I sort of have this addiction to nail polish. I can’t even remember the last time my nails were bare. And with the constant influx of bright shades that land on my doorstep thanks to the lovely PR ladies who know my lacquer love well, the temptation to try out something new never really subsides. Enter warmer weather, and suddenly it’s a full blown must-have in my book. With the polish trend craze happening right now, I’m surely not alone on this train of thought. But instead of appliques and nail art, I like to stick to the good ol’ colour basics. My fave being a bright coral orange– Essie My Chihuahua Bites was long a go-to summertime manicure staple. For spring summer 2012 Essie’s Ole Caliente tops my list and Maybelline’s Color Show in Green With Envy is nothing if not the perfect minty hue to satiate my pastel manicure ambitions. Plus, seriously is there anything cuter than a bright mani paired with these adorable Yosi Samra flats?!

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Beauty, Le Cheap c'est Chic by stephanieboridy

That’s right!  If you don’t already know the deal, here’s how it works:  The earlier you shop, the more you save.

THURSDAY, May 17th is 50% off Spring Collection

FRIDAY, May 18th is 40% off Spring Collection

SATURDAY, May 19th is 30% off Spring Collection

SUNDAY, May 20th is 25% off Spring Collection

It’s a short sale but it packs a punch so you might want to get down here early!

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Sale by Marnie

You guys know what this means!!  Stay tuned for details tomorrow!!

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Events, Sale by Marnie

So, you know, I go out to get lunch for Amanda and I and come back to find Amanda lounging on the couch.

Like, really?  That’s what you do as soon as I step out of the store for a minute?!

Ahaha.  Just kidding.  That would more likely be me. 

As it happens, we were just trying to have some fun taking pics of the new AMAZING Yosi flats we received because it’s kind of quiet in the store today.  So, why don’t you come down and keep us company, and maybe get yourself a pair of these Yosi flats at the same time. 

Yosi mint patent leather $70

Yosi nude with neon pink patent toe $75

You might want to come soon because a) we only have a very limited quantity of these summer colours and b) if you wait much longer, Amanda and I will be napping on the couch.

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In-Store by Marnie

Neon nail polish?????

via a cup of joe

I am partial to the orange (my favorite color is geranium by Essie) and the fuchsia but out on the greens and yellows. What do you think?

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Love it or Leave it by Amanda

Amanda got a call from her high school, The Study, to see if she would be interested in having a visit from a current 2nd grade student to be interviewed about her job.  Obvi, she said yes.  So today, Arwen arrived at the store with her iPad, all ready for her interview.

I couldn’t hear all of the interview, as Arwen was a bit shy, and spoke very low… she is 7 years old, so you know, that seems pretty fair… But I did hear this:

Arwen: How did you become a fashion designer?

Amanda: Well, I’m not a fashion designer, but I own a store where we buy clothes from fashion designers.

Arwen: Did you have to go to school to become a fashion designer?

Amanda: I went to school to study fashion merchandising, and I started that after CEGEP.

Arwen: Does the dog ever try on the shoes or the clothes?

Amanda: No… but sometimes she does try on the headbands and scarves.

Arwen: Do you like shiny, sparkly things?

Amanda: YES!

Check out Arwen, sitting with her legs crossed, getting serious. 

She was just adorable, and that entire episode just made my day.

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Customers and People We Love, Uncategorized by Marnie

This Velvet tunic is perfect for summer.  The blue colour is amazing and the neutral embroidery colours give it a sort of ‘earthy’ feel.  It hits mid-thigh, so it can be worn as a dress when you’re feeling like showing off your rocking gams (ahahahahaha…. “gams”… I feel like I’m an 84-year old man who used to work in the pictures with some great dames…) or you can wear it as a ‘tunic’ over skinny jeans.  So really, it’s like a 2-in-1 purchase.

Velvet embroidered tunic $165

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New TOMS classics that we have just received and that you need… everyone should have a pair of TOMS and this is your chance!  They won’t last long, so come by and take a look.

Classic black $55

Purple palmetto $65

 

Floral $65

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These 2 pics make me happy:

courtesy of Just Jared

courtesy of Go Fug Yourself

 

Tim Riggins and Mrs. Tami Taylor (aka Taylor Kitsch and Connie Britton at the premiere of Battleship).  Holy crap I wish I could re-watch all of Friday Night Lights as if I had never seen it before.  That’s all.

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celebrity style by Marnie

Why not get her some beautiful Cosabella pieces to brighten up her day?

We have loads of pretty colors and styles for you to choose from.

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Gift Guide by Amanda