(English) Bota Bota: the spa on a boat is also a floating bistro

If you haven't been to Bota Bota, the spa-on-the-water in the Old Port, then you are really missing out on a unique experience. This large boat with four floors of spa space is an excellent place to unwind while enjoying the surrounding views of Old Montreal, the Saint-Lawrence River and the Habitat 67 buildings. Alternating ...

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(English) A|X Armani Exchange – Urban European style hits centre-ville

Euro-chic style just got more accessible with the grand opening of the new A|X Armani Exchange flagship store on Sainte-Catherine Street. The doors officially opened today and I spent an hour browsing the summer collection – a mix of royal blue, dove grey, black and animal print statement pieces were prominently on display. My eye ...

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(English) Ogier wines: Châteauneuf-du-Pape and beyond

When I hear someone say Châteauneuf-du-Pape, I think fancy and pricey wine, which is pretty much the case. Basically Châteauneuf-du-Pape is like a designer fashion label because you’re paying for the papal image on your bottle. Granted, the wine deserves merit for its quality and history. In the 14th century, the pope decided to point ...

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(English) Montreal Shopping Tours: Shop like a pro, with a pro

One of Montreal’s most fashionable ladies has recently launched Montreal Shopping Tours, which offers customized shopping experiences designed with various types of shoppers in mind. Janna Zittrer is FLARE magazine’s Montreal correspondent. She had the brilliant idea of offering a variety of tours with unique itineraries that include everything one needs to have a blast ...

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(English) My Walk-in: Fashion finds for every fashionista

Friends don't let friends leave the house wearing something that doesn't suit them – this certainly rings true for my friend Lolitta Dandoy who launched the online version of her walk-in closet last week. Lolitta's career as a fashion writer consequently turned her into a style consultant for her family and friends. This altruistic passion ...

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(English) Colour blocking with cool summer shades

Hit the beach or the streets this summer with the latest trends in eyewear. Marc Jacobs has just launched his new colour-blocked collection of oversized shades in contrasting colours of nude and orange, pink and mint, blue and purple, and black and blue – making the best hue combination for you a hard choice to ...

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