LOOK OF THE WEEK: Combating the Cold

Hey guys!

The air is getting frigid and cold. The skies are darkening and the temperature is dropping. This Look of the Week is meant to help keep you warm! Think warmth. Gloves, scarves, toques and beanies!

You can grab these beanies from local boutique Queens, located in Gastown (12 East Cordova).

Visit www.crownthequeens.com to view their season look book. They have recently launched their new winter collection, so drop by and keep yourself warm by grabbing one of these beanies and more!

Photo credit: Queens

About the Author: Heather Lam

Heather is one of the newest members to join the Y57 team! If she isn't busting out her swag or dancing in them stiletto heel pumps for two of Vancouver's dance crews, she is studying on the lone mountain of SFU finishing her third year as a Communications major. Heather is constantly inspired by her surroundings to reach for the stars as she strives for only the best to come. Her interests include hip hop dancing, snowboarding and basketball. Having to travel the distance thus so far in life, nothing is impossible for this upbeat and outgoing girl. FUN FACT: Heather has played the clarinet for seven years!

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