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It’s a SHOP.CA #WarmThoughts Twitter Party!

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Be honest. Do you love winter?

Do you love the snow, sleet and slush? How about changing into the ol’ winter tires, layering the kids with cold weather clothing, and ripping open your heating bill?

Yeah, it’s not Canada’s most desirable block of time. However, it does have some redeeming features – ice skating, the Winter Carnival, cozying up in a ski chalet… or near a warm, glowing fireplace. (Oh, and that little holiday known as Christmas. Hello!) And as Canadians, we really must embrace the season that is synonymous with our merry culture. I say, bring it on!

SHOP.CA wants to make sure we’re all thinking #WarmThoughts and getting winter-ready with a Twitter Party! There will be tons of chat about what you do to keep comfortable in the cold, tips and tricks for beating the elements, and of course, amazing prizes!

DATE: Thursday, November 1st
TIME: 8:00pm – 9:00pm EST
PARTY HASHTAG: #WarmThoughts

Hosted By:
@SHOPdotCA

Moderated By:
@Listen2Lena – @SassyModernMom – @FeistyFrugal –  @MyChaos – @SimplyStacieNet

Prizing is available to Canadians only. RSVP below for your chance to win, and see you on Thursday!…

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Danier: Oh Happy Day!

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Don’t even think of looking at these pictures if you haven’t read my “Danier: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait” post. It is necessary to completely understand my yearning before you can fully appreciate my jubilation.

Et voila! I received a most anticipated phone call this afternoon: my Danier coat was in! Price tag: a cool $249, down from $699 (that’s a savings of $450, or 65% off! #squee). I couldn’t wait to try it on and persuaded Melissa, the very lovely Danier associate at Erin Mills Town Centre, to take a few quick pics.

Apologies in advance for the lack of makeup (shopping on a Wednesday night), UGGs (again, shopping on a Wednesday night) and RoboCop pose (I was trying to highlight the detailing on the arms).

Verdict: Best purchase of 2012. Maybe ever.

Oodles of thanks to Beata and her entire team at Erin Mills Danier – especially Melissa. Not only did she handle my frantic request for a transfer with professionalism and grace, but when I arrived at the store – even though her shift was over – Melissa stayed to help me try on the coat, chat with me about how awesome it is (this alone took about 17 minutes) and complete the sale. LOVE LOVE LOVE my new winter coat!

Danier: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

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A few months ago, much to my chagrin, I found myself in Danier.

Now don’t get me wrong; it’s not that I dislike the store or merchandise, or frankly, have somewhere else I’d rather shop. The problem – ergo, the basis of my chagrin – lies in the fact that when I do visit Danier, I tend to want a lot of stuff.

Jackets.
Accessories.
Blazers.
Handbags.
Skirts.
Gloves.

Oh my!

On this particular visit, I found myself staring straight ahead in a concerted effort to avoid eye contact with a certain to-die-for leather jacket. Must.not.try.it.on.

Unfortunately, I ended up with an eyeful of the most gorgeous winter-lined coat I had ever laid eyes on.

“With its statement double fox fur collar (!!) and smocked detailing, this lightweight techno fabric coat screams ‘gotta-have-it’. Winter lining insulation, a hidden zippered placket and zippered pockets are practical touches. Wear it over a soft jersey maxi skirt or slim leggings depending on your mood.”

Against my better judgement, I tried it on. And it was love at first sight.

Was it the smocked detailing I fell in love with? The slim, tapered fit? Or was it the very fetching fox fur collar? (Don’t tell PETA. I swear, swear this is the only time I would consider wearing fur. I swear.) Regardless, I felt like a million bucks in it. I HAD to have it!

Of course, priced at $699, I had to put it back. After calculating that the coat would actually cost closer to $800 ($791 with tax), I just knew that there was no room in the budget for a garment at that price tag.

However, knowing that Danier is VERY good at placing items on sale, I waited.

Tick tock tick tock….

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Are You a Stickhead?

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Okay, let’s do this. Stickheads are:

1. Super cute hockey stick-themed hats for boys and girls.
2. Proudly made in Canada and a portion of all sales are donated to three charities that support children playing sports, cancer and the environment.
3. Created from soft, cozy 100% polyester, anti-pilling polar fleece.

and… KIDS LOVE THEM!…

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