VIRTUAL SHOPPING: SUPPORTING LOCAL YYC BOUTIQUES FROM HOME

During the past couple months shopping in local boutiques or at the mall, has not been an option. We have been doing our shopping virtually and opting for delivery or pick up from some of our favourite local stores. It’s very important to us to support these awesome small business, especially during this trying time!

Locate in the historical neighbourhood of Inglewood, this cute little family run boutique carries a beautiful selection of carefully curated feminine apparel, jewelry and accessories from a variety of designers. It’s the perfect place to get your pretty on! Check out their online shop! They are offering free local pick up Tuesday - Friday 11 - 5 and free Canada wide delivery on orders over $50 in the month of May with CODE: FREESHIPMAY

The CoutuKitsch collection is curated and hand crafted by a small local team in Calgary. Designed and made for women by women. Offering high quality, long wearing plated metals paired with natural crystals and delicate details to the modern woman. Their shared space The Livery Shop, in Inglewood, will remain closed for a while longer but please visit their online store, they are offering curb side pick up or $5 delivery within Calgary and have a just launched their Stay Cute Collection to inspire clients to get ready and feel cute while staying home.

They are offering 15% to Styleista clients and followers with CODE: STYLEISTA15

espy

As of May 14th espy is OPEN! And shopping in their store is truly an experience! You can see the precautions they are taking and book an appointment on the website or with me as your espy personal shopper as well. The professional stylist are dedicated to a honest approach and work with you and your body to achieve the desired style. espy focuses on Canadian made brands and specializes in catering to all body types, carrying sizes from 00 to plus 16 for women and special sizes for men with long arms and legs.

If you aren’t ready to shop in store just yet you can book virtual services where a stylist will work with you over the phone to find the clothing and shoes you need. Then a contact-less pick-up/drop off will be arranged for you, with easy returns if need be.

An upmarket women’s boutique offering versatile, modern and timeless apparel for the everyday woman, no mater what your role. Era Style Loft, originally started by two sisters in Saskatoon has their second location here in Calgary on 17th Ave SW. Owners Lauren and Julie personally curate every piece aiming to fit into every stylish woman's wardrobe. Whether you are a mom, fashionista, or career woman, Era has on trend items at various price points that work for everyone.They are open by appointment only for now or you can Shop online too!

Seven Saints is the brainchild of two besties, a once mobile fashion boutique housed in a refurbished vintage motor home, now has it’s first brick and mortar location in Airdrie. They offer amazing customer service and are devoted to carrying various clothing labels including many Canadian designers and manufacturers. Their beautiful accessories have been sourced from local artisans and everything in the store has been handpicked by owners Jen and Erin.

The boutique located in the beautiful new Cooperstown Crossing development in Airdrie, just reopened last week! You can visit them in store or shop online with FREE local (Airdrie and Calgary) delivery and FREE shipping anywhere in Canada.

Get 20% OFF with CODE: STYLEISTA20

The upside is Canada’s leading online luxury reseller, with a focus on quality labels in New > ‘like-new’ condition. They curate a selection of coveted high-designers, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and Prada, as well as contemporary labels such as A.L.C, Smythe, Alice + Olivia, Rag & Bone etc. at a fraction of retail price. They just built out a beautiful new space that opens June 1. Showroom is located at #10, 239 10th Ave SE and is open Mon-Staurday 10 - 4pm with private shopping appointments outside of that window. Until then and always you can check out the latest and greatest items and shop online.

Founded by two local YYC women, Lauryn and Jill, their team offers a white-glove, seamless selling experience for sellers and a competitive commission structure. Making reselling simple by providing complimentary home pick-up (in Calgary & Toronto) or FREE shipping from anywhere else in Canada. Start consigning now > HERE

Annie Graham is the face behind the faces of XO Treatment Room. Working in the medical and technology field for 20 years has given Annie a different approach to skin care than traditional aesthetics. Her obsession with lasers, energy and chemistry only enhanced her biology background resulting in her uber facial – the XOA. Which is a currently a virtual service with a video call consultation from which a custom facial is curated and sent out in a box, delivered FREE to your home (or curb side pick up)

Although they remain closed until further notice, XO Face Care is available for purchase online as well. My must haves are the Atomic Calm Serum, the Heavy C vitamin c serum and the Lunar Veil light weight overnight mask. Plus I am super excited try her latest creation that just launched, Satellite X. A custom formulated serum in which all of the ingredients will be tailored to your skin (based on a virtual consultation) this product will take your skin care routine to the next level!


~ 🖤 Brenna

SKINCARE: Beyond Botox ~ Courtesy of the XO Treatment Room

I’ll be the first to admit that I am skin lazy. 

At certain points in my life, I’ve taken an interest in my skin.  I’ve seen a dermatologist, been advised on a specific regime that I loosely followed and ended up somewhat satisfied with the results. 

However, nothing stays the same.  Aging & climate changes are constant obstacles for me & my skin care, and Calgary has proved to be the biggest one yet; especially with dry sensitive skin.  So after a year and half of trying to figure it out on my own, it was time to see the professionals at XO Treatment Room.

I scheduled my appointment for the first day after the spring break, because lets be honest, while my main objective is skin deep, there is something about being pampered that is just good for the soul.

Located in the Beltline, which is just south of Calgary’s downtown, XO Treatment Room is easily accessible.  Even on a busy weekday morning, parking was a cinch.

As I entered XO Treatment Room, I quickly become aware of two things, an amazing aroma and a woman greeting me with absolutely flawless skin that I’m informed is makeup free.  This happens to be Annie Graham, owner of XO Treatment Room.  Annie welcomes me and as we discuss my dermatological concerns, I am completely at ease with her and my surroundings, which is unlike any medical spa I’ve been to.

My treatment for today is the Beyond Botox facial which is specifically designed to reverse the signs of aging and help reduce lines, wrinkles, and age spots and will be administered by a medical aesthetician, Kaila.  We enter a serene treatment room and as Kaila explains my procedure, she also inquires about any additional skin concerns and easily addresses them with exceptional know-how.  I can tell I am in good hands!

As facials go, this is like nothing I have ever experienced.  There is no pulling, peeling or extracting.  The focus is on enhancing the quality of your skin through pressure points, increased blood circulation and luxe products specifically for hydration.  My facial had 11 plus steps, but the one I enjoyed the most was a mild chemical peel and during this time, I received a full arm & hand massage with organic apricot oil from Italy.  It was during this process that everything just stopped.  All my thoughts, “Have-to’s” and even my mental notes for this blog… it all just came to a rare and much needed stop - it was amazing!

Unfortunately, all good things must end.  Once Kaila was done administering my Beyond Botox Facial, I was reminded of what my skin used to feel like, before my need to hide it with makeup.  It was as though years of exposure had been taken away and I was left with soft, supple, hydrated skin.  We sat down and discussed a realistic regime that works with my lifestyle and includes Canadian product B.Kamins.  I’m obsessed with their Lifting Serum, which in Calgary, is exclusive to XO.

Just as I began to leave with my new found glow, I was introduced to world-renowned Cosmetic Physician, Dr. Grondin, who performs all of XO’s injectables.  Not only is he brilliant at his craft, and just like Annie, his demeanor is infectious.   That’s what sets XO Treatment Room apart, the knowledge and disposition of the staff is parallel and cohesive to the care and attention they give you.

It’s been over 36 hours since my experience at XO Treatment Room and as someone who is result driven - I’m thrilled.  And more so, have finally been given the resources required to achieve and maintain healthy looking skin.

PS. Check out their Instagram cause it will make you giggle! 

XO, Kimberly