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Volume 4 • Issue 5 • AuGusT 2010

South Surrey fashion designer Traci Costa talks about what inspired her to create a line of playful kid’s fashion

Create a home office that’s both functional and stylish, and will have you wanting to work overtime

Pack your bags, Indulge is going on a world-wide shopping spree in the most fashionable destinations on the globe

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Chef Bruno Marti welcomes Indulge into the kitchen of La Belle Auberge while he demonstrates his culinary clout

Wine columnist John Shreiner shares his pick for most fashionable red wine, thanks to the movie Sideways

Vancouver’s Olympic Village sets the scene for our fall fashion preview, sure to get you excited for cooler weather

As a kid, I remember planning my outfit for

the first day back at school weeks in advance.

Despite only being in class for an hour or two

that Tuesday after Labour Day, it was one of

the most exciting days of the school year.

Though as adults we don’t have the

countdown to back to school, there’s still a

certain amount of excitement when the first

of the fall fashions start popping up in store

windows; cozy sweaters, fuzzy boots and

bright knitted scarves just beg to be added to

your wardrobe.

Well, this edition of Indulge has no shortage

of fashion. We’ve got some sassy yet casual

outfits, elegant evening wear and everything

in between from some of the Fraser Valley’s

hottest boutiques, plus a look at what’s new in

children’s fashion, in time for the little ones to

head back to the classroom.

Ever wish you could hop on a plane

and scour the stores in the world’s most

fashionable cities? We tell you where to go

and suggest the must-have

purchases from the top

five fashion capitals of the

world. And wine columnist

John Schreiner tells us

about one of the most

fashionable wines and where to find it.

Exciting things are on the horizon for Indulge

– we’re working hard to put together our

special Weddings insert, to be published Sept.

22 (of special interest to yours truly, who is

less than six months away from walking down

the aisle herself).

Look for a rundown of local bridal fashions,

the latest trends in decor plus the ultimate

Groom’s Guide with everything a man will

need to know for his big day. The wedding

guide will be inside our regular September

issue, celebrating the Fraser Valley harvest in

all its delectable, mouth-watering glory.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy our

fashion-focused August issue.

From the editor Melissa Smalley

Indulge is published eight times annually by Black Press

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COVER STORY: Acrobats Kelsey Wiens and Preston Jamieson, shown on our cover atop New York City’s Empire State Building. Photos courtesy Cirque du Soleil.

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A culinary classicChef Bruno Marti dishes on a lifetime in the kitchen

by Jason McRobbie

photos by Rob Newell

For 30 years, Bruno Marti has defied the pre-

vailing wisdom that location and sensation

are keys to success.

From within the white walls of La Belle

Auberge, the heritage home built in 1905 by

D.B. Grant, Marti has crafted a living legacy.

Both an homage to classic French cuisine

and long-standing proof of purposeful

passion, La Belle Auberge is anything but your

typical success story.

After giving wings to the menus of CP Air

and looking to take flight on his own, Marti

settled on a location that spoke to the great

restaurants of Europe – off the beaten path

and always worth the trip.

“Maybe it is an old Swiss thing, but I always

needed to own my own place. Cooking is

too hard to do for this long

without it being a part of you,”

says Marti. “My years with CP

Air were fantastic, traveling the

world, staying in incredible

places, eating wonderful food. I

just got tired of fighting to retain

food quality and was too passionate to change

my fresh whole butter to whipped butter.

“Call it my ego, but I was incapable of

accepting that type of change.”

Driving the leaf-lined lanes of Ladner to

arrive in the dining room of La Belle Auberge

is undeniably to step not back in time, but

into the timeless domain of one who has

mastered their place in the world.

“Destination dining was quite common in

the Old World, but here in the New World,

I suppose, we have the wrongest location

imaginable,” Marti says with a rueful grin.

“Our key to success is to make our guests

the happiest people in the world. We do

special with great consistency; (cooking) from

scratch in the kitchen, to great attention in the

dining room. It’s all about providing a core

experience, and that philosophy keeps people

coming back to us and spreading the word.”

For Marti, the adherence to classic dishes

is nonetheless balanced by a love of the

contemporary, just as his competitive nature

has benefited scores of up and coming

culinarians. Together with Chef de Cuisine

Tobias MacDonald, and a kitchen crew whose

names will only grow in renown under his

tutelage, Marti has long crafted the future

from the best of yesterday merged with

modern techniques and relentless learning.

From putting Canada on the culinary map

as part of the team that captured gold at

the 1984 Culinary Olympics,

to serving as president of the

Canadian Federation of Chefs

and Cooks, to grooming the

country’s best for the prestigious

Bocuse d’Or competition

in Lyons, France… Marti’s

contributions to Canada’s culinary landscape

extend well beyond the plate.

“Call it classic. Call it what you wish. I

tell our people, ‘We cook good food with

zero gimmicks.’ We don’t spend a lot of

time talking about sustainability. It’s about

supporting your neighbourhood and taking

advantage of the great products available.

“Buying local is a pretty obvious decision

because all fruits and vegetables taste better

when they are ripe. Summer is our four

months of bliss. I love my vegetables as much

as my meat, and that comes across on the

plate. We feed people, not stuff them. There is

always a balance between taste and nutrition,

so we need to look at what makes people feel

better than when they walked in the door.”

That conscious appeal to community

underlies every aspect of Marti’s ongoing love

affair with Ladner, as well as the industry

he so ably represents. From setting up shop

at the summer Farmers Market in town to

running cooking classes in the cooler months

to readying the next Canadian Culinary

Olympics team for the world stage, his

energies verge on indefatigable.

“We continue what we do wherever we are.

I am of a ripe age now and would die if I did

not do what I love. Yes, it is a lot of work and I

still wring out my shirt after a busy night, but

you know something… I can always say, ‘That

was a day worth living!’”

“I am of a ripe age

now and would die

if I did not do

what I love.”

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Wild Pacific Spring Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze

1½ lbs. boneless salmon filet pinch sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp grainy mustard

Preheat barbecue to high. Combine honey and mustards. Brush salmon with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin-side up, on hot grill and turn a quarter of the way after one minute to create a nice cross-hatch. After another minute, flip over onto skin side and glaze with the honey mustard. Close the barbecue lid and watch for flare-ups as the honey burns easily. Cook to desired doneness; another minute for rare and

about 4-6 minutes for well done. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Organic Tomato Soup Flamed with Gin

8 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped1 ½ Tbsp butter1 medium, onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped4 cloves garlic, sliced1 cup chicken stockto taste salt and pepper¼ cup gin creme fraiche (optional)

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onions, cook for one minute, then add celery, garlic, and a healthy pinch of salt. Cover and continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Add the

chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook for another 30 minutes. Purée and strain through a sieve. Discard pulp. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper, divide soup into bowls, pour gin into a soup ladle held over heat for about 30 seconds, then carefully light on fire and pour over the soups. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped fresh herbs as desired.

Anise Glazed Carrots 4 medium carrots 3 Tbsp onions, finely chopped pinch salt ½ tsp. anise seeds 1tbsp. butter ¼ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp . cornstarch

Finely chop onions and sweat off very slowly on low heat for about 10 minutes in the butter with a pinch of salt; watch for the onions to become slightly translucent. Add anise seeds and cook on low heat until onions are very soft, about 10 minutes, also on low. Peel carrots, cut into desired shapes and add to the onions. Sauté for one minute, then add sugar and water. Cook carrots until al denté, about 8-10 minutes. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tbsps. cold water and add to the carrots. Cook until liquid thickens enough to a coat the carrots.

Butternut Squash Rounds½ butternut squash1Tbsp butter, unsalted

Peel and cut butternut squash in 1/2” thick rounds. Bring a pan to medium heat, add

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Wild Pacific Spring Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze

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Preheat barbecue to high. Combine honey and mustards. Brush salmon with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin-side up, on hot grill and turn a quarter of the way after one minute to create a nice cross-hatch. After another minute, flip over onto skin side and glaze with the honey mustard. Close the barbecue lid and watch for flare-ups as the honey burns easily. Cook to desired doneness; another minute for rare and

about 4-6 minutes for well done. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Organic Tomato Soup Flamed with Gin

8 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped1 ½ Tbsp butter1 medium, onion, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped4 cloves garlic, sliced1 cup chicken stockto taste salt and pepper¼ cup gin creme fraiche (optional)

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low-medium heat. Add onions, cook for one minute, then add celery, garlic, and a healthy pinch of salt. Cover and continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Add the

chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook for another 30 minutes. Purée and strain through a sieve. Discard pulp. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper, divide soup into bowls, pour gin into a soup ladle held over heat for about 30 seconds, then carefully light on fire and pour over the soups. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped fresh herbs as desired.

Anise Glazed Carrots 4 medium carrots 3 Tbsp onions, finely chopped pinch salt ½ tsp. anise seeds 1tbsp. butter ¼ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp . cornstarch

Finely chop onions and sweat off very slowly on low heat for about 10 minutes in the butter with a pinch of salt; watch for the onions to become slightly translucent. Add anise seeds and cook on low heat until onions are very soft, about 10 minutes, also on low. Peel carrots, cut into desired shapes and add to the onions. Sauté for one minute, then add sugar and water. Cook carrots until al denté, about 8-10 minutes. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tbsps. cold water and add to the carrots. Cook until liquid thickens enough to a coat the carrots.

Butternut Squash Rounds½ butternut squash1Tbsp butter, unsalted

Peel and cut butternut squash in 1/2” thick rounds. Bring a pan to medium heat, add

Anise Glazed CarrotsTomato Soup Flamed with GinWild Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze

butter and coat butternut squash. Cook approximately 3 minutes per side and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Strawberries Romanoff “I like the strawberries from Westham Island in

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Reserve four whole strawberries for garnish, stem remaining strawberries and mash with liqueur using a fork; stir in lemon zest. Fold berry mixture into ice cream, then gently fold in whipped cream and serve immediately in chilled martini glasses. Garnish each with a strawberry.

Strawberries Romanoff

Butternut Squash RoundsINDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 9

“We know how to push that button if things aren’t going right”

A young blond woman stares intently at the

man facing her a few feet away. She takes

a few strides towards him, stepping onto his

clasped hands, which throw her high into the air.

She rotates mid-flight and lands upside down

in a handstand position on the man’s strong

hands, toes pointed in opposite directions.

The room is silent, creating a tension that

makes the ambitious trick seem even more

impressive. The two communicate with the

slightest movements of their bodies – no words

are spoken, at the risk of breaking their deep

concentration.

With apparent ease, he bends his knees and

throws her well into the air, where she flips

before he catches her feet at chest level.

After a few more seconds of holding steady, he

gently tosses her up, then gracefully eases her

small, muscular frame to the mat.

The tension breaks once both have two feet

safely on the ground. They quietly discuss

the sequence, scrutinizing every detail of the

remarkable display, which, to the untrained eye,

appeared to be flawless.

They disagree.

They’re both visibly tired after nearly two

hours of training – it’s a hot day at the South

Surrey gymnastics centre, and the man’s T-shirt

is drenched in sweat. But they refuse to move on

to another sequence until both are satisfied with

their performance.

Once again, she steps onto his clasped hands

and is sent flying into the air.

KELSEY WIENS and Preston Jamieson are

enjoying a slightly less hectic lifestyle at their

home base in White Rock this summer.

The couple returned to B.C. in July after

White Rock couple’s career soaring to new heights

by Melissa Smalley

photos by Evan Seal

continued

ActBalancing

“We know how to push that button if things aren’t going right”

Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

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spending five months in New York performing

with Cirque du Soleil’s production of Banana

Schpeel. As one of five specialty acts within the

two-hour theatre production – described as

“vaudeville with a twist” – Wiens and Jamieson

performed their five-minute hand-to-hand

acrobatics routine up to 11 times per week.

“I throw her, she flips, I catch her,” is how

Jamieson, 31, sums up the art of hand-to-

hand acrobatics. With years of professional

dancing experience behind them, however,

they’ve infused their routine with an element

of grace and rhythmic flair well beyond simple

handstands and flips.

It’s been four years since the couple were

first introduced to hand-to-hand, after years of

being dance partners – which already involved

plenty of acrobatic-like lifts. They saw a video

of the challenging hand-to-hand routine by

two Cirque performers and were inspired.

“We thought, ‘that would be so cool if they

could dance,’” 26-year-old Wiens says, noting

that before long the two were training and

auditioning for the National Circus School in

Montreal.

Despite having no gymnastics experience,

they were accepted into the school and were

quickly thrown into a busy training program

– including up to 10 hours a day of acrobatics,

juggling, dance, theatrics, and, of course,

hand-to-hand. Jamieson says the training

within the two-year program – which included

a range of academic classes – was invaluable.

“There are a certain amount of mistakes

that have to happen in the learning process.

That’s why it was nice to go to this school and

work with coaches and have that safety there,”

he says. “It was only four months after we

finished school that we landed with Cirque.”

BORN and raised in Edmonton, Wiens and

Jamieson have been acquaintances for many

years, as both were regular fixtures on the

town’s competitive dance circuit. But it wasn’t

until they both landed a dance contract in L.A.

in 2002 that they grew closer, and soon fell

in love. Since then, they have been practically

inseparable, touring worldwide with

professional dance troupes, before pursuing,

then achieving, their dream of circus stardom.

They’re quick to admit, however, that

finding a balance between their close-knit

professional lives and the routine of a normal

couple presents its share of challenges.

“It’s a constant learning process on how

to work together, and then try to leave it

behind,” Jamieson says.

“Because we know each other’s buttons so

well, when we’re in training we know how to

push that button if things aren’t going right,

or we’re a little bit tired.”

WHILE they may be on a brief reprieve from

the 11-show-per-week schedule they were used

to in New York – allowing them the chance

to house hunt in South Surrey, tone down the

training regime slightly and take in Cirque’s

“kick-ass” production of Kooza currently

running in Vancouver – things haven’t slowed

much for the duo.

They’ve recently started filming a high

school cheerleading TV show – produced by

the CW network, Hellcats stars Ashley Tisdale

(High School Musical) and is set to debut in

the fall. They’ll also be reuniting with their

Schpeel cast mates for a Toronto run starting in

September, and have just signed on for a new

Cirque show in L.A. slated for early next year.

In the meantime, they’re not content to just

sit back and bask in their success.

“We really want to keep improving

ourselves,” Wiens says. “You know you can

be great right now and stay at that level… but

you know there’s going to be some kid that’s

going to do all your tricks and more, so we

have to keep pushing ourselves.”

Jamieson agrees, pointing out that they

couldn’t ask for a better opportunity than

performing with Cirque du Soleil.

“We’re living the dream job.”

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can be enjoyed on its own; it usually lacks the

headache-triggering side effect of bigger reds.

The lighter examples, when slightly chilled,

are easily as refreshing as chilled wines.

You might not want to pair Pinot Noir

with pepper steak or barbecued ribs (that’s

what beer is for, anyway) but the varietal

complements a surprising range of other

foods – salmon, pork and poultry come to

mind. I have enjoyed some delightful bottles

of Pinot Noir with risotto.

Pinot Noir vines thrive in most B.C. wine

regions. Quails’ Gate is believed to have

planted it first, in 1975. Today, it is the second

most widely planted variety after Merlot, and

ahead of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vancouver Island’s top Pinot Noirs are

made by Averill Creek, Alderlea, Blue Grouse

and Venturi-Schulze. The best Pinot Noirs in

the Okanagan and Similkameen come from

Quails’ Gate, CedarCreek, Blue Mountain,

Kettle Valley, Meyer Family Vineyards, Mission

Hill, Seven Stones, Orofino, JoieFarm, La

Frenz and Howling Bluff and probably a few I

have overlooked.

The best budget priced Pinot Noirs are from

Arrowleaf Cellars and Peller Estate.

Arguably, the very best Pinot Noir is being

made by Foxtrot Vineyards of Naramata. At

$55 a bottle, it is a special occasion wine. Go

ahead: treat yourself.

John Schreiner is one of Canada’s most well-

known wine writers with 15 books published since

1984. Contact John at [email protected]

Schreiner

i


It has been six years since the movie Sideways

turned Pinot Noir into North America’s

most fashionable red wine.

Wine fashions ebb and flow. It was reported

recently that the sales of Syrah have hit a wall

in the United States. The story did not really

explain why: perhaps big red wines have

limited appeal.

Pinot Noir, however, still is selling well even

if most people have forgotten the movie,

which glorified both the consumption of

Pinot Noir and the chasing of women. (It

beats me why there was no feminist backlash

against the crude

elements of the movie.)

There is no doubt

Pinot Noir got a big lift.

Quails’ Gate Estate

Winery is one of the

Okanagan’s leading

Pinot Noir producers.

Tony Stewart, the

president of the winery,

told me that Quails’

Gate, before the movie,

had trouble getting restaurants to sell Pinot

Noir by the glass. After the movie, restaurants

were pleading for allocations of Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir has long had a special status

among winemakers. They rise to the challenge

of making Pinot Noir because, when the wine

is good, nothing compares with the sensual

pleasure it brings. The best wines have aromas

of flowers, flavours of crushed strawberries

and the seductive texture of velvet.

J O H N

Schreiner

Pinot Noir’s enduring appeal

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir wines have

feminine gracefulness. This is a red wine that

can be enjoyed on its own; it usually lacks the

headache-triggering side effect of bigger reds.

The lighter examples, when slightly chilled,

are easily as refreshing as chilled wines.

You might not want to pair Pinot Noir

with pepper steak or barbecued ribs (that’s

what beer is for, anyway) but the varietal

complements a surprising range of other

foods – salmon, pork and poultry come to

mind. I have enjoyed some delightful bottles

of Pinot Noir with risotto.

Pinot Noir vines thrive in most B.C. wine

regions. Quails’ Gate is believed to have

planted it first, in 1975. Today, it is the second

most widely planted variety after Merlot, and

ahead of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vancouver Island’s top Pinot Noirs are

made by Averill Creek, Alderlea, Blue Grouse

and Venturi-Schulze. The best Pinot Noirs in

the Okanagan and Similkameen come from

Quails’ Gate, CedarCreek, Blue Mountain,

Kettle Valley, Meyer Family Vineyards, Mission

Hill, Seven Stones, Orofino, JoieFarm, La

Frenz and Howling Bluff and probably a few I

have overlooked.

The best budget priced Pinot Noirs are from

Arrowleaf Cellars and Peller Estate.

Arguably, the very best Pinot Noir is being

made by Foxtrot Vineyards of Naramata. At

$55 a bottle, it is a special occasion wine. Go

ahead: treat yourself.

John Schreiner is one of Canada’s most well-

known wine writers with 15 books published since

1984. Contact John at [email protected]

Schreiner

i


It has been six years since the movie Sideways

turned Pinot Noir into North America’s

most fashionable red wine.

Wine fashions ebb and flow. It was reported

recently that the sales of Syrah have hit a wall

in the United States. The story did not really

explain why: perhaps big red wines have

limited appeal.

Pinot Noir, however, still is selling well even

if most people have forgotten the movie,

which glorified both the consumption of

Pinot Noir and the chasing of women. (It

beats me why there was no feminist backlash

against the crude

elements of the movie.)

There is no doubt

Pinot Noir got a big lift.

Quails’ Gate Estate

Winery is one of the

Okanagan’s leading

Pinot Noir producers.

Tony Stewart, the

president of the winery,

told me that Quails’

Gate, before the movie,

had trouble getting restaurants to sell Pinot

Noir by the glass. After the movie, restaurants

were pleading for allocations of Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir has long had a special status

among winemakers. They rise to the challenge

of making Pinot Noir because, when the wine

is good, nothing compares with the sensual

pleasure it brings. The best wines have aromas

of flowers, flavours of crushed strawberries

and the seductive texture of velvet.

J O H N

Schreiner

Pinot Noir’s enduring appeal

continuedCanadian actress Sandra Oh, in Sideways


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While the kitchen conjures thoughts of delicious meals and the

bedroom is the ultimate place to unwind, a home office is

generally aligned with something a little less enjoyable – work.

However, that doesn’t mean home offices deserve any less attention

than other rooms when it comes to planning, decorating and

customizing. A home office has the potential to be one of the most

essential areas of the house.

Sabina Khan, owner of Advance Tutoring in Surrey,

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office space in the home. As someone who works full-

time from home, Khan said she faced many challenges

conducting work from her previous residence, which

didn’t have room for an office.

“It was very challenging for my family, because I worked out of my

living room,” Khan said. “While I was tutoring, everyone else had to

stay upstairs.”

Since moving into a larger home and creating a dedicated office for

teaching, Khan said things have become much easier for her family.

While an in-house office for people who work from home is essential,

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“You don’t want your child studying in a place where someone’s

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There’s plenty to think about when creating a

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“You need to consider what it’s going to be used for,

who’s going to use it and how it’s going to be used,” Bamfield said.

“For an office, the main things are function and storage.”

As an example, Bamfield points to the type of surface one might want

on their desk would vary depending on the kind of work they’ll be

doing on the desk.

“A lot of people have granite in their kitchen and they love it so much,

they want to do granite in their office,” he said. “It’s cold, hard when

your elbows are on it, and it’s not going to be too comfortable.”

Surrey-based interior designer Lyla Veinot said that in addition to

an office’s function, lighting is another essential element in creating

a practical work space.

“Natural light is always good in a room you’re going to be

spending a good portion of your time in,” Veinot said. “If you go

into a closet or an area that doesn’t have a window, it’s not great for

an office space.”

Electronics are another factor for consideration, Veinot said, noting

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“If there’s only one wall with electrical, that does affect the decor

An office with the comforts of home

“For an office, the

main things are

function and storage”

by Melissa Smalley photos courtesy ofLyla Veinot Designs

continuedINDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 25

A N G E L A

Tunner

Classic style is Black and White ‘Fashion passes,

style remains.”

These words uttered

by Coco Chanel back

in 1954 remain one of

this fashion icon’s most

famous quotes. Her advice

is timeless, just as the

designer’s work itself.

An enormous array of

clothes tempts you on the

store racks. The sheer volume, overwhelming.

It doesn’t take long for a few fashion mis-

purchases to result in a full closet of clothes

you never wear. So what’s a woman to do?

The answer is: basic items in classic cuts and

simple colours. The result? Eternal style.

You can never go wrong with classic pieces

like crisp, long, white shirts, tailored black

pants, pencil skirts, trench coats, long black

gloves, leggings and cardigans, to name a few.

When it comes to deciding what to buy, there

are countless style guides that can give you

detailed lists of classic cuts, fabrics and items

that make up a great base wardrobe and offer

sage advice on how to dress your best.

I never dread the start of fall. My endlessly

fabulous looking clothes still look as good

today as the day they were purchased, and new

pieces blend seamlessly with the older ones.

But what about a colour scheme? For your

best choices, think like Coco Chanel. Chanel,

who grew up in an orphanage run by nuns,

was forever influenced by the contrasts of the

black and white habits they wore.

Boutiques like The Little White House

in Fort Langley are must-stop-shops filled

with modern classics influenced by Chanel’s

philosophies.

Imagine, endless life to your clothes and

ease when transitioning from day to night

or casual to formal. Fashions and trendy

colours have come and gone; black and white

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Chanel said, style remains.Angela Tunner is a Langley-based culinary and

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generally aligned with something a little less enjoyable – work.

However, that doesn’t mean home offices deserve any less attention

than other rooms when it comes to planning, decorating and

customizing. A home office has the potential to be one of the most

essential areas of the house.

Sabina Khan, owner of Advance Tutoring in Surrey,

knows all too well the importance of having a dedicated

office space in the home. As someone who works full-

time from home, Khan said she faced many challenges

conducting work from her previous residence, which

didn’t have room for an office.

“It was very challenging for my family, because I worked out of my

living room,” Khan said. “While I was tutoring, everyone else had to

stay upstairs.”

Since moving into a larger home and creating a dedicated office for

teaching, Khan said things have become much easier for her family.

While an in-house office for people who work from home is essential,

Khan said it’s also important for students to have a consistent, quiet

place to study and do homework.

“You don’t want your child studying in a place where someone’s

watching TV,” she said, adding that an office that has all the necessary

supplies at hand will help students focus. “If you’re sitting down to do

your homework, and you have to wander around to find all the things

you need, by the time you set everything up, your brain is all over the

place and it doesn’t help for focusing on any subject.”

There’s plenty to think about when creating a

functional workspace within your home, according to

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“You need to consider what it’s going to be used for,

who’s going to use it and how it’s going to be used,” Bamfield said.

“For an office, the main things are function and storage.”

As an example, Bamfield points to the type of surface one might want

on their desk would vary depending on the kind of work they’ll be

doing on the desk.

“A lot of people have granite in their kitchen and they love it so much,

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Surrey-based interior designer Lyla Veinot said that in addition to

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“Natural light is always good in a room you’re going to be

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Electronics are another factor for consideration, Veinot said, noting

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“If there’s only one wall with electrical, that does affect the decor


“For an office, the

main things are

function and storage”

by Melissa Smalley photos courtesy ofLyla Veinot Designs

continuedINDULGE • VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2010 25

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“If the person is creative, and that’s

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and drastic colours would work,” he said.

“But for an accountant, that might not

work.”

Veinot agreed, adding that colour and

decor in a home office should reflect

one’s personality.

“People should surround themselves

with things that motivate and inspire,

but not things that will distract them,”

she said. “It’s a place you can sometimes

do things you wouldn’t do in the rest

of your home. If you use pieces that are

functional, yet have some pizzazz, that

brings in some sophistication.”

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multiculturalism Aug. 28 and 29 at the

Langley Events Centre.

• The BC SPCA’s Paws for a Cause

fundraiser takes place Sept. 12 at Crescent

Park in South Surrey.

• The 5th annual BBQ on the Bypass, B.C.’s

biggest barbecue competition, hits Langley

Sept. 19. www.bbqonthebypass.com

• Clockwise from top, Tracy Dueck and her

daughters Melissa Suominen and Jessica

Dueck celebrate the grand opening of the

newest Tracycakes Cafe in Fort Langley.

• A tattoo artist shows off her inking skills at

the West Coast Tattoo Show in Langley.

• Flavours of Surrey at Historic Stewart

Farm served up plenty of food and beverages.

• Model Mara Amariei takes to the catwalk

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A shopping trip

Around the World

Style mavens with a penchant for travel will

undoubtedly admit they have spent many

hours fantasizing about a dream shopping trip

to some of the world’s greatest fashion meccas

and shopping hot spots.

But with more travel choices than there are

crystals on a Swarovski trunk, where to begin?

With the help of Scarlett Ballantyne – a

Vancouver-based fashion stylist and personal

shopper – we nailed down the top five classic

fashion destinations that will empty your

pocket and blow your mind.

1. NEW YORK CITYHome to the lion’s share of American

fashion houses, New York City has been

setting world fashion trends since the early

1900s.

With a fashion industry that boasts $14

billion in annual sales and one of the most

famous shopping streets on the planet, N.Y.C.

gets our top pick.

Arguably New York’s most fashionable

neighbourhood, a stroll through Gansevoort

Market (the Meatpacking District) is worth

the trip alone. However, not to be missed

is world-famous Fifth Avenue in Midtown

Manhattan. In addition to landmark stores

such as Bergdorf Goodman, Harry Winston

and Saks Fifth Avenue, it is home to an array

of big name designer stores including Gucci,

Louis Vuitton, Versace and Prada.

But don’t forget your wallet. Not only is it

one of the world’s best known streets, it is

consistently ranked one of the most expensive

places to shop in the world.

While Ballantyne notes her favourite place

to shop is along Broome Street in SoHo,

venturesome fashionistas should check out

West Broadway’s What Goes Around Comes

Around, a unique boutique that features

men’s and women’s vintage accessories and

apparel.

N.Y.C. must-have: Metallic Python Drawstring

“Hobo” Bag by Coach, $598

2. LOS ANGELESAt the pinnacle of California glitz and

glamour is, of course, Rodeo Drive in Beverly

Hills.

From Gucci to Chanel, nearly every known

label and retailer is represented in a handy

three-block stretch of boutiques. If nothing

else, it’s the place to see and be seen.

Affordable and trendy, the L.A. Fashion

District is a must stop on the fashion trail. It

spans more than 100 blocks and offers apparel

and accessories for the entire family. For great

bargains, be sure to hit the festival feel of

popular “Santee Alley.”

Ballantyne’s top LA pick: The CUSP store

by Neman Marcus located in Century City

on Santa Monica Boulevard. From elegant

to glam, this trendy women’s apparel store

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offers some of the best new and known designer labels,

including Diane von Furstenberg, 7 For All Mankind, Alice

+ Olivia and Ella Moss at relatively affordable prices. Can’t

get away? Shop online at www.cusp.com

L.A. must-have: Vintage Asphalt Boots by Beryll, $590

3. MILANLike N.Y.C., Milan is considered one of the true fashion

capitals of the world.

Lined with gorgeous boutiques and high-end designer

stores, the city’s most luxurious shopping district is known

as Quadrilatero della moda (quadrilateral of fashion).

Located in the heart of the city, discerning shoppers

will find Italy’s most-beloved designer labels, including

Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino and Versace.

But be sure to try your luck at finding Milan’s coveted designer

outlets. While they are sometimes hard to spot, a heavily discounted

Ferragamo handbag is worth the hunt.

Ballantyne’s top pick is the shopping area surrounding the Duomo

di Milano, one of Europe’s most famous and awe-inspiring cathedrals.

There, she says, you can find fabulous dresses, jewellery and unique

accessories that “look very European but won’t break the bank.”

Milan must-have: Classic Armani Suit, $1,395

4. PARISAs every fashionista knows, Paris is one of the world’s premier

shopping cities.

Its streets are not only chock full of exquisite shops and boutiques,

but the city’s architecture will take any frenzied shopper’s breath away.

The most famous department store in the city is Galeries Lafayette.

Built in 1893, it offers an extraordinary selection of jewellery,

cosmetics, accessories, gifts and apparel.

In addition to the luxury shopping area of Avenue Montaigne and

Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Ballantyne recommends hitting a Paris

flea market – such as Porte de Clignancourt’s famous “Les Puces” (The

Fleas) – for rare and unique

vintage jewelry, scarves and

accessories.

Paris must-have: Cashmere Shawl

by Hermès, $990

5. LONDONAn international shopping

trip would not be complete

without a stop in London to

shop at Harrods, the world-

famous luxury department store

located in the Royal Borough of

Kensington and Chelsea.

Originally established as a small

grocery store, today Harrods has

more than 300 departments and

is best known for its fragrance and beauty products, fashion accessories,

gifts and high-end apparel. Highlighted brands include Stella

McCartney, Nina Ricci, Escada, Ralph Lauren, True Religion and Diesel.

Another must-stop is Savile Row, a street in Mayfair, Central London,

famous for its traditional bespoke tailoring. Known as the “golden mile

of tailoring,” it is home to a range of traditional and contemporary

tailors, including Davies and Son (est. 1803) and Evisu jean company.

For fabulous streetwear, Ballantyne suggests “ditching the High

Street” and heading to London’s independent boutiques such as Bread

& Honey, Aime, and the Dover Street Market.

London must-have: “Suki” Cocktail Dress by Mina UK, $120

Want to travel light without sacrificing style?

Fashion stylist Scarlett Ballantyne picks the top 10

items every style maven should have at the ready

for her next big getaway:

1. A great tote bag – perfect for day tripping and

to use as carry-on luggage

2. A strappy pair of flat sandals – chic but

comfortable for all day shopping

3. A jazzy pair of heels –

instant glamour

4. Great-fitting jeans – dress up

at night with jewellery and heels

5. A sweater wrap – wrap

different ways for variation

6. A classic white top – dress up

with jewelry or belt with leggings

for a more casual look

7. A white tank top – on its own, or spice up an

outfit using a layering effect

8. A wrinkle-resistant short dress – wear with

heels at night and with leggings and flats during

the day

9. A small clutch – use as a wallet during the day

and a handbag at night

10. Body bronzer – add a light glow to any outfit

Suki dress by Mina, London must-have

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