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Vicki Duong

June 3, 2021

Five Vancouver Queer-Owned Businesses to Support

Ah, yes. It’s that time of year where the most virtue-signalling girl you went to high school with puts a rainbow filter on her Facebook and calls it a day. The time of year where brands add a rainbow to…

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August 13, 2020

Q&A: Fashion Designer Evan Clayton

Evan Clayton brings me back to my Style by Fire days. Imagine me, a baby Blanche Macdonald fashion grad, attending my first fashion week and seeing highly editorial and well designed fashion pieces on drag queens for the first time….

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July 2, 2020

Q&A: Katy from Attire Media

Have you ever met someone and vibed with them right from the get-go? That was what happened when I met Katy last year. We met at a beach-cleanup/mediation event hosted by ethical swimwear brand, OCIN, so it’s not surprising that…

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March 30, 2020

10 UNDER 10K: Vancouver Based Businesses Perfect for WFH

I don’t know about y’all but this is my third week in self-isolation and a lot of my day revolves around creating Tik Toks, video chats and watching IG Live workouts (and sometimes even doing them!) We’ve all joked about…

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March 8, 2020

Q&A: Kassandra from Amara Blue Designs (PLUS a Giveaway!)

Happy International Womxn’s Day! I wanted to celebrate today with all of y’all by sharing a Q&A with my friend and maker behind Amara Blue Designs, Kassandra.  Our industry is a funny one and I actually met Kass through a…

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March 4, 2020

10 UNDER 10K; Vancouver Based Female Content Creators

With International Women’s Day just around the corner I wanted to take the opportunity to feature some of the leading ladies in my life doing cool shit. Anyone following me on Insta knows that I am forever hyping up my…

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December 18, 2019

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE; Experiences Worth Gifting

Photo by Moment Factory You can blame it on Marie Kondo or this new trend of living minimally but I have been in a purging mood and getting rid of so much useless shit I had in my apartment for…

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December 8, 2019

Q&A: Melody from Mala (PLUS a Giveaway!)

Who doesn’t feel cozier with a candle lit and their home smelling delicious? With scents like Chai and even Cereal (smells like Froot Loops) it’s no wonder why I was smitten with Mala at first sniff. Over the past few…

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July 2, 2019

SKINCARE REVIEW; Bl’eau Beauty

The skin rundown before we delve in; I have normal skin with the tendency to be oily at times. I am extremely adamant about wearing sunscreen as well as removing all traces of make-up before bed. I do not smoke…

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April 19, 2019

VICKI TRIES; Hello Fresh Meal Subscription Box

Learning to enjoy cooking took me longer than I care to admit and there was a time in my life that if it required more than 5 ingredients to make I wasn’t going to attempt it. I ate like a…

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March 11, 2019

VICKI TRIES; Barre Belle Fitness

There was a time in my life, not too long ago, where if anyone asked me if I wanted to go to barre I would have assumed that they were asking if I wanted to go to the bar. While…

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March 4, 2019

BRAND FEATURE; Nettle’s Tale Clothing

There was a very raw moment for me about a year ago when I was invited to a fancy dinner party and less than 15 minutes before I had to leave I realized that the dress I picked out to…

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Where the wild west meets the group chat. Where the wild west meets the group chat.
Growing up, I used to feel embarrassed by the clut Growing up, I used to feel embarrassed by the clutter in our home—half-used bottles, worn-out packaging, and drawers full of “almost empties.” Now? I find it all deeply endearing.

Years ago, I dreamed of becoming so “successful” that I could replace everything old or used in her house. But I’ve come to realize, she never needed anything replaced. She doesn’t want a new life. She just lets me add to hers.

Anyone who’s heard me talk about my mom knows she’s the reason I understand gratitude and compassion the way I do. She’s the original project pan queen, the real sustainability influencer in my life and she still teaches me how to make the most of what you have, every single day.

#projectpan #beautyempties #immigrantparents
Just back from Peru and already planning my next p Just back from Peru and already planning my next photo album because some memories deserve more than just a spot on your phone.

I use @blacks to turn travel pics into keepsakes. Their print quality’s amazing, they’re Canadian, and right now you can get 33% off with GIFT4YOU (until July 12).

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postcards from @peru postcards from @peru
Acne is complicated, but getting help doesn’t ha Acne is complicated, but getting help doesn’t have to be. After years of trying to manage my acne, I finally spoke to a doctor—and it changed the game. If you’re struggling, talk to a healthcare provider. #myacnejourney #ad sponsored by Sun Pharma
One day. 15+ km. Roughly 5,000 stairs. And a full One day. 15+ km. Roughly 5,000 stairs. And a full spectrum of emotions.

I am not a hiker. Historically, I begrudgingly agree to one hike a year—and even that is usually under 3k, with the promise of brunch after. So when I agreed to the one-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, I knew it would be a challenge. But I didn’t realise how hard it would be. I cried out of frustration. I was mad at myself for not being fitter, for not coping better, for not moving faster.

But with the encouragement of Ale, Robert, and the incredible @intrepidtravel crew, I kept going. One shaky, slow, stubborn step at a time. And when I finally walked through the Sun Gate and saw Machu Picchu unfold in front of me? All of it—every tear, every stair, every mental spiral—felt completely worth it.

Truly one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. And yes, I now understand why men everywhere use this view as their dating profile pic. It’s iconic.
Girlie, those are your organs. This is also a re Girlie, those are your organs. 

This is also a reminder to future me who can be so critical of myself sometimes: don’t talk about my friend that way.
One thing I think makes me good at what I do? I’ One thing I think makes me good at what I do? I’m a boots-on-the-ground kind of person. People often ask how I know about so many small local brands—and the answer is simple. I go to a lot of markets.

When I first moved to Vancouver, I started blogging about the brands I’d discover at craft fairs and pop-ups. What’s so special about markets is that when you buy from a small maker, the person you’re talking to is usually the person who made it.

That’s why public events matter. Sure, I get hundreds of press releases a week—but some of the best finds are the ones that aren’t backed by PR. They’re just passionate people putting their work out there.

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