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#MogoLife Interview Series: Crystal Kwon, Managing Editor of Vancity Buzz

Crystal Kwon - As managing editor of [Vancity Buzz](http://www.vancitybuzz.com), Crystal Kwon is plugged in to all the hottest happenings in Vancouver. She splits her time between her day job as a PR star and her nighttime gig scoping out the latest fashion, food and lifestyle events around town. Always in the know, Crystal gave us the 411 on her favourite things to do, drink and eat in the city – including a few hidden gems you’ve probably never heard of! OUR INTERVIEW WITH CRYSTAL Tell us what a typical day in your life is like. During the day, I’m busy with emails, meetings and lots of fun PR stuff. After work, I’m usually going to different events. Plus I have regular meetings with Vancity Buzz’s team of writers. Busy, busy, busy! Pop quiz: what do you love most about living in Vancouver? This city is so beautiful and vibrant. We travel to the ends of the earth, but don’t even realize how beautiful Vancouver is. People really need to explore their own backyard more. Like out in Richmond, there are several wineries that nobody knows about. And an hour from the city,

The Style Scoop From Celeb Stylist Kim Appelt

Kim Appelt - We recently had a chance to sit down with Kim Appelt, a personal stylist who splits her time between L.A. and Vancouver, to get the lowdown on the wonderful world of fashion. When she’s not helping her clients develop their own style, Kim is busy collaborating with brands like BCBG and Guess, plus prepping for her weekly radio segment on Mix 100.5 in Palm Springs. And did we mention she also works with celebs like Chantal Kreviazuk to get them ready for the red carpet? #GIRLBOSS. OUR INTERVIEW WITH KIM How did you first get started working in fashion? I started off working as a model, back when models could be short! But I didn’t like being in front of camera, so I moved behind the lens. I used to stay after my modelling shoots and dress the models for the next shoot, and then I started working with photographers. What led you to choose personal styling? At the time I was modelling, stylists didn’t really exist. This was pre-Rachel Zoe. But I realized that I loved making people feel more confident by teaching them how to put outfits together. I was