Hudson’s Bay

Holidays 2017: Best Gifts From Our Favourite Stores

21 November, 2017 Nelia

If you still haven’t started your holiday gift shopping, don’t panic. Black Friday is the best time to get deals on everything from hostess gifts to treat-yo-self goodies. And since one of the biggest sale days of the year is quickly approaching, I wanted to share my fave gift ideas from my most-frequented shops. My number one Black Friday (and Boxing Day) strategy includes a bit of pre-planning, favouriting all of my must-haves in my internet browser, and then buying it all online once sales are in effect. So go ahead, check out the fun gift ideas below, save your faves for later, and don’t forget to get something awesome for yourself!

1. Shopbop

Shopbop Sale is already in effect, and you can get up to an additional 30% off sale and regular-priced items until Nov 26th with promo code MORE17. My fave things to buy from Shopbop are usually the things that never go on sale, like Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots, and vintage CHANEL bags, but it’s also a great time to stock up on essentials like pretty undies and luxurious pajamas.
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2. Sephora

Sephora is obviously a great place to shop for beauty, but what sets it apart is its selection of fab limited-edition gift sets. If you have a true beauty obsessive on your shopping list, treat them to a chic Armani Palette or the dreamy Naked Vault Volume IV…there are so many cool gift sets to choose from! My personal fave thing to order from Sephora (for myself) are the Caudalie sets – such a good deal compared to buying each thing separately!
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3. Hudson’s Bay

I am still kicking myself for missing out on one of the recent Bay Days sales on Dyson vacuums, but thankfully, more hot sales will keep coming in the next few weeks. This year, I’m picking up some beautiful L’Occitane gifts from Hudson’s Bay, HBC PJs, and holding out hope for deals on anything from SMEG!
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4. Indigo

Indigo is literally my happy place – any time I need a pick-me-up, I head on over to a store near my house to find my next fave book. This year, I highly recommend Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman (the movie is a masterpiece but so is the book). There are also a ton of gifts for anyone and everyone on your shopping list – from Fuji Instax Smartphone Printer to glam Jenny Bird earrings.
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5. Holt Renfrew

1. Diptyque Constellation Candles ($145) 2. Charlotte Tilbury Naughty & Nice Magic Box ($250) 3. Twilly d’Hermès Eau de Parfum ($147) 4. Tiffany & Co. Piggy Bank ($170) 5. Me To We Choker ($50) 6. CHANEL Brush Collection ($234) 7. Holt Renfrew 2017 Holiday Bear ($55) 8. Bastide Bath Oil ($65)

If you haven’t been to Holt Renfrew on Bloor St lately, I highly recommend a visit – there are so many special activations and pop-up shops to discover, you’ll have a blast while getting things checked off your shopping list. There’s the CHANEL Gifting Studio with awesome freebies and exclusive items; a Tiffany & Co. pop-up shop with the chicest gifts around; there’s the Bandier pop-up where you can find sporty gifts for your loved ones or a perfect workout outfit for yourself. Either way, you are guaranteed to find a luxurious prezzie or five for your nearest and dearest.

Happy Shopping, everyone!

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Style Days of Christmas: HBC Collection Gift Pack

4 December, 2015 Nelia

I’m not gonna lie…I want to keep today’s prize so badly! I am a huge fan of Hudson’s Bay’s signature stripes, and this gift pack (valued at over $400*) has it all – chic cardigan, comfy sweatpants, cozy blanket, and a roomy tote that is big enough to hold a week’s worth of shopping. If you want it, you’ll have to wrestle me for it!

Speaking of holiday shopping, once again, a ton of my Christmas presents were purchased from Hudson’s Bay – from their impressive beauty selection at Beauty Underground, to the quirkiest finds over at Drake General, to everything else in-between, it’s my one-stop-shop for gifts for so many people on my list. It’s no wonder that so many items on this year’s Gift Guide are from Hudson’s Bay. So whether you win today’s prize or not, I encourage you to bookmark their site for those amazing One Day Sales, and stop by one of their stores, for the most wonderful selection of pretty much anything and everything.

Now back to the giveaway…I was just kidding, you don’t have to wrestle me for it…follow the instructions below instead!

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Shopping: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Guide 2015

24 November, 2015 Nelia

It seems Black Friday sales are now officially a thing in Canada…and I don’t mind one bit! Who wouldn’t like to buy holiday gifts for everyone on their list at sweet discounts?! This year, I’ve put together a list of promotions at some of my fave retailers, starting with all the deals leading up to Black Friday, and ending with those awesome Cyber Monday discounts. I’ll be updating this post as more sales and promo codes are announced, so bookmark it for easy access.

Happy Shopping!

Amazon
30% off select clothing , shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches.
Promo Code 30BLACKFRI
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ASOS
Up to 60% off select items. Free delivery worldwide.
Promo Code BLESSED
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Banana Republic Canada
40% off everything. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Promo Code CYBER
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Club Monaco
Extra 30% off sale items. Free shipping on orders over $150.
Promo Code EXTRATHIRTY and FREESHIP
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Forever 21
21% off purchases over $21
Promo Code CYBER21

Gap Canada
50% off your purchase. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Promo Code GAPFRIDAY

Hudson’s Bay
On Friday, all stores will open at 7 AM (except Queen Street, Toronto, which will open at 6 AM). The first 200 customers in each store on Friday will get a Savings Card for $20 off any purchase over $100. On Saturday before noon, you can save an extra 15% on almost anything when you pay with your Hudson’s Bay MasterCard or Hudson’s Bay Credit Card.
Additional $25 off purchases over $175 on Cyber Monday.
Promo Code CYBER

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Indigo
Various Deals – full list on site.

J.Crew
50% in store and online. Free shipping over $50.
Promo Code SHIPGIFTS
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J.Crew Factory
50% off everything! Free shipping on orders over $50.
Promo Code SHIPGIFTS
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Jenny Bird
30% off site-wide
Promo Code CYBERMONDAY2015

Nasty Gal
Up to 70% off sale items.
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Neiman Marcus
Take 20% off sale items for up to 50% off online. Free shipping, returns, and gift packaging.

The Outnet
Take off extra 25% almost everything (excludes just in, beauty and full price Iris & Ink).
Promo Code TWENTY15
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Saks Fifth Avenue
Up to 40% off regular-price items. Free shipping and free returns.
Promo Code HOLIDAY

Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
Up to 70% off. Limited-time prices on select styles.
Promo Code PRICECUT
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Shade Station

Shopbop
15% off orders of $250+, 20% off orders of $500+, 25% off orders of $1000+. Applies to full-price and sale items.
Promo Code GOBIG15
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Mary Katrantzou x Adidas Originals 2015 Collection

25 July, 2015 Nelia

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If you’re a fan of Mary Katrantzou’s masterfully printed frocks, but can’t justify the hefty price tag, then Mary Katrantzou x adidas Originals collection is going to be right up your alley! This is the second ‘fashion meets athleisure’ collaboration between the two brands, and it’s amazing!

The first collection, while pretty cute, was too heavy-handed for my taste – giant shoe lace prints all over the place are not my idea of casual chic. But this collection is different – the athletic theme is still clearly present (tennis racquets, badminton shuttlecocks, baseballs, darts) but this time, executed in a more subtle way. There are dresses that look like they could easily belong in Katrantzou’s regular line-up, as well as more casual pieces perfect for those sporty fashion-lovers.

In Canada, select pieces from the collection can be found exclusively at Hudson’s Bay online or at The Room in Toronto and Vancouver. If you’re in another part of the world, Shopbop carries some styles, while most of the collection can be found on MaryKatrantzou.com.

I already ordered my fave pieces, and if you’re into any of the styles, I recommend snagging them ASAP…lots of sizes are already gone online. Good luck and happy shopping!

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You Are Invited: Design Lab Launch Party at Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale

1 May, 2015 Nelia

I’ve written about the fun new Design Lab collection back in March, and now that it’s finally warm enough to wear floral rompers, lace dresses, and fringed slips, Hudson’s Bay wants to invite you all to check out the collection in person! On May 9, join some of Canada’s top fashion bloggers (and little old me) at Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale to celebrate warm weather, cute clothes, and Design Lab!

Come for a fun shopping afternoon with your girlfriends, and stay for the delicious candy bar, foil tattoos, YSL touch ups, and a braid hair bar! Who What Wear will be at the event, snapping pics of the most stylish attendees, and there will also be an amazing giveaway of a $1500 gift card to spend on your own Design Lab summer wardrobe. Sounds like fun? Come and hang out with us next Saturday!

DESIGN LAB LAUNCH EVENT
WHERE: Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale
WHEN: May 9, 2015 2-4pm
RSVP: HERE or HERE

What I Wore: Design Lab

1 April, 2015 Nelia

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It’s officially spring, and with any luck, pretty soon we’ll be able to put away our winter coats and boots, shed those opaque tights, and finally wear pretty clothes and shoes. I can’t wait! Recently, I got to preview Hudson’s Bay’s new Design Lab collection, chock-full of boho caftans, eyelet two-pieces in pretty pastel shades, faux suede, crochet, fringe, and lace…oh my! Checking out the collection made me feel even antsier about warmer temps – so many cute pieces to add to my closet!

I was lucky enough to pick my faves and take them out for a spin at Toronto’s Allan Gardens Conservatory – a place where it’s summer all year long. I chose this sassy floral two–piece, so stretchy and comfy, that it works even on a curvier girl like me. With an athletic-inspired lace bomber jacket, this is the perfect outfit for those warm spring days…brunch, date, whatever. And those blue flowers –instant pick-me-up!

Check out Hudson’s Bay’s Design Lab collection here and let me know which pieces you love!

What I Wore: Top, Skirt, Jacket – Design Lab (Hudson’s Bay); Bag – CHANEL; Shoes – Alexander Wang

This post was sponsored by Hudson’s Bay, all opinions are my own.

Photo Credits: Max Kopanygin

What I Wore: South Beach

13 January, 2015 Nelia

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It feels like -27 outside, and I am questioning all of my life choices that brought me here, to Toronto where the air hurts my face on a daily basis. So if you need me, I’ll be here, daydreaming about Miami, and the South Beach, and sunshine, and warm sand, and anything but snow and extreme cold alerts. Stay warm out there, Toronto.

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Style Days of Christmas: HBC Collection Gift Pack

Mary Katrantzou x Adidas Originals 2015 Collection

You Are Invited: Design Lab Launch Party at Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale

What I Wore: Design Lab

What I Wore: South Beach

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