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Allison Wonderland

3/31/2012

The rest of our Allison Wonderland spring pieces are here! Gorgeous fabrics, beautiful designs and details are what make this Vancouver made line such a favourite. Pillar is a new collection by the same designer which features sustainable fabrics like linen, hemp and silk. This first top from the Pillar collection is also available in a cream colour....

Pillar by Allison Wonderland - Canyon Top

Pillar by Allison Wonderland - Savannah Blouse

Allison Wonderland Monet Chemise

Allison Wonderland Bonnard Blouse and Figurative Skirt

Allison Wonderland Bonnard Blouse

Allison Wonderland Landscape Jacket

Introducing Yifat Jovani

3/26/2012

Joining our growing family of amazing Canadian designers this season is Yifat Jovani. Her Vancouver made designs have unique details and such an incredible fit! The Twist dress and top below are both so flattering on many different body types and sizes (note: we have the dress in the plum colour and the top in the green - opposite what's shown in these photos)....

Yifat Jovani - Twist Dress

Yifat Jovani - Twist Dress (Back)

Yifat Jovani - Twist Top

The dress below is made of a really unique stretch denim fabric....

Yifat Jovani - Mediterranean Afternoon Dress

Mediterranean Afternoon Dress (Back)

The Solstice top below can be worn a couple of different ways. The fabric that drapes down in the first photo can be pulled across the body and buttoned on the opposite shoulder to create a gorgeous cowling effect....

Yifat Jovani - Solstice Top

Try any of these pieces on and you're likely to become a huge Yifat Jovani fan instantly. I know I did! http://www.yifatjovani.com/

New Tees!

3/23/2012

Our new t-shirts have arrived! Limited edition and super soft, Ole Originals tees are hand printed in Vancouver. They feel just like putting on your favourite tee that you've worn hundreds of times. We have a couple of styles in men's sizes and of course women's....

We actually have this owl print on a brown tee rather than the charcoal shown.....

This is one of the tees we have in men's sizes (it refers to a bike trail that will take you all over Sweden).....

Ahhh the perfect tee for anyone who's growly.......hmmmm........I might just know a few.....

Annie 50 and Birds of North America

3/16/2012

A few pieces from one of our Montreal lines - Annie 50 - have arrived, including this tencel denim shirt dress......

Annie 50 - Park Avenue shirt dress

The adorable pleated floral top below has a great back detail and is available in both olive green and black....

Annie 50 - Mile End Blouse

Annie 50 - Mile End Blouse (back detail)

Annie 50 - Mile End Blouse

Birds of North America is another fantastic line from Montreal (although the designer grew up here on the west coast) that many of us have fallen in love with over the past few seasons. Here are a couple of new pieces we have in ....

Birds of North America - Rosefinch Dress

Rosefinch Dress fabric

The Rosefinch dress above is 100% cotton and fully lined, and the Solitaire Pant below is a great fitting summer linen pant.

Birds of North America - Solitaire Pant

Paper People Clothing

3/15/2012

So many new arrivals this week that it's been feeling tropical in here because of all the steaming I've been doing! See how I've even fogged up the windows.....

On the plus side, it's blocked my view of this crazy weather we've been having. And it's easy to believe that spring is just around the corner with so many new spring arrivals!

We have this light weight cowl neck top by Paper People Clothing in both fuchsia and teal,. made of 100% lyocell (Tencel). Lyocell, as I might have mentioned a few (thousand) times, is one of the most sustainable fabrics available today, and it also happens to have a really gorgeous drape and feel!.

Paper People Clothing - Adrienne Cowl Top

Committed to sustainable fabrics and recycling as much as possible, Paper People Clothing has made the cutest tank tops this season from organic cotton combined with reclaimed vintage fabrics and buttons.

Paper People Clothing - Andrea Tank

The dress below also combines reclaimed vintage fabrics and buttons with sustainable fabrics (hemp and organic cotton) for one-of-a-kind cuteness!

Paper People Clothing - Donna Dress

Made from reclaimed light weight cotton or wool sweaters and organic cotton twill, these Paper People vests are the perfect layering pieces.....

New Floating Gold Iceberg reversible short dresses have also arrived in a lovely spring lilac colour as well as black.

Floating Gold Iceberg - Reversible Short Dress/Tunic

Some of the new Tonic spring pieces are in that same lovely lilac - like this comfy cozy pullover with a kangaroo pocket (my favourite kind of pocket!), made from bamboo/organic cotton french terry....

Tonic Boardwalk Pullover

More pictures tomorrow.......stay tuned.........or better yet come on down and see what's new!

Melow Designs by Melissa Bolduc

3/9/2012

The first few spring pieces from Melow Designs by Melissa Bolduc (designed and made in Montreal) have arrived. The Isabeau jacket below has such a great shape, lots of stretch for comfort, and the collar can be worn a few different ways......

Melow Isabeau jacket

This long Melow tank below ties at the hip and is made of the softest modal fabric - great for layering. We have it in both sand and light blue.

Melow Isabelle tank with Allison Wonderland jacket

Melow Isabelle tank

There are a few more Melow spring pieces on the way as well including the Ingrid tunic and Isaac cardigan below. They should be here soon!

Melow Ingrid tunic

Melow Isaac cardigan

Spring Sunshine

3/1/2012

Sunshine always feels soooo good this time of year doesn't it? Makes me want to see flowers and colour again! Well at least colour and flowers are starting to arrive regulary at the store.....

Two of Hearts top

Allison Wonderland Bonnard Blouse

Allison Wonderland Bonnard Blouse fabric

Allison Wonderland Bonnard Blouse in azure blue

a.d.e. design bag

a.d.e. design bag (back)

a.d.e. design bag

a.d.e. design bag (inside pockets)

It's March today! That means it won't be long before flowers and colour will bursting everywhere else too!