Haute Voyage Fashionistas

01Feb10

Mandy Candy / Co-Founder

Like to travel just like I do? Always on the go, I decided to do some research on some great and chic travel items for fashionistas. Whatever your transportation style – ferry, bus, plane – these would be great for a stylish convenience. Haute Voyage ladies

Shiny Rich Chocolate Brown and Gold All Nighter Sling is perfect to hold on to all your necessities. Forget rolling the luggage and looking silly and knocking into people. From LeSportSac

Techies can enjoy this sexy Italian Leather Embossed Ostrich Notebook Sleeve by Kena Kai – all eyes are on you when you’re holding this.

Too cute. This will feel great on your hands and prevent roughening it. Reversible Brown Spotted Faux Fur/Brown Synthetic Leather Handle Wrap from Travel Chic

Lug Travel Pillow and Blanket Set – the zip pouch becomes your pillow case! Soft and colorful

Chunky Sweater from Abercrombie for your traveling comfort.

Slippers are a must for long hours – cute Burberry slippers will surely catch everyone’s attention as you’re walking down the airplane aisle.

While researching, I found these amazing vintage suitcase chairs from Little Bits and Blogs! Too hot for words. Looks like I have to move just for these.

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Tags: Abercrombie, Burberry, Kena Kai, LeSportSac, Little Bits and Blogs, Lug Travel, Travel Chic

Mandy Candy 2010 Fashion Resolution

30Dec09

Mandy Candy /Co-Founder

2010 is all about the sexy.

Items in this set include (prices are all CAD):

Miu Miu ‘Monk’ Studded Black Leather Bag $1,569

Current/Elliott The Moto Skinny Jeans $277

Antik Batik Sequined Butterfly Top $398

Contrast Insert Dress $2,536

Chantelle Icone Demi Bra

Iosselliani Large Clustered Crystal Earrings $295

Keiger Bracelets $16

Satin and Lace Clutch Bag $166

Sephora Brand Luscious Lash Kit $24

Lover Initiation Stretch Bodysuit $311

Kelsi Dagger Iona Black Suede Boots $188

For the upcoming year, I have decided to take more risks. Have you ever heard the phrase “the one who risks the most, wins the most?” Alas, although a fashionista, I have been conservative with the way I dress. However, fashion is all about change, improving oneself, and exploring creativity. Although in my early twenties, I still feel like I dress like a teenager sometimes. I always have this insecurity with my body, maybe because I’m Chinese, and being uber skinny is always the goal. I’m definitely not a stick – I got some meat on me and hell I am gonna celebrate that in 2010!

I need to throw away the concept of “I’m fat, and this won’t look good on me” which made me always choose super loose fitting clothes – instead, I need to select clothes that fit my body more tightly and say “damn I look good.” I’m assuming my boyfriend will certainly not mind that I am adopting this new resolution

Mantras I am sticking by this year is “if you got it, flaunt it” and “pain is beauty” whenever I wear heels!

Chantelle Icone Demi Bra

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Tags: Antik Batik, Chantelle Icone, Current/Elliott, Herve Leger, Iosselliani, Keiger, Kelsi Dagger, Lover, Miu Miu, Polyvore, Satin & Lace, Sephora

Holiday Sale at (212) Gastown

18Dec09

Aimee Laurel / Contributer

Come down today at (212) in Gastown for our holiday sale! Our (212) label is at 40% off and our other labels are at 30% off! Come and hang out, we have wine and beautiful clothing!

454 West Cordova Street,
Vancouver
Corner of Richards, Across from Shine Nightclub

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Tags: (212), Gastown, Sale

I have a crush on a Korean singer.

18Dec09

Kimbotz / Co-Founder

Oh man. I will admit I used to think my friends were crazy liking foreign music artists when they don’t know what the hell they are singing. However, my friend who knows I love dance sent me a few links to videos by a singer named Tae Yang who is also in a group called Big Bang. I got chills when I saw him dance. There aren’t many music artists that make me feel giddy when I see them dance and this guy definitely did. His dancing reminds me a bit like Chris Brown before his stupid decisions with Usher’s finesse. Tae Yang also has amazing style and well I would love to see him perform live! <3 Check the videos out (They’re so much better directly on YouTube and in HD). The second video made me think of Mandy because it is called Wedding Dress. Both videos are awesome, the first one highlights his awesome dancing and the second one has a bittersweet storyline so watch them!

p.s. I JUST realized that the two backup dancers in the first video are Shaun Evaristo and Lyle Beniga. Shaun is one of my favorite dancers from Cali! No wonder that dance video blew my mind.

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Tags: Big Bang, Chris Brown, lyle beniga, shaun evaristo, singer, Tae Yang, usher

Fashionable at all times.

13Dec09

Kimbotz / Co-Founder

When I go to bed I like wearing a guys t-shirt and boyshorts. It’s just so comfy! However, I think I might just change my routine seeing all of the super cute items from Aerie, American Eagle’s loungewear shop. Their items will make you want to fashionable even when you’re sleeping. Sort of how Barney from How I Met Your Mother wears silk suit pajamas! Boys take note of some presents for your girlfriends!

Aerie Vintage Satin Romper $34.50
This romper is so cute and since it is made from satin I bet it would feel like butter against your butt! They took a trend and turned it into something you can wear in bed.

Aerie Cadet  Knee Socks $7.50
When I saw these socks my heart melted! I thought that they would especially look cute with the satin romper above and the pink boys just sold it for me!

Aerie Lace Boyshort 5 for $25 or $12.50 for 1
Oh man I love boyshorts and boybriefs. They are my choice for undies because they are so comfy, cute and can definitely be sexy as you can see from this pair of lace boyshorts! Boys would pass out seeing you in these!

Aerie Babydoll Cami $29.50

This cami reminds me of Christian Louboutin with it’s red straps! The animal print makes me say Rawr!

Aerie Ultimate Bling Undie Set $9.95
Shine on! This pretty little undie set is a steal at $9.95 and it is packaged so nicely! Easy present wouldn’t you agree?

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Tags: Aerie, Christian Louboutin, Romper, socks, undies

Tweet About This Jewelry – @thehippest

29Nov09

Mandy Candy / Co-Founder

If you are a dedicated reader to our blog – it should be no surprise to you that we’re tweeters (@m_candy, @kimbotz, @aimeecynthia). On the twitter-sphere, I was SO delighted to have found Survival of the Hippest. What do they do? They make custom-made Twitter accessories that put your twittername or hashtag into necklace, anklets, and any other blinged out stuff you want ! Handmade in NYC out of sterling silver, 10k/14k gold or even diamond, they are down right sexy. You can put whatever you want on the necklace, everything’s customized. What a great way to capture someone’s attention – especially the cute geek in a networking event. He’ll never forget your name, or twitter name in this case, and your awesome creativity. Doesn’t this totally remind you of the “Carrie” necklace in Sex and the City?

When I saw it, I just said “love it, love it, love it” – any twitters out there wanna get me this for x’mas?

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Tags: NYC, Survival of The Hippest, Twitter

Black Friday.

26Nov09

Kimbotz / Co-Founder

Damn. I have to buy Christmas presents still but last week I don’t know what happened. I just ended up spending about $500 on myself. Luckily I didn’t buy anything for some time and the items I did purchase are key items which I need for my “mature” wardrobe that I am trying to slowly build up. It looks like many Canadian stores are beginning to follow in the American consumeristic tradition of Black Friday which will help my student ass this season. Here are a few finds (for stores in Canada or that will ship to Canada) which will be updated when we find more sales! Click the images to see the bigger version of the coupons/deals.

Forever 21 Metrotown Special Deals:
According to a forum on Mallvibes there will be deals such as $18 Peacoats, $7+Jeans, $14 Boots

One Day Sale at Apple.ca

25% off at 80spurple.com Code: black09

Friday ONLY

30% off at Foot Locker

Possibly H&M-25% off item of your choice from opening-10 AM (Nov. 27)
(Will call and confirm with Pacific Centre H&M tomorrow to see if it is available in Canada)

25% off at Bootlegger

25% off at Plenty

25% off everything at Stussy.com

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Tags: 80spurple sale, Apple Sale, Black Friday Canada, Bootlegger Sale, Foot Locker Sale, Forever 21 sale, h&m sale, Plenty Sale, Sales, Stussy Sale

Girly Frilly Lilly

23Nov09

Mandy Candy / Co-Founder

811 Fort Street, Victoria B.C.

http://www.frillylilly.ca

This is definitely a place for fashionistas in Victoria: as I strolled along the streets of downtown Victoria once again, I stumbled upon frilly lilly on Fort Street. Two words describe the store: too cute. Their official opening day is today but I negotiated my way in yesterday for a “sneak peak.” Yes, I can be quite aggressive but I had to check the store out with its cute pink decor and beautiful black chandelier just calling my name.

Girls, you can do everything in frilly lilly: waxing, mani, pedis, and shop! In this store, you can wax to be anyone: the alaskan, the canadian, the hawaiian, and the forever popular brazilian. Girls can also enjoy fabulous mani-pedis as you lounge upstairs and chat about the newest episode of Gossip Girl. You can shop their cute jewelery and also their own frilly lilly line. Originally from Calgary, frilly lilly was an instant hit as the line was quickly picked up by Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Kitson in LA, and more.

I also met Debra who is the creator of frilly lilly as she first started opening the beauty boutique specializing in waxing, manicures, and pedicures. However, she has also created the frilly lilly line that just smells oh-so-good and feels oh-so-girly. The line is a variety of goodies which includes bathcakes, lotions, body scrubs, bubble baths, and more – almost practically everything you need in a girly bathroom.

I had the opportunity to try the ruby red grapefruit body scrub: just a small squeeze into your palm releases this yummy smell of grapefruit. The end result? I felt nice and I smelled so delicious I kept smelling myself – don’t judge me I bet you have done it before too!

A store with great product would mean nothing if the staff are not friendly. I got to say that everyone was so warm and attentive and it just feels right walking in. Creator Debra and owner of the store Karen treated me with such care and both walked me through the store and the frilly lilly line.

So if you’re looking for a new girly hangout in Victoria – this is it

 

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Tags: calgary, fort street, frilly lilly, girly

Gap’s Sprize Turned My World Upside Down

10Nov09

Mandy Candy / Co-Founder

I’ve worn Gap clothes when I was a little girl and this store always have a piece of my heart. Last week, I was invited to attend the press conference for the new Sprize Card at the Gap Store on Robson Street. This is quite the big deal because Vancouver isthe first city to try out this program! I must say, I was really impressed by the promotion job that Gap did. The store inside was transformed dramatically where mannequins, signs, and even the gap logo on the shopping bags were all turned upside down. Outside the store, there was a big crowd – gathering to see the upside down cars and hotdog stand! This was all to celebrate the launch of the “Sprize” card. With this card, Gap customers no longer have to wait for the product to go on sale. You can sign up for free and if the price of any purchased items change within 45 days after you bought it, you are automatically credited the difference and use this “SprizeMoney” to buy something else. Right now, only what you buy in the 10 Vancouver stores qualify for this program. Why Vancouver? Turns out Vancouver was one of the first Gap retail locations to open ourside of US – surprize? Had a chance to see the Stella McCartney Clothes for the kids side as well, too adorable!

Marka Hansen, the President of Gap North America talking about the Sprize card with Senior Vice President of Customer Relationship of Gap Inc Scott Key

Macky from styledump.com and Mandy Candy

Niki of A Haute Mess and Peter of The Starving Stylist

Erica the Style Spy and Sarah host of the Style Spy Novus Episodes

Anya of imtheitgirl.com and Mandy Candy

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Tags: Family, Gap, Kids, Sprize Card, Stella McCartney for Gap Kids

Gift of Design

02Nov09

Mandy Candy /Co-Founder

Do you want to help out this holiday season in a fashionistic way? On December 17th, the Gift of Design team is presenting a fashion show at the prestigious and gorgeous Vancouver Club for an evening of fabulous fashion, goodies, and amazing door prizes. The fashion show features one-of-a-kind garments by young and upcoming designers: Caitlin Butcher, Emily Spence, Laura Tanner, Marriki Schlifer, Tessa Hewlett, Monika Buttjes. All of whom are currently third year fashion degree students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

In an effort to raise money for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a large portion of the proceeds will be donated towards food vouchers and toys for underprivileged families this holiday season. Established in 1930, the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau acts as a central year round toy warehouse collaborating with ten other local Christmas Bureaus for those in need.

Tickets are only $30 where you will receive a complimentary drink plus a chance at amazing door prizes AND you get to help out local charities.

Dress code is dress to impress – what a great way to show off that amazing dress that you have yet to wear that’s hanging in the closet.

To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.giftofdesign.ca

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Tags: Gift of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic Unversity, Students