The Canadian Style: April 2013

STYLING&PHOTOSHOOT WITH FORMER NHL PLAYER-KELLY HRUDEY FOR FASHION CALGARY PORTRAIT CAMPAIGN 2013

Just recently, we did photoshoot with one and only Kelly Hrudey - former NHL player, who is currently hockey broadcaster...

Kelly is one of our 2013 Ambassadors for Fashion Calgary Portrait Campaign!!

http://www.fashioncalgary.ca/fashion-calgary-portrait-campaign-2013/

Special "Thank You" to Kelly Hrudey for being so patient and kind during the shoot :),

Supreme Menswear (http://www.suprememenswear.com/) for help with styling and providing us with customized men's suit & Gypsy Restaurant for allowing us using their

beautiful space for the photo-shoot!!

Stay tuned for the final results from this special collaboration - campaign picture & special interview with Kelly for Fashion Calgary!!!

SNEAK PEEK OF OUR LATEST "VINTAGE STYLE"COLLABORATION....

Photography - Tara Whittaker / http://www.tarawhittaker.com/

Model - Ania Basak

Make-up - Ania Basak / http://www.fashioncalgary.ca/

Hair - Lori Furey / http://www.influencesalon.com/

Hair Accessories - Boutique Ju Ju / http://www.etsy.com/shop/boutiquejuju

Dress - A Vintage Affair / http://www.avintageaffair.ca/

Shoes - Nine West / http://www.ninewest.ca

Flowers - Sarah Mayerson / http://www.sarahmayerson.com

MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY!!!SHOW THE LOVE TO YOUR MOM WITH THE BEAUTIFUL&FRESH PRODUCTS FROM "LOVEFRESH"....

Mother's Day is coming soon and if You are still thinking of getting the perfect gift-well, You may find the inspiration right now...Not only though-as together with Lovefresh Founder, Stacey Davis, we are doing Mother's Day Giveaway!!!One of You will become our lucky winner and receive a

"Hostess Set" - a wash&lotion in Pear, value of $42!!!

I fell in love with Lovefresh products right after I first tried their products...For those of You who didn't have a chance to read one of my post about the brand, I created last year, Lovefresh is a luxurious line of all-natural body care products.

Proudly Canadian company,uses only fresh ingredients and natural essential oils to create mouth-watering scents such as key lime coconut,

pink grapefruit&tangerine, and pomegranate.

For the last 5 years, Stacey Davis - the Founder of Lovefresh since 2006, has built a loyal following for those who want the most authentic products available. Stacey is a creative chemist of sorts and she is directly involved in every step of the process from recipe development to packaging.

If You would like to WIN this beautiful package-then you have to:

1. "Like" us on Facebook - both

Lovefresh

https://www.facebook.com/lovefreshbodygoodies?fref=ts

and

FashionCalgary

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Calgary/106594669370779?fref=ts

2. Follow Us on Twitter

@lovefresh

@fashioncalgary

@aniabasak

3."Share"the contest on Your Facebook wall!!

4. "Leave" the comment here...:-)(optional)

We will withdraw one lucky Winner on May 11th, 2013!!!

Good Luck!!!

If you would love to know more about the brand - just check the brand's website at www.lovefresh.com

There is a possibility to order the products online but you can also find them at

selected retailers across Canada!!!

ARMANI & HOLT RENFREW COLLABORATE TO SUPPORT "FREE THE CHILDREN"...

ARMANI BABY BLANKET TO BENEFIT FREE THE CHILDREN
Limited Edition and Only at Holt Renfrew

Holt Renfrew has collaborated with Giorgio Armani and Free The Children to create an exclusive limited edition baby blanket, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Proceeds of the $50 blanket will support Free The Children’s international developing communities in Kenya, providing the necessary healthcare, clean water and support needed for Maasai Mamas and their babies through the first year of the child’s life.

The baby blanket will be available in four designs inspired by the vibrant colours of the traditional kanga wrap worn by Maasai mamas. Purchases of the blanket will help Holt Renfrew reach its goal of raising $100,000 for Free The Children.

The Armani baby blanket will be available for purchase at all Holt Renfrew stores across Canada and online at holtrenfrew.com beginning May 3, 2013.

CELEBRATING MOTHER'S DAY AT HOLT RENFREW....

Shower your Mum with (extra) love on Sunday May, 12, 2013!

Looking for the ideas for the perfect present?

Holt Renfrew is a one-stop-shop this Mum’s Day.

Customers can expect a beautiful selection of gifts, ranging from sleepwear, scarves, jewellery and handbags to fragrances, candles & cosmetics.

More ideas for Mother's Day gifts are COMING SOON....!!!!

ACQUA FOR LIFE - GIORGIO ARMANI CAMPAIGN....

Just today, my friends at Giorgio Armani Beauty made such a beautiful surprise for me by sending a special edition of Acqua di Gioia , together with "Thank you" card for spreading the word about "Acqua for Life" campaign, which I was blogging about earlier this year.

For those of You, who missed my other blog post about it-here is some more information about this great campaign and cause behind it!!!

As a leader in the fragrance industry, Giorgio Armani Fragrances, for the second year, did partnership with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The company is serving as the National Sponsor of the 2011 UNICEF Tap Project, a nationwide initiative that provides the world’s children access to safe,

clean water through its Acqua for Life campaign.

Acqua for Life was developed to raise awareness around the world with the goal of improving access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities. Nearly 900 million people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, and nearly half of those people are children.

The award-winning UNICEF Tap Project, with the support of Giorgio Armani Fragrances, has become a dynamic movement that affords everyone the opportunity to help provide the world’s children with safe, clean water. With just one dollar, UNICEF can provide clean drinking water to a child for 40 days!

SHOP AT AUGUSTINA ONLINE!!!

Toronto's luxury boutique now available at Canadian fingertips!!!

Augustina has been the go-to shopping destination for women's luxury accessories in Toronto for the past twelve years.

Owner and founder Cristina Burgess's keen eye for great design has been the key to the boutique's success. She is always on the look out for new items

to add to her carefully curated selection of items with that "must have" appeal.

Sophisticated design, rich colours and textures as well as unexpected details are the defining characteristics of the collection.

This spring, Augustina's mission is to make shopping easy, rain or shine, with the launch of their e-commerce website in Canada. It will stock all their favourite labels, from colourful Loeffler Randall shoes and handbags to crisp cotton Demylee tees and sparkly Anita Ko and Temple St. Clair jewels, without having to leave the comfort of your home on a lazy Sunday morning.

Even better, delivery within Canada allows for shipping to be speedy and returns a breeze. Hard to find and highly coveted labels like Karen Zambos, Rebecca Minkoff and Me&Ro are also sold online.

Since opening its doors twelve years ago by Cristina Burgess,

Augustina has just launched its e-commerce website across Canada at http://augustinaboutiques.com.

LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR - AN EVENING TO REMEMBER...

Little Black Dress Affair Presents ~ An Evening To Remember ~

Little Black Dress & Black Tie Charity Event for

Your Life Counts

www.Yourlifecounts.org

Petroleum Club / Calgary

Devonian Room

May 3/2013, 6PM

... You can help make a difference!

The Heartbreak of Suicide is a Global Issue

YLC is working hard to help raise awareness about the needs of families left behind & how we can help give people reasons to live.

"There are more than a Million people who die each year in the world, which is more people than those who die from war, terrorist attacks and homicides every year..." Brian Mishara, Psychology Professor, University of Quebec. Canada & Past President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

This is an Evening you will NOT want to miss!!

Lori Gibbs (from X92.9) will be our amazingly witty and talented MC for the night!

Along with Live entertainment from local artists:

Chris Ayries Band & Mike Clarke

Kirby Sewell Band

Keynote Speakers

Jim Thomson Former NHL player; YLC Ambassador, Speaker 'Dreams Do Come True' Program Kevin Bolibruck-Former professional hockey player; Manager of Edward Jones Investments &

Chair of Your Life Counts

Guest Speakers

Rory Butler - CEO/Founder of Your Life Counts

There will also be a Silent Auction, 50/50 and other fabulous prize draws!

TO GET YOUR TICKET - PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE:

http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5330321134/efblike

SOUL OF THE CITY-CULTIVATING & CELEBRATING LOCAL FOOD IN CALGARY

FRENCH FLEA MARKET INSPIRED BRIDAL SHOWER- OUR BEAUTIFUL COLLABORATION FEATURED ON STYLEMEPRETTY.COM - ULTIMATE WEDDING BLOG:)

The photoshoot that I had a chance to be a part of , thanks to the amazing photographer&great Friend - Tara Whittaker - has been featured on on Style Me Pretty Living just this past week!!

You can see more by visiting their official website here.

It was great collaboration!!
Shower styled by: Tara Whittaker
Hostess & Make-up artist: Ania Basak
Venue: Cassis Bistro
Cakes & Cupcakes: Swirl Cakes
Floral arrangements: Yvonne from Chintz & Co.
Hair stylist: Wissam Akl at Edges Salon & Spa
Dress: Zara
Blue denim & top: Kismet Clothing
Stationary: Nicole Westerlund (nicolewesterlund@gmail.com)