Barber Shop
Over the years, hairstyles have changed. Whatever your choice, a quick trim, a brush cut or one of the many ‘popular’ styles, where do you head?
Avalon:
For the ultimate in hair care, voters in this category suggest the Family Barber Shop is a cut above the rest. Gus’ styles its way into second place. Third place is awarded to Ivan’s.
Off the Avalon: O’Reilly's in Grand Falls-Windsor is the top choice. Creations in Stephenville finishes second. Hair Connection in Burin is the third choice.
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Bridal/Formal
Graduations and proms are upon us. The traditional wedding months are just around the corner. You want everything to be perfect. You need several gowns and are stumped as to who has the latest fashions and styles to meet all your needs. Our readers have some suggestions to help ease the dilemma.
Avalon:
The Model Shop gets an A+ in this category. The remaining votes are split between second-place winner Royal Touch and third-place winner Formal Sales.
Off the Avalon: Brennan’s in Marystown walks away with the runway trophy. Tuxedo & Bridal in Grand Falls-Windsor takes home the silver ribbon. And Modern Men’s Wear in Gander settles nicely into third position.
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Children’s Wear
Clothing our children is no easy feat. You want to stretch your dollars because kids grow out of their clothes so quickly. But, on the other side of the coin you want them to be dressed in the latest styles. The next time you’re in the market for some stylish fashions for the children, consider one of our reader-recommended stores.
Avalon:
Wal-Mart is the number one choice for children’s clothes. The Strawberry Tree slides into second place. Northern Getaway finishes third.
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the Avalon: Once again Wal-Mart takes top honours. Second place is awarded to Northern Getaway in Gander and Riffs in Clarenville takes home third-place.
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Cosmetic/Make-up Store
Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and other high-priced models have make-up artists at their disposal. You, on the other hand, are not that fortunate. So, if you need foundation, mascara, eye shadow, lip liner, etc. where do you go? Here are our reader favourite places.
Avalon:
Shoppers Drug Mart is the number one choice. Margaret Dunn collects enough votes for a second-place finish on this year’s ballot. Merle Norman takes the third-place award.
Off the Avalon: Shoppers Drug Mart takes home top honours in this region as well. Wal-Mart finishes in second place. And, collecting the remaining votes for a third-place finish is Hair Connection in Burin.
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Hair Styling
Today’s hairstyle fashions are a far cry from the straight cuts of yesteryear. For the latest, hippest styles where do Newfoundlanders and Labradorians book an appointment? Below you’ll find out who our
Best of winners are.
Avalon:
First Choice Haircutters takes the award on this year’s ballot. The Head Room trims a second-place finish. And third place is awarded to
Lahey's.
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the Avalon: The Hair Connection in Burin is the number one choice for hairstyling. Second-place honours goes to Hairitage in Gander.
Chantilly's in Stephenville takes the third step on our podium.
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Jewellery
Whatever the occasion engagement, birthday, anniversary or just because you want a
jeweller you can trust. No matter if you are in the market for 14 carat gold or sterling silver, why not give one of reader-recommended
jewellers a call.
Avalon:
Charm Diamond Centre takes home gold. Silver goes to Gold Factory and Trapnell's settles for the bronze on this year’s ballot.
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the Avalon: Alteen’s in Grand Falls-Windsor is the overwhelming favourite in jewellers. Charm Diamond Centre takes home second place. Third place honours goes to Jewellery Plus in Marystown.
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Ladies Wear Store
It takes a great deal to build the perfect wardrobe. You need casual, work dress and formal. Where do
Newfoundland Herald ladies shop? Check out their favourites as voted on this year’s ballot.
Avalon:
Reitman's takes home first place. Fairweather closes in on second place. In third place is Suzy Shier.
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the Avalon: Reitman's finishes in top spot in this region as well. Mavis Fashion in Corner Brook moves into second place. And, third-place honours goes to Dorlene in Clarenville.
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Men’s Wear Store
There was a time when men’s fashion consisted of plain pants, shirt, tie or jeans and a T-shirt. Such is no longer the case. There are almost as many men’s fashions as there are women’s. Be sure to head to one of
the Best of winners the next time you’re in the market for some new men’s clothes.
Avalon:
Tip Top is the number one stop. Byron's buttons up second place. And third-place honours go to Sears.
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the Avalon: Jack Frazier in Grand Falls-Windsor takes home the gold medal. Silver is awarded to Wal-Mart. Riffs takes home bronze.
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Optical Shop
When 20/20 vision is not in your cards, you need an optical shop you can trust to offer you the latest technology as well as the most up-to-date styles.
Avalon:
S’pairs Optical edges by Vogue Optical to take first place. Settling into third place is
Cowan's Optical.
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the Avalon: Vogue Optical is the number one choice in this region. Second place is awarded to
Howlett's in Grand Falls-Windsor. Stephenville’s First Choice carries home third place this year.
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Place to Lose Weight
With summer just around the corner, people are wanting to drop those extra pounds they’ve, undoubtedly, put on over the winter months. People are much more aware of the fad diets that exist and how, in the long run, they don’t work. For the best place to lose
weight Newfoundland Herald voters offer these suggestions.
Avalon:
Weight Watchers Inc. and their point system weigh in at first place. Slimdown takes the second-place award. And third place goes to Perfect Portions.
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the Avalon: Once again Weight Watchers Inc. is the number one choice in place to lose weight. Tops came in second. And Slimdown finishes third on the ballot.
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