty minutes from Halifax 

and down the road from iconic Peggy’s Cove. Since it is considered one 

of the most romantic and picturesque places to get married in Canada, I 

was expecting pretty and maybe a little contrived. What I found instead 

was a genuine tranquility and warm hospitality that is whatever you 

choose to make of it. Whether you want to hide away in a cozy cottage 

(as I did) or relax in a luxury suite; enjoy a candlelit restaurant dinner 

or experience a true East coast beachfront sunset picnic - having it your 

way, and still having it all, is what you can expect at this hidden gem on 

Nova Scotia’s south shore. 

Named after the Canadian writer, I stayed in Grey Owl Cottage, which 

was beachfront and well hidden amongst a tangle of tall trees. With an 

ocean view that soothes the soul, and a woodstove that warms the toes, 

this cottage should be on the front of a postcard! 

The only time I ventured away from the sanctity of my oceanfront cabin 

was to dine al fresco at the Captain’s House, with Executive Chef Bryan 

Corkery. A great story teller as well as a brilliant cook, Chef Bryan 

taught us how to prepare fresh lobster, before serving up a dinner feast 

that consisted of his delightful and modern riff on clam chowder, and 

the aforementioned East Coast lobster, that was bigger, sweeter and 

more delicious than any lobster I had ever eaten. 

When the time comes and my life takes a pause, I would very much 

like to return to Oceanstone for a week or three, settle once again into 

Grey Owl Cottage, and catch up… with myself. 


NICHE beauty 

Happy 

NEW YOU! 

FACE it! 

by Gracie Andoque | beauty columnist 

T 

he New Year brings a fresh 

perspective. One thing I’ve learned 

is that self-confidence can only be found 

in your true self, and that includes your 

skin. This year – celebrate your true beauty! 

Forego the Instagram filters, and forget the 

photo-shopped images! There is real beauty 

waiting to be uncovered and these seven 

beauty boosters will help you find the way. 

Happy true you, happy new you! 

BROW GEL – 

NARS 

Gives brows a 

serious arch attitude. 

Effortlessly glides 

on with a soft-hold 

formula that offers a 

sleek and clean finish. 

Holt Renfrew ($25) 

THE ORIGINAL BEAUTY 

BLENDER – 

BEAUTY BLENDER 

A complexion-based sponge applicator 

that requires less product each use and 

ensures streak-free application for a 

smooth canvas. 

Hudson’s Bay ($26) 

AMBIENT LIGHTING 

POWDER – 

HOURGLASS 

Softens harsh lighting and 

enhances the look of skin 

without caking. Brings out 

your skin’s natural radiance 

from within. 

Sephora ($41) 

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FACE AND BODY 

FOUNDATION – 

MAC COSMETICS 

Water-based fluid 

foundation that provides 

light to medium coverage. 

Gives skin breathability 

and delivers a more 

natural, satin finish. 

MAC Cosmetics (50ml $32) 

LIP AND CHEEK ROSY BALM – 

GIVENCHY 

An innovative lip and cheek salve that 

customizes to your skin’s moisture levels 

and provides a soft, radiant flush. 

Sephora ($34) 

SUPERPRIMER FACE 

PRIMERS – 

CLINIQUE 

Each primer colour corrects 

while staying true to skin. 

Translucent and lightweight 

formula allows skin to 

shine through — no photo 

filters needed. 

Sears ($31) 

EYELASH CURLER – 

SHISEIDO 

Firmly curls lashes without pinching. Lifts 

eyelashes all-day for a glamourized look. So 

go ahead and flutter those lashes! 

Shopper’s Drug Mart ($20)


ICON 

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ICONic COUPLE 


BRAD PITT & ANGELINA JOLIE

U 

ndoubtedly one of the 

most breathtakingly 

radiant and natural leaders, Angelia 

Jolie exchanged vows this year 

with Hollywood heartthrob, Brad 

Pitt. The super couple also known 

as ‘Brangelina’ embarked in their 

romantic relationship while on set 

starring in Mr & Mrs. Smith in 2005. 

With a total of six children, three 

adopted: Maddox, Pax and Zahara and 

three of their own: Shiloh, Knox and 

Vivienne, there are no signs of them 

slowing down as two of the world’s 

biggest movie stars. Stepping into a 

brighter and unfamiliar spotlight, 

actress and philanthropist, Angelina 

Jolie is now taking her turn behind the 

camera. Debuting as a director, Jolie 

lead her first documentary in 2007, A 

Place in Time followed four years later 

with her next film, a wartime drama 

In the Land of Blood and Honey which 

encompassed a love story in the time 

of the Bosnian War. Appearing in the 

forefront of Hollywood, Jolie starred 

in her biggest commercial success 

yet, fantasy film Maleficent. Recently 

completing her work on her newest 

directorial role, Louis Zamperini 

by Josie Joy Saldat 

biopic - Unbroken and buzz revolving 

around Jolie writing, directing and costarring 

with Pitt in romantic drama 

By the Sea, this power couple is rising 

higher than ever before, and they are 

doing it all hand-in-hand. 

Tying the knot in August 2014, the 

couple wed at their estate Château 

Miraval in Correns, France. Jolie 

wore a custom Versace dress to the 

ceremony with drawings and artwork 

from their children covering the 

white gown. Known for starring and 

appearing in over 40 major films, 

Pitt has been active in social and 

environmental issues. Not afraid to 

speak his mind, Pitt commented to 

the press that the wedding with Jolie 

would occur only when everyone 

else in the country who wants to be 

married is legally able. Brad and 

Angelina currently have three homes; 

their main residence in Los Angeles, 

Chateau Miraval, a site first inhabited 

in pre-Roman times in the village of 

Correns, France and their newest 

addition, Villa Costanza, 4.4 acres of 

property in the wine-production area 

Valpolicella, Italy. 



A family is a risky venture 

because the greater the love, the 

greater the loss... That’s the trade-off. 

BUT I’LL TAKE IT ALL. 

-BRAD PITT 

Recently turned 51, Pitt has come a 

long way since moving from hometown 

Shawnee, Oklahoma to Los Angeles in 

hopes of perusing an acting career. Not 

only recognized internationally as one 

of the top male actors of his generation, 

Pitt also co-founded the Jolie-Pitt 

Foundation, a charitable organization to 

aid humanitarian causes around the world. 

With an initial investment of $8.5 million to 

the foundation in 2006, there’s no question 

why both Pitt and Jolie have been topping 

Time Magazine’s Top 100 most influential 

people in the world. Jolie is noted for work 

with refugees as a Special Envoy as well as 

a former Goodwill Ambassador for United 

Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. 

Her involvement with the UN began while 

filming her most recognizable international 

film Tomb Raider in Cambodia. 

Undergoing a preventative double 

mastectomy in 2013, Jolie made the 

collective decision to lower her risk of 

cancer and Pitt stood by her side as both 

have undergone many challenges despite 

the sparkle and glamour of their stature. 

Witnessing the power couple together 

brings about a sense of awe – both with 

titles as ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ and ‘Sexiest 

Woman Alive’. It is clear that Pitt admires 

the unique and extraordinary traits that 

Jolie possesses: preforming 80% off all 

stunts, being noted as the only actress to 

control her own PR, and having a Private 

Pilot Certificate, are just a few. It goes 

both ways, as Jolie clearly needs a man to 

support her independent, determined and 

nurturing personality; all qualities that Pitt 

has in spades, making them a legendary 

iconic couple. 

I am still 

at heart 

— and always will be — 

just a punk kid 

WITH 

TATTOOS. 

-ANGELINA JOLIE 

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FAST 

FACTS 

Did you know... 

• PEOPLE MAGAZINE 

paid Jolie and Pitt $14M dollars for the first 

photos of their twins, which the couple 

donated to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. 

• BRAD PITT MOVED TO L.A. 

in 1986 with $325 in his pocket and slept on Melissa Etheridge’s couch. 

• JOLIE HAS A 

PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE 

allowing her to fly airplanes. She will also be 

one of the fortunate guests to view Earth from 

space on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic. 

• BEFORE JOLIE 

Pitt was engaged to Gwyneth Paltrow and 

married to Jennifer Aniston. 

• PITT WAS NAMED 

Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine in 1995 and 2000. 

• JOLIE DROPPED OUT OF ACTING 

classes from Lee Strasberg Theatre with dreams of becoming an undertaker 

or a funeral director. 

• JOLIE MADE HER MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH 

in the 1998 television film Gia which won her a Golden Globe Award 

for Best Actress. 

• PITT’S MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH 

role was in Thelma and Louise in 1991. 

• JOLIE HAS STARRED 

in not only movies, but in music videos with many renowned musicians like 

Lenny Kravitz, Rolling Stones, Meat Loaf and Korn. 

• PITT AND JOLIE 

made The Forbes List of Top Earning Couple. They made it to 5th place 

with a total sum of $34M dollars earned in one year. 

• PITT HAS HIS SHOE PRINTS EMBOSSED 

at The TVL Chinese Theatre for his performance in Ocean’s Eleven. 

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Sometimes I think 

my husband is so amazing that I don’t know 

why he’s with me. I don’t know whether I’m 

good enough. 

But if I make him happy, then I’m 

EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE. 

-ANGELINA JOLIE


LINGERIE 

Reinvented 

UNDERTHINGS 

Who says bras and panties have to just be utilitarian? 

Sure we want support and comfort, but we also want 

lush and lovely. 

Lingerie options for 2015, whether for romance, special 

occasion or every day wear, are elegant, colourful and 

affordable. NICHE is excited to share our favourite 

collection with you from a new company — NAJA — 

that makes exceptional underthings, with a purpose to 

help women around the world. 

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If you’re going to keep one resolution for 2015, make it this one: 

Wear pretty underwear every day! 

TALAVERA BLUE 

COLLECTION 

Valentina Bustier 

blue floral, $95 

Carmen Hi-Waisted Panty, 

blue floral, $22 


NICHE lifestyle fashion 

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want! 

LINGERIE 

Reinvented 

All Naja purchases directly contribute to the 

employment of under-privileged women in 

the poorest areas of the world. All panties 

are manufactured in a factory owned by 

women, and sewn by single mothers/heads 

of household. Naja directly employs women 

through their Underwear for Hope program 

and a percentage of every purchase supports 

their sewing program for women through the 

Golondrinas Foundation. 

NAJA 

ANDALUSIA 

COLLECTION 

Adriana Bralette 

yellow lace, $42 

Victoria Mid-Rise 

yellow lace, $22 

It was in Andalusia, Spain that the 

custom of wearing mantillas was 

born. This tradition, thought to 

be inspired by Muslim women of 

North Africa, was widely adopted 

by the women of Mexico and is the 

inspiration for this lace collection. 

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NICHE lifestyle fashion 

The Talavera Collection was inspired 

by the rich artistry of Mexican 

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NEWyear 

new YOU 

by Tracey Drake 

MODERN AGING AT 

40 - 50 - 60 

Halfway through 2014, I started to 

dread my upcoming 50th birthday 

and seriously considered ways I 

could make myself feel better; in 

particular to have a refreshed, more 

restful appearance (don’t mistake 

that with wanting to look younger, 

please – there is a difference). Along 

with two other women who felt the 

same, Robin who just turned 40, and 

Diana who was adjusting to her 60s 

with some discontent, we felt that it 

was high time to debunk the myth 

about facial rejuvenation. The term 

‘medical spa’ was so badly abused 

over the last fifteen years, most 

people don’t even want to discuss it. 

The truth is that modern treatments, 

delivered in the right treatment 

facility, by a licensed physician, is 

something worth talking about. 

None of the photos in this special feature have been retouched 

Photographer: ANTONIO LA FAUCI 

Stylist: JOSIE SALDAT 

Makeup: GRACIE ANDOQUE, ALEXANDRA FORMAN 

Hair: ANTONIA FANTILLO WARREN | FISH HAIR SALON 

Nails, Brows & Lashes: DECO DE MODE 

Shoot location: CINDERBLOC STUDIO

NICHE special | new year new you 

ROBIN FARRELL 

Radio Personality40 

You just cannot help but be affected by 

Robin’s liveliness and genuine personality. 

As the popular co-host of Kool Mornings 

on 107.3 KOOL FM, Robin, who just turned 

40, is a well-educated and accomplished 

professional woman, and the co-founder of 

the ALS Cycle of Hope. 

Robin spends a lot of time in studio, being 

heard but not seen. With a new decade 

ahead, Robin wanted a physical boost, as she 

put it, and her time with Dr. Banks at MD 

Esthetics was a very positive experience. 

The simple fact that Dr. Banks took the time 

to understand Robin as a person was an 

important part of this process for her. 

Robin’s transformation is at once subtle and 

remarkable. She loves the brow lift, achieved 

through Botox, and that her skin is glowing. 

We love that playful spark in Robin’s eye! 

Youth I am still 

at heart 

— and has always no will — be — 

AGE. 


WITH 

TATTOOS. 

- PABLO PICASSO 

40 WINTER 2015 

-ANGELINA JOLIE

Robin received the following 

MD Esthetics procedures: 

• IPL Photorejuvenation-Full Face: Skin 

clarity, treatment of sunspots & overall 

rejuvenation of the skin 

• HydraFacial-Full Face: Exfoliate and 

condition skin in preparation for skin 

care 

• Botox-glabella/lateral eyes/forehead/ 

masseters: Fine lines around the eyes, 

brow lift, narrow the jawline 

• Soft Tissue Filler-lateral brow, tear 

trough, malar, jaw line: Decrease 

shadowing under eye, restore youthful 

contours in cheeks, straighten jawline 

minimizing the appearance of jowls 

• Latisse-Eyelashes: Growth of longer, 

fuller, darker lashes 

• Skincare-SkinMedica 90 Day Challenge 

Full Face: Improve/maintain overall 

health & clarity of the skin 

• Elta SPF-Full Face: Sun protection 

“One of our goals at MD ESTHETICS is to 

have a person look as vibrant and youthful 

as they feel. Robin has an amazing 

energy, full of positivity, playfulness, and 

personality. I am really happy how her 

treatments turned out and happier still 

how it made her feel. Now her skin reflects 

her youthful energy. Botox has given her 

a very natural brow lift and makes her 

eyes look vibrant and bright. Through 

soft tissue filler, composed of a substance 

found naturally in our body, we were able 

to restore lost facial volume and structure. 

This produced softening of her undereye 

shadows and lifting of the skin along 

her jawline. The “icing on the cake” was 

improved skin clarity and glow through 

a laser/light treatment and medicalgrade 

skin care. All of her treatments 

had essentially no downtime and can be 

completed in one day. The end result is a 

refreshed, revitalized, and restored Robin 

that looks amazing and with a “can’t quite 

put a finger on it” quality.” 

Dr. Banks, MD Esthetics 

THE LOOK 

Opposite page: Somedayslovin 

Mink Pink shirt in crème, 

Supertrash black cardigan and 

black pencil skirt all from Amelia 

Lee Boutique. Expression chain 

style necklace, Hudson’s Bay. 

This page: Zenana Outfitters 

black maxi, Lark and Sparrow. 

Shoes, Stylist’s own. Slake Rock 

Denim bracelet, Swarovski. 

Expression blue stone necklace, 

Hudson’s Bay. Rachel Roy safety 

pin earrings, Hudson’s Bay.


TRACEY DRAKE 

Magazine Editor50 

As Editor in Chief and Creative Director of 

NICHE magazine and at HOME magazine, it 

is hard for Tracey to cram everything into a 

day, and often times, her skin pays the price 

for her work schedule. After turning 50, it 

was suddenly staring her in the face and she 

was ready to make some positive changes. 

Tracey was clear with Dr. Banks that 

she was very comfortable with who she 

was, and didn’t want drastic changes. She 

simply wanted to look less tired, and more 

rejuvenated, and the team at MD Esthetics 

gave her exactly that – no more, no less. 

Tracey is ecstatic with her skin that is now 

refreshed, polished and even-toned with all 

the redness gone. Her favourite procedure 

was a toss-up between Volumalift, which 

immediately restored volume around her 

eyes and lips, and Botox which removed that 

“nasty editor’s scowl” (her words). 

Aging is not 

I am still 

lost youth 

— but a at new heart stage — 

— and of opportunity 

always will be — 


AND 

STRENGTH. WITH 

TATTOOS. 

-BETTY FRIEDAN 


-ANGELINA JOLIE

Tracey received the following 


• Volumalift Max (soft tissue fillers): 

Cheeks, Temples, Lips, around the 

mouth, Jawline: Restore lost volume 

and contour, lift and tighten lower face/ 

jowls, improve the appearance of a 

downturn at the corners of the mouth 

• Botox-upper face & DAO’s: Smooth and 

soften deep lines and wrinkles, brow lift, 

decrease the muscle pull at corners of 

the mouth 

• IPL with Laser Genesis-Full Face: 

Decrease facial redness and vessels 

around the nose, overall lightening and 

brightening of the skin 

• Hydra Facial-Full Face: Exfoliation, 

condition skin in preparation for skin 

care 

• Latisse-Eyelashes: Growth of longer, 

fuller, darker lashes 




• TNS Lip Treatment: Hydrate lips and 

prevent lines around the mouth 

• Elta SPF Full Face: Sun protection 

“Tracey is one of the most amazing 

people I have met. She portrays a sense 

of confidence and competence that is rare. 

At MD ESTHETICS we understand the 

importance of a person’s confidence and 

how having healthy, vibrant skin can help 

maintain this. Tracey had our Volumalift 

procedure that involved restoration of 

facial structure and volume with soft 

tissue fillers, composed of a naturallyoccurring 

substance. It’s important to note 

that this treatment is a restoration, not 

an augmentation; We simply want the 

person to look healthy, vibrant, and ageappropriately 

youthful, at the same time 

retaining all their beautiful features and 

character. Tracey also had Botox to help 

soften lines and to tighten skin around her 

eyes. Her eyes look amazing. She also had 

IPL to clarify her skin, targeting brown 

spots, redness including visible vessels, 

giving the skin a more even tone and 

clarity. With the additional benefit from 

medical-grade skin care from SkinMedica, 

Tracey’s skin has a new glow that she will 

be able to maintain easily over time.” 

Dr. Banks, MD Esthetics 

THE LOOK 

Opposite page: DKNY Jeans 

sweater, Material Girl quilted 

pencil skirt, both from Hudson’s 

Bay. Black spike Athena necklace, 

Amelia Lee. 

This page: Jones New York apple 

print blouse, Jones New York 

November sweater, Material Girl 

quilted pencil skirt, Expression 

ruby necklace and Expression 

ruby earrings - all from Hudson’s 

Bay. Michael Kors watch, Watch 

It!, Cuadra orange lizard 

handbag, Xixo Apparel 



DIANA YAWORSKI 

Medical Professional60 

Diana is a vivacious, active woman; a mother 

and a grandmother. Now in her sixties, she 

told NICHE that she wanted to look as good 

as she feels. Diana works in the medical 

industry and leads a full life. 

As you can see from Diana’s before and after 

photos, there is a newfound confidence. 

NICHE had so much fun working with 

Diana; choosing wardrobe from Melanie 

Lyne that was youthful and fun, and yet still 

age appropriate. 

Diana wasn’t really sure what to expect but 

is thrilled with the results. Her favourite 

procedure was the Fraxel laser treatment. 

She was amazed at how immediate the 

results were; the sun damage on her face a 

thing of the past and she now has a much 

smoother, youthful complexion. 

And the beauty 

of I a am woman still 

at heart 

— with and passing always will years be — 


ONLY 

GROWS. WITH 

TATTOOS. 

-AUDREY HEPBURN 


-ANGELINA JOLIE

Diana received the following 


• Fraxel 1927-Full Face: Skin clarity, 

treatment of sun spots, mild skin 

tightening for mature skin, overall 

brightening and rejuvenation 

• Botox-frown/lateral eyes/forehead: Brow 

lift, smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles 

• Volumalift Max (soft tissue fillers)- 

Cheeks, Temples, Lips, around the 

mouth, Jawline: Restore lost volume 

and contour, lift and tighten the cheeks 

and lower face, reduce lines & wrinkles, 

enhance facial features 

• Excel V Facial-Cheeks and Lower Lip: 

Decrease vessels on cheeks, “blue spot” 

venous lake on lip 




“Diana is truly a delight, as she exudes 

warmth and has a lovely youthful energy 

about her. Diana’s goal, like most of 

our patients, is to look refreshed and 

revitalized, while maintaining a natural 

appearance. In other words, to look 

great for her age. A nice place to start is to 

correct the deflation of the facial contours 

and volume loss in the temples, cheeks, tear 

troughs, lips, lower face/chin area. This 

can be corrected in less than an hour with 

our unique Volumalift procedure using 

injectable fillers that are composed of a 

substance found naturally in the skin. We 

next used Botox to reduce lines & wrinkles 

around eyes, forehead, and frown area. 

The next task was to improve Diana’s skin 

tone and overall skin health. We achieved 

this with a Hydrafacial, followed by IPL, 

Laser Genesis, and Fraxel laser treatments 

to remove brown spots and reduce areas of 

redness. To complete her transformation 

and support her long-term skin health, 

we introduced an anti-aging skin care 

routine using clinically proven SkinMedica 

products. Diana got the results she desired 

from a collection of treatments that were 

tailored to her goals, all of which had little 

or no downtime and are easy to maintain.” 

Dr. Milkovich MD Esthetics 

THE LOOK 

Opposite page: Maggy London 

dress, Melanie Lyne. Vince 

Camuto pump, Hudson’s Bay. 

Expression jeweled cuff, Hudson’s 

Bay. Expression floral earrings, 

Hudson’s Bay. 

This page: Black fringe top, 

Melanie Lyne. White trouser, 

Melanie Lyne. etsey Johnson 

earrings, Hudson’s Bay. 

Expression multi-cuff bracelet, 

Hudson’s Bay. Valentino black 

pumps, Stylist’s own.


face the facts. 

All three of us were treated at MD ESTHETICS by founding 

partners, Dr. Banks and Dr. Milkovich, both of which are 

nationally recognized experts in non-surgical facial and skin 

rejuvenation, expert injectors, and physician trainers, regionally 

and nationally. Along with the rest of their amazing team of 

certified laser technicians, clinical estheticians and expert 

reception staff, they really make you feel special. I was amazed 

at how well everyone listened to my concerns, and paid attention 

not only to my wants, but also what I didn’t want. Not once did I 

feel pressured, uncomfortable or uninformed. 

With the goal of keeping this editorial educational, I wanted to 

share a little more clinical info about the treatments that Robin 

and Diana and I experienced. 

IPL Photorejuvenation is a wonderful laser-like 

technology that can reduce or eliminate numerous types of 

coloured blemishes resulting in a smoother, more evenly toned 

complexion. IPL targets red and brown blemishes very well, 

so it’s excellent for reducing or eliminating age spots, sun spots, 

freckles, broken capillaries and the redness of Rosacea. 

• Downtime: None 

• Length of visit: 30 minutes 

• Commitment: Series of 5 treatments spaced 

3-4 weeks apart 

• Areas treated: Face, hands, neck, chest 

Botox is the most popular cosmetic procedure performed 

worldwide. Botox is a safe, simple and quick procedure that 

reduces lines and wrinkles around the eyes and forehead and 

lifts the brow and eyelids. Botox makes the face look refreshed, 

youthful and vibrant. 



• Commitment: Results last 3-4 months initially 

• Areas treated: Frown lines (between the eyebrows), crow’s 

feet, forehead are most common 

Soft Tissue Fillers/Volumalift Soft Tissue fillers are a 

soft gel made of hylauronic acid (HA or Hyaluronin - a natural 

support molecule in our skin). Fillers restore youthful facial 

contours, decrease lines and enhance facial features like the lips. 

VolumaLift is a non-surgical facelift technique using fillers, 

restoring cheek contour and other features for a revitalized, 

natural lifted appearance. 



• Commitment: Immediate, long lasting results 

for 1-2 years 

• Areas treated: Temples, cheeks, tear troughs, lips, jaw line 

Visit NICHEmagazine.ca for expanded, exclusive editorial 

including behind-the-scenes pictures from the New Year New You photo 

shoot and Q&A with Robin, Tracey and Diana about their experience 

with MD ESTHETICS 


Fraxel is an advanced skin rejuvenation laser that can be 

used on all skin types to make skin smoother, tighter, and 

evenly-toned. Fraxel stimulates healthy new skin to replace 

damaged skin. Ideal for sun damaged skin, acne scarring and 

hyperpigmentation including melasma and stretch marks. 

• Downtime: Minimal 

• Length of visit: 30-45 minutes 

• Commitment: Series of 4 treatments spaced 

3-4 weeks apart 

• Areas treated: Face, neck, chest and hands are 

most common 

Laser Genesis is a very gentle treatment that targets deep 

and diffused redness in the skin. It also helps tighten pores and 

improve skin texture. 



• Commitment: Series of 2-5 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart 

• Areas treated: Face and chest are most common 

SkinMedica 90 Day Challenge is a medical grade, 

physician exclusive, skincare program that uses a combination 

of potent growth factors, retinols, anti-oxidants and peptides 

to improve the health and appearance of the skin. It’s like boot 

camp for your skiin – and if you are looking to improve the look, 

feel and health of your skin, try this. When used as prescribed, 

it repairs collagen faster than your bodiy can break it down, 

resulting in younger looking skin. After 90 days, collagen and 

elastin thickens and skin cell turnover increases. Robin, Diana 

and I agreed that there were visible improvements in the tone, 

texture and brightness of our skin from using this skincare line. 

THE LOOKS 

Diana: Maggy London dress, Melanie Lyne. Vince Camuto pump, 

Expression jeweled cuff and earrings, Hudson’s Bay. Tracey: Anne Klein 

black dress, and Ivanka Trump pump, Hudson’s Bay. Stardust New 

Gradient bracelet and Stardust Cry Double bracelet, Swarovski.Robin: 

Zenana Outfitters black maxi, Lark and Sparrow. Expression blue necklace, 

Rachel Roy safety pin earrings, Hudson’s Bay.


Venus Swan Redefining the New You 

by Elizabeth Parsons | esthetician 

Venus Swan is an esthetic device that is clinically proven 

to improve the skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance 

of cellulite. Venus Swan utilizes multi-polar radio frequency 

which produce a soothing and therapeutic heat matrix over the 

skin. Skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and cellulite reduction 

occur because the multi-polar radio frequency causes a thermal 

reaction in the tissue which stimulates the body’s natural healing 

response. This restoring response causes the skin to contract, 

achieving tighter skin, softening of wrinkles and reduced cellulite. 

In a nutshell, Venus Swan stimulates fibroblasts to increase 

collagen synthesis and create lipolysis through its thermal action. 

Redefining the new you, Venus Swan treatments are used to reduce 

wrinkles, rhytides, cellulite, circumferential fat, and tighten skin. 

The Venus Swan delivers effective results in a painless treatment 

that requires no downtime. 

• Non-invasive body contouring 

• Cellulite reduction 

• Skin tightening 

• Wrinkle reduction 

Venus Swan treatments are non-invasive 

and pain free, often compared to having 

a hot stone massage 

A series of treatments can achieve firmer, tighter skin, cellulite 

reduction and re-contouring of the body. Each session is 40 to 75 

minutes, scheduled 2 to 4 weeks apart. Recommended series for 

face is 6 to 8 treatments and for body 8 to 10 treatments. 

Elizabeth Parsons is owner/esthetician of 

Heaven The Spa on the Rock in Victoria, BC. 

Venus Swan is a safe, simple, Radio Frequency technology based spa 

treatment that delivers superior results to various parts of the body including 

arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck and face. 


LASH EXTENSIONS 

lengthening your natural beauty 

2015 may just become the year of the lashes. Over the last 

five years, professional lash extensions have continued to gain 

widespread acceptance, and 2015 is setting up to be even bigger. 

If you’re not in NICHE, 

where are you? 

Why is that? So much more natural looking than extensions of 

even a few years ago, and much more real looking than glueon 

lash sets, professionally applied lash extensions reduce time 

getting ready, and with less cosmetics to buy, they can save you 

money over the long term. Plus, they are just so darned pretty! 

Technician – Protect your eyes by choosing a lash technician 

that is properly trained, uses sterile tools and lashes, applies 

extensions only to your grown up lashes (and not baby lashes), 

and talks to you, prior to application, about your lifestyle and lash 

needs, to ensure you get the right thickness, shape and length. 

Application – Lash extensions are applied using a safe adhesive, 

directly to your own lashes. They come in a variety of thicknesses, 

lengths, shades and of course, quality. Don’t skim on the cheapies! 

Duration – The average person sheds 1-5 natural lashes each 

day, so the average refill time is 3-4 weeks. When cared for, 

extensions will remain intact until your natural lash falls out. 

You can prolong the time between refills by not rubbing your 

eyes, don’t use mascara and keep oil based and moisture rich 

products away from your lash extensions. 

LASH TIP: 

Avoid getting your new lash 

extensions wet for 24 hours. 

Also, intense heat - shower, 

hot tub, steam room - will 

cause lash adhesive to 

reactivate (not good!). 

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About Body. 

WEIGHING IN 

on the body contouring conversation, 

Dr. Mark Lupin of Victoria, BC’s 

Cosmedica, gives NICHE magazine a 

take on Canada’s leading non-surgical 

fat reducing treatments. 

The BIG issue. 

Canadian men and women are as susceptible to developing 

pockets of unwanted and stubborn fat as any of our neighbours. 

This fat may seem all too resistant to diet and exercise - how rude 

- and may impact our wardrobe decisions, physical confidence 

and self-esteem. 

We want solutions that work without the need for restrictive diets 

or intense workout commitments. In my Victoria, BC practice, 

I meet hundreds of healthy individuals committed to living well 

and balanced with troublesome areas of annoying, persistent fat. 

They call it a muffin top, their love handles or pinch excess fat on 

their abdomens, lower buttocks or thighs - whatever it is, they/ 

we want it gone. 

We are fortunate to live in a day and age where science and 

technology have evolved real and effective solutions. Today’s 

leading body contouring treatments have answered our desire to 

forego the risks of surgery and anesthesia while respecting our 

need for no downtime treatments that work, keep us safe and 

keep us in life. 

by Dr. Mark Lupin | dermatologist 

Leading the Canadian body contouring scene are three unique 

non-invasive technologies with varying benefits. One of the 

key differences between these three systems is their mechanism 

of action: how they select and destroy fat cells and how that 

mechanism can benefit or affect you in other ways. 

UltraShape® 

The first non-invasive fat-removal device to be approved by 

Health Canada in 2007, UltraShape can reduce your abdominal 

circumference (total waistline or midsection) in as little as 

one treatment. It can also be used to treat the thighs and hips. 

Patients enjoy an established safety and comfort profile as well 

as UltraShape’s ability to selectively target fat cells without 

disrupting surrounding tissues. Following treatment, there is no 

bruising or downtime and results tend to be noticed sooner than 

with other options. 

Mechanism of action: Mechanical disruption via acoustic 

ultrasonic energy (non-thermal). 


Liposonix® 

Custom contouring with the possible benefit of skin tightening 

and improved skin texture is offered with Liposonix. A thermal 

type of energy simultaneously targets fat cells and promotes 

collagen synthesis to firm skin. Results can be noticed around 

twelve weeks and while there is no downtime, the treated areas 

can be minimally sore and bruising is possible. One to two 

treatments are normally all that is required. 

Mechanism of action: Thermal via high intensity focused 

ultrasound energy (HIFU technology). 

CoolSculpting® 

Newest on the scene in Canada, CoolSculpting offers a solution 

to ‘debulk’ and contour the body in one to two treatments. 

Patients report a relatively comfortable treatment experience 

although there can be some soreness and numbness after 

treatments. CoolSculpting selectively freezes targeted fat cells 

with relative sparing of surrounding tissues. While this is a 

heavily marketed technology and it can be effective, there have 

been reported cases of paradoxical increase in fat which are not 

reported with UltraShape® or LipoSonix®. On the upside, within 

twelve to sixteen weeks, the body can be better contoured. 

With any treatment, results will vary. The differences between 

body contouring options in the Canadian marketplace reflect the 

differences in a number of critical components; the engineering, 

development and clinical testing process, a device’s power, 

strength and even the modality for delivering treatment will 

affect the overall efficacy and experience of a body contouring 

treatment. As with most technologies, it is at least if not more 

important to choose a physician and clinic that are the most 

experienced. To find the best option for you, consult your local 

physician to help point you in the right direction and ensure you 

feel well informed. 

Dr. Mark Lupin, MD FRCPC DABD 

Dermatologist 

Cosmedica | www.cosmedica.ca 

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ACCESSORIES! 

for the LOVE 

of GLOVES 

by Sylvia Tennant | fashion columnist 

It has never been easier to dress with detail 

during these colder months, thanks to 

refreshingly innovative accessory trends from 

fashion’s most celebrated brands. Gloves have 

officially stolen the spotlight on the runway, 

and this winter is the time to have fun with 

various interpretations of these high-end looks. 

Opera length gloves no longer need a white-tie 

party invitation to come out of your dresser. 

To avoid looking like Cinderella, translate a 

long glove to everyday wear with crop-sleeved 

jackets and ponchos. Keep it modern and 

feminine with colours, textures or patterns - 

your options are endless! 

For evening, don’t be afraid to get embellished. 

High-impact accessories are here to stay, and 

no one did it better than Dolce & Gabbana. 

Their Fall/ Winter 2014 gloves are heavily 

ornamented with embroidery, jewels, and 

pearls. If Dolce isn’t in your budget, I suggest 

a DIY night with some leather-grade epoxy, 

vintage brooches or earrings, and thin chain 

(hello, old necklaces in your jewellery drawer). 

For the less elaborate fashionista, or for days 

when you’d rather have jewels around your 

neck, look to Lanvin’s subtler sheered gloves for 

inspiration. I like them best with a sleeveless 

dress, although this version was impeccably 

styled with both short and longer sleeve lengths 

on the runway. 

In my opinion, gloves are one of the most 

overlooked accessories in the modern 

woman’s closet. Take advantage of the season 

and get shopping for pairs that 

compliment your personal style. 

Your hands (and manicure) 

will thank you. 



TRAVEL BITES 

by Stuart Brown | wine columnist 

OKANAGAN VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA 

Tasting wine is a wonderful way to spend your 

day, weekend or even your vacation. I have 

heard countless tales from my friends and family 

about their travels in wine regions and visiting the 

local producers. I, too, have spent many vacations 

exploring wine regions and tasting wines paired with 

local foods and regional cheeses. 

Wine tourism is growing in popularity, and of course, 

the wine industry has worked to accommodate this 

growing business. Many wineries around the world 

now provide exquisite tasting rooms with vineyard 

views, wine tasting events, paired dinners, tours of the 

vineyards, wine making facilities and cellars, and of 

course accommodation to make the visit complete. It 

is reasonably easy to now create a full experience for 

the travelling wine enthusiast. 

And wine not? Wine is a beautiful thing that comes 

from a specific place where the grapes it is made from are 

grown. It can complement regional cuisine and it is the 

perfect beverage to enjoy after a long day of sightseeing. 

There is almost nothing better than lingering over 

a glass of wine while looking at the sun dip below 

rolling hills of vineyards, especially if you are sharing 

that moment with someone special in your life. Wine 

experience is unique to each place it is created from. 

We should all take the time to enjoy the food, people, 

sights, culture, and wine all coming together near or at 

the vineyard and where the wine is created. 

Wine regions, like Bordeaux and Burgundy in France 

and Napa and Sonoma counties in California, are wellknown 

tasting destinations. More recently, however, 

areas around South America, Canada, South Africa, 

and New Zealand have come into their own as wine 

tasting destinations. Here are a few of my favourite 

wine destinations and a few examples of my favourite 

wines that you will want to taste while you are 

exploring there. 

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1. OKANAGAN VALLEY, 

BRITISH COLUMBIA: 

I know it is near to home, but it is 

also one of my favourite wine regions. 

Though the Okanagan is a region of 

small production, the quality of wine is 

amazing and the diversity of styles and 

varieties is astounding. Fabulous Pinot 

Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, 

Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, 

Cabernet Franc, and Syrah grown in 

a semi-arid desert surrounding some 

pretty beautiful lakes. From the Canada/ 

U.S. border, the Okanagan Valley 

runs north from the summer vacation 

hotspot of Osoyoos, through the region’s 

viticulture center in Penticton, and 

past Okanagan Lake to Vernon. Most 

wineries have tasting rooms that are 

open to the public and they offer tasting 

experiences generally starting from 

$15 per person. From the modern, but 

approachable tasting room at Poplar 

Grove, to the boudoir-style tasting room 

at Dirty Laundry there is something for 

everyone in the Okanagan. 

2. MENDOZA, ARGENTINA: 

In recent years, Argentina has 

established itself as a top wineproducing 

region, known for its 

exceptional Malbec, as well as some 

lovely Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon 

and Syrah. I last visited in 2012 and 

the craze for Argentinean wine has not 

subsided. Even though many of the 

wineries in Mendoza offer tastings and 

tours, it is best to have a reservation set 

up before you arrive. Getting a wine 

tour set up for you out of the city of 

Mendoza is highly recommended. The 

scenery is magnificent; some of the 

wineries are architectural achievements 

with vineyards set upon the rolling 

foothills with the backdrop of the 

majestic Andes Mountains. The wines 

compliment some of the best beef in the 

world - as well as my favourite fingerfood 

- empanadas! You might even learn 

to tango while down there… 

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3. BURGUNDY, FRANCE: 

When it comes to wine regions, 

Burgundy holds a special place in 

my heart. With only two grapes, 

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, how 

difficult could it be to understand 

and explore Burgundy? Well, it is 

extremely difficult, but well-worth 

the work. Burgundy has many 

communes that each have a 

variety of appellations that can 

make it seem quite complex. It is 

great fun to be able to taste and 

experience the amazing wines 

that this area of historic tradition 

can produce. This is about as 

old-school as a wine region 

can get where not much has 

changed in hundreds of years. 

My favourite communes are the 

famous Vosne-Romanée and 

Gevrey-Chambertin. 

4. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON: 

Running south from the uniquely down-to-earth city of 

Portland, this valley is populated with many quality wine 

producers. The region is best known for its outstanding Pinot 

Noir, but you will also want to check out the flavourful Riesling, 

Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. This is a home-grown trip that 

is comfortable and easygoing, not pretentious and complex. You 

will be captivated with the beautiful scenery of rolling vineyards 

with the backdrop of the Cascade Mountains. A couple of my 

favourites are Domaine Drouhin and Evening Land Vineyards. 

5. BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA: 

One of Australia’s oldest wine regions found just outside of the 

city of Adelaide, Barossa is a must visit when Down Under! It 

is a region of many mesoclimates where it can be extremely hot 

on the valley floor to progressively cooler at higher altitudes in 

the hillsides and further north of the valley. The ruling grape 

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examples of Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Grenache, 

Mourvedre, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Oh, and did I mention 

the people? Some of my favourite characters in the wine world 

live in Barossa… always a party. 

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Your FASHION 

RESOLUTION 

by Sara Rose | Fashion Columnist 

Riddle me this. When dishcloths become 

“worn”, we turn them into rags BUT when 

part of our wardrobe gets tattered and tired, why 

do we try to make sense of it and pretend its edgy? 

Is it impossible for you to let go of your 

favourite fashion pieces, even if they are 

ready for the trash? 

Time for a fashion intervention resolution! Let’s 

begin this year with our best fashionable foot 

forward, and I don’t just mean purchasing new 

shoes. 2015 is a great year to begin your own 

purchase and purge (P&P) program, with an 

attempt at building a new eye for upcycling. Not 

only will this keep your style up to date, but it will 

also create the clutter free closet that you really 

do want. 

Think about it this way — You have ONE body 

and just SEVEN days in a week! So, speaking for 

myself, there is truly no explanation as to why I 

own well over 50 dresses for any occasion, and 

still find the need to purchase more. 

CREATE A FASHION PACT WITH YOURSELF 

Step 1 

Step 2 

Clean your closet, asking yourself the 

following question: How many garments 

are in your wardrobe that you never 

wear? Get rid of them, but never throw them away! There are so 

many ways to recycle the pieces you no longer want or wear, including 

consignment, online selling or donating to a local charity shop that 

accepts used clothing (Value Village, Salvation Army, etc). 

Starting right now, for every garment or 

accessory you purchase, get rid of one. This 

process will provide guidance into a whole 

new world of realization and reality. Before you purchase a new item, ask 

yourself: Do I really want or need this or is it an impulse buy? If I do buy 

it, what piece from my current fashion collection will have to go? Is the 

trade-off really worth it? 

One of the best parts of a good closet purge is the rediscovery of 

fashion you forgot you had. For instance, let’s say there’s a sweater, 

and the purge pile is calling its name, but you absolutely love it! Before 

you get rid of, as assuming the condition is good, look to the rest of 

your closet for new ways to match and coordinate. If you struggle with 

creativity, look to fashion magazines for inspiration. Fashion editorials 

and street style images, like those inside NICHE magazine, are 

always covering a large demographic of style, body types and seasons. 

These are done by professionals to provide style guidance. Upcycling 

your wardrobe, whenever possible, will help to redefine your attention 

to detail and appreciation for the art that is fashion. 

Succeeding in this 

process will bring 

a new found love 

and appreciation 

for what you buy 

and what you 

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Winter 

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The human lips are the thinnest part 

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2015 

PANTONE ® 

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by Elizabeth Dean | design columnist 

Each year, the colour experts 

at Pantone® try to gauge the 

societal mood and choose a 

colour of the year. For 2015, that colour 

is Marsala, an earthy wine red, which 

Pantone describes as an impactful, fullbodied 

and elegant grounded statement; 

a red-brown hue named for Sicilian wine. 

Personally, I liken the colour to a 1970’s 

mood ring which was gloomy and 

lacklustre, or a muddier version of a rich 

Mediterranean terracotta. 

This neutral (and somewhat serious) 

tone has the ability to be universally 

appealing and when used in moderation, 

can translate easily to fashion, beauty, 

industrial design, home furnishings and 

interiors. From paint chips and furniture 

showrooms, to fashion boutiques and 

rug stores, this colour will be everywhere 

in 2015. Luckily, there are ways to use it 

as a strong and effective interior design 

anchor colour, without dampening your 

décor spirit. 

Decorating 

with STYLE 

Play with patterns: 

Even when we love a 

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I love to take a favourite 

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similar undertones, but with a brighter base tint. For 

example, Ikea sells Behandla (a red glazing paint) that 

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to mess up your manicure with paint, they offer a line 

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JOE 

MIMRAN 

by Josie Joy Saldat | fashion columnist 

Canadian Fashion Designer Joseph Mimran (Joe) 

was born in 1952 in Casablanca, Morocco. Known 

infamously for launching Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, 

Mimran formed an infinite love for the industry at a young age; 

his mother owned her own couturier and dressed Hollywood’s 

elite. With the Mimran family moving into the heart 

of Toronto, Joe’s brother, Saul purchased a small 

factory within the garment district to help 

produce their mothers designs on a 

larger scale. 

Working in the family business, 

Mimran soon realized the 

demand for tailored work 

wear for the modern woman. 

Partnering with his brother, 

Mimran launched a new line 

with a modern aesthetic 

in 1979. The duo quickly 

transformed into a trio with 

the hiring of Canadian 

Designer, Alfred Sung to 

step in as head designer, 

which resulted in an Alfred 

Sung collection launching 

across North America. 

Mimran made the 

decision to let his partners 

manage the direction of 

the Alfred Sung brand, 

as he embarked on a new 

adventure — the creation of 

Club Monaco.


JOSEPH MIMRAN 

HISTORICAL TIMELINE 

1979 1983 1985 1986 1995 1999 

Mimran 

and brother 

Saul develop 

fashion label, 

Alfred Sung 

Maclean’s 

Magazine 

names Alfred 

Sung “The 

New King of 

Fashion” 

Mimran 

opens his 

first Club 

Monaco 

location in 

Toronto 

Club Monaco 

goes public 

Club Monaco 

opens its 

flagship store 

on Fifth 

Avenue in 

New York City 

Mimran 

launches 

Caban, a 

lifestyle store 

based on the 

Club Monaco 

aesthetic 

2002 2002 2006 2006 2009 2010 

Mimran and 

Kimberly 

Newport 

launch 

Pink Tartan 

Begins 

designing for 

President’s 

Choice Home 

collection 

Collaborates 

with friend 

Paul Sinclaire 

on new 

collection, 

Tevrow+Chase 

Launches 

Joe Fresh 

with backing 

from Loblaw 

Companies 

Joe Fresh 

Beauty 

launches 

offering 

quality and 

affordability 

Joe Fresh’s 

first flagship 

store opens in 

Vancouver 

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Starting with Mimran’s struggle to find a plain white 

cotton shirt, he decided that Club Monaco would 

be a brand consisting of minimal basics. At that 

time, with big hair, shoulder pads and bright colours 

on the fashion front, The Bay (now Hudson’s Bay) 

and Eaton’s department stores didn’t understand 

his concept and minimalistic approach of the CM 

line, and they turned it down. This led to Mimran 

heading out into the retail world on his own, and 

the first Club Monaco retail shop opened its doors 

on Queen St. W in Toronto in 1985. A decade 

later with the success and acceptance of the brand, 

Club Monaco opened its flagship location on Fifth 

Avenue in New York City. By 1999, Club Monaco 

was worldwide with 125 stores including locations 

in Canada, USA, South Korea and Japan. 

Mimran sold Club Monaco to the Polo Ralph Lauren 

Corp and began investing in emerging businesses. 

In 2002, Mimran and his wife, designer Kimberly 

Newport launched her new fashion label, Pink 

Tartan; Mimran managed the business side and she 

handled design. Unlike Club Monaco, Pink Tartan, 

an on-trend, current brand was instantly accepted 

by department stores, including Holt Renfrew and 

Saks Fifth Avenue. 

The Weston Family, owners of Loblaw Companies, 

took notice of Mimran’s success and asked him 

to design the President’s Choice home collection 

as well as a private label collection for their other 

business, Holt Renfrew. From Mimran’s Toronto 

based design consulting firm, Mimran & Associates, 

Mimran oversaw all design of clothing, home and 

entertainment for Loblaw Companies.


LAST WORD: 

JOSEPH MIMRAN 

…on the topic of JOE FRESH 

Since the Canadian launch in 2006, Joseph 

Mimran has personally overseen the design and 

development of the extensive Joe Fresh clothing 

range, from chic footwear to the latest in outdoor 

fashions. According to Mimran, the Joe Fresh 

brand is the answer to consumers’ desire for 

accessible, of-the-moment style with 

collections for women, men and 

children, and the label was 

designed to solve the 

family’s fashion needs. 

Astonished with Mimran’s work in the 

industry, Loblaw Companies presented the 

offer to create a private-label line to sell within 

all of their superstores and markets across the 

nation. The rest, as they say, is history and Joe 

Fresh was born. Created in 2006, Joe Fresh is 

one of Mimran’s greatest successes; affordable 

fashion that was initially available in 40 

Loblaw locations across Canada. Joe Fresh 

not only offered stylish, fresh and affordable 

apparel to answer family fashion needs, 

but also took on exciting special projects 

such as designing singer, Usher’s outfits for 

the opening and closing ceremonies of the 

Vancouver 2010 Olympics, collaborating with 

Barbie and completely redesigning the Scouts 

Canada uniforms. 


Joe Fresh is now considered a Canadian 

fashion success story — and one of the 

first designers to show a fast fashion 

collection at Fashion Week. Demand was 

so high, that the company began opening 

free-standing stores, with the first flagship 

store on Granville Street in Vancouver. 

Mimran continues to contribute to the 

highly in-demand industry, showcasing 

Joe Fresh bi-annually for the season’s 

collections at Toronto Fashion Week. 

With high recognition within the 

industry, retailing guru — Mimran is 

chairman of the Fashion Design Council 

of Canada, and is also active in many 

philanthropic causes. Bringing Canadian 

heritage influence to the international 

runway season after season, Mimran is a 

true Canadian fashion legend. 

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LIPSTICK AND 

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Spray 70% isopropyl alcohol on a facial 

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Shelf Life: 6 – 12 MONTHS 

LIQUID AND CREAM 

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Keep foundations and concealers away 

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Shelf Life: 2 YEARS 


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Experience The Difference…. 

• Smell is a big indicator when makeup has gone bad. 

Mascara will have a gasoline-like smell and lip gloss 

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• Foundations and concealers change colour and 

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• Lipstick becomes difficult to apply smoothing, and 

will not hold its colour. 

• When brushes fray easily, are thinning and bristles 

fall out. 

COSMETIC PENCILS 

Makeup pencils are susceptible to contamination but 

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Shelf Life: 12 – 18 MONTHS 

MASCARA 

Never pump the applicator wand in and out – it pushes 

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Shelf Life: 3 MONTHS 

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Dirty makeup brushes aren’t only culprits for breakouts, 

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To keep them in pristine condition, wipe on a paper 

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FASHION 

FORWARD 

A LOCAL 

APPROACH TO 

RUNWAY 

FASHION 

RALPH LAUREN 

This RL Polo collection 

is a little bit country and 

a whole lot rock and roll, 

featuring bold colours, 

fun prints, and lots of 

seasonal textures. 

Alot of the time, fashion 

seen on runways around 

the world, especially at 

fashion week, is hard to translate 

into wearable, local looks. Not true 

this season! So many designers’ 

Fall 2014/Winter 2015 collections 

introduced exciting pieces that are 

easy to replicate, and for which you 

can easily find similar, affordable 

pieces in retail stores around British 

Columbia. Three of our favourites? 

BCBGMAXAZRIA, Ralph Lauren 

and Rebecca Minkoff. 

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Menswear inspired, back to 

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The reimagined fanny pack 

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little edgy and is perfect for 

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girl 

TALK 

was 

by Mary Zilba | celebrity columnist 

Every New Year brings us that sense of 

fresh starts and new beginnings; that 

time when we make resolutions and 

vow to make this year better than the last. 

It also gives us an opportunity to reflect on 

the good, bad and the ugly of the last 365 

days, which always inspires me and provides 

me with a movie reel of life lessons. This past 

year has certainly given me many blessings 

and gifts, but I was also presented many new 

and difficult challenges that have touched 

me, taught me and I believe, made me a 

better person. 

While I am so happy the New Year is here, 

2014 has forever changed me. Just as I’m 

sure is the case with you, my past year 

was filled with amazing highs and some 

devastating lows, but in retrospect, I am 

grateful for both. 

The highest of the highs for me this past 

year was that, after 15 years of taking 

medication for his seizures, my son Chase 

The Good, The Bad & The Memories… 

completely taken off and is now seizure 

free. Another very high note for me in 

2014 took place in Rome, Italy this past 

March, where I was given the incredible 

gift of becoming the first ever soloist ever 

to be permitted to sing in the sacred Sistine 

Chapel since its erection in 1472. This 

honour was something I will forever cherish 

as long as I live. I was asked to accompany a 

musical group from NY; an opportunity that 

allowed me to travel throughout Europe, 

performing with one of my best friends and 

violinist Rosemary Siemens, to places I had 

only dreamed of visiting. Later in the year, 

I spent 2 glorious weeks on holidays with 

my youngest son Chad, where we visited 

the country of Colombia for a mother and 

son trip of a lifetime. I also started a few new 

business ventures that kept me extremely 

creative and challenged, and finally got out 

of a mommy vehicle and purchased myself 

an electric car, which not only made me feel 

good about helping the environment, but it 

is also the car of my dreams. 

Of course, there were also challenging 

and extremely difficult moments this past 

year; trying times that I believe had the 

greatest impact on me and taught me more 

about love than any other time of my life. 

My father, whom I absolutely adore, was 

diagnosed with bladder cancer this year 

which not only gutted me, but presented me 

with emotions I had never felt before. As a 

daughter, I had to learn to cope in a way I 

was not familiar with, all whilst supporting 

him and remaining uplifting. As a mother, it 

is true that we can fully describe the love we 

have for our children, and this past year, I 

have never felt so afraid when my son, Cole 

called to say there had been a mass shooting 

on campus in 

Santa Barbara, 

California, where 

he lives and goes 

to school, and 

that the shooter 

lay dead in front 

of him. I will never forget the sheer panic I 

felt, and the overwhelming need to protect 

my child. 

Perhaps the greatest gift I was given this past 

year came from a dying friend. My brave 

and courageous friend Adrienne Pace who 

had battled kidney disease for years and at 

age 44 chose to end her battle in her own 

way, and decided to refuse treatment. I had 

only known Adrienne for a couple years and 

saw her and spoke to her off and on, but it 

wasn’t until she was extremely ill that she 

reached out to me and asked if I wanted to 

get together. I knew it was going to be very 

difficult for me to handle, but this wasn’t 

about me, it was about her. So, I spent a lot 

of time with her in her last few weeks and 

although I felt helpless and overwhelmed, I 

was beyond honoured and grateful to have 

spent time with this incredibly beautiful, 

pure spirited woman. She was and will be 

such an inspiration in my life going forward 

as her strength gave me a gift I will forever 

take with me and her spirit will always be 

a testament to how fragile life is and how 

we should cherish every living breathing 

moment. Thank you my dear friend for 

blessing my life. 

Yes, a new year is time for resolutions and 

goals, but lessons from days past always 

teach me the most. 

Wishing each of you a beautiful and 

prosperous year filled with love, glorious 

days and inspiring moments. Remember, if 

we don’t have the lows, the highs won’t mean 

a thing. 

Happy New Year! 

MARY ZILBA is a singer, songwriter, television personality, 

activist, philanthropist, spokesperson and mother of three boys. She 

starred on the hit reality TV Series The Real Housewives of Vancouver, 

and is creative founder of her popular cosmetic line, Buff Beauty. 

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Travel with 

NICHE to... 

by Chelsea Forman | travel columnist 

My dear friend, Amy, and I have been anxiously 

awaiting our first solo girl’s getaway away for weeks 

and alas, it has finally arrived. We are headed to 

the beautiful city of San Francisco. A city so rich in history, I can 

hardly contain my excitement. I feel a sudden urge to take my 

bra off and burn it, throw up peace signs and rock back and forth 

to Scott McKenzie’s, If You’re Going to San Francisco. I settle for 

something more tame and conjure my best Jeanette MacDonald 

impression from San Francisco. You know, when she belts out 

those catchy lyrics, “San Francisco, open your Golden Gate,” 

that’s the only line to the song I can remember, but I think I have 

her tone down, although that may just be because of the happy 

hour cocktails we enjoyed before take-off. 

After landing, we hop on the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), 

and before we know it we are strolling out into the epicentre of 

downtown San Francisco. Our hotel is located right in the heart 

of the madness, Union Square, just as we like it. After a quick 

check-in and change of clothes, we head out into the clear night 

and hit the infamous hot spot, 620-Jones; if you can believe it, it’s 

located at 620 Jones Street. The venue has a sprawling roof top 

patio, and the inside is so trendy, I would describe it as dirty in 

a cool way, like a hipster with dreadlocks. We dine on wine and 

cheese and discuss the three full glorious days ahead of us. We 

settle up our bill and head back to the hotel to get some serious 

beauty sleep, because come 7am, we walk. 

If you plan on taking San Francisco seriously do not opt for the 

cute flat over the comfortable sneaker, those streets with their 

near vertical hills will eat you alive. There is too much, spread out 

over such a massive distance that simply cannot be appreciated 

from the back seat of a cab. That being said, if walking isn’t 

your thing, both bikes and Segway’s are very popular modes of 

transportation in the city. Amy and I are walkers, so our first day 

begins with a brisk one all the way down one of the city’s main 

drags, Market Street, then along the water to Pier 33, where we 

will be departing for our Alcatraz Tour. 

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San 

Francisco 

U.S.A. 

It’s an odd 

thing, but anyone who 

disappears is said to be seen 

in San Francisco. It must be 

a delightful city and possess 

all the attraction of the 

next world. 

-OSCAR WILDE


Please don’t miss Alcatraz because 

you think it’s scary, or dusty, 

or whatever — just remember 

that you will need to book your 

tickets a good month or more in 

advance. The history of the island 

and facility is just incomparable, 

and the boat ride and views to the 

city are breathtaking. There are 

headsets available that will take you 

on a guided tour. 

When we finally make it back to 

the mainland we are completely 

famished. We cruise down to Pier 

39 and check out the famed sea lions 

before grabbing a bite and a beer 

at one of the trendy little eateries. 

There are countless seafood joints 

and casual fare to enjoy at Pier 

39. When you leave, hang a right 

and keep walking along the water 

until you reach Fisherman’s Wharf 

where you will find an abundance 

of shops, restaurants, bars and 

fabulous people watching. 

From Fisherman’s Wharf, carry on down Beach 

Street until you reach the park at the end. To the 

left you will see one of the holiest sights known to 

women, a little gem called Ghirardelli Square — 

yes, that is Ghirardelli as in the chocolate. Holy 

Mother, Amy and I walk inside and it is like Willy 

Wonka’s Chocolate Factory meets Pop Tate’s 

Chok’lit Shoppe. After having our fill of sweet 

samplers we head out to find a little cocktail spot 

world renowned for its Irish coffee. 

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Buena Vista Café has been in its location on the corners of Hyde and Beach 

Streets since 1916 and their signature Irish coffee has been served since 

1952. Amy and I find a spot at the bar and take a load off. The bartender is 

a bored looking fellow, dressed in a crisp white dress shirt with a matching 

snow white moustache and floppy white hair. He doesn’t utter a single word, 

just looks at us blankly waiting for the obvious: our drink order. “Two Irish 

Coffees, please Sir!” I say. He’s a Sir; any man with a moustache like this is 

a Sir. He turns away, takes a few wordless orders from other patrons at the 

bar and then lines up eight glasses. His next steps are rapid and meticulous, 

second nature. He runs his arm seamlessley along the top dousing each glass 

in hot water, and then empties all of them. Next comes the coffee, he fills all 

the cups in one fell swoop then plops sugar cubes into each, and free pours 

fine Irish Whiskey into the steaming cups. Finally, all the glasses are topped 

with a collar of whipping cream. Amy and I are sipping the most divine 

concoction within three minutes time. 

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The little Irish pick-me-up gives Amy and I a second 

wind of energy and we head along Beach Street in search 

of North Beach, better known as San Francisco’s Little 

Italy. We are absolutely amazed by the splendour and 

beauty of the residential architecture styles and stop 

every few houses to take a photo. When we finally reach 

North Beach, we are delighted by the district, it’s quaint 

and magical and both of us can see ourselves living here 

immediately. There are flower shops, boutiques, parks 

with people dozing in the quiet, restaurants and friendly 

faces all around us. After perusing the district we cut up 

through Chinatown and head back to the hotel to change 

before going out for the night. 

San Francisco has a really unique night life. There are still 

several hidden Speakeasy’s to visit that require advance 

bookings and passwords, the venues do a fantastic job 

of embracing their histories, bringing to life the secrecy 

and underworld associated with Prohibition. We have 

a delicious dinner at The Slanted Door and then go to 

a trendy little spot called Novella. It’s a literary-themed 

bar with drinks named after characters and book-lined 

walls. I immediately start geeking out over this place. 

One day if I go to heaven... 

I’ll look around and say “It ain’t bad, but 

IT AIN’T SAN FRANCISCO. 

-HERB CAEN 


Our second day in San Francisco is spent in 

Union Square. Calling all shoppers, this is 

your stop. Union Square offers an abundance 

of boutique and luxury retail shops, art 

galleries, flagship hotels, restaurants, theatres 

and night clubs, all surrounding an urban 

park. Off the main square is a sweet little, allystyle 

street with squished buildings and bistro 

tables, it’s called Maiden Lane. This is where 

you will find Chanel, Theory and Hermès 

varietal of boutiques all lined up in a row. 

Amy and I are beyond thrilled that there is a 

women in costume singing Opera in the lane; 

she is absolutely brilliant at her art. 

For dinner we decide to go back to North 

Beach and try a place called the Stinking 

Rose, yes, you read that right. This place 

is garlic, garlic, garlic. The ceilings are all 

dripping with strands of it and every dish is 

saturated in it. We share pizza and pasta (and 

Mylanta) — relieved we won’t have to worry 

about smooching anybody when we leave! 

On our final day in the Bay City, we hit some 

very notorious hot spots; the Golden Gate 

Bridge and the Painted Ladies at Alamo 

Square, better known to the children of the 

nineties as the park and houses from the 

introduction of the television sitcom Full 

House. From Alamo Square, we walk to the 

district of Haight-Ashbury. 

Haight-Ashbury, or simply The Haight, really 

began to flourish post war in the 1950’s and 

continued to expand to its peak of popularity 

in 1967 during a time referred to historically 

as The Summer of Love. This was a summer 

when over 100,000 hippies congregated in the 

neighbourhood and it became the epicentre 

of the Hippie Revolution in North America. 

Today the neighbourhood maintains a very 

bohemian atmosphere. There are vintage 

shops and smoke shops with names like The 

Love of Ganesha where you can still purchase 

a little piece of the tie-dye, flower power era. 

Amy and I meander lazily in and out of shops 

and bookstores all the way down Haight 

Street to Golden Gate Park. 

All too quickly it is time for us to bid adieu 

to the wondrous city of San Francisco. With 

flowers in our hair, Bloody Mary’s in our 

bellies and the tune to Full House stuck in 

our heads, we hop on one of the iconic trolley 

cars, hang off the side and bomb back to 

Union Square and then, onward and upward, 

back home to British Columbia. 

Leaving 

San Francisco 

is like saying goodbye 

to an old sweetheart... 

You want to linger 

AS LONG AS 

POSSIBLE. 

-WALTER KRONKITE


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LOCAL ARTIST KIM N EWNS: 

Ginja 

The 

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Artress 


IMAGINE, GROWING UP WITH ENDLESS TIME TO BE CREATIVE — 

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by Jill Lang | arts columnist 

Indeed Kim Newns grew up with the world of arts 

and craft as her oyster, learning, among other art 

forms, finger painting (which she still does) from 

her mother, who ran a pre-school out of their large 

home in Cobble Hill. Newns also spent considerable 

time with her father, who was a musician, taking acting 

and voice lessons and performing piano. 

“I HAD AN AMAZING CHILDHOOD, 

BEING CREATIVE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A 

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Although Newns completed a Bachelor of Commerce 

from Mt. Allison University in New Brunswick and 

the business of art fans her fiery flames, she’s most 

playful and relaxed painting and creating. Once 

she sits down and the first brush is lifted, there’s no 

stopping her. She works predominantly with acrylic 

and oil, and recently she painted her first water colour 

in ten years—her first ever lion painting, which I gave 

to my mother for her sixtieth birthday in Leo last year. 

Newns’ artistic influences include Emily Carr, Monet 

and Picasso, with landscapes and music being her 

favourite subjects to paint. 

“Growing up in such a musical household has given 

me the ability to really listen, feel and appreciate 

music,” Newns says. “You will see on your Janis Joplin 

painting where I was listening to ‘Me and Bobby 

McGee’ and where I was listening to her slower songs.” 

I love to put 

secret images into my work, 

SO LOOK CLOSELY. 

-KIM NEWNS 



You could say Newns makes 

musicians come to life. Perhaps 

we could call musical art her 

niche? At this point we could also 

call Newns my favourite artist, 

as the Beacon Hill Park-inspired 

A Duck Date decorates my walls 

with Janis. Louis Armstrong in his 

rocking chair could comfortably 

join the wall club, along with 

Girl from Impanema (in fact I 

want her singing at my wedding), 

and yes please, universe, a Kim 

Newns’ jazz shuffle! 

Since 2011 Newns has had her artwork on 

display at Serious Coffee on Broad Street 

and Tin Roof in Cook Street Village. In 

March 2012, the Victoria Event Centre 

hosted Newns’ Debut Art Show, and she 

has participated in art demonstrations at 

various venues in Victoria including the 

LOOK show at the Bay Centre and Studio 30 

Art Club. In July 2013, Newns hosted an art 

project at the Extreme Outreach Society’s 

Super Kid’s Camp for sixty 6-12 year olds, 

as well as coordinated the first youth arts 

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CACGV Art Jammers. Along with painting 

when the whim strikes her, Newns also 

regularly takes on commission projects. 

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Join us on our musical journey! 

congratulates the Victoria Conservatory of Music on their 

50 th Anniversary and new community campaign projects: 

The Chwyl Family School of Contemporary music 

School of music Technology and Creativity 

First Satellite location in the west Shore 

expansion of Children’s Outreach Programs 

“ 

Bringing more music to more people in more communities is our passion. 

We have launched a 50 th Anniversary $2 Million Campaign to help us achieve these goals 

and are more than half way to our target. We hope that others will be inspired to help us 

on this journey. - Jane Butler McGregor, VCM CEO 

“ 

vcm.bc.ca/giving • 250.386.5311 

Charitable Registration Number: 10817 2255 RR0001 

VCM Funding 

Partners 

We acknowledge the 

financial assistance of the 

Province of British Columbia


NINE 

The two most important 

days in your life are the day you are born and 

THE DAY YOU FIND OUT WHY. 

-MARK TWAIN 

Perhaps this 

is your WHY year! 

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