Fly to Canda for Great Shopping Experiences

Shopping... we love it! It crosses all borders of difference, is a staple to the economy and in some cases is essential. Plus, when we find just the right store or site it can be damned near addictive and fun! That's right, shopping is one of Canada's favourite past-times for many and now with Air Miles, Canada can be all the more exciting and accessible. Now, many believe that the idea of shopping, particularly for clothes, is the preserve of women and teenagers. This out-dated, stuffy image shall be left behind as we fly through the diverse array of shopping options available for all.

According to Wiki, West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton, AB), is the largest enclosed shopping mall in Canada and with over 800 stores it's easy to see why.

 
However, many of these stores including nation favourites Sears are available online. And, considering the many different departments at Sears home, you should be able to shop for next Christmas and all of your relatives birthdays for the next 2 years in one go. From your uncle's new sweater, to your son's first action figure, there isn't a lot they don't offer, and regular savings events can help make that money stretch a little further. 

For the fashionable techie the Apple store should be your one and only stop; iPods, iPads, Books and all other manner of luxurious, preened technology products make leaving the plastic firmly in the wallet an excruciatingly difficult task.
Body is a temple and life is a catwalk types will almost certainly get lost in the thousands of beauty products available from Avon. From looking glamorous and smudge free on those dreary rainy days to feeling inner bliss and calm after a stressful day at work, this store can definitely cater to your needs and have you feeling and looking a million dollars!
And for the benevolent romantics, who doesn't like flowers? A perfect bouquet can set any event, celebration or anniversary off perfectly and O'Connor Florists know their flowers!

So with such a plethora of options, shops and departments to visit virtually, there should literally be no excuse the next time you want to treat yourself or another, or even purchase those essential home items. Get online, and get shopping.

Many stores accept American Express and so in addition to buying yourself an item of fancy; you can even earn Air Miles in Canada that will eventually allow you to reach your next shopping destination with ease.

hot hot hot

Getting so hot here in TX- high today was 106 (but the "feels like" temperature was 116). It's awful.
Huge thank you to Sugarlips Apparel for this beautiful dress- great fabric and perfect for the weather!

Dress- c/o Sugarlips Apparel
Bag- Forever21

Contrasting Summer Jeans Trends For 2012

If you are of the opinion that jeans are the staple requirement of winter wardrobes,
and have no place in the summer, then you may want to rethink. While perhaps
not appropriate in exceedingly hot weather, jeans are available in such a number of
different styles that lightweight, comfortable styles are always available – whatever
the weather.

There are plenty of hot new trends emerging from the world of jeans this season
with skinny jeans perhaps the most easily recognized. Yet, this is not the only trend
to emerge and, in fact, the world of denim is offering something of a contrast in this
year’s must-have styles.

Flares

Celebrities wearing flare jeans (image via InStyle.com)

 It’s never too long before good old flares make their way back onto the catwalk and
into the high street – and this season is definitely one of those occasions.

When celebrities are spotted out and about in a certain style of clothing, it’s not long
before the style catches on and ripples onto the streets. These 70s-inspired jeans are
certainly being endorsed by many a celeb, hence the rising surge in flares we are
seeing on the streets this season.

From Nicole Richie to Jessica Alba, bellbottoms are being worn by practically every
A-lister – down to every Z-lister.

In being tight to the knee and then flaring out at the hem, flared jeans are flattering,
incredibly versatile and create a smart, yet casual, look. Not only this but they are also
comfortable and sexy – no wonder the celebs love the flare look this year!

Skinny

Celebrtities wearing colored denim skinny jeans (image via http://blog.denimtherapy.com)

In complete contrast to flares, ankle skinny jeans are also a hot trend for summer
2012. This funky style of jeans is cut in a classic skinny fit, with a touch of spandex
so that you can actually move. The ankle skinny jeans are slim all the way down and
tapered at the bottom of the foot.

Levi’s never fail to be at the height of fashion and skinny jeans are guaranteed to be
part of their spring/summer collection.

Being available in a range of fresh colours, including tomato puree, sunset coral,
abyss and snorkel blue, Levi jeans range of ankle skinny jeans provide a versatile item
for your summer wardrobe which can be paired with endless outfits.