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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.
14 where. ca march / april 2018