Velvet: (Semi) Dressy

It's no secret that I adore silkies, but I also love a good basic...Velvet has satisfied both my "loves" with their latest crop of semi-dressy tops. Though perfectly suitable on their own with jeans and boots, again, I plan on wearing mine under all the fabulous textured/patterned jackets that we're sure to get in...CAN'T wait!!!

*Top to Bottom: "Ceta" Tank in Black, "LaRue" Top in Bone, and "Fiona" Top received in Milk
         

Velvet: Dresses

Pieces by Velvet have become wardrobe "staples" for many of us...they're great anytime of year, but particularly so during Resort season. They're all super light, comfy, and incredibly versatile...qualities which make them great for traveling. If you're fortunate enough to be heading somewhere nice and warm in the next couple of weeks, you MUST drop by and pick up a dress or two. Not only will these be great worn with a jean jacket and flip flops, but they also make fabulous bathing suit cover ups!

"Petra" Dress in Grey

"Yelena" Dress in Cobalt

Odd Molly

Phew, we've been all out of sorts lately over "technical difficulties" with our blog; however, the problem has now been resolved, and all's right with the world again :)

Great news for all our Odd Molly fans, we've just received a lovely shipment from them full of adorable sweaters and jackets. They always look fabulous worn over a basic tee, skinnies, and boots, BUT if you're a true bohemian at heart, try doing print on print and adding a Chan Luu scarf to the mix...the possibilities are endless! The following are some of our favourite pieces:

"Jacquard Jumper" in Dark Scarlet

"Temptation Jacket" in Chalk

"Crochet Grandma" Coat in Vintage Dark Grey

If you're not a fan of layering, or are more of a "t-shirt and jeans" kinda girl, we also received the "I Miss You" top in Lite Grey. Throw this on with your favourite pair of skinnies and boots, and you're good to go. Can it get any easier?!?

"I Miss You" Top in Lite Grey

What's Mabel Wearing???

Mabel prolonged her stay in Vegas for a bit because her and her girlfriend were having so much fun, and couldn't bear the thought of having to return to chilly Edmonton; however, she is now back...in fact, she's just FLOWN through the door! Shes wearing our new Splendid "Striped French Terry Blazer" in Pearl, Soft Joie's "Dylan" tank in Porcelain, and a blush toned Chan Luu scarf along with a "vintage" pearl necklace also by the same designer. Her outfit, we believe, is the perfect mix of classy and casual...the perfect transitional plane to work look!!!

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!!! :)

James Perse

For all you James Perse fans, I'm happy to announce we've received a shipment of some of yours, and our favorite basics along with a few new pieces!  So, even if don't "need" to replenish your basics from James Perse just yet, it never hurts to see what's available. We have the "Shadow Stripe Shell Top" in White, as well as the "Curved Hem Knit Twill Skirt" in Silverfox. Who knows, these too may appear on your "Favourites" list one day! Have a look below at a few of the pieces we received:

"Shadow Stripe Shell Top" received in White

"Curved Hem Knit Twill Skirt" received in Silverfox
 

What's Mabel Wearing???

Mabel was a lucky girl and received a whole bunch of cash for Christmas, and in typical fashion, COULD NOT wait to blow it!!! Sooo...she's convinced one of her girlfriends to accompany her on a quick trip to Vegas for the weekend, just in time to hit all the post Christmas sales. Mabel is all ready to leave, sporting the perfect "plane to lunch" outfit. She has on Free People's "Baja Denim" jacket, a James Perse V-Neck tee, Chan Luu's English Rose scarf, and a beaded Claudia necklace. We all agree that this look is BOHO CHIC and SUPER CUTE, the perfect traveller's ensemble!!!

 

Have fun in Vegas Mabel!!! We'll see you back at the store shortly ;)

Comfy Polish

If you love the sophisticaton a blazer offers but aren't a fan of the structured feel, we've got just the thing...Splendid's "Striped French Terry Blazer" in Pearl. With this particular jacket, you've got the best of both worlds: comfort and polish. Throw it on over a basic tee, your favourite skinnies, and boots for the perfect "go anywhere, do anything" outfit!

"Striped French Terry Blazer" in Pearl

Vince

OMG, I was just saying the other day that the one thing I "needed" to complete my wardrobe this season was a Heather Grey t-shirt...the higher ups over at Vince must've heard me, because look what came traipsing through our doors yesterday?!?

Vince's "Linen Shirt-Tail Tee" in Light Heather Grey...BEST. TEE. EVER. With it's simple crewneck front and rear pleated detail, this top will be a great alternative to your classic white tee. While fabulous on it's own, I plan on wearing mine under a textured jacket with a sparkly necklace, or two, or three!!! Soooooooo excited, who says I'm not practical?!?

Free People

We just received a shipment of resort wear from Free People. The pieces are all light weight, colorful, and super comfy. Not only are these pieces great for travel, they're also fabulous for layering...perfect for a cooler spring/summer day!!! Have a look below to see if these pieces fit into your travel plans!

"Linen Moto Jacket" in Fog

"Easy Rider Geometric Blouse" in Geranium

 

 We just thought we'd give you a taste of what we received; however, there is plenty more to choose from. Come in and have a look at all the latest Free People!

What's Mabel Wearing???

It's Christmas Eve and Mabel is heading to her boyfriend's parent's house for dinner. She's excited, but also a little afraid as this is her first time meeting them. Her goals for the evening are to make a good impression, BUT also to look super cute! Her outfit of choice in accomplishing these goals consists of Free People's "Floral Lace" dress in Burgundy, Chan Luu's "Griffin" scarf, and a necklace by Charlene K. We definitely think this is a winning look and will for sure help her win over the hearts of her boyfriend's parents.

Holiday Hours

We just wanted to update everyone on our store hours this holiday season. Our hours are as follows:

Dec. 24/12: 10-5pm

Dec. 25/12 Christmas Day: CLOSED

Dec. 26/12 Boxing Day: CLOSED

Dec. 27/12: 10-5:30pm

Dec. 28/12: 10-5:30pm

Dec. 29/12: 10-5:30pm

Dec.30/12: CLOSED

Dec. 31/12: 10-5pm

Jan. 01/13: CLOSED

We wish everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Paige's Pick: New Year's Eve Edition

I know some of you probably read the title of this blog post and thought to yourselves, "I haven't even thought that far in advance let alone, what I'll be wearing!" Well, if you ladies who thought this are anything like me, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, New Year's, and ALL the other holidays throughout the year creep up and surprise me out of nowhere, every single time. Although it may seem premature, I've put together some outfits that can be of guidance to you if you end up in an outfit bind on New Year's Eve at 8pm, not knowing what in the world to wear! The following three outfits were chosen for different New Year's Eve celebrations. Have a look below and see if you have your outfit picked out by the end of this post!

This first outfit is for those of you who would rather spend the evening at home eating delicious snacks and watching movies than out painting the town red!  I kept this outfit extremely casual, but not sooooo much that you'd be embarrassed answering the door! I chose the new Splendid "Vintage Whisper U-Neck" tee and Velvet's "Bambi" pants in Navy. To complete this simple ensemble, I've added the perfect shoe, the Ugg "Coquette" slippers in Grey. This is the comfiest outfit that you could possibly find; however, if  you decided to accessorize it, I'd throw on some pink stained lip gloss...you never know who could burst through your front door at the stroke of midnight!

This second outfit is for an evening at a friend's house. The outfit I put together is funky and super cool; I love the combination of Vince's silky "Dolman" top in Lime with something as feminine as 7FAM's "Skinny" jeans in Gold Brocade. For accessories, I used the Ash "Dune" booties in Black and Rebecca Minkoff's "Mini Mac" in Grey. To bring the whole look together, I chose a vintage inspired Claudia necklace. This outfit is a sure winner if you're looking for something easy and bold  that you'll be sure to wear again! Don't hesitate on loading up on the bracelets as well, remember...more is more!

This final outfit is for those of you who have formal plans and are going to be out on the town. I used Joie's "Maribeth" dress in Caviar and Taupe, and accessorized the look with a Catherine Popesco crystal necklace. Both the dress and necklace are stunning pieces that speak for themselves. For shoes, I chose Ash's "Dune" booties in Black, a basic pump in either black or nude would also look great with this dress. This classic look holds so much potential for you to personalize your look and show off your own style.

Hope this makes getting dressed for NYE a little easier...

Kiki's Current Obsession...

Style and comfort are two things that should ALWAYS go together! I've learned to never sacrifice one for the other, especially when it comes to shoes!!! Never let yourself fall victim to wearing slippers or Crocs in public, no matter how "comfy" it is; however, it goes the other way too,  sometimes we let comfort take a backseat to looks when it comes to the latest styles. How many of us have suffered through the pain of super uncomfortable heels, only because they were THE perfect shoe, and you HAD to have them? I'm no stranger to wearing beautiful shoes, all while gritting my teeth, faking a smile, and desperately searching for the nearest seat.

 

But, I've come to learn NO shoe is worth the painful struggle, no matter how fabulous they are. That was a sad, sad realization...until Yosi Samra came around! I call them the "Saviour Shoes!" Their ballet flats feel like you're walking around barefoot, yet they're more than durable for a night out. You can fold them up in your bag for when those gorgeous heels are becoming more traumatizing than trendy, and the best part, each pair is super trendy and unique. It was hard to choose a favourite, but right now, I am absolutely loving studs (especially on shoes and accessories) and I am a long time glitter fanatic, so I chose the "Black Glitter Cap Toe Stud Fold-Up Flat." The studs are so cool and add a hint of edge to any outfit.

 

Whether you start your night out in a pair of these, or fold them up in your bag to save yourself from those beautiful, yet pinching heels, you'll quickly come to see why I call these "Saviour Shoes" and why everyone (from me to Hollywood stars) are obsessed with them!!!

Vince Continued...

We all know Vince for great casual basics, but they also do fabulous dressier items as well. Worn together these pieces are a great modern take on the classic suit, BUT they can easily be worn separately for a more casual look. However you decide to wear these, you'll definitely be turning heads!!!



"Cropped Blazer" in Black

"Silk Sweatpants" in Sailor and Black

Vince

Searching for a little "pick me up" during this stressful time of year? Well, you're in luck, we just received some beautiful and bright sweaters from Vince. The winter blues just seem to melt away when you slip one of these cozy numbers on. My favorite of this grouping is the "Oversized Boat Neck Sweater" in Bluebell (crazy about the color). This is the perfect go to grab, just pair with skinnies and your fave Chan Luu scarf.

  

"Cashmere V-Neck Sweater" in Coral

"Short Sleeve Boat Neck Sweater" in Sage

 

"Oversized Boat Neck Sweater" in Bluebell

Wildfox

We just unpacked a great grouping from Wildfox!!! Our favorite "Lennon Sweater" is back in another color/print, along with a few new fabulous styles. I'm loving the pastel colours and the large floral prints, sooooo granny-chic...in the best possible way, of course!!!

 

 

"Unisex T Granny" in Mint Jelly

 

"Little Edie Lennon Sweater" in Granny Purple

"Grandma T Pink Pefume" in Milk

"Boy T Darling Rose" in Milk

LOVE.

What's Mabel Wearing???

Mabel's been super busy with Christmas shopping since she got home from her pre-holiday getaway! Since it's been so hectic, shes decided to keep her outfit simple and easy today; she's rocking a very cool yet casual look. She has on Charlotte Tarantola's "Leather Metallic" shirt and Doma's "Washed Lamb" leather jacket in Black. For accessories, Mabel is wearing a mixture of Chan Luu and House of Harlow necklaces. This look is perfect for running around town doing errands, for lunch dates with girlfriends, or whatever everyday chore the day has in store for you. The outfit is made up of great pieces that can be worn either dressed up or dressed down, separately or together. Mabel is looking fresh and put together...the perfect combination we all strive for everyday, especially when we're on the run!!!

What's Mabel Wearing???

Mabel's NEW boyfriend has finished all his Christmas shopping for her already, and has let her open one of her presents early. The gift was a round trip plane ticket to MEXICO!!! She cannot wait to go, but has realized that her summer wardrobe is in desperate need of a tune up. As the ticket is booked for a December 16th departure, Mabel is frantically trying to get some new and exciting clothes. She very quickly and eagerly dipped into our Resort collections today, and picked herself out Joie's gorgeous new "Aruna Top" in Cherry. She also grabbed a pair of Free People's "Scalloped Shorts" in Ivory, and a cropped suede Doma jacket. To top the outfit off, Mabel also chose some necklaces by Claudia Accessories; we can definitely see her shopping the streets of Playa Del Carmen, or exploring the Mayan ruins in this number!

  

Mabel is feeling much more confident in her summer wardrobe now; we can only hope she has a safe and enjoyable trip with her boyfriend!!!

Free People

"Summer Nights Top" in Tea Combo

Soooooo adorable, isn't it? This semi-sheer, beaded top with bright floral embroidery is the perfect holiday top for those of you lucky enough to get away. It looks great with coloured skinnies, but will be fabulous paired with jean shorts and flip flops!

More Joie Resort

As mentioned earlier, this shipment of Joie was JAM PACKED with goodies, and we couldn't just show you 4 tops when there were 2 more stunners, guaranteed to brighten your day! We are crazy for the flowy fits and neon shades; these tops definitely have a tropical vacation vibe to them!!!

"Marlo" in Lemon and "Edaline" in Porcelain

I am loving the "Marlo" top in Lemon! It's a casual take on a button-up shirt, one that's flowier and easier to wear. The colour is SO vibrant; I love it! It reminds me of sunshine...which we are definitely lacking during these blah winter months.