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The Black Swan White Swan 2011 Collection of Vancouver-based designer Eva Chen Couture can be easily summed up in two words – elegant and glamorous. Eva’s high-society fashion brings a touch of old Hollywood yet feels right at home in a contemporary North American setting. Her Black Swan White Swan collection features tight corset tops and tulle bottom with feather accent which works very well as evening dresses and wedding gowns. In particular, the dark tone of the Black Swan styling might just be perfect for the adventurous young lady who craves a little edginess that could transform herself into someone even more desirable and irresistible.

This fashion runway show of Eva Chen’s Black Swan White Swan Collection was first presented at the Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week on November 05, 2010 at the Empire Landmark Hotel.

VIDEO – Eva Chen High Society Couture at VFW S/S 2011

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Clice Lissa and Bellissima, two of Vancouver area’s fashion boutiques put their best foot forward (literally by their models) at the Vancouver Fashion Week 2010 Spring/Summer Collection 2011. Some models are wearing coats that are right for the cold weather right now. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies but snow later in the week.

Temperatures could drop as low as -9 degree C. Winter arrives early in Vancouver this
season it seems.

Both Bellissima and Clice Lissa are part of the Eastern Allure series on Nov. 05. 2010 at VFW 2010 Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Click on images for more info. [Photo Credits: Ray Van Eng/Vancouver21.com]

































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[Photo credit: Ray Van Eng]

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It is a spectacular finish on the last night of the Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Collection on Sunday Nov 07, 2010 at the Empire Landmark Hotel. Earlier in the evening, an international cast of high-dressmaking designers from the UK (James Steward Couture, Lisa Jayne Dann & Carolyn Massey), Japan (Chiyuki Sugimoto), Norway (Ivilde David-Andersen) and LA (Andrea Spratt & Gordana) showcased their creations. Exquisite as their designs were, it was Simin Haute Couture of California that capped the night with an elegant parade of high-sewn dresses with two or even three models walking down the runway in grand style all at the same time.

VIDEO – Simin Haute Couture at VFW Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

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On Monday, October 4, 2010 a special 40th anniversary Canucks flag was raised at City Hall as Mayor Gregor Roberson proclaimed the date as Canucks Day. Mayor Robertson and Council, Canucks Sports & Entertainment owner Francesco Aquilini, President and General Manager Mike Gillis, Chief Operating Officer Victor de Bonis, Canucks mascot Fin and former Canucks Trevor Linden and Stan Smyl were all present to mark this special occasion.

Later, Mayor Robertson answered questions from the media and gave an update on the Dunsmuir bike lane and other planned downtown dedicated cyclist routes. I asked when a decision will be made to decide whether the Dunsmuir bike lane would be made permanent. Mr. Robertson said, “It will be sometime next year when the trial has enough months and several seasons to work through. Every season is a little different for bike traffic and for business, so the staff is waiting for data through the year.”

VIDEO – Gregor Robertson declared Oct 04, 2010 as Canucks Day

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There is Sex and the City, the movie that’s closely associated with New York The Big Apple. And then there is Gay and the City which I think belongs to either Vancouver or San Francisco. With a huge turnout for this event that celebrated homosexuality and anti-discrimination, this Canadian city has as much right to claim the title ’Gay and the City’ as any other cities in the world, San Francisco, New York, London, Paris notwithstanding. Thousand of people lined up the sidewalks of Vancouver to meet and greet the transvestites, dykes, queers or any such individuals by any other name. Forget the language they are all meant in the nicest way anyway. Among all other major international cities, the Vancouver Event is certainly among the most popular per capital.

Will Vancouver be GAY AND THE CITY? What do you think?

Happy pride, Vancouver!
Pride Parade 2010 in Vancouver (Part 1)

Pride Parade 2010 Vancouver (Part 2)

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On July 31, 2010, A Quebec team paid tribute to China and lit up the night sky with an explosive firework display for all Vancouver to see. That also concluded Celebration of Light 2010. Now that all four contenders have performed, is it Team USA, Team Spain, Team Mexico or Team (Quebec-China) to win it? All the pyrotechnics experts did their job really well this year. Whoever holds the title is for the judges to decide. One thing’s for sure, the real winners is the Vancouver audience and the many visitors who came for this event. Thanks of course to this year’s four major sponsors: The Keg, London Drugs, HSBC and Concord Pacific. Let’s just hope that this immensely popular Celebration of Light fireworks competition continues to attract corporate sponsors and return stronger as ever next year.

Team Quebec-China Part 1, Celebration of Light 2010 (July 31, 2010)

Team Quebec-China Part 2, Celebration of Light 2010 (July 31, 2010)


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Powell Street Festival. Jul 31-Aug 01, 2010. 11:30AM—7:00PM. Oppenheimer Park. FREE and tickets. One of the longest running community arts events in Vancouver. In its 34th annual, the festival shall return to Oppenheimer Park for another celebration of Japanese Canadian culture. Omikoshi, Sa-do, Taiko, Origami, bonsai, Sumo, Karate, Aikido, Shout!WhiteDragon, Haagen & Ryuzen, Coração Boêmio and more.

http://www.powellstreetfestival.com/

Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival. Jul 29—Aug 02, 2010. Robson and Denman streets. FREE and ticketed events. Various events throughout the BC Day long weekend. The Pride Parade is on Aug 01 (Sun) 12:00PM from Robson St, to Denman St, to Beach Ave. is FREE. http://www.vancouverpride.ca/

Celebration of Light 2010. Jul 31,2010 at 10:00PM. English Bay. FREE. Team China fireworks. Last chance to catch the Celebration of Light series of fireworks competition when the Chinese pyrotechnics experts will perform. Expect big turnout. http://www.celebration-of-light.com/

Brigade Days at Fort Langley. Jul 31-Aug 02, 2010. Fort Langley. historic demonstrations of pioneer days, interactive fur trade programs, arrival of brigades on the Fraser River on Monday at 1:00pm. Music featuring Western fiddlers etc. http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley

Squamish Days Loggers Sport Festival. July 29-Aug 01, 2010. 39555 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC. Loggers sports competition, live music, family entertainment, parade and more. http://www.squamishdays.ca

Abbotsford Agrifair and Rodeo. July 29-Aug 02, 2010. Mighty Fraser Rodeo, $500 Daily Prize Scavenger Hunt, Livestock Shows & Displays, music entertainment, horse drills and more. http://www.agrifair.ca/

Spirit of the Sea Festival and Sandcastle Competition. July 29-Aug 01, 2010. White Rock, BC. FREE. A family oriented celebration of the water, land and life of the Semiahmoo Peninsula. http://www.spiritofthesea.ca

Jamaican Festival. Aug 01, 2010. FREE. Holland park, Surrey, BC. FREE. Jamaican culture, reggae music, bobsled race, food etc. http://alturl.com/2z46d

Maple Ridge Heritage Day. July 31, 2010. Maple Ridge Museum, Maple Ridge, BC. FREE. A celebration of Maple Ridge, BC history. Pioneer Parade, farmer’s market, food, vintage cars, music and dance at bandstand etc. http://www.mapleridge.ca/event-calendar/search.aspx

This is Part 2 of the Mexico Night fireworks, amigo. Part 1 is here. Can the Mexican fireworks best the efforts by Team USA and Team Spain? Of course there is still China, the crowd’s favorite, sitting on the sideline eager to steal the prize at the Celebration of Light fireworks competition this Saturday (July31).

VIDEO – Mexican firework highlights (Part 2) Spectacular finish!



Part 1 Mexico fireworks VIDEO

[Note: Music added during post-production by La Cumbia George and Mariachi El Mojado.]

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This is Part 1 of the Mexico Night fireworks. Part 2 Mexico Night fireworks is here. Can the Mexican fireworks best the efforts by Team USA and Team Spain? Of course there is still China, the crowd’s favorite, sitting on the sideline eager to steal the prize at the Celebration of Light fireworks competition this Saturday (July31).

I felt that the Mexican fireworks had subtleties and character, yet there are some quiet moments that maybe a bit too long that created a lure. The finale and highlights of the night are crowd-pleasing and second to none for sure. You be the judge to see if the Mexican pyrotechnic lightshow display at Vancouver’s English Bay can beat the Americans, and Spaniard and topple the Chinese later.

VIDEO – Mexican firework highlights (Part 1)


[Note: Music added in post-production by La Cumbia George and Mariachi El Mojado.]

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