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Haven’t heard of Gin Wigmore, don’t worry, you will soon enough. She’s bubbled down under and now this New Zealand is being poured here. Speaking of Gin, her voice sounds as though it’s absolutely soaked in it. She’s being hailed as a mix of Duffy, Macy Gray, Fiona Apple, and Amy Winehouse without the gong show.

Wigmore was just a teenager when her song Hallelujah beat off 11,000 song writers to win the 2005 International Songwriting Contest (making her the youngest ever). Hallelujah is stunning –old now but worth a LISTEN before you jump onto her brand new album.

Holy Smoke, Wigmore has not only teamed up with Ryan Adam’s old crew (Cardinals), but also producers Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes‘ Icky Thump) and Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple’s Extraordinary Machines).

For new music on my iPod I’ve got Holy Smoke & Halleluljah on repeat. After all I’m a fan of Gin & Tonic – why wouldn’t I want more Gin in my social life.

You Tube – Oh My (Gin Wigmore): click more
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What is the best part of being Madonna’s daughter?  Probably 100 things!!!  But this week it’s because you get to own your own clothing line!

Inspired by Lourdes,  Madonna has signed a deal this week to create MG Icon (which stands for Material Girl) to be launched in 200 Macy stores in August 2010.

This is just the start for Pop Icon Madonna. She wants to start in the junior brands and then work her way up.  Material Girl is fast-fashion junior collection that Lourdes will help design that will launch exclusively in August 2010 for the back-to-school season.  It will include footwear, handbags and jewellery and will retail from $12.00 to $40.00!

I wish my mom and I could dress like that!

• Off to a round of bdays 2nyt – Regi & LIndsay. Lots of candle blowing with glam’ girls! #
• RT @ETCanada: Betty White in demand – the former Golden Girl will guest star in the season finale episode of “The Middle. #
• Jimmy Kimmel’s handsome men club – Ben & Matt steal the show again …and u gotta luv Kravitz http://ow.ly/1iunn #
• Very cool Rebecca – love that “i did that feeling” RT @Miss604: Found my book at Barnes & Noble http://twitpic.com/17y125

Choo Goes Disco FabSugar

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Tarina Tarantino’s New Beauty Line Couture in the City

Amy Winehouse Designs  for Fred Perry Coutorture

I just bought my first shoes for spring - I’m off to Hawaii next week (six more sleeps!) so thought why not grab a new pair of gladiators.

My must-have sandal was this Giombetti from Aldo – mostly because of the trendy hues in soft metalics and spring hues that will go with so much. So if I have to travel light at least I’m pretty much handled for a few outfit changes!

Oh, and I’m just a sucker for any shoe that has a zipper up the back.  Sigh.

So the first spring 2010 fashion trend starting to come out of hiding – camouflage prints.

Khaki and camo rock the military inspired clothing. … pants to military jackets to cargo pants, and camouflage print dresses. Even Converse runners.

But if you’re like me and not quite into jumping on this trend then take Balmain’s lead “patching together seventies M*A*S*H and early Versace chain-mailed goddess-dressing…from camouflage to sequined camouflage to patchworked gold-sequined camouflage without a flicker of irony or the slightest fear of treading on politically sensitive ground (Elle).”

I’m scared to see all the camo leggings that will likely appear, but I have to say this Kenzo dress is pretty fun.

• Yup – awesome RT @Miss604: awesome Torch Relay video from @trevormeier – http://ow.ly/1dXNL #olympics #
• CLIENT NEWS: Canada International Film Fest Vancouver March19-21 @Edgewater Casino http://pitch.pe/48813 Locals 2-for-1 tix #
• OctoMom iPhone Game – coming. Game player shoots out babies to win – so gross!! http://ow.ly/1eeSB guess u lose points for c-section #
• RT @laneylai: RT @AritziaLoves: pre-launch of our gorgeous new luxe line Little Moon by Wilfred at Robson St.
• RT @Virgin953 Congrats to @CarmenCamille for picking up Juno nomination 4 Best Dance Recording of the Year! Proudly from Vancouver
• Tricia Helfer & Grace Park fr Battlestar Galactica join new vers of HawaiiFive-O. Song now stuck in my head http://ow.ly/1dOT1 #Hawaii5O #
• Fav article yet wrapping #Van2010 http://ow.ly/1dMvH how Vanvr embraced these games was extraordinary: IOC Pres says #

Rachel Roy and Estelle’s Jewelery Mashup FabSugar

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You’ve seen Apple’s latest invention – iPad – are you going to get one?  I’ll admit, touch screen technology hasn’t really wooed me enough the shell out the dough. Apple’s new tablet starts at $499 (for only 16GB) and goes up to a thousand bucks.  For the purpose of travel and convenience, I prefer a netbook over a tablet.

For all you fashionistas, you’ll love ASUS’s new Eee PC 1008P Seashell designed by Karim Rashid, a renowned industrial designer (and he’s Canadian and tons of his designs are in the MOMA – very cool).

It’s ultra slim at just 1″ and weighs a mere 1.1kg.  So, now that we know it’ll fit perfectly in your handbag, the exterior is striking with a mix of grids and wave-like patterns.  Priced at $499…not bad for a trendy netbook!

Eee PC comes in two colors – a matte finished coffee brown & glossy glazed hot pink. With an ergonomic chicklet keyboard, your fingers have enough space to type quickly and freely. Plus, the netbook comes with a webcam, in case you want to Skype your relatives in Europe. Battery life lasts for 6 hours.

It’s stylish, it’s light – I love it, I want it!!!

The last few weeks I’ve practically lived out of my purse. Thank goodness a friend snagged at the Sundance Swag lounge, this great George Gina & Lucy handbag.

My score is kind of like the “Sexy Strappy” purse, but a combo of nylon and canvas in a seafoamy green. I love, love the big front buckle that looks like some chunky seatbelt. And all the pockets – almost too many because I’m always forgetting what pocket what is in. But they do help me organize.

Kinda like this one, but not really.

GEORGE GINA & LUCY was founded in Germany in 2004. GG&L demonstrates an eye for detail and functionality, allowing for creative features such as zipper pockets, compartments and buckles along with their signature carabineer-esque clasp (aka the chunky seatbelt).

One of their many cool factors stems from each bag has it’s own serial number you can enter online to check the bag on the bag’s authenticity.

I’ve actually tried to rotate out of this bag a few times since getting, but keep ending up back with it in toe through my Olympic adventures because of it’s Olympic size -  loving my GG&L.

Tomorrow we’re back to our regular broadcasting. Until then here’s our Olympic Wrap up!

Wow- Time flies!! That cliche holds true when you’re having fun for the past 17 days of the Winter Games. Vancouver was on cloud nine. Vancouver & Whistler had been injected with a large dose energy while the spirit of the entire nation sang louder than ever. For most Vancouverites, it’s time for recovery. Our throats are sore from all the cheering & screaming. Daily diet consisted of beer, nachos, and chicken fingers. And of course, the lack of sleep as SO much was happening in SO little time. Here are some highlights:

- Canada’s win for hockey gold. The city went nuts over the win, and walking around Vancouver was amazing with everyone high-fiving (even the cops) and horns honking for hours. Even the trains rang with singing: Oh Canada!

Quebec House: Much milder ambiance than the German house. A place to have $10 Quebec beer and see amateur Cirque du Soleil performers on the stage. At one point, a man dressed as a lion in a leopard leotard was getting wiped by another man. Someone in the crowd blurted “this reminds me of gay porn.” Touché!

Canvas Lounge: Different sponsors like Vitamin Water, Le Vieux Pin, Ferrari Maserati hosted one night that would attracted a golden guest lists, as Olympians like Alex Bilodeau, Maelle Ricker, Ashleigh McIvor would head down to the lounge and celebrate their gold medal win. Woo hoo!

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• In YVR what radio station is broadcasting the gold hockey game #van2010 #
• Have my hate on BlackTop Cab#202 who ditched me in rain @4am trying to get stuff 2 Ontario House cause he didn't want2 deal w my boxes #
• RT @AnnaAndKristina: WE NEED fashion candidates http://bit.ly/AKBC-CC and volunteer testers http://bit.ly/AKBC-CC8 in Van area! #
• RT @Jesselyne: Matt Damon, "people who want to know more about the plight of marine animals should watch 'The Cove."
  http://bit.ly/9ZgOh1 #

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Jennifer Heil, our February “It” Girl, introduced some new pieces for her Birks jewelery line.

More to add to your wish list as Heil launched five stackable rings and bracelet, all with the same texture and words.  Each piece from the collection uses five rings symbolizing Heil’s ingredients for success: Team, Joy, Courage, Focus, and Dream.  Here’s a video link from brunch at Birks in downtown Vancouver where she showed us here new jewels. Here’s a clip from the event, recorded from my new Flip video HD.

By the way – adding to Jennifer’s victory…our Canadian babes are kicking ass with their medal wins. Women have won 12 of this country’s 16 medals outright! Girl POWER!