i Long vest with pearls by 3.1 Philip Lim from Simons , Wood and brass bracelet by Marni , Gold plated earrings and rings by Ming Yu Wang all from Gravity Pope .
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We Could Be Heroes
FASHION Are you a superhero or a supervillain ? Only your wardrobe knows . BY LEAH VAN LOON
Calgary Life
ESSENTIAL Experience the Calgary way of living . BY SILVIA PIKAL
49 Portrait of Calgary
ESSENTIAL Feel the vibe of Calgary ’ s most exciting and quirky neighbourhoods . BY MICHAELA RITCHIE
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The Perfect Steak
DINING For a true taste of Alberta ’ s terroir , head to a steakhouse . BY RACHAEL FREY
56 Popping the Cork
DINING Calgary ’ s not known for Champagne — but it should be . BY DON TSE
57 Indulgence For All
BEAUTY Both men and women can be pampered at the city ’ s spas and salons . BY BREANNA MROCZEK
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Parting Shot
Calgary ’ s iconic tower celebrates the big 5-0 . BY SILVIA PIKAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATHIESON PHOTO
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PHOTOGRAPHS : ( CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT ) COURTESY CALGARY JEWELLERY ; COURTESY MODERN STEAK ; COLIN WAY
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