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TLC* magazine is a fashion and style magazine that challenges the ordinary. We are dedicated to promoting and inspiring the people that make This Little City happen. TLC* is published 4 times a year and can be found free at select boutiques, book stores, cafes, spas, hair salons and hotels in Vancouver.

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COVER. photography. VINCENT LIONS. styling. hair & makeup. DAVID GOVEIA - Judy Inc. using MAC Cosmetics and TRESemmé Hair Care. model. YULIA - Elmer Olsen Model Management.///// Jewelry. Charles Albert Big Game Necklace. ///// Hair. TRESemmé Antifrizz Smoothing creme. // Foundation. MAC Pro Longwear. // Concealer. Dior Pro Concealer palette 001.// Eyebrows. Lancôme Couture Intense. // Eyes. Guerlain Noir o1 liquid liner. // Cheeks. Bobbi Brown royal blue cheeks and Cargo matte medium bronzer. // Lips. Tom Ford warm sable lipcolor.

GIFTSby Carmen Lam

Retro SUPER “Francis Basic” Sunglasses. $214The less hipster version of our beloved Wayfarers, these black and gold sunnies from SUPER’s Classic Series exude elegance and style. Nods to its Italian grassroots of fashion and La Bella Vita, it’s time to sip on a cup of espresso and gaze at some hunky Fabios.Available at Vincent Park.www.vincentpark.ca

Natalia Brilli Fedora Clutch. $995More likely inspired by a murder of crows than flower petals, the jet-black leather clutch by French-based designer Natalia Brilli spawns on new fetishism in gothic glamour. Less Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and more Sophie-Anne, Queen of Louisiana. Available at Gravity Pope. www.gravitypope.com

Philippe Starck Parrot Speakers. $1,795Philippe Stark’s clean and sleek, bell-shaped wireless speakers will surely cause tech savvy geeks to squeal on Christmas morning. Just dock your iPhone or iPod and “play that funky music,” fanboy. (iPhone and iPod not included.) Available at Holt Renfrew. www.holtrenfrew.com

House of Harlow 1960 Jagged Bangle Set. $195 Want to channel Wonder Woman during your 3pm board meeting? Just wear Nicole Richie’s tri-colour bulletproof bracelets. Okay, they’re not literally bulletproof, but cue La Roux’s hit single and you’ll conquer that boardroom like Trump’s quick firing snake hand. Available at Holt Renfrew. www.holtrenfrew.com

Taxi Driver Film Book. $486 ($735)On Sale for a limited time.

Signed and numbered by photographer Steve Schapiro, the 328 pages hardcover book features unseen visuals of De Niro portraying Scorsese’s lonely taxi driver. It’ll have them uttering, “Are you talkin’ to me?” till the New Year.Available at Chapters (online). www.chapters.indigo.ca

Converse Outsider Boots. $140Shoes say a lot about a person. And these leather Chuck Taylor All Star Boots ooze masculinity. We don’t want a man-child with long blond bangs swept across his forehead; we much prefer a fellow Brokeback, wouldn’t you agree, Ms. Swift? Available at Livestock. www.deadstock.ca

Livestock’s Vancouver…Eat. Foundation. 2301 Main St. Vancouver. 604.708.0881. Drink. Fortune Sound Club. 147 East Pender St. Chinatown. 604.569.1758. www.fortunesoundclub.com.Shop. Livestock. 239 Abbott St. Gastown. 604.685.1433. http://deadstock.ca. Secret. Second floor of the Vancouver Public Library. 350 West Georgia St. Vancouver. 604.331.3603. www.vpl.ca.

Naughty or Nice? We’re making a list and checking it twice.

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Blouses. JNBY.Skirt. Maurie & Eve. Nouvelle Nouvelle..Scarf. Vintage.Woo Vintage.Monkey purse. Prop Stylist’s own.

photographer. MATTHEW BURDITT www.matthewburditt.orgstyling. EMILIA PELECHprops stylist. LIZ DUNGATE - Judyinc.comhair & makeup. LIZ DUNGATE - Judyinc.com using TRESemmé Hair Care & MAC Cosmeticsmodel. ALICIA - lizbellagency.com

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Cardigan and belt. JNBY.Blouse. Calvin Klein.Shorts. Vintage. Woo Vintage.Glasses. Oliver Peoples.Tights. Wolford.Hat and necklace. Prop Stylist’s own.

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Blouses, sweater and glove as hat. Vintage. Woo Vintage.Leather Pants. Dutil Quintessential.Bracelets. Prop stylist’s own.

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Coat. JNBY.Shorts (tulle added). Something Else. Nouvelle Nouvelle.Gloves. Vintage. Woo Vintage.Boots. Fornarina.Socks and necklaces. Stylist’s own.Badminton headband. Prop Stylist’s own.

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Sweater. Cheap Monday. Nouvelle Nouvelle.Dress. Maurie & Eve. Nouvelle Nouvelle.Drum hat and bag. Prop Stylist’s own.

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Dress. Dusen Dusen. Nouvelle Nouvelle.Barrette and toy. Prop stylist’s own.

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“I am,” says Ken Chow, as he reflects on just where he is at with his label Krane, “where I am.” There may be an unintentional riff off an old Gloria Gaynor refrain, but the Toronto designer has a deliberate – and enviable - calm and self-assured approach to his business. Little wonder his celebrated creations woo the critics: a line of rugged waxed-cotton bags that are “phenomenal every season,” according to Toronto Life, which also elevates his outerwear to being “worthy of Savile Row.” Chow, who admits he succumbed at first to the pressure on young brands to grow quickly, appears to have firmly regrouped to “focus on the things that are working for the company.” An approach clearly influenced by his time interning at Marc Jacobs while he was studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC around a decade ago. The stellar designer was just starting his younger brand, Marc, at the time. “It gave me the scope of how to start your business,” he says, adding that Jacobs’ launch of menswear in a sea of womenswear switched him on to fashion back in his teens. “I looked at all the aspects of what I would need to know about launching a brand, such as marketing, sales and production.” Today he opines, during these recessionary times, that buyers – whether at trade shows in Paris, NYC or Las Vegas - want to associate you with one or two things only. “And for you to do them really well,” he adds. “They buy deeply into a specialism.”

Not that making a full clothing brand isn’t tempting, AND a possibility in the future, but it’s not right as part of the Krane business now, he says. “Having a fully functioning clothing brand is very seductive,” explains Chow, who came to Canada from China at the age of seven, “but the truth of the matter is you have to have really deep pockets.”

Currently with two people helping on the manufacturing, he refers to Krane Design as a “one-man show.” If something needs to be worked out on his bags or outerwear (it’s sold at Barneys and Fred Segal in the States), he is the troubleshooter; if he is working on a new piece, he is the one to do all the experiments.

Caught in the middle of Holiday deliveries and getting started on Fall/Winter 2011, he tells TLC*: “I’ve always been the kind of person to bring it on - the more busy I am, the better.”

KRANE.Story. Lucy Hyslop

With a seamstress mother and artistic father, Chow believes he needs to approach his design (named Krane because of the symbolism (longevity) of ‘the bird’ in China, the industrial behemoths found in every city, and the crane-style move in The Karate Kid - a favourite childhood movie) as objects of desire. “I feel that my hands were given to me and that’s my gift,” he explains. “I focus on this hand work. There are these huge companies bringing out disposable fashion, so the only way to maintain your presence in the market is through your hands.” Beyond The Karate Kid, Chow’s other childhood memories help feed his military-style jackets: he used to design posters for the veterans’ Remembrance Day in Georgetown, his first Canadian home. His move to the big city of Toronto is when the “corruption happened,” he laughs, referring to his embracing of house music and the NYC-style Paris is Burning drag subculture of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. “Your business becomes your life; it’s very much an extension of yourself,” says Chow, who rarely works without the Beats in Space podcast cranked up. “I dive deep into my childhood and try to incorporate things.” Which all dovetails beautifully with his devotion to fashion and its youth-centric obsession. “It’s the one industry that keeps you young,” says Chow, who follows the “age is just a number” philosophy. “I think we need to maintain that young spirit, and fashion forces you to stay on top of things and be current.”

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Skulls, bears and…David Suzuki? From galloping horses, to Japanese Kabuki masks, to David Suzuki’s face, Granted have been forerunners creating mainstream and modern chunky intarsia knits: the technique of knitting images onto clothing. Not to be mistaken with traditional Cowichan sweaters (though inspirations no doubt), Granted’s knits are made from finer wool and feature a wider variety of motifs and designs. Dubbed as the “new and unique genre of neo-vintage clothing,” the brother-sister duo (Minoru and Ai Hirano) has quickly turned their brand into closet staples. Under the family business, Flyer Hooks, the siblings started Granted in 2007. In just three years, the brand has created and designed over 30 different styles of garments: toques, purses, mittens, leg warmers, vests, ponchos and most notably, sweaters. Their current collaboration with the Vancouver Canucks has diehard hockey fans all abuzz. “This sweater is a limited edition piece that commemorates their 40th anniversary,” says Minoru (Brian) Hirano, creative director of Granted. “The sweater has elements of their past jerseys: the retro V-logo on both the sleeves and back, and has their current hockey stick logo on the front.” The limited edition sweaters (only 200 were made) retail for $399.99, and are sold exclusively at Roger’s Arena and Canuck’s online store, a surefire wishlist item for most guys this Christmas. As for Hirano, he’ll be gifting some cool items from one of his favourite stores, Walrus. “I hope I get some sort of ticket for a show or a gift certificate to a movie,” says Hirano, but admits, “I really like experiencing things that I can have memories of – especially long trips to warm places!” www.grantedclothing.com - Granted x Canucks Sweater Available at Canucks Team Store.800 Griffiths Way Vancouver. 604.899.7590. http://canucks.nhl.com

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You could sum up Paige Russell in three words: Made in Canada. Russell may be a graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, but she hasn’t forgotten her BC roots. “[I] spent most of my growing years with my head in cardboard clouds and my hands full of scissors and tape guns,” says the Kelowna born and based product designer. Today, Russell creates clean, modern and cheeky pieces using stoneware and wood. Featured at the 2003 Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s Inside Design Now exhibit and dubbed one of the “Top 20 young designers to watch for” by Wallpaper* magazine, Russell’s newest collection takes us to a whimsical world of woodland creatures. The Müzo Collectibles consist of trees and animals: a caribou, a polar bear and a sheep. “I’m not ashamed to say I’m smitten with these guys,” gushes Russell. “I have a plan to make 12 and release three at a time, so they’ll have a nice big family of friends when I’m done.” This holiday, the pre-order collectibles are excellent gift options, which Russell is famous for. “I usually just raid the shelves at my studio,” admits Russell about her holiday gift shopping. “But maybe this year I’ll be un-boring and come up with a new idea.” And what’s on Russell’s own holiday wishlist? “A big helping of health for my beautiful sister, that’s number one,” exclaims Russell. “And then more selfish things like Flor carpet tiles for my new apartment and almost everything from my fellow vendors at the Poppytalk Handmade market… [like] the faux bois flask from Whimsy and Ink, and of course a good bottle of whiskey to go with the flask.” www.paigerussell.com - Available at Walrus, 3408 Cambie St. Vancouver, 604.874.9770. www.walrushome.com

PAIGE RUSSELL.Man Ray, Noire et Blanche, 1926 c Man Ray Trust/SODRAC (2010)

Man Ray, African Art, and the Modernist Lens is the Museum of Anthropology’s newest exhibition. Running until January 23, 2011, the exhibit focuses on photographic works by American artist Man Ray and his avant-garde contemporaries like Charles Sheeler and André Kertész. Over 50 photographs from the 1920s and 1930s are juxtaposed along side original African artefacts. “I discovered so many never-before exhibited or reproduced photographs and was able to track down the African objects they featured,” explains Wendy Grossman, curator of Man Ray, African Art, and the Modernist Lens. “The potential for creating a dynamic exhibition that crossed so many interests and disciplines became very evident; it speaks to those interested in modern art, African art, surrealism, photography and fashion.” The travelling exhibit is the culmination of Grossman’s two decades of research and doctoral dissertation. Through the accompanying exhibit catalogue (of the same title) Grossman explains how modern photography changed the perception of African objects from artefacts to artworks. The catalogue will no doubt make great stocking stuffers for art aficionados. Grossman - the Minneapolis-raised curator, who coincidentally attended the same high school as the Cohen Brothers (of Fargo and No Country for Old Men fame) - has a prized wishlist: “Anything that adds to my library and collection of rare Man Ray ephemera… As for the other recipients on my list, I’m thinking about sending fruitcakes,” confesses Grossman. “As difficult as it might be to believe, everyone in my family really likes fruitcakes.”www.moa.ubc.ca - Museum of Anthropology. 6393 N.W. Marine Drive. UBC. 604.822.5087

MAN RAY.

Stories. Carmen Lam

EMMA BRACEFIELD. After graduating in Fine Arts from the Otago Polytechnic School of Art in New Zealand, Emma Bracefield took a detour in her career and started working as a caterer on film sets. “Realizing a creative void and curiosity to return to some form of sculpture, I enrolled in the Jewellery Art and Design Diploma program at the Vancouver Community College,” explains the sculptural jewellery artist. “And I’m currently studying Gemmology at VCC.” Each of Bracefield’s ready-to-wear custom design pieces are made from karat gold (yellow, rose and white) to platinum and sterling silver. “I am attracted to organic forms with fluid movement and asymmetrical balance,” says the Vancouver-based designer. “There are no matching sets, although I do make multiple stacking rings designed to work together – there’s a definite congruency with my style.” Launched from a wedding ring commission, Bracefield’s jewellery has since evolved into a collection of rings, necklaces and brooches. “With client collaboration I design forms to compliment the wearer,” explains Bracefield. “I have found a personal style which speaks to me and continues to evolve to a paired down simplicity, which is deceptively complex - or perhaps I make it that way!” Showcasing at this month’s Circle Craft Christmas Market and also this December at the Granville Island Public Market, Bracefield’s pieces make the perfect gift for that special someone. As for Bracefield, she’s selflessly wishing for “a charming twinkly white Christmas for my southern hemisphere friends.” And for those who live in the city? “Good food, wine, my annual [homemade] biscotti and beautiful Gailan Ngan bowls for all!”www.emmabracefield.com - Available at Granville Island Public Market. 1661 Duranleau Street, Vancouver. 604.666.6655. www.granvilleisland.com

Photo. Eydis Einarsdottir

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Bike Bag. $120.Ora Bags by Randi Obenauer.www.orabags.com - Avail. Nouvelle Nouvelle.

My Dark Heart.Global Atomic. 1006 Mainland St. Yaletown.www.globalatomic.com - 604.806.6223

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ALBA “ME”. $148. Furni. Montreal, Canada. www.furnicreations.com

Sienna leather wallet. $34. Ulterior Motive. Stockholm, Sweden. www.umotive.com

Dot Cushions by HAY. $125.Vancouver Special. 3612 Main Street.www.vanspecial.com - 604.568.3673

Votum Double Femur Pendant. $195.Votum Jewelry. Vancouver.www.votumjewelry.com - 778.327.9376

Ball.AEO Studio. Göteborg, Sweden.www.aeo-studio.com

Diamond Tealight Holder. $10.Parliament. 115 Water Street. Gastown.www.parliamentinteriors.com - 604.689.0800

Blow By Blow. $33. Oscar’s Art Books. Vancouver. www.bookmanager.com

Ten Thousand a Year.Little Fly. UK.www.littlefly.co.uk

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Deco Tiepiece. $98. Adhesif Clothing. 2202 Main Street.www.adhesifclothing.com - 604.568.4905

WHP 1 Year Art Subscription. $168.Walter Helena Photography. N Vancouver. walterhelenaphotography.blogspot.com

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LR Rain bootie. $165.Loeffler Randall.www.loefflerrandall.com

Jack the Rabbit T-shirt. Ebon Aves. $40.Lüt Boutique. 4219 Main Street.www.lutboutique.com - 604.568.1188

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photographer. ALAN CHAN - www.alanchanstudio.comstyling. HEIDI FARNOLA - resetfashion.blogspot.comhair, makeup & manicure. ANDREA TILLER - Nobasura using TRESemmé Hair Care and MAC Cosmeticsphotographers assistant. EDMOND KEUNGmodel. LILLIAN LEOPOLD - lizbellagency.com

location. WALDORF HOTEL - www.waldorfhotel.com

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Skirt. (212)Bandeau. Top Secret. One of a FewNecklaces. Jessie Turner. Dream.Shoes. Pour La Victoire. Gravity Pope.

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Denim Leather Leggings. Cheap Monday. Vincent Park.Jacket. Carlie Wong. DuJour.Bracelet. Dotted Loop. Dream.Shoes. Pour La Victoire. Gravity Pope.

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Sheer Blouse. Obakki.Bra, Panties & Bracelets. Deluxe Junk.Faux Fur Jacket. Matix. Underworld.

Dress. Myne. Two of a Few.Jacket. Obakki.Necklace. Dotted Loop Glam Vintage Remix. Dream.Boots. House of Harlow 1960. Gravity Pope.

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Skirt. Nicola Fan. Dream.Lace Top. Something Else. Vincent Park.Vest. Designer Remix Collection. One of a Few.Necklace. Dotted Loop. Lola Home & Apparel.Shoes. Opening Ceremony. Gravity Pope.

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Bodysuit. Motel Rocks .One of a Few.Blouse. Obakki.Earrings. Dotted Loop. Dream.Shoes. Opening Ceremony. Gravity Pope.

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Shawl. Larry.Bra. American Apparel. Deluxe Junk.Necklace. Dotted Loop. Dream.Vintage Bracelet & Ring. Deluxe Junk.Boots. House of Harlow 1960. Gravity Pope.

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Drew Barrymore’s a fan: she’s been caught wearing his pieces while appearing on the Daily Show and on the streets of London early this year. Attributing his design aesthetics to a childhood rooted in genres of fantasy, horror and sci-fi, to living in San Francisco’s gay counterculture club scene during the mid-‘90s, the New York-based jewellery designer, Chris Habana, is one of the cool kids to keep on our radar.

“My career as a designer has had a number of incarnations,” says the Philippines and US-raised Habana. “I got my start with accessories, transitioned to women’s wear, and realized that jewellery is what I was truly passionate about.” Since 2007, Habana’s self-titled jewellery line has been featured in Nylon, Vogue Italia, and Spin, and on the likes of Courtney Love and Kelis. “It’s funny,” expresses the self-taught designer. “You go into a collection creating something personal for yourself, and in turn people find something personal that relates to them.” TLC* caught up with the busy designer and talked about Spring/Summer 2011, collaborations and his love for horror flicks.

TLC*: You cite Dungeons and Dragons as your early childhood influences. Are there fantasy and sci-fi influences from today’s popular culture? Chris Habana: I love pop culture, but usually that’s reserved for ‘80s and ‘90s pop. Now I’m more into horror – the creepier the better. Films like Ichi the Killer, Record and Creepshow are sick. And recently I was really freaked out by Paranormal Activity.

TLC*: I was fortunate enough to catch your Spring/Summer 2011 showcase at Milk Studios during September’s New York Fashion Week – absolutely loved the rose and thorn pieces (especially the studded earrings). Can you tell us a bit about the new collection? CH: Thanks so much! For Spring/Summer 2011, the collection is a study of the heart from start to finish. We entitled it “Mon Amour, Mon Ennemi.” I had gone through a breakup in January, and that was around the time I started developing this collection. In a roundabout way, the collection chronicles my single and dating life, from the breakup to now. I have fallen for men throughout this entire time and this collection expresses longing and loss, extreme beauty, and of course, the pain of it all. The main imagery has softened a bit in the collection. Because of this, I created thorns and roses in a series of necklaces, rings, cuffs and earrings.

TLC*: S/S 2011 introduces new materials like gold and pearls – still edgy and gothic, but more romantic. CH: I have introduced pearls into the collection – buried in the mouths of skulls and adorned on crosses… I am really trying to get back to real jewellery, where a necklace, while interesting and beautiful, is still a necklace: simplicity and beauty above all else – at least for now.

TLC*: Can you tell us a bit about your new project Labour of Love? CH: Labour of Love is a styling project. I’m always inspired when editorials are really well styled, beyond just putting clot hes on a model… I started creating styling pieces for my lookbooks and people took notice, and asked to use them in other features. I have a fringe bra that’s received a lot of press, as well as a cage denim vest that was recently featured in Hercules… It’s one of those great projects where it has nothing to do with commerce, but everything to do with art.

TLC*: Any other collaborations in the work? CH: I recently did a collaboration line with Seven NYC. It’s the boutique’s first house line, which will be in store for S/S 2011… And I have an on-going collaboration with Urban Outfitters that’s available online.

Chris Habana’s jewellery is available at Vancouver’s Coco’s Closet and online at Urban Outfitters and www.chrishabana.com.

Chris Habana’s New York…Eat. Fatty Cue. 91 South 6th St. Brooklyn. www.fattycue.com. Drink. The Boiler Room. 86 East 4th St. East Village. www.boilerroomnyc.com.Shop. Amarcord Vintage Fashion. 252 Lafayette St. SoHo. www.amarcordvintagefashion.com.Secret. My apartment. It’s intimate, cute, and I love having people over.

Lightning Dust’s stunning sophomore release, Infinite Light, was one of your favourite albums of 2009, and for a while there it seemed like it was playing everywhere you went - particularly around the holiday season. Now, like some pavlovian audio trigger, this winter has you craving yet again the somber hook of the Vancouver duo of Amber Webber and Joshua Wells. They are singing your new White Christmas. They have penned your new Drummer Boy. They are rockingyour new Rudolph. But this is not Christmas music - not unless you think Christmas music sounds like Chan Marshall fronting a ‘more Casiotone / less cocaine’ version of the Talking Heads. Butyou still tell people the music is Christmas - in the sense that it is also pretty fucking magical.

TLC* understands that you need your winter Lightning Dust fix, so we caught up with the East Van-tastic duo while out on a North American tour with their other band, indie rock legends-in-the-making Black Mountain (also Christmas).

TLC*: What is the best music-related Christmas gift you ever received?Lightning Dust: (Amber) Josh wrote and recorded all of our friends a Christmas song about how much he loved us. We love him. (Josh) My Dad gave me a drum set when I was ten years old. It was the beginning of my music career.

TLC*: Who are you listening to lately?LD: New albums from Alicia Keys, Joanna Newsom and Duffy & the Doubters.

TLC*: Being in the studio or being on tour: which do you prefer and why?LD: (Amber) Because I have a mild case of stage fright, being in the studio is where I feel the most free, however singing live can be pretty darn thrilling

TLC*: If you had to start a barbershop quartet with any two other artists, who would they be?LD: Lindsey Buckingham and Kate Bush, two of our very favourite singers who can both take very good care of the high bits.

TLC*: What’s next for Lightning Dust?LD: We are writing songs in between Black Mountain tours and plan on recording next year.

www.lightningdust.com

Lightning Dust’s Vancouver…Eat. Hawker’s Delight. 4127 Main Street.Drink. (in the near future) Lido Public House.Shop. La Grotta Del Formaggio. 1791 Commercial Drive.Secret. Happy Feet (reflexology and massage). 2828 East Hastings Street.

LIGHTNING DUST.Story. Ron Coldham

Photo. Andy Bond

CHRIS HABANA.Story. Carmen Lam

Photo. Chris Habana

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Blouses. JNBY.Skirt. Maurie & Eve. Nouvelle Nouvelle.Shoes. Rocket Dog.Scarf. Vintage.Woo Vintage.Monkey purse. Prop stylist’s own.

photographer. MATTHEW BURDITT - www.matthewburditt.orgstyling. EMILIA PELECHhair & makeup. LIZ DUNGATE - Judyinc.com using TRESemmé Hair Care & MAC Cosmeticsprops. LIZ DUNGATE - Judyinc.commodel. ALICA – lizbellagency.com

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Laurel Canyon

// Crystal.Blouse. Marc by Marc Jacobs. Holt Renfrew.Skirt. Michael Kors. Holt Renfrew.

// Dave.Sweater. 5th Avenue Shoe Repair. Gravity Pope Tailored Goods.Corduroy pants. Tom Ford. Holt Renfrew.

photographer. CHRIS HAYLETTstyling. DEANNA PALKOWSKI - lizbellagency.commakeup & hair. NEGAR - lizbellagency.commodels. CRYSTAL & DAVE - John Casablancas Internationalphotographer’s assistant. MATT HAYLETT

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Sachin & Babi silk blouse. Violet Boutique.Miu Miu. Leones.Dace shrug. Violet Boutique.Shoes. John Fluevog.

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Dress. Alexander Wang. Gravity Pope Tailored Goods.Shawl. Missoni. Holt Renfew.Boots. Manolo Blahnik. Holt Renfrew.Necklace. Elie Tahari. Holt Renfrew.

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// Dave.Vintage Jacket. Stylist’s own.Scarf. Brunello Cucinelli. Harry Rosen.

// Crystal.Top. Miu Miu. Leones.Pants. Manuel Mendoza.Gloves. Maison Fabre. Holt Renfew.

Jaguar E-type convertible provided by XJ Motors.

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Pants. Manuel Mendoza.Shoes. Gravity Pope.Shirt and hat. Stylist’s own.Guitar. Gretsch. Tom Lee Music.

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// Crystal.Sweater. Prada. Leones.

Jeans. Marrakesh. Violet.

// Dave.Shirt. Robert Graham. Harry Rosen.

Corduroy pants. Ermenegildo Zenga. Harry Rosen.Gloves. Harry Rosen.

“Jaffa” Boots. John Fluevog.

2006 Custom Harley Davidson Sportster chopper. Dave Nuefeld.

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Fur stole. Stylist’s own.Top. Miu Miu.Holt Renfrew.Pants Elie Tahari. Holt Renfrew.Leather jacket. Isaia. Holt Renfrew.

Shot at the legendary Mushroom Studios. All guitars, mic’s and equipment provided by Mushroom Studios.

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Gatekeeper Heritage Navajo blanket. Gravity Pope Tailored Goods.Sweater. Ermenegildo Zenga.Harry Rosen.

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Jacket Burberry. .Holt Renfrew.Corduroy pants. Ermenegildo Zenga. Harry Rosen.Sand shirt. Harry Rosen.Sweater. Ermenegildo Zenga. Harry Rosen.“Ferlinghetti” boots. John Fluevog.

2006 custom Harley Davidson Sportster chopper provided by Dave Nuefeld

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Dress, belt and shoes. Ferragamo.

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// Dave.Pants. Versace Collection. Harry Rosen.

Shirt. Robert Geller. Gravity Pope Tailored Goods.Tie. Bolero. Deluxe Junk.

// Crystal.Turtleneck. Piazza Sempione. Holt Renfrew.

Poncho. Piazza Sempione. Holt Renfrew.Pants. Etro. Holt Renfrew.

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Shirt. Robert Graham. Harry Rosen.Suede jacket. Vintage. Deluxe Junk.

Tie. Owl Bolero.t Deluxe Junk.Hat. Stylist’s own.

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Smoky Dragon Necklace.Crystal Dragon Cuff.Cinnabar Ring.All by Charles Albert.

Foundation. Cargo oil free liquid.Eyebrows. John Donato brow blender.Eyes. MAC Blacktrack fluidline liner.Lips. Cargo Aspen.Nails. ArmaniSilk 10 nails and Opi Banana T.

photographer. VINCENT LIONS - www.vincentlions.comhair & makeup. DAVID GOVEIA - Judy Inc.- using MAC Cosmetics and TRESemmé Hair Caremodels. NICOL & YULIA - Elmer Olsen Model Managementjewelry courtesy of CHARLES ALBERT- www.charlesalbert.com

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Charles Albert Spectrolite Necklace on the right.Charles Albert Titanium Ice Necklace around her neck.

Hair. TRESemmé Antifrizz Secret Smoothing creme.Eyebrows. Anastasia. Medium Ash eyebrow powder foundation.

Foundation. Cargo oil free foundation powder. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish.Eyes. Cargo Tahiti and Barcelona mascara.

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion very black cheek.Lips. Chanel. Pink Explosion. Armani Rouge 41 in the middle

with Armani Plum 600 on the outer corners.

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Charles Albert Sterling Silver Spike Cuff.Scarf. Stylist’s own.

Foundation. MAC Pro Longwear spf 10 eyes.Lashes and eyebrows. MAC Pro Lash mascara, coal black used in eyebrowsand dotted around eyes.Lips. MAC Nude Rose for Dsquared2.Nails. Sula Lasting Love Berry.

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photography. TREVOR BRADY - www.trevorbrady.comstyling. CHARLOTTE STOKES - Nobasurahair & makeup. DANA MOONEY- TRESemmé Hair Care/judyinc.commodels. AMY G - lizbellagency.com JOHN TAYLOR - Richard’s International Models

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/// Left - Amy. // Sweater. Theory. Holt Renfrew. // Skirt. Diane Von Furstenberg. Holt Renfrew./// Right - John. // Suit. Hugo Boss. Boys’Co. Shirt and tie. Boys’Co.

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/// Amy. // Jacket. Designer Remix. One Of A Few. // Top and skirt. Corey Lynn Calter. Lynn Steven. // Bag. Something Else. One of a few. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Aldo.

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/// John. // Jacket. Kai-aakmann. // Sweater. Gant. Boys’Co. // Tee. Alturnative Apparel. Boys’Co. // Jeans. Nudie. Boys’Co. // Scarf. Boys’Co. // Shoes. Vintage. One of a Few.

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/// Amy. // Cape. Phillip Lim. Holt Renfrew. // Dress. Miu Miu. Leone. // Hat. Prada. Leone. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Aldo./// John. // Sweater. Ralph Lauren. Holt Renfrew. // Shirt. Kai-aakmann. // Jeans. Nudie. Boys’Co. // Shoes. Vintage. One of a Few.

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/// Amy. // Cape. Phillip Lim. Holt Renfrew. // Dress. Miu Miu. Leone. // Hat. Prada. Leone. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Aldo./// John. // Sweater. Ralph Lauren. Holt Renfrew. // Shirt. Kai-aakmann. // Jeans. Nudie. Boys’Co. // Shoes. Vintage. One of a Few.

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/// Left - Amy. // Dress. Helmut Lang. Holt Renfrew. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Micheal Kors. Gravity Pope.

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/// Right - Amy. // Black Vest. Funktional. // Top. Phillip Lim. Holt Renfrew. // Skirt. Cameo. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Micheal Kors. Gravity Pope./// Right - John. // Sweater. Ralph Lauren. Holt Renfrew. // Scarf. Boys’Co. // Jeans. Naked and Famous. Boys’Co. // Shoes. Dr Martens. Boys’Co.

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/// Left - Amy. // Dress. Helmut Lang. Holt Renfrew. // Tights. American Apparel./// Left - John. // Sweater. Ralph Lauren. Holt Renfrew. // Pants. Kai-aakmann

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///Right - Amy. // Dress. Prada. Leone. // Tights. American Apparel./// Right - John. // Jacket. Armani Collezioni. Leone. // Shirt. Hugo Boss. Boys’Co. // Sweater. Gant. Boys’Co. // Jeans. Nudie. Boys’Co.

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/// Amy. // Sweater. Theory. Holt Renfrew. // Skirt. Diane Von Furstenberg. Holt Renfrew. // Tights. American Apparel. // Shoes. Micheal Kors. Gravity Pope./// John. // Suit. Hugo Boss. Boys’Co. Shirt and tie. Boys’Co. // Shoes. Vintage. One of a few.

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Hair cut. $28.We specialize not only in haircut, coloring, perms, treatment and super-straightening. CHURA HAIR SALON. 571 Howe St. 2nd Floor. www.chura-hair.com - 604.685.1006

It is common knowledge that it was the Grinch who stole Christmas, but in my house it was my mother. Growing up Christmas was a magical time: the house was festively decorated, cookies and other baked goods were aplenty, and Santa always knew exactly what we had wished for. It was not until I was a young adult, while lurking behind the scenes at a shindig at my parents’ place, that my perfect illusion of this holiday was ruined. My aunt and mother were overheard complaining about how much work they still had left to get done before December 25th. Upon one of my young cousin’s suggestion that they cheer up because “Christmas should be a magical time,” my mom, fueled by my father’s infamous “adult eggnog” and half a box of brandy liqueurs, dropped some yuletide wisdom on all within earshot (read: everyone in the house). Those words are indelibly etched on our collective psyche to this day: “Christmas isn’t magical! It doesn’t just happen, you know! It takes a helluva lot of hard work!” My aunt still blames that incident for that cousin’s conversion to Judaism. Oy. Anyway, it’s years later and it’s now my turn to host Christmas. I will lovingly deck the halls, wrap the presents, and make all the traditional fare (including this recipe), allowing my mom, after years of hard work, a chance to relax and put up her Grinch feet. Somebody get that lady an eggnog. But no brandy liqueurs, please. I’m trying to keep things magical.

MAGICAL PUMPKIN TARTS12 pre-made unsweetened tart shells1 cup pumpkin puree2 large eggs1 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup brown sugar1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger½ tsp. ground cloves¼ tsp. mace

250 ml heavy whipping cream1 Tbsp. maple syrup½ tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large stainless steel bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, whipping cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, finely grated fresh ginger, ground cloves and mace with a whisk until eggs are fully incorporated. Place tart shells on a baking sheet and fill with pumpkin mix. Bake tarts in the oven for one hour or until filling jiggles only slightly and the tart shell is golden brown. (Tip: outside edges of the filling should be raised and stiff, almost to the point of cracking.) Remove from oven and cool at room temperature. Can keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days (just warm to room temperature before serving).

Whipped Cream: Place whipping cream, maple syrup and vanilla in a large stainless steel bowl. Using a hand blender with whisk attachments, whip cream until soft peaks form. Spoon a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of tarts just before serving.

Tips: If you don’t have ground cloves or mace, no problem. Just up the amount of cinnamon by ½ teaspoon, and add a little more grated ginger.

MAGICAL PUMPKIN TARTS.By. Chef Marnie Coldham

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