ILIA, an organic line of makeup, available at Yaletown’s Beauty Mark and Olympic Village’s Kiss and Makeup boutique, recently expanded its cosmetics line with the launch of a new silky eye shadow, creamy eyeliner (with a built-in sharpener), and foundation, which is filled with botanicals that help calm the skin. The ILIA line is a made-in-Vancouver success story that began in 2011 when Sasha Plavsic made a line of six organic tinted lip conditioners. Today, the company is headquartered in Malibu but still has strong connections and a loyal customer base, who will likely be thrilled with the expansion.
Whether you’re looking to play make-believe, bake spooky treats or dress up your little one, Etsy has this Halloween covered. Look for BC-made offerings this year with Etsy, including a black cat tee courtesy of Bloom Bloom Wear, hand-cut bat-shaped earrings from Images by Kent Olinger, and personalized candy baskets from Kelowna’s Good Wishes Quilts. Keep the kiddies warm in crochet Ninja Turtles hats from Cats Crafty Corner in Kamloops and decorate dessert with cupcake toppers from Vancouver’s Confetti Crown Design.
Looking for that perfect, effortless chic clutch? Vancouver’s Lolo Jewellery & Accessories' new fall pieces, the Elly envelope clutch or the Lola clutch with tassel details, just might be it. Designer, Lorena Ponis added the new bag to her list of designs that includes an extensive collection of handmade jewelry and accessories. See Lolo.ca for more.
GapKids will introduce an exclusive, limited edition collection celebrating the Peanuts characters by Charles M. Schulz at Gap stores across Canada and online at gapcanada.ca on Oct. 19. The line, ranging in price from $16.95 - $85, includes offerings for newborn, toddler, boys and girls, which boasts playful and cheery ready-to-wear clothes and accessories.
