The cool girl’s guide to Vancouver: See Lilyanne Nguyen’s favourite shops, eats and more

“Macleod’s Books is one of a kind with books from floor to ceiling. The apparent chaos is my kind of paradise.”

“Ankle boots are so versatile—dress them up or down—and these Alexander Wang Kori ones go with everything.”

“An online store for fashion jewellery and accessories, Olive + Piper is my go-to for all things glam.”

“With a diverse and entertaining family of stylists, Brush Salon never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience and unprecedented results.”

“I can’t stop wearing my buttery-soft All Saints Balfern leather jacket. Everyone needs a timeless one like this in their closet.”

Eyewear label Claudia Alan’s new endeavour C4 (claudiaalan.com) teams up with style expert Susie Wall on a line of sunglasses and readers to benefit the Cause We Care Foundation.

Quebec-born retailer Simons (simons.ca) opens its second out-of-province location in the Park Royal Shopping Centre. The two-storey space includes lust-worthy labels like Balmain.