YOU SHOULD GO: NORDSTROM HAPPY HOUR

Posted by kait / September 30, 2014

Nordstrom Calgary is already back at it, after their stunning Opening Gala, with a fun party with a great cause. On Friday, October 3, you’ll want to join them in store as they’ve partnered with ReThink Breast Cancer for a bra fit event and Happy Hour!

The Happy Hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. and include a DJ, sips and sweets, a photo booth and the opportunity to have your makeup done. As you might know, 8 out of 10 women wear the wrong bra size and it goes without saying that the perfect look starts with the perfect fit. The Nordstrom lingerie stylists will ensure that each customer is wearing the right size, ranging from band sizes 30-46 and cup sizes AA-K. Following a quick fitting, our stylists will help you find the best lingerie looks for your size, shape and style. The Happy Hour and fit appointments will be held in our Lingerie department on the second floor next to the Nordstrom West Entrance.

Nordstrom will continue to book bra fit appointments all day on October 4. For every bra purchased from a participating brand on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, $2 will go to ReThink.

Finding a bra that fits perfectly AND supporting a very important cause that affects so many women? You won’t want to miss out on being part of the research fundraising.

I HEART YYC

Posted by kait / September 5, 2014

Here’s my list of amazing things happening in Calgary. Have fun + shop local! Also, spread the good word to your friends. [Painting above by Heather Buchanan who will be at Market Collective's 6th Anniversary Market.]

➔ I HEART YYC

♥ Friday Sept 5. 4-9PM + Saturday Sept 6. 10-6PM + Sunday Sept 7. 10-6pm. The beloved Market Collective is hosting their biggest market yet, this time in a beautiful venue in the East Village. Celebrating their 6th Anniversary with a massive three day market, MC has really outdone themselves this time curating some of the best artists in the city for this special event. You won’t want to miss – at 618 Confluence Way SE! MORE INFO.

♥ Monday Sept 8 + Tuesday Sept 9. CAMP Festival. CAMP in partnership with FITC, celebrates creative technology, art and design by bringing together like-minded professionals, artists, and students to share and shape experiences that educate, challenge and inspire. CAMP is hosted at the historical Theatre Junction GRAND in Calgary. Tickets here.

♥ Wednesday Sept 10 – Sunday Sept 14, Beakerhead. I am SO excited to be finally be in town for this year’s Beakerhead. With spectacles like LaserCat and El Pulpo, a giant fire breathing octopus, it is something that no Calgarian should miss if they can help it. Get the full scoop here and don’t miss a single pop-up party or performance.

♥ Friday Sept 12, 6pm – 12am, Inglewood Night Market. I am getting all prepped for the final Inglewood Night Market of the season. I’ll be setting up a booth at STASH Needle Art Lounge to flog some vintage wares + clothing, so definitely stop by if you are in the hood! Some awesome Beakerhead stuff is also popping up in Inglewood for the market which you do not want to miss.

♥ Friday Sept 19, 7:30am – 9:30am, Nordstrom Pre-Opening Beauty Bash: Bring your girlfriends and start shopping Nordstrom’s world of cosmetics while you wait for the new store to open. Get the inside scoop on new products and trends from the top names in beauty—and learn the latest tips and tricks from their team of beauty experts. Enjoy complimentary consultations and demonstrations, along with some beautiful surprises. Join in at the main Nordstrom entrance.

♥ Friday Sept 19, 9:30am, Nordstrom Grand Opening: The new Nordstrom opens! Come check it out, celebrate and shop the season’s best styles. We can’t wait to meet you and see your style.

♥ Saturday October 4, 7pm, . PARKLUXE is a fashion show and art exhibition initiative featuring local designers and professional artists who share a common, high-end target market. is designed to connect Calgary fashion and art lovers with sophisticated local designers and artists who are making an impact outside of our city limits, and throughout Canada and North America. This season’s show is proving to be an incredible one! So proud of our local designers.

♥ Friday October 17, 4pm – 9pm + Saturday October 18, 10am – 6pm. is back for their fall show. Their mission is to bring a carefully curated collection of independently produced, Canadian art, craft + design to the people of Calgary twice annually, with other plans unfolding all the time! I cannot wait to see the amazing products at this year’s show.

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A TOUCH OF GOLD

Posted by kait / September 3, 2014

I am SO in love with minted’s new foil-pressed stationary and business cards line. Just launched, this new product features gold-touched paper items that people will not be able to resist holding on to. Talk about the idea networking opportunity! Looking through the new collection, I found tons of seriously beautiful business card and stationary designs – all so different and beautiful in their own way. To save on your next order, check out the limited time only coupon codes that minted has to offer you!

My favourite find so far in the business cards collection has got to be the Hello New Friend Foil-Pressed Business Cards. The fun and playful design is definitely something I would buy for myself. I think it would look great with my existing branding.

I love the Icons Foil-Pressed Cards for their gorgeous simplicity. Available in five different colours you’ll be able to find one that works perfectly for your personal branding. I just love how sweet the little icons look in the gold foil.

The Desert Stripes Foil-Pressed Stationary is so so so good! Who wouldn’t want to receive some correspondence on a beautiful piece of stationary like this?! Such a fun way to send mail.

I love the vintage feel of the Bold Block Print Foil-Pressed Stationary. There is something just so sophisticated about it and the gold is really bright and bold on this one! I picture myself sending short sweet notes with this stationary to my best friends.

HOME & DESIGN SHOW GIVEAWAY!

Posted by kait / September 2, 2014

My favourite time of year for fashion and design has arrived once again. Fall. Oh hello brisk autumn winds and dark blue skies, I am so ready to start nesting under your steadily dropping temperatures. Along with the September issue of Vogue there are a couple of things I greatly look forward to each fall – one being the Calgary Home & Design Show. In the past, I have participated in fun DIY challenges, interviewed interior designers and toured the trade show for the coolest new products. This year I’ve teamed up with CHDS for a sweet giveaway just for you to win!

➔ YOU GET ALL OF THIS:

$25 Ikea giftcard
Marshmallows from Fiasco Gelato
$95 free class giftcard and spice tin from Ruby’s Kitchen
Paint can bundle from Interiors to Inspire
Peanut brittle and toffee from Sweet
T-shirt, belt buckle, stickers & bracelet from Anejo
2 CHDS14 tickets

➔ TO ENTER:

1. Tell us what your favourite design trend for Fall is! Leave a comment below and be sure to include your name and email. (For design trend ideas, check out !)

2. For an extra entry, follow both and on Twitter and leave an extra comment here saying that you did so.

I will be drawing the winner on Thursday September 4th at 8pm MST. To win you must have a Calgary mailing address. Thanks + good luck!