Guide to the Sweet Life

Here's What's Happening in your city over the next week:

We're feeling charitable…TRUNK Urban Mixer Gallery Series
Check out sleek cars, Canadian art and really fabulous people.
November 8, $25 in advance, 7 p. m.
1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver; RSVP for tickets, raj@urbanmixer.com

We're eco-shopping…Narcissist Design Sale
50% off all of Narcissist Co's labels in support of local designers.
November 9, 11 a. m. - 6 p. m.
3659 Main St.

We're shiny…GLITTER fundraiser at the Fairmont Hotel
Manhattan martinis, Dal Richards Orchestra, and lots of glam ol' New York style.
November 10, 6:30 p .m.
www.artsclub.com

We're singing…12 Girls Band
12 classical singers entertain and they even cover Coldplay's "Clocks."
November 10, $59.50, 8 p .m.
www.ticketmaster.ca/

We're drinking…Hopscotch Festival's "Women and Whiskey"
Learning to drink whiskey like men do. Fun!
November 14, 6:30 p. m. - 9:30 p. m.
www.hopscotchfestival.com/

And for more of the sweet stuff, check out what's on sweetspot.ca:

Best of: Rain Gear
Trying to dodge the rain is our battle to loose. So instead of staying in for the next 6 months, we've found the best places for you to wet proof your life, so you can go and get one...

(Get to know your city with these weekly top five lists, published every Monday.)

Spotted: Beauty Rx
The prescription for perfect skin is easy — and no deciphering a doctor's note required...

(Find our new compilation of sweet picks every Monday.)


Ask An Expert : Haley Phippard, nail expert
This week's question: With party season coming up, what colour can I paint my nails to translate from outfit to outfit? Send in your questions to expert@sweetspot.ca and you could be selected to be featured on our site.

(One problem solved every Tuesday.)


Cherry Picked: Threebythree Magnet Hooks
Make it easy to keep your home looking tidy (even if it really isn't)...

(New hidden gems from big-name stores posted every Wednesday.)


Sin vs Sweet: Slush Puppies
Winter's no match for big (on style) boots...

(A new side-by-side comparison posted every Friday.)


Travel: Couture Copenhagen
Shop till you drop - Scandinavia-style.

(Travel destinations, updated every month.)