Goodie Bag - Gals Guide To Fabulous Vancouver Shopping

Christina Jacket By Skyler Cothing Contest

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:13:00 -0800

Glimpse Review is hosting a contest with a give away by Skyler Clothing. If you aren't familiar with Skyler Clothing they are a Vancouver based design house specializing in versatile active and street wear.

Here's the details from Glimpse Review:

Skyler Clothing is giving away a Christina Jacket (in Misty Grey or Buttercup color choices) to a lucky reader! These jackets sounds amazing - and actually are Skyler Clothing's best selling jacket of all time! (p.s. It's also know as the '5 pound jacket'...the ruching in the front makes us ladies look and feel 5lbs thinner!) VALUE of $99!! In order to with this fabulous jacket please read the following entry instructions closely:
n order to get one entry (this is mandatory) you must like Skyler Clothing on Facebook and write the following on their wall: “I saw Skyler on Glimpse Reviews and my favorite piece is the _________” (fill in the blank with your favorite item seen at Skyler Clothing).

EXTRA ENTRIES - Please leave an additional comment for each extra entry.
~ Follow @SkylerClothing on twitter and tweet the following: I entered to win a Skyler Clothing Christina Zip via @SkylerClothing @GlimpseReviews link to your blog post here RT to enter
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~ Blog about this giveaway and leave the link in your comment (5 entries)

CONTEST OPEN TO CANADA & USA ONLY! Contest ends on March 19, 2011. Please view our giveaway rules for more info.

Whooga Boots

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:44:00 -0800

After walking “the strip” in Vegas my feet had taken quite the beating and shoes were the last thing I wanted to wear. So when I arrived home to my new pair of Whooga boots it was perfect timing!

What I first noticed about my Whooga boots is that the suede is beautiful, consistent in colour and that the sheep fur liner was super fluffy. The boots are also good and sturdy around the ankle. Often this area go sloppy with less quality brands. When I first put my boots on they felt really soft and cushy. My feet thanked me.

As I have been wearing my boots around the house I can feel them conforming to my feet just as it states on the Whooga Boots site - boots should conform to the shape of your feet within 3-7 days of wear.

I have been a fan of Ugg Australia for years and in our cooler weather I pretty much live in my uggs for running out and about for errands and I even wear them around my house.

I am so pleased to have another brand of ugg boots that I am happy with. To view Whooga’s boot or place an order, check out their site.

Also - did you know that the word “UGG” means - A boot made of sheepskin with the wool as the lining and the leather as the outside. For years I thought it was the official brand!

The Biggest Designer Shoe Sale

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:43:00 -0800

All sizes available size 4 – 11

Thursday is VIP DAY! Become a FREE VANCOUVER VIP and receive advance shopping and a $10 off coupon.

The first 100 shoppers to arrive on Thursday will get a FREE pair of shoes!!!! Doors open at 10am sharp!
Over 21 designer brands including Franco Sarto, BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Sam Edelman, Lucky Brand, Dr.Scholls, Naturalizer, and much much more.

FREE PARKING, FREE ADMISSION, FREE VIP AND FREE SHOES!

Never Miss a Sale

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:21:00 -0800

Salesaholics.com is the only sales event search engine allowing you to search within your area or anywhere else. Search for the best sales by product, brand, or retailer, and get the 4-1-1 delivered straight to your email box.

Users can select any city across Canada and search for sales by category, store name or sale description. They can also request automated alerts that are sent directly to their email inboxes.

Salesaholics allows users to find a sale on anything from shoes to skirts, from Guess to Gap, be it in-store or online. Their database of sales is comprehensive, dynamic and local, and includes promotional images, category information and links to store websites.

Don't let another sale pass you by – with Salesaholics you'll never miss a sale.

Invito Couture

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:55:00 -0800

The most recent jewel in the crown of International Village is Invito Couture. This gem of a store devoted to offering women beautiful European evening wear and accessories is the brainchild of Yeliz Delaney, a young woman with an eye for style and a passion for fashion.

After relocating in Vancouver from Istanbul, Turkey, she realized that with her knowledge of fashion honed by her European and Asian background, she could bring a wealth of design options to Vancouver women. Thus Invito Couture was born and the collection is exclusively available in Canada at the boutique. In Italian invito means invitation, and couture is French for fashion.

Located on the East side of the main floor of International Village, affectionately known in the city as Tinseltown, this boutique displays its formalwear offerings in a simple yet modern setting. Pristine white walls and floors with a white sofa and zebra patterned rugs, lit by a cascading chandelier, make a perfect background for the dresses.

Long and short gowns in a myriad of bright colours including regal purples, royal reds, garnet black, emerald greens, and other gemstone shades such as white are temptingly embellished with embroidery, rhinestones and beadwork, all done by hand. Colourful patterns including an outstanding leopard mixed with florals, is as sophisticated as any Roberto Cavalli or Dolce & Gabbana creation. The selection is suitable for special occasions such as graduation, bridesmaid, cocktails, black-tie affairs, and of course that wonderful walk down the red carpet.

Created in Turkish and Italian fabrics including crepe, duchess satin, chiffon, jersey and lace, the styles are available with cowl necks, off-the-shoulder, strapless, one-shoulder, halter and other treatments, such as godets, ruching, draping, bias cut, and crystal pleating. The luxurious sequins, beadwork gemstones and appliqués give each dress or gown its individual look. Sizes are from 6 to 12, and special orders can be filled within 7 days for other sizes.

Every creation bears the label Invito Couture which fashion-savvy women can find in numerous countries such as England, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Spain, Russia, Australia and Middle Eastern countries. It is also available in New York and Los Angeles. The mother company, Invito A.S., was established in 2003 in Turkey and has evolved into an international success. The design team in Turkey keep a sharp eye on the runways of the fashion capitols of Europe and put their own touch to each collection.

The Cross Annual Pillow event

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:25:00 -0800

Hundreds of designer pillows on sale! Starting June 4th at The Cross Decor and Design in Yaletown. 1198 Homer Street, Vancouver.

Marks Made Over

Sun, 02 May 2010 20:46:00 -0800

To me Mark’s Work Wearhouse was the place where my parents and my parents parents shopped. Of if I ever needed a sturdy pair of work boots or a good pair of scrubs I knew that Marks was the place to go.

After attending an interactive style event with a team from Marks at the Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, I realized that Marks has made a shift in clothing to appeal to people……well…...like me.

For women’s wear, Marks is targeting women in their 30’s – 40’s who are confident, educated, stylish and sensible. With a lot of their clothing lines, they have incorporated their signature technologies to produce clothing that not only is fashionable but functional and durable.

Check out this super cute yoga jacket I picked up. It has a 100 wash guarantee and contains FRESHTECH™, which is their advanced anti-microbial protection that inhibits the growth of odour and stain causing bacteria. Perfect for yoga wear!

So, the next time your Mom or Grandma wants to go shopping at Marks, tag along cause you mind just be surprised at what you'll come home with!

KARMA Pop-Up Shop... Now until April 25th!

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:36:00 -0800