espy Flash Mob FAQ

…Wondering what the Sunfest Secret is??? Well if you haven’t already figured it out, espy is doing a FLASH MOB during Inglewood’s Sunfest Festival with the help if the ILLFX dance crew and the Sunfest Festival! Wondering out to get involved? Check out www.espyflashmob.com for all the info you need.

However, here are some answers to your burning questions:

1. When is the flash mob taking place?

• the espy flash mob is happening on SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th at 4pm during Inglewood’s Sunfest Festival.

2. Where is the flash mob happening?

• on 9th Ave SE in Inglewood!
• Dancers from ILLFX will be positioned on mini stages along 9th Ave to lead the flash mob dance!

3. How can I learn the dance?

• There are 3 ways to learn the espy flash mob choreography:

1. The instructional video 
2. Attend a community dance class
3. Is your dance studio, gym, school, etc holding a flash mob class? Attend the class!

4. I’ve learned the choreography – but I need a refresher!

• Good news! espy will hosting CHOREOGRAPHY REFRESHER classes the last week of July. Check www.espyflashmob.com for dates.
• You can always watch the espy flash mob instructional video, lead by Edgar Gilbert-Reyes! He’s a great teacher…even on video!

5. What if I am a TERRIBLE dancer?

• You have absolutely nothing to worry about! Even the espy stylists were able to pick it up in under an hour. The choreography is simple and fun – and even if you can’t get it down – interpretive dancing is always acceptable!

6. Where can I share photos and videos of me learning the flash mob dance?

• We really want to ENCOURAGE all those participating to share with the espy flash mob team! We want to see you WORKING those moves! Upload your videos and photos to our Facebook event. Tweet your YouTube fun to us! Shake that booty and show us what you’ve got!
• Need a little EXTRA incentive to SHARE? There will be a CONTEST for the BEST videos with some AMAZING prizes – including a FREE master dance class with So You Think You Can Dance Canada alums Edgar Gilbert-Reyes and Miles Faber!

7. If I have more questions, who can I contact?

• Please EMAIL all questions or requests for additional information to tianna@espyexperience.com. Tianna will respond to you within a couple days!

8. Are you a dance studio? Teacher? Fitness instructor? and interested in having your class learn the choreography and participate in the flash mob?

• Email Tianna (tianna@espyexperience.com) or Jaclyn (jaclyn@espyexperience.com) to schedule your FREE choreography lesson with one of the ILLFX dance crew members!

xoxoxox

the espy stylists

CONSTRUCTION SALE! SURPRISE!

SURPRISE! Our landlord has decided we need BRAND NEW, BIGGER WINDOWS! So we’re having a CONSTRUCTION SALE! The sale lasts ONLY 6 days – April 29th to May 4th. HOWEVER – if you know the PASSWORD: SURPRISE, you can get ALL THESE DEALS one day early on Saturday, April 28th.

MEN:

• 25% OFF ALL MENSWEAR! No, we aren’t kidding!
• Look for the 50% off rack too! This is the perfect week to do some spring closet cleaning and get some great new items at discount!
• 50% off Levi’s denim!
• 25% off Bjorn Borg underwear too!
• 2 for $29 on Naked Underwear (…that is less than half of other retailers selling Naked Underwear in Calgary!)
• Mavi and Fidelity denim are excluded from this sale – HOWEVER – we have some very good denim news! The Fidelity Slim Jim (ie. the greatest men’s jean ever) is FINALLY arriving in a 36 inch inseam. They will be here for the weekend!

LADIES:

• 25% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES! We have some AMAZING accessories in the store – beautiful spring scarves, cheap and cheerful necklaces from China, Italian jewelry, and designer items from the Montreal line, Rachel F and a new American line, Heidi Roland. Check out espy stylist and buyer Ashley talking about how to accessorize for spring – best 8 min accessories video you’ll ever watch!

• 25% OFF OUR BRIGHTEST COLORS AT THE BEAUTY COUNTER! Visit our beauty manager Meagan at the counter to learn how tobrighten up your face for the spring season! Check out her video on how to wear one of spring’s hottest shades – PINK!

• Levi’s denim will be 50% off!
• Everything in the sale room will be 70% off!
• Selected merchandise will be 50% off!

SALE EXCLUDES:

• Denim! (except Levi’s and specially marked items!)
• Skincare
• Hanky Panky
• Pepe and Eva art

Don’t forget to tell your espy stylist the password on Saturday, April 28 to get the deals a day early! Remember to say SURPRISE!

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

April at espy!

We hope everyone had a great Easter long weekend! Let’s hope the snowy rain stays away so we can all get into our wedges and hi-low skirts (…don’t know what a “hi-low” skirt is?? Click here to learn how to wear spring’s most difficult trends!).

Here’s what we have new for you in the store:

• Marcella! Our brand new espy stylist!
• Lots of dresses from Bionic, our fav Toronto line, are on their way. These are the perfect little dresses for weddings, summer-time, and travelling!
• We have TONS more brand new Desigual in the store! Even FABULOUS shoes that weren’t supposed to be shipped to Canada!!!
• Our newest Torontonian line, Girl Friday, will also be here this month. These dresses have a classic, clean feel that are simple without looking boring!
• Hello SkinnyJeans is espy’s latest denim find! Click here to check out their incredible press page. We’ve got them in some super fun colors and a great rise in a classic bootcut.
• Alright trendsetters – espy will be carrying J Brand! Some great, super high-rise skinnies coming your way! And some cool new styles for men too!
• Accessories from China to Italy to LA to Montreal – accessories rule this month at espy! Check out Ashley explaining what we’ve got in the store and how to wear them! (*Warning – it’s 8 minutes long but totally worth it!

• New shipments of Hanky Panky and Bjorn Borg will be arriving soon!
• Guys we have some awesome new 7 Diamonds and witty graphic tees coming too!

#bikiniespy is creeping up ladies! Only 82 days to get BIKINI BODY READY!  Megan telling you all about this very special STAMPEDE event.

•  Need a little incentive to get in shape? Well – Clark is only allowing a 12 inch sarong. Any longer and he will be taking it away! So why not join a boot camp? Follow espy stylist Jaclyn as she whips herself into shape with Cara Fullerton and the Fit and Fierce Boot Camp at Define Fitness! Jaclyn will be sharing her progress, tips, photos and videos of her experience from now until #bikiniespy. Share with espy what you are up to this summer to get in shape on our Facebook event, #bikiniespy.
• Need more incentive to share?? We will be RESERVING 50 spots in line for the FIRST 50 women who EMAIL a photo of themselves in a BIKINI or their favourite STAMPEDE outfit AND let us post it on our Facebook event page! This reservation means you will be GUARANTEED a pair of Fidelity jeans, a Mavi denim jacket and Stampede shirt, a RD Style tank top, and a white Smithbilt cowboy hat for FREE with your donation to Special Olympics Calgary. Send your photo to jaclyn@espyexperience.com starting on Wednesday, May 9th. Any photos sent before 12am on May 9th will not be counted! So set your alarms ladies! (*note: you must BE at the event by 7:00am on July 7th or you will lose your spot to some very eager earlier risers!).
• For more info on #bikiniespy, click here!

espy EVENTS are freakin’ AWESOME this summer! Here’s what we’ve got happening:

• April 19th – espy is participating in the Making Changes Fashion Show! Tune in to our website for footage from the show!
• April 26th – espy girls Meagan and Tianna will be working the espy Lash and Lip Bar at the Springbank Ladies Dinner! Come say hi if you are attending!
• May 10th – it’s Inglewood Ladies Night! Get your girlfriends together for a night out in Inglewood. espy will be offering 60% off the infamous sale room from 5pm to 9pm only…and of course we will have lots of goodies and bevvies!
• June 8th – espy has a very EURO surprise – SAMPLE SALE anyone?? More details next month!

The coolest style app around is looking for more volunteers for their PREMIUM experience! This includes: getting your closet virtually catalogued while you have full hair and makeup done and take part in a photo shoot! You also get to sit down with a fashion stylist and discuss your style concerns and pick up some trendy tips. And the best part?? You get the Style You app for FREE for use on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Please email Kelly at kelly@styleyou.com if you are interested in being a volunteer this weekend – Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22.

Stay tuned for …

 THE SUNFEST SECRET!

A “SURPRISE” email later this month…

Don’t forget to follow us on twitter: @espyexperience @ashleystyle @TPinkYYC @immakingyouup @Alexandra_Adele @hunter_stylings @stellaimage @fashionaintfake @jinan_j @Hillybot @AAilemAA @JaclynCerciello and @ClarkWhetstone. Like espy on Facebook and Friend Megan Espy for even more espy fun!

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

Motionball Gala 2012

On Friday, Feb. 24 the espy stylists and our gorgeous friends went out on the town in support of Motionball – a not-for-profit organization that raises money and builds awareness for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

Getting ready at espy!

Tianna and Meike posing!

Finally arrived at the 2012 Motionball Gala!

This year, the 3rd Annual Calgary Motionball Gala was held at Flames Central! The theme of the night was 1940s, Hollywood Glam. The evening was a SOLD OUT affair! The event raised $50, 000 for Special Olympics and the organizers threw one hell of a party to celebrate. All the guests were decked out in their 1940s inspired garb while they enjoyed the complimentary bar, purchased raffle tickets for amazing prizes, and a performance by Canada’s very own Jully Black.

Jully Black performing!

Camilla Di Giuseppe from CTV Calgary and Rick Campanelli from Entertainment Tonight Canada hosted the event in style! Camilla looked amazing in her tuxedo pants and ultra-sexy red top – bringing it to the 40s with her era themed hat. Rick played up his classic blue suit by layering a grey cardigan over a plaid shirt and pairing the whole ensemble with a bow tie!

Camilla Di Giuseppe, Brett Wilson, and Rick Campanelli

espy’s fav Calgary celeb Brett Wilson was there to present the $50, 000 cheque to some very special athletes who danced up a storm with Miss Jully Black!

Brett Wilson presenting the cheque to the Special Olympics athletes!

the espy crew with ET Canada Host Rick Campanelli

The espy stylists stayed true to the theme with their carefully chosen outfits and the amazing hair and makeup done by none other than espy’s very own Meagan Fitzpatrick. Megan went full 1940s in her military dress by Betty Page, hat, and her leather gloves! Tianna wore a polka dot printed Stop Staring dress and nude pumps. Clark went clean and classic with a navy  blue fitted suit and 40′d it up with some thick rimmed glasses. espy’s friends Meike and Jenny rocked some true 1940s pin curls and rolls with red lips and fabulous shoes.

espy shoppers with Megan and Camilla Di Giuseppe

This was definitely a night to remember! Congratulations to the Calgary Motionball team on an incredible night and a successful fundraiser!

Clark and T - practicing their model poses!

Camilla interviewing Megan about true 1940s style

Clark, T, and our new friend Rick Campanelli!

Paul Horton, the Director of the Calgary Motionball Gala, graces the stage with Camilla and Rick. Great event Paul!

Megan, Jenny, and Tianna - showing off our makeup and hair done by espy's beauty manager Meagan Fitzpatrick!

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

GOING TO THE BEACH SALE!

We’re celebrating WINTER GETAWAYS with our GOING TO THE BEACH SALE 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!

Can’t wait to see you all there !

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

#spreadloveyyc schedule is up!

#spreadloveyyc schedule is up! Click here to see what the espy stylists will be up to with Pepe and Eva from NYC and Adrian from Calgary!

Meet Pepe and Eva:

They are SO excited to meet all of you and share their love with you!

Meet Adrian, a local Calgary artist who will be sharing in #spreadloveyyc and teaching drop in art classes:

xoxoxox

the espy stylists

#espyunveils

#espyunveils is espy’s FUTURISTIC skincare event with the lovely Irene from Dr. Spiller Biocosmetics, tarot readers (hmmm…ever wondered about having your future read?), and of course your espy stylists who will be on hand to launch the arrival of espy’s spring collections! Happening on Tuesday, January 24 from 10:30am to 7pm.

Irene will be available for skincare consultations with her skin scanner between 10:30am and 6:30pm. Consultations will be 30 minutes long and available by appointment only. To book your appointment with Irene, please email espy’s beauty manager, Meagan, at meagan.fitz@espyexperience.com. (The scanner works best with a fresh, makeup free face. But don’t worry, Meagan can touch you up after your appointment).

The tarot readers will be in the store and available for drop in sessions! After you’ve unveiled the future or your skin with Irene, visit the tarot readers to unveil what your future holds for 2012.  Now is your chance to have a professional tarot reading done at espy for free! To put it simply, tarot is all about mapping out your mental and spiritual pathways with the help of a reader. The tarot cards are how your reader can communicate your path to you.

#espyunveils is a night of wisdom,guidance and a little bit of mysticism meant to start your new year, your new life plan, and your new skincare plan off with strength and clarity.

2012 at espy is all about SPREADING THE LOVE! Loving yourself, loving your body, and being comfortable and confident in the skin you are in will be espy’s ongoing theme. #espyunveils is the 2012 Spread the Love kick off! Stay tuned for what espy has planned to make 2012 the most inspiring, positive, and successful year yet!

Remember to email your appointment request to Meagan and drop in to have your future read, get styled up by the espy girls and Clark, and relish in the plans for a new you on Tuesday, January 24!

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

#espyunveils

#espyunveils is a SKINCARE event full of mysticism, the FUTURE, and spring styles.  Irene from Dr. Spiller Biocosmetics will be at espy from 10:30am to 6:30pm for skincare consultations with her skin scanner by appointment only. Please email espy’s beauty manager, Meagan, at meagan.fitz@espyexperience.com to book an appointment. Tarot readers will also be at espy ALL DAY long, so drop in for your free reading and unveil the future of 2012!

espy’s Boxing Day DOOR CRASHERS event!

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!

xoxoxox

the espy stylists

espy’s LEGENDARY BOXING DAY SALE!

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!

Happy Holidays everyone!

xoxoxox

the espy stylists