Just a reminder that two awesome opportunities are soon coming to a close…
Obakki’s online store launched this month and you can enjoy an additional 20% off all stock until the end of May – including items already marked down. Here’s another taste of what’s available:
I spotted the one piece short-suit from the new Spring collection in the Obakki window yesterday and it looked way cuter in person, this photo doesn’t do it justice. Last Fall’s pieces are already 75% off: the second photo is the leather inset shirt – regular $360, on sale right now for $72. And in the last photo, the deep v neck shirt – I have one in black and wear it to death, so I’m thinking I need the cream one for this summer…$48 from $240 ain’t bad!
Sale ends May 31, enter promotional code txo508 at the checkout to receive your 20% discount.
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ALSO, the Fashion Magazine Reporter Search contest closes on June 1st, so submit your 50-100 word blog posts and photos by then for a shot at becoming one of 10 bloggers for Fashion Magazine online. Read my initial post here, or head directly to the Fashion Magazine site to enter.
You must be living under a rock if you haven’t yet heard about the sale taking place at the Erin Templeton Shoppe this Thursday, May 22.
Erin Templeton makes luxurious handmade leather goods, such as belts, bags, and sandals; Allison Wonderland, Dust Clothing, Nathalee P and Imaginary Friend will be offering up top notch garments for women; and Sancha Jewelry will also be in the house.
Here are a few pieces on my radar:
“Skinny” skirt by Allison Wonderland, and shimmery shorts by Imaginary Friend Apparel. I’m also liking this Sancha necklace:
In addition to her leather goods, Erin also sells vintage clothing and accessories out of her shoppe and those items will be on sale as well. I’m looking forward to seeing what will be available – I am still pining over the Imaginary Friend pin tuck dress I featured last season for Infamous Magazine, so my fingers are crossed for that.
Thursday May 22, 4-9pm at 511 Carrall (at Pender, in Chinatown), cash only!
Side note: H&M is opening their flagship store in Pacific Centre on the 22nd as well. I’ll be attending the private opening celebration on Wednesday night, and will be posting photos so stay tuned!
Long weekend Monday, and after a bottle of wine at the Cascade Lounge Carleen and I were itching for something to do. Back home to Gastown, so the Lamplighter for a game of pool was top priority. Turns out it’s hip hop night on Monday, and as we entered we were urged to buy 50/50 tickets. I am the ultimate sucker for 50/50, so Carleen and I split the bill of $5 for 3 tickets and kept our fingers crossed. I had a good feeling.
3 games of foosball (I dominated) and 2 games of pool (Carleen dominated) later, the lights were on. My intuition held fast and we won the 50/50; a paltry $20, but better than a kick in the pants. Plus a t-shirt and 2 CD’s. If only we had been at GM place during a Canucks game – something in the neighbourhood of $15,000 would have been just dandy.
Two great events taking place around Mt. Pleasant tomorrow, May 18:
Scout is hosting a clothing swap in their retail location! Simply drop off your bag of goods by 1pm, head over to the Show and Shine (details below) to check out classic autos for an hour while the Scout staff set everything up, and return by 2pm to find those gems. If you want to participate but don’t have any clothes to swap, you can pay $5 and just show up at 2. There will also be cupcakes to enjoy, and how can you refuse that?
East Van Show and Shine, for Drivers and Survivors! Vintage cars, trucks, motorbikes, pedal bikes – you name it, it’ll be on display. This event isn’t for mint show cars, it’s for the beaten oldies with lots of charm and plenty of steam left. There will also be beer, a BBQ and music. Head down to The Whip at 209 e. 6th Ave between 1-6pm to ogle.
Happy May long weekend!
I recently posted on Dove Chocolates and the Pleasure Kit I received, and they’ve just informed me that they’re still looking for women across Canada to receive free chocolate to try out and share with friends.
You need to be a female between 25-45 living in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, and a chocolate lover who is socially active both in the real world and online. If that sounds like you and you’d like to receive a kit containing a ton of chocolate, journal, wine glass and foot pamper pouch all tucked into a handy tote bag, then click here to complete the pre-qualifying survey.
Horray for chocolate!
Took a wonderful trip to Saltspring Island on Wednesday with a couple of friends, and found this great blouse at a store in the town centre for just a couple bucks:
Also visited the beautiful Bullock Lake Farm bed and breakfast where I picked up farm fresh eggs, met some Muscovy ducks and checked out their wool shop. This is definitely where I’ll be staying next time I spend a night or two in Saltspring, so idyllic!
