Double Zero Chinook

Double Zero has doubled their location. That means double the reasons to eat out with friends and family, Double the space with 2 floors and a patio, and double the ways to enjoy the delicious pizzas and of course my favorite calamari salad. Ohh so much for diets!

They will also be offering new menu choices on the main level and the classic menu fare on the second floor. I'm very excited for this location to open and having another food choice while shopping at Chinook is much needed.

Hedkandi 8th Ave

 

Last Thursday I was treated to my first blowout. Many friends have had blow outs and tell me of the amazing volume and bounce their hair has afterwards and even the day after. I very rarely get my hair cut so going in for anything beyond is even more rare. To be perfectly honest the last time my hair was styled was as a bridesmaid nearly 2 years ago.

Hedkandi is an amazing salon and this is their 3rd location. My favorite thing has to be that they use all Bumble & Bumble products. The thickening spray is incredible (I've gone through 5 bottles since I discovered it 2 years ago) and almost all of the products they used on me smelled wonderful too!

The decor of this Hedkandi differs from the other locations which have more of a minimalist or black and white style. The new location is almost like a grand hotel in the 20's all gilded gold and large botanical wall paper. With some cozy seating for those waiting for their colour to set. 

As Thursday turned out to be a busy evening for events. There was only time for me to have my hair blown out and take a few photos before I jetted off to the Double Zero opening at Chinook (post coming soon!) I missed out on stuffing my face with Jelly Modern doughnuts and adorable mini hot dogs from Tubby Dog. 

I loved the experience of getting the blowout my hair did have so much volume. It was also impressive how the style still kept so well after sleeping on it the next day. I think the next time I have a blowout I will ask for a little less product as my hair felt a little to stiff for my liking. 

H&M Chinook Flagship

It's not like I need another excuse to shop but the store are increasingly getting better at Chinook Centre. It has always been my go to mall and has the greatest selection of stores but having all my favorites under one roof is going to make it much easier to shop, and much worse for my savings. my top 3 stores Zara, H&M, and Topshop (coming Nov 2) obviously are now a trifecta in the open court across from The Bay. A shoppers dream of cost conscious fashion. The grand opening for H&M was this Thursday taking over the old Jacob space and filling it to the brim with stylish goodies. The re-purposing of the huge 40 foot wall and addition of a skylight really utilized the space well.

It was actually a bit overwhelming trying to shop the morning of the opening as there was already a line up of shoppers at 9:30 for the opening at 12. Its a big deal when the first 300 shoppers can get up to $300 off their purchase. 

The layout is good and every corner was stuffed with clothes and accessories. The main floor is women's and accessories and the second floor is the younger brand along with children and menswear. I often feel like i'm suffering from ADD when looking through these mega stores because there are way too many good things too look at and buy. They even have face masks! what? 

Those of you following the next designer collaboration will be happy or sad, depending on your location as this flagship will try not to take away from the downtown location so the Isabel Marant collection will still only be available downtown Nov 14th. 

Happy Shopping!