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Complexion Perfection at G.C. & Co. Salon & Med Spa

Skin-care specialist Gianna Ugolini takes the skin-care industry by storm with the exclusive Canadian debut of a Hollywood red-carpet facial. A celebrity facial that’s all the rage in Hollywood has finally made its way to Vaughan — all thanks to skin-care specialist Gianna Ugolini. Boasting over 20 years of industry experience, the co-founder of G.C. …

A Tale of Two Crossovers

With so many options, the crossover segment is tough to shop. City Life narrows it down to two winners: the Nissan Murano and the Infiniti QX60. Nissan and Infiniti’s product lineup has continued to garner significant praise in recent years. They’ve quickly become huge contenders in the crossover and luxury crossover segments, boasting industry-leading finishes …

The Montessori School of Kleinburg

Enza Marzano-Pellegrini built a school centred around excellence, and now she wants to expand it. The dream to build a great school turned into a reality almost 15 years ago, when a young couple stumbled upon a “For Sale” sign for an 81-year-old, colonial-style home on 13 acres of land. Overlooking the Humber River, the …

Bravo, Brando’s!

This charming Woodbridge Lane boutique remains the city’s favourite style source. What’s their secret? Brando’s Clothing is a modern fashionista’s dream: the cosy Woodbridge Lane boutique flawlessly meshes its darling collections, all of which are worthy of any stylish gal’s social media feed, with old-time client services like one-on-one personal styling. “We try to understand …

The Official City Life Guide to Barbecue Bliss

Whether you’re a daily burger-flipper or a grilling virgin, when investing in a barbecue you want a unit that’ll turn you on as much as you’ll turn it on. As summer tugs us outside and transforms our backyards into our own personal restaurants, City Life chats with Vaughan’s grilling authorities to reveal their insider tips, …

shopkeepers – Its All in the Family

Fine design is in their DNA. The Simone family heads one of Toronto’s most famous furniture boutiques, importing fine pieces from Europe’s most talented artisans. Angelo Simone knows a thing or two about European imports. After all, he is one. The Italian native and his wife, Québécois Ginette Simone, founded Martin Daniel Interiors in Toronto …

Past Meets Future – Northern Karate

Northern Karate looks to the past to prepare kids for the challenges of the future. North America’s interpretation of martial arts has treated the craft a bit like yoga: many Canadian institutions have completely Westernized the practice to emphasize a bit too much on the fitness element and opt to ignore the immense spirituality and …

Hello again, Skinny Jeans!

Finally: a stress-free, guaranteed way to get back into your favourite pants. the first question Sylvia and Frank always get asked is, “Does it work?” This innovative weight-loss clinic, Slim U Canada, is centred on an advanced machine that performs non-invasive, holistic treatments with immediate fat-loss results. It all seems too good to be true, …

ShopKeepers – Vaughan Retailers

1. Grafic Welcome to a little slice of Yorkdale in the heart of Woodbridge. Filled to the brim with irresistible designer styles — that Alice + Olivia Jeri Beaded Jumpsuit, though — Grafic doesn’t bid adieu to its clients until they feel they’re strutting down a catwalk. Stop by to snag your fair share of …