Babydolly

{emmabell s/s 2010}

Speaking of cute sparkly frocks, that Jimmy Choo x HM tank that I was fangirling over a couple posts back is going for $200+ on Ebay... alright c'mon it's cute, but not THAT cute. =/ I guess I can easily let go of it considering I just found out that this year we're not even having a legit staff Christmas party (nor will I need it for the anniversary, where we're going I need to bundle up)! The previous years we've done them at Calgary's ultra chic resto-lounges Velvet, Blink, and SeVen - this year (wait, this is my 4th Aritzia holiday season?!) we're just doing a little dinner, and we're not even allowed to bring our significant others :( Boo, although I'm sure the company has bigger and better ideas to spend their money on eh? As IYBC says, big things poppin' over here.

GGG Birthday Guest No. 13: Aritzia, 25

{aritziablog}

This event is the top secret shit that I mentioned the other day.. gosh, that was hard keeping my mouth shut! Now I can finally talk about it: a one-time only sale that will run thru the dates specified up there^ on the flyer. We don't do this very often throughout the year so this really is only the biggest deal ever. Seriously though everyone it's gunna be nutty... when the staff is told to go into "Boxing Day mode", you know it's about to go down. Come celebrate the company's success and this quarter of a century milestone with us by shopping and saving (preferably at my location, kthxbye)!

You've Got A Bounce In Your Step

Finding happiness from the little things in life, like Happy Socks.
11.13.09
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Oh yeah! I finally caved in and got one, check it: goodgirlgoneflickr

Spotlight On The Bunny

So I bought this long-sleeved "waffle" dress the other day... turns out it's "basically a thermal, Babe". This is true. Oh well, the better to stay warm during snowboarding season my dear. Hmm, I'll show you guys my board one day. That was my dope birthday present for my 19th and I really want to just use the shit out of it (with TLC) this year. :) Speaking of birthdays... my Boyfriend's, his brother's girlfriend AND my Mom's are all this coming Friday. Life is full of coinkidinks, guys. I love my Madeline for taking my shift for me (since somehow I totally forgot to book that night off) so now I have alll night to spend with them. Anyways, enjoy the silly pictures! This little bunny is off to go study.

This Is Sand

WWW.THISISSAND.COM
In case you're like me and need a break from doing what you're doing.

GGG Birthday Guest No. 9: Madeline, 19

Last Saturday, Rachel had a Dress Only party at her place for the girls (and boys, who suited up very nicely) at work. It was a cute little party held as a surprise for one of our Floor Manager's Madeline. Complete with drinks, appies and literally the best cake ever (you'll see), it was nice to get away from the store for once and just chill with everyone outside of it. But like I said... love your job and you will never work a day in your life. :)

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Backpackin' It

Canvas military backpack by TNA

TGIF. I only have one class on Fridays, which means I only have to carry one little notebook to school. Perfect opportunity for me to finally use this guy, since I would rather not stuff it with all my other 15 pounds of textbooks I usually have to carry along with me on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It looks way better slightly empty and droopy I think. Have a good weekend errrbody!

M by MJ

{all of our marc bags @ rachels}

...the Spring/Summer 2010 show is starting as we speak. Are we ready?

FaLL/WiNter 2009: Aritzia

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Another Fall/Winter 09 Fashion lookbook is up! This time click HERE to check it out yourself

19 CandLes

More celebratory photographs coming soon.

Life Long Sentance

A small but rather fun detail about my job is getting to keep things from our creative window displays. Most of the time whenever a new one gets put up, either girls are "fighting" for props from the previous one (although sometimes the coolest of the cool trinkets have to go back to Marketing) or girls are putting their names and calling keeps on those even before they're placed in the window. So far I've collected a giant green A that is probably taller than myself that I still have stuck in my trunk, but now that I think about it I kinda like it there. I enjoy how surprised people get when I open it as if I had a dead body up in there or something. Like the one time I gave my Associate Manager a ride to a staff party and innocent little me saying "Oh, just throw your stuff in my trunk" lead to her being one of those surprised people. Found out that I technically wasn't supposed to take it yet since the window was going to be put back up. We (or maybe just I) laughed it off, and we ordered in a new one. Haha. So this is my newest possession from our Spring/Summer "Bad Girls Break Hearts" window and as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted it to take some mugshots like these à la young Lily Rhodes Gossip Girl promo poster or the likes of the Steven Meisel shot editorial "Law and Order" from W Magazine this past March. I assure you I was allowed to take this this time, I am not a criminal... hahaha. I do however find it especially fitting since people always call me a Lifer for the company so to be in the position of a prisoner is pretty funny if you ask me.

Re: A Nude Palette

A silk tiered top, lace slip and bralette...

( it's all in the details )

Good With Numbers

She was offered a full-time job at PWC upon graduation, and I couldn't be happier for her!

FaLL Preview x2

Remember when I posted about wanting to shred a t-shirt?
this technique is widely known in the blogosphere,
a famous DIY that many have tested and tried alike
IT TAKES DEDICATION, SKILL AND PATIENCE KIDS!


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Why Do-It-Yourself when Wilfred does it for you?
THE HAND SHREDDED T-SHIRT, ARITZIA.

Fall Preview

Yesterday night, "we" (as in not me... since yesterday was my day off) shipped all or what was left of our Spring/Summer merchandise away. GOOD RIDDANCE! So what to do with a now empty Sale wall? Br-br-bring in more of the Fall merchandise, of course. Out with the old and in with the new. Take a look at our Fall Preview lookbook:

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Old School Love

Even with the Rebel, I still have a soft spot for the disposable camera //
RAYMOND AND I @ THE ARITZIA STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY, SE7EN LOUNGE 2008.

I'm Still Alive!

TNA ROMPER, SAM EDELMAN SANDALS, BCBG HEADBAND,
RAYBAN SUNGLASSES, TIFFANY NECKLACES, COACH BAG.

...just been really busy! I warned you, didn't I?

My Second Skin

These shorts that I bought at the Barney's in Florida may as well be glued onto my legs. Can't. Take. Them. Off. Hope I haven't made my (ggg)uests uncomfortable with the impromptu shot of my back side, but I'd like to think that these guys do wonders in terms of being flattering. It's not everyday you find a pair of denim shorts with great craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail... big surprise there, Marc.

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Aritzia F/W '09 And YOU!

Oh my gosh, you girls have a chance to preview our F/W '09 Collection, right from the front row! All you have to do is send in an email with the correct information and on August 3rd, 2009 a winner will be randomly drawn from the entries. This is the first time ever that we're allowing people like you from outside the company to our exclusive Fashion Show that's held twice a year, even you girls in the States are eligible! So what's there to lose? Nothing. Then the question is, what's there to win?

* two (2) tickets to attend Aritzia’s F/W 09 Fashion Show in Toronto, Ontario;
* two (2) $100 Aritzia gift cards;
* two (2) return economy airfare tickets from the major airport closest to the
..winner’s residence to Toronto Pearson International Airport;
* one (1) night standard hotel accommodation for two (2) persons based on double occupancy.

Click the below banner for more information. Good luck!

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Wilfred x3

Wilfred cropped tank top / high-waisted skirt / bandeau, Forever 21 lace leggings.

• Yay for new silhouettes up top! I posted about this substitute for the boyfriend t-shirt earlier this month and I finally picked up my own once it hit the Sales Floor.
• My neeew favorite leggings, in the style of the well-coveted black laced Scout Ones. Best $10 dollars I spent there!
• To think that I could've gotten 8 pairs for the same price of 1 legit Scout pair... I'm kind of kicking myself in the butt now for not stocking up.
• I'm dark.