We’re celebrating WINTER GETAWAYS with our GOINGTOTHEBEACHSALE from January 26 to the 29. Megan is bringing TONS of super cute, colorful, and summery beachwear from Montreal for our sale.
You want to look super fab on the beaches this winter, right? And where else are you going to find tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, bikinis, Bjorn Borg swimwear, and sunnies for espy prices in time for your vacay?? No where but espy of course!
Look out for your EXCLUSIVE invite to espy’s Going to the Beach Party on Jan. 26 – bikini clad bartender, espy stylists in fashion forward beachwear, DJ Jon Spade, Lit Cosmetics Glitter Bar with Jodi, sunscreen tips from beauty manager Meagan…..espy is bringing some fun, warmth, and fashion to your January!
DOOR CRASHERS happening TOMORROW from 7am UNTIL 10am!
Additional 10% off these deals ONLY ’til 10am:
$99 GREEN SLASH FIDELITY jeans.
$49 for all MAVI jeans
Men’s SHIRTS and BLAZERS and SUITS 2 for 1!
30% off COOKIE JOHNSON jeans.
23% off BEARPAW boots
40% off OUTERWEAR
Naked Underwear is 2 for $29! (it costs $76 for 2 at other stores – this is a deal you can’t miss! The comfiest undies for all you boys who didn’t get enough in your stocking!)
65% off ANYTHING with a COLORED DOT or RED SLASH
15% off SKINCARE, MAKEUP, HANKY PANKY, and BJORN BORG
23% off the rest of the store!
***NOTE: you MUST be in the store by 9AM to get the additional 10% off the already INCREDIBLE boxing day sale prices!***
Coffee and Baileys will be here! Oh…and DJ Jon Spade will also be getting up early to play ALL DAY for you!
Make sure you make it down to espy’s INCREDIBLE Boxing Day Sale on Thursday, December 29 and Friday, December 30!
These are the HUGE deals you CANNOT miss before you head out for the long weekend:
$99 GREEN SLASH FIDELITY jeans.
$49 for all MAVI jeans
Men’s SHIRTS and BLAZERS and SUITS 2 for 1!
30% off COOKIE JOHNSON jeans.
23% off BEARPAW boots
40% off OUTERWEAR
Naked Underwear is 2 for $29! (it costs $76 for 2 at other stores – this is a deal you can’t miss! The comfiest undies for all you boys who didn’t get enough in your stocking!)
65% off ANYTHING with a COLORED DOT or RED SLASH
15% off SKINCARE, MAKEUP, HANKY PANKY, and BJORN BORG
23% off the rest of the store!
YAY! Everyone loves a good Boxing Day DEAL! Tell your friends, tell your fam, bring your relatives – DJ Jon Spade will be spinning all day on the 29th!
Have you heard of the shop local movement yet?! The movement AWAY from the malls, the big chains, the GIANT montronsities we get super cheap groceries at and TOWARDS the unique, quirky, and one-of-a-kind shops Canada is filled with?!
Here in Inglewood – what’s in style is LOCAL. Shopping local is a way to support your community! We all love CALGARY, so show some love to the smaller businesses. What better time than the holidays to take Yelp’s Shop Local Pledge and spend your money locally! Why not keep that money you work SO hard for in your own city?
This season Yelp is featuring espy as one of their FAV local businesses to shop at! And espy is officially participating in Yelp’s Shop Local campaign! There are only 16 shopping days left until Christmas! That is 16 days of venturing out to Calgary’s AMAZING local shops and getting your loved ones beautiful gifts they won’t believe you found while keeping money in the community.
Check out Yelp’s Facebook page for some espy gift ideas! Click here to see!
Throughout history, women have been painting their lips red. In the last fifty years, new shades of pinks, purples and corals have surfaced, but red lips are the ones that get that second glance, the interested raised eyebrow or the slight, flirtatious smile. Perfectly applied red lips can hold a man’s gaze longer than he first intended. Your red lips WILL attract attention.
Ancient Egyptians painted their lips red and lined their eyes with khol. As long as there’s been mankind, there has been vanity and makeup in some form. In ancient Japan, the geisha’s painted their faces white and their lips red. Red lips are a universal symbol of beauty.
Screen sirens have rocked the red lip for decades! Clara Bow, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Gwen Stefani, and Taylor Swift – just to name a few.
Can anyone other than these legendary beauties wear red?
The answer is: of course!
Keep in mind that red is a “look at me color.” It is universal, classic, and has yet to go out of style. Red lips are here to stay. Yet many women assume they can’t wear it. THEY’RE WRONG! I’ll show you how to do it.
Wear it with confidence! Add LIT glitter on top for the BAM effect. Everyone will be wanting to know your beauty secrets.
My RED LIP tips:
Tip No. 1: The secret lies in your skin
The paler the skin, the bigger the pop. Go light on the eyes and the blush, otherwise you’ll risk looking like a hot mess in a hot dress. Skip the “pinup” big black winged liner and go only for mascara. Apply to bottom lashes -it opens up your eyes. Dust face with a soft blush to complete.
Tip No. 2: Line inside of lips
Red lipstick tends to bleed and end up everywhere, so fill in lips with lip liner first, so the lip color will wear evenly. No one likes looking in the mirror at a great party and seeing the reminance of what used to be their lips.
Tip No. 3: Picking your color
We can help you choose the perfect red that goes with your skin tone and you can’t go wrong.
For example, if browns and earth tones suit you, go for a brick red or one that is a little brownish in color. If you look great in bright colors, then a true red will be fabulous. If blues suit you, take a cool red with slight bluish undertones. If you’ve got a golden tan, wear a red lipstick with a touch of gold.
Tip No. 4: Don’t let nails clash
We prefer non-red nail polish when you’re going red on the lips. A clear polish or light color is cool, and dark polish is a trend that shows no sign of going away anytime soon. If you want to go red on the nails, make sure the color matches your lips.
Tip No. 5: Blending is in
Blend shades of red together depending on seasons. Deeper shades look better in the Fall and Winter, and bright WOWZA reds tend to be best in Spring and Summer when the sun is shining. As a makeup artist, I like to try certain shades throughout the year and fine tune my look for the upcoming season. Rarely will I ever wear just one color of lipstick/liner/gloss. Makeup is too fun not to play around a little!
Tip No. 6: Choose lighter shades if you are older
Our lips thin out and start to wrinkle as we age and adding a dark color or reds will accentuate them. To keep lips from looking too severe, try a rosy red or avoid red lips altogether and opt for a neutral shade, playing up your eyes instead.
Tip No. 7: Go Bling or go home
Craving the step up from a red lip? There is only one answer. LIT them! LIT is a glitter cosmetic that comes in 100+ shades and 3 styles or cuts. Transform any red lip into a glittering pair of Ruby Red Slippers in seconds!
So if you read my last blog previewing what the espy stylists were going to wear to our staff Christmas party, then you might be waiting to see some photos of the super fun night we all had at Sugo Cafe!
The girls and Clark all looked SUPER fabulous and did not disappoint. Thanks to Meagan Fitzpatrick, hair and makeup was PERFECT through all the bottles of wine and the shots we may have done….
Everyone looked awesome and as stylists we hope some of our Holiday Looks inspire you for your upcoming events this season!
Remember – only 17 shopping days left until Christmas! Luckily, espy is on TEAMBUY for denim RIGHT NOW!!!! $39 for $100 worth of denim. Deal available until December 14! You can buy up to 4 as gifts!
Wanna look like Ashley Style at the Christmas party?? Get your TEAMBUY coupon and come in for Fidelity’s BLACK BELVEDERE jeans! Super skinny, high rise, dress up, dress down – you need ‘em!
It’s December – and that means Christmas parties. Which means – dress shopping, shoe shopping, hair appointments, makeup appointments, manis, pedis, – the list could go on. Obviously you want to look your best – but where to start?
For me, it all starts with one piece. It could be the dress. A lipstick shade. A necklace. Shoes. But it is always one item that I like to build my outfit around. That advice may be a bit cliche; but it works for me. It’s a way to keep it simple and end up with a look that is polished. And planning ahead means more time for last minute accessories – which gives your polished look that thrown together flair we all try so hard to pull off.
It just so happens that the espy staff Christmas party is this Sunday (ie. the shorter, hangover hours on Monday, Dec. 5). The espy stylists have been discussing outfit choices all week. It’s basically imperative that we all look super amazing (we’re espy stylists – we can’t disappoint!). Why not use the espy stylists as your inspiration this year? Imitation is the finest form of flattery – and we may go a little further out there than you want (it’s the fashion in our blood – we can’t help it), but taking some of our inspiration could inspire you!
All the espy stylists have their own taste and style – we are all COMPLETELY different dressers! This Christmas it’s an eclectic mix of fabrics, trends, textures, and personalities. Here’s a little preview of what Christmas 2011 at espy will look like:
Yup – there’s an espy collage for you! Asian inspired florals, menswear tuxedos, lace, sequins, and red are all trends the espy girls will be trying out this Sunday.
Need some tips to stand out?
-Try a dark green nail polish instead of the classic red for an unexpected look.
-Same with the lips – try a darker, wine color (Ruby Slippers at espy is a great choice). It’s super dramatic and might be just that little oomph your outfit needs.
-A “pop” shoe is always a simple trick to make an outfit stand out. Usually it’s the color that makes it pop – but why not try a high heeled suede bootie instead of the classic patent pump?
-Lace is a great alternative fabric to those satin dresses EVERYONE wears. Lace is super sexy, and in the right silhouette you can downplay the sex appeal (it is an office party – let’s not get too crazy!).
-Pull your hair off your face! A beautiful, wine colored lip with a fresh face and long black lashes is so modelesqe! Show off your cheekbones and highlight the brow bone for a youthful look.
-Wearing a little black dress? Try a Lit Cosmetic glitter color over top of a black, winged eyeliner. Dress up your eyes! They will sparkle all night!
Check out our website next week to see some pics of what the espy stylists and guests ended up wearing!
BIG NEWS! espy is EXTENDING our FABULOUSBlack Friday Sale for the ENTIRE WEEKEND! We have TONS of amazing merchandise you NEED! So…we’re continuing our sale just for you!
ANYTHING with a RED SLASH is 50% off and the SALE ROOM is 75% off ALL day Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27.
That’s 2 more days of BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! So if you missed out on Friday – don’t worry – espy has you covered.
On Thursday, November 17th from 6pm to 9pm espy will be joining the holiday season celebrations of Christmas in Inglewood. We will be open til 9pm with 13% off the ENTIRE store! It will be a great night to explore Inglewood, do some Christmas shopping, indulge in some treats, and get into the holiday spirit. Oh, and of course our fav DJ Jon Spade will be here!
But it doesn’t stop there! On Saturday, November 19th from 10am to 5pm Christmas in Inglewood continues with tons of family fun! You can expect hay rides with Santa, ice sculptures, hot chocolate, treats, and SO much more! Don’t forget to participate in the Tree Find competition! You could win a $25 gift card to espy and lots of other prizes from our Inglewood neighbors. Do you think you can find espy’s tree??
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