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A trip along the Corydon strip will offer shoppers a strong selection of upmarket niche boutiques for every occasion . One of the city ' s premier skate shops , the Green Apple , meticulously merchandises top brand skateboards , footwear , apparel , and accessories . Saluting Winnipeg pride , The Peg Authentic ' s ( pictured ) cool brand is emblazoned on high quality streetwear for men , women and children . For fearlessly stylish luxury labels for women , the October boutique provides top denim brands , cool separates , party dresses and more . With an impressive array of swimsuits and resort wear for women , the experts at Peepers will help prep for a tropical vacay . Frescolio offers a palate pleasing ending to an afternoon stroll with its try-before-you-buy tastetesting approach to extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars .
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Top 5 SHopS for NaTural NECESSITIES
Soothing botanical ingredients and ecofriendly pampering products head the list of natural necessities for every body and mind . hand it to the Blacksmith Parlour ( pictured ) to provide the modern man ' s answer to great grooming . the company ' s signature all-natural whiskey pine aloe scrub , manicure and warm towel wrap are part of the popular Woodsmen ' s Hand Treatment . 289 garry St , 204-977-8267 , blacksmithparlour . com , map 1 : O-4 those who love to nourish skin with pure mineral products will covet the Jane Iredale pure makeup line available at The Magic Room luxury day spa . 264 edmonton St , 204-943-6702 , magicroomspa . com , map 1 : p-4
St . boniface ' s Di Erbe Inc . creates premium handmade vegan soaps and certified organic skincare products , ideal for those with sensitive skin . 111 marion St , 204-415-7888 , dierbe . ca , map 2 : d-4
Sink into the soft spa-like comfort with the help of talesma ' s turkish bathrobes available at Humboldt ' s Legacy . made with finest quality organic cotton and bamboo , it ' s loomed for luxuriant softness and absorbency . 167 Lilac St , 204-772-1404 , humboldtslegacy . com , map 1 : t-2
A spritz of Aveda ' s Chakra Balancing Body Mist is the perfect travelling companion . pure plant essences will balance mood and revitalize the spirit with seven soothing scents . Available at Aveda Institute . 80 rorie St , 204-452-7380 , avedainstitute . ca , map 1 : O-4
MaNIToBa MEMENTo : CrafTEd CollECTIoNS
As a farmer ’ s son , dan mitchell was inspired by fond memories of days spent outdoors . After years of making candles as a hobby , entrepreneurial dreams led to the creation Farmer ’ s Son Co . to recapture memorable scent-sations , each hand-poured soy candle collection is infused with a variety of high-grade , perfume-based earthy aromas : Cedar + Sage , manitoba pine , Campfire . eight ounce candles use cotton core wicks and are placed in a reusable low-ball whiskey tumbler that provides 45-50 hours of burn time . Available at Shop take Care , 109 Osborne St , map 1 : r-3 ; hut k , 200 princess St , map 1 : n-4 ; and more . For further product information visit farmerssonco . com .
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