Boutique in the Burbs

BOUTIQUE IN THE BURBS

Photo Credit: Tyler Stalman

Photo Credit: Tyler Stalman

 

Styleista is excited to partner with APT 22 + Starbelly to bring one of Calgary’s hottest boutiques to the burbs!

 

TICKETS: $40 (includes h’orderves + 2 drinks)

WHEN: Thursday, February 18, 2016

TIME: 8pm

WHERE: Starbelly Restaurant - 19489 Seton Cr SE

 

APT22 is a fresh and stylish women’s clothing boutique located in Aspen. The owner, Kim Stern, sources clothing and jewelry from global style destinations such as Bali, Los Angeles as well as local designers right here in Calgary. Styleista will be on site with stylist, Kimberly French, on hand to give outfit and wardrobe tips at Starbelly, which is an chic open kitchen and grill located in the South East. This can be a fun night out for you and your girlfriends, moms, sisters and/or daughters.

 

For more information please contact us: info@styleista.ca

 

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XO, Team Styleista


PROMO: Valentines Day Pamper Package

Guys, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is absolutely no time to waste planning that special day for your significant other or perhaps that person you are trying to impress for the first time.

We want to take the pressure off and curate a perfect package to pamper your sweetheart. We will plan a personal shopping session to style her with a date night outfit to enjoy dinner with you, she can then choose from a selection of Wysh jewelry and finish the day with a customized facial from XO Treatment Room.

Offer includes:

Customized Styleista Gift Certificate

Assistance for Dinner Reservations

10% off Personal Shopping (or session of choice)

WYSH Jewelry Selection

XO and Go Facial + Collagen Masks

- Please inquire regarding Men's Vday Package - 

Pamper Package w/ earrings $500

Natural Solar Quartz Flowers w/ 24k gold electroplated edging hung from 14k gold filled earring threads

Natural Solar Quartz Flowers w/ 24k gold electroplated edging hung from 14k gold filled earring threads

Pamper Package w/ Necklace $425

Rose Quartz Crystal Point on 14k gold filled ball 32" chain

Rose Quartz Crystal Point on 14k gold filled ball 32" chain

For booking information please contact us by email: info@styleista.ca or phone: 403-978-0050

~ Offer expires February 14, 2016 ~

 

 

 

XO, Team Styleista

FASHION: HOW TO WEAR A MANS SHIRT AS A DRESS

I stumbled upon the mens department in H&M and thanks to the Beibs they have started making mens shirts in extra long. I found a super cute sweatshirt with a graphic text on the back, long t-shirts with a shirt tail bottom and short sleeve t's with zippers up the side and down the centre back. If styled right they could be mistaken as Helmut Lang, Rick Owens or Rag & Bone.

Tips: 

- Make sure the length is at least at the bottom of your finger tips

- I'm generally a women's size 2-4 so I bought size men's size M

- Pair with OTK boots 

- Add a lace skirt that peeks out the bottom

- Pair with a chunky heeled bootie

- Add sheer tights/nylons

H&M White Zip T-shirt: LINK

 

H&M Grey Shirt-tail T-shirt: LINK

XO, Phaedra

TRAVEL: Southern Gulf Islands - NYT Best Places to Go 2016

I was born and raised on the west coast of British Columbia. Born in Vancouver and raised on Bowen Island and then Salt Spring Island. I would not trade that upbringing for anything in the world, it has helped shape who I am deep down. There is something about being immersed in an environment that surrounds you with the ocean, wilderness, wildlife and a warm community of people that will always be a part of who I am. 

The west coast is wild, unpredictable and breathtakingly beautiful. The unpredictability lends to the mystic of this rugged coastal region where you can find yourself enjoying a summer-like October day on a tiny beach basking in the sun to misty morning runs that lead you past dew laden farm fields, unique homes and eventually you will end up at the ocean again. You can take a boat out and drop a line, hopefully catch a lingcod or pull a friends’ crab trap and plan a fresh seafood hot pot paired with a local bottle of wine. Nothing beats this! It all comes back to the ocean. Being raised with it as a constant in my life makes me realize I can’t live without it. It’s like a soul mate in a way, if that even makes any sense.

What prompted all this west coast love is the recent article by the New York Times – 52 Places to Go in 2016 – which the Southern Gulf Islands was listed! I have to give them props on their description of my beloved home:

“Always blessed with natural beauty, Vancouver has successfully recast itself in recent years as a luxury destination. But as the Canadian city goes upscale, travelers and locals seeking simpler Pacific Northwest charms are increasingly venturing just offshore, to the Southern Gulf Islands. A short ferry ride (as little as an hour) leads to a maze of Pacific islands dotted with small seaside villages, where summers can feel almost Mediterranean. Rocky coast and pebble beaches give way to rolling pastures and forested peaks. Winding roads lead from farms and wineries to cheeseries, breweries and artists’ studios. Each of the nearly dozen major islands has its own character and contrarian island culture, but all offer secluded coves and trails to explore, and abundant wildlife, from eagles to orcas. Restaurants — including tiny Pilgrimme, cited as one of Canada’s best — punch well above their weight, while one-off accommodations range from renovated airstreams to Airbnb finds and small, family-run lodges.” - Remy Scalza

 

The more I miss it the more I realize that I need it and that I will once again live there, mark my words.

 

Xo, Phaedra

FASHION: Spring & Summer 2016 Runway Trends

Once again it is time to look to the runway collections and designers that presented notable themes for S/S 2016. With the help of Vogue.com we have grouped together our favourites.

Boudoir: Satin & Lace

Céline

Céline

Designers doing this trend:

Céline

Givenchy

Alexander Wang

 

Vintage Revival: Luxe + Thrift Store

Gucci

Gucci

 

Designers doing this trend:

Gucci

Dries Van Noten

Christopher Kane

 

Romance Redux: 1800s modern femininity

Etro

Etro

Designers doing this trend:

Oscar de la Renta

Erdem

Alexander McQueen

 

All That Glitters: Sequins and appliqué 

Anthony Vaccerello

Anthony Vaccerello

Designers doing this trend:

Marni

Pucci

Paco Rabanne

 

Details:

Off the Shoulder

Boss - Off the shoulder

Boss - Off the shoulder

 

Crazy denim

Off White - Denim

Off White - Denim

 

Latin influences (ruffles)

Michael Kors

Michael Kors

 

Additional Trend Details:

Tie Dye

Silver Metallics

Sporty (sweatshirts as dresses)

Exaggerated arms/shoulders

Stripes in all directions

Happy Shopping Styleistas...or at least this is inspiration until the weather turn warm here!

XO, Phaedra