#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!

Skincare for MEN! Yes – men!

A note to the men-

You have approx 20,000 skin cells per inch. Our skin is our largest organ- so it needs the same love and attention we give to our other organs. Skin is amazing because it not only serves as a protective layer against the elements, but also breathes and perspires to provide overall temperature control for your body. More importantly, however, your skin often reveals a great deal about your general health and diet.

In order to have your skin look it’s best,  a personal skincare regime involves more than just splashing water on your face!  It requires an investment in your health and longevity. This involves the use of cleansers to wash away dead skin , dirt and dust, as well as the appropriate moisturizers and sunscreens to protect your skin against UV radiation and dryness.

Men’s Skincare

Although men traditionally spend less time caring for their skin than women do, they spend more time damaging their skin through outdoor activities and hazardous work conditions. Living in Alberta takes its toll on all of our skin. It’s so important to have a skincare routine that will work for you in your life.

Washing in the Am

No matter the skin type, you should wash your face at least once a day. By choosing a face wash that will be compatible with your skin type, it starts the process of cleansing and removing the micro film of grime that is sitting on the surface of the skin. First start by splashing warm water on your face. Apply a dime-sized amount of face wash in your hands and rub into the face using gentle circular motions- let it sit for a few seconds and then wash away with warm water.

Next, depending on if you can spare 3 seconds in the morning, spray on a toner. This is a step that most women skip, only because they do not understand the importance of using a toner. Toner is preferably a non-alcohol light spray that follows the cleanser. Its function is to carry all the wonderful active ingredients of the moisturizer deeper into the skin and helps balance the pH in the skin’s surface. The optimum pH for skin is 5.5.  pH simply means the level of acidity.

Your skin needs a certain amount of oil to stay waterproof and resistant to infection.  Too little oil and you have dry skin- which will speed up aging and wrinkles, too much oil and you’ve got an oil slick and probably acne.
You want your skin to be resistant to harmful bacteria, right?..Of course!

Final step in your regime is a moisturizer.

What should men look for in a moisturizer?

With all the options out there, it’s easy to just grab something and walk away as quickly as possible. What difference does it make anyway? Actually, it makes more of a difference than most men think. A man’s skin is thicker than a woman’s, and his pores are larger, so his needs are very different than hers.

Moisturizers should be packed with a multitude of  ingredients intended to maximize the benefits for your skin.

You can choose a moisturizer for the most immediate condition- for treatment of dry skin, acne, oily skin, and sensitive or aging and damaged skin. Again, add a small dime-size amount of product and apply to the face.

Done!

See….it wasn’t that hard now that you understand it’s importance, right?

xoxoxoxox

Meagan

We’re on GROUPON again!

That’s right all you deal seekers! espy will be on a Makeup GROUPON from November 17, 18, and 19!!

For $39 here’s what you get:

-A 40 minute makeup application, lesson, and skincare consultation with espy’s professional makeup artist Meagan Fitzpatrick and $40 worth of makeup and skincare products. That’s a $120 value!

-You can buy up to 5 GROUPONS as gifts.

-All you have to do is pre-book your appointment with Meagan online! Click “RESERVATIONS” in the right hand menu to book. More dates available tonight.

 Check out Meagan’s Lit Cosmetics Glitter eye!

 There are only 500 available – think Christmas parties, Christmas presents, girls night out, or just a little treat for yourself! Maybe you are getting married soon – what an awesome gift for your bridesmaids! It’s a great way to learn how to do your makeup like a pro, have a pro do your makeup, and learn the best way to take care of your skin.

xoxoxoxox

the espy stylists

Espy Anniversary SAMPLE SALE! Saturday, June 19th, 11am-8pm

Thank you for being one of our espy customers for the last year, we love styling you! This June espy turns 1 year old and is celebrating and saying thank you with a massive Montreal style sample sale Saturday, June 19!

What are you coming for? Crazy prices, amazing merchandise and all the best one of kind samples you simply can’t usually find in Calgary!

*One of a kind samples from hot Danish brands: St. Martins, S’NOB, Margit Brandt, Drykorn, and Noa Noa. You will be the only one wearing these pieces!!! The espy girls have been drooling for days as they unpack these boxes. . . this stuff is gorgeous
*Overstock from Italian streetwear label Fornarina, usually $120 – $180, espy price $39 – $59!
Nick & Mo at 50% off. . .and of course there are more brands to love!
*Specials throughout the store and GM Collin skincare is 13% off.

To keep you dancing: music provided by DJ Fleur. Refreshments. . .of course we will provide. . . We have to keep your energy up.. . This is a serious sale!

Now this is a ONE OF A KIND super fashion sample sale so we suggest you come early, stay late, and shop your face off! We will have a communal change room in the back so don’t be shy, also wearing something you can throw things over/under with out the use of a change room is very encouraged! Get serious girls! It is time to shop, sample sale style!

Much love and sweet fashion dreams,
The espy girls

new brands at espy and upcoming anniversary news

Oooh, it just gets better every week, new stuff coming in daily . . .

Ladies:
-Cookie Johnson Jeans: Magic Johnson’s wife’s denim collection, Oprah is wearing these on her magazine covers!! Mid/High rise for curvy girls to sizes 6-20!) (Click here for an article on these jeans and their amazing fit!)
-Divine Rights Denim & Level 99 denim (LA Denim at its finest)
-Drykorn: (Denmark, amazing dress pants)
-Friis & Co: (Denmark, accessories, wild, cheap and fabulous)
-Hanky Panky (best no muffin top underwear ever!!)
-Pashmina: (simple wraps in tons of colours to match any dress! $17)

Guys:
-Canterbury (New Zealand, vintage sportswear and shorts!)
-Cartel (cheeky graphic tees, long and slim fit)

Skincare:
-New Phytowhite system (GM Collin: 3 products in kit to lighten hyper-pigmentation and spots, visible results said to come in just 1 week)

Other News:
It’s coming up quickly on espy’s 1 year anniversary! Stay tuned (read your EMAILS!) for secret VIP shopping days, specials, and parties!

In the next 1-2 weeks: tons of CUTE TOPS coming to espy!!!
look for shipments from these designers: Covet, Fornarina, St. Martins, S’NOB, Nick & Mo, Yumi, Uttam London, Hazel, DryKorn, American Retro, Blake Standard and more. . . I can’t even remember all the great stuff we bought. . .

As always:
espy books private VIP parties and they are a blast. . . just ask the girls/guys that have thrown them and call the store for details and to book yours.

Much love and Fashion,
The espy girls:
Megan, Lisa Marie, Theresa, Stacey, and Angela

Fashionista ALERT!

Happy May and a Happy Friday from the espy girls, the weather is finally cooperating, Megan’s tulips are up, and just in time for espy’s latest new in store spring and summer fashions:

S’NOB from Denmark, we have leather jackets, amazing tunics, tops and jumpsuits as well as a few dresses, priced to think you are stealing. Starting at $27. Check out the line on http://www.snobdesign.com/ We love our Danes. . .they are SOOOO fashion!!

RD, as always from one of our Montreal faves, tons of cute tops and striped cardi’s in scads of colours for everyday wear from $13-$43. Seriously!

Sneaky singles sale. . . If there is only one, then you are in luck, 23% off if you know the password: TULIP.

New items have been added to our 50% off sale sections for men and ladies too! Be the first to find them!

And yes, there is tons more to see in the store! But I don’t want to bore you, get yourself down here . . . And if you didn’t know both Village Cantina and Hose and Hound have GREAT patios on 9th Ave. . . We are margarita people ourselves. . . .

Much fashion love,

The espy girls: Megan, Lisa Marie, Theresa, Stacey, and Angela

PS. Angela is here Sunday for our great mini facials, book yours today for $39

LADIES NIGHT!

Hello ladies,

Tonight in Inglewood, Monday May 10 from 6 till 9 pm, we will be celebrating all things feminine with our neighbours! For espy that includes: styling, make up application with espy make up, getting “LIT” with Lit Cosmetics, and skin care samples for all! Refreshments will be available, espy style!

Most of the other shops in Inglewood will be participating so come and grab your girls and get down to the “hood!”

Can’t wait to see you all!

Much love,
the espy girls: Megan, Lisa Marie, Theresa, Stacey, and Angela

ALOHA SALE

espy SALE details and the latest in store

So, you thought Crazy Lisa was crackers, wait till you meet Mellow Megan. . .getting married seems to have chilled Megan out . . . Maybe it was the 2+ weeks in Hawaii and the enormous amount of leftover wine from the wedding. . . But anyways, let’s take advantage of her state and have a SALE!

espy SALE DETAILS:

Find the marked tags .. . 53% off!!!! Know the password: Megan CUFF (her new name after the Maui nuptials. . . An extra 7% off. .. To make it 60%) We know. . . Ridiculous right?

SALE Marked Jeans 53% off
Ladies: See Thru Soul, Guido & Mary, Mavi Molly’s and more
Guys: Bauhaus, Station 8, Mavi, Davoucci and more

NEW STUFF: there is so much, and more coming in daily . . . SPRING HAS ARRIVED!! . . . here are some highlights. . .

Ladies:
-Dresses: Bionic wraps, Girl Friday sundresses, Luc Fontaine jersey, Aaiko silk, Pure&Simple maxi’s . . .
-Tops: RDI super fine modal and cotton, Aaiko silk, Pure&Simple jersey, IDO knits, Oxygen cardigans . . .
-Jeans: MAVI: 5 colours of jeggings, Vanessa mid rise straight legs, Patti boyfriend’s, GSUS: Kitty’s in mid destroyed wash, Nookie’s and Snatch’s all inseams and colours . . .
-Scarves: lightweight for spring for $29
-Hats: Fedora’s for $37
-Bags and Shoes: Friis & Co coming early next week!!!
-Jewelry: Uranium and Friis & Co coming next week!!!

Guys:
-Shirts: J.Fedder basics, Canterbury of New Zealand tees and short sleeve wovens, Nove wovens . . .
-Jeans: MAVI: Mitch, GSUS: Prick, Wang, Oxygen: light wash, 2 Die For: grey and light . . .
-Hats: Fedora’s for $37

Skincare:
-GM Collin’s latest sun care program (includes amazing self tanner, after sun care, and mineral SPF 30)
-GM Collin Travel kits for $39 with cleanser, toner, and moisturizer

Shop soon for best sale selection and the hottest spring styles!

As always:
-espy books private VIP parties and they are a blast. . .just ask the girls/guys that have thrown them and call the store for details and to book yours.
-Angela our esthetician is here Monday’s for facials. . . Get the new season started off right with a derm renewal peel from GM Collin $39

Much love and ALOHA,

The espy girls (Megan, Lisa Marie, Theresa, Stacey, and Atu

Make up and Skin care courses

Each Wednesday beginning February 3rd, due to popular demand, espy is offering Make up and Skin care courses. There is limited space, so get together with your friends for an evening of learning, real tips from experts to help you look and feel your best, and plenty of laughs as with every espy event! BOOK EARLY by emailing or calling espy and choose your evening. info@espyexperience.com

*Note that with 12 people you can book your own private make up or skin care course with your own interests and requirements. Just contact us for more details and to book your VIP event.

“The Staples” make up course, learn the 10 minute perfect face for your individual features. $129. (save $100)

*Clients will receive all core products in their personal colours/styles required for a perfect daytime face and a one hour lesson with professional make up artist Shea Ellison at espy ($100 value). Personalized kit includes 2 make up brushes, mascara, mineral powder, lip gloss or lip stick, and blush ($129 value)
* all other make up purchased that Wednesday will be an additional 17% off

“The Basics” skin care course, learn the essential steps to beautiful skin living in Calgary. $169. (save $100)

*Clients will receive all core products from GM Collin professional skin care specifically chosen for their skin type, a professional glycolic peel with esthetician Angela McAllister, and a one hour skin care lesson with skin care specialist Megan Szanik. ($100 value) GM Collin skincare included includes: cleanser, toner, exfoliator, moisturizer ($169 value)
*all other skin care purchased that Wednesday will be an additional 17% off

FEB 3, 2010 7-9pm “THE STAPLES” MAKE UP COURSE
FEB 10, 2010 7-9pm “THE BASICS” SKIN CARE COURSE
FEB 17, 2010 7-9pm “THE STAPLES” MAKE UP COURSE
FEB 24, 2010 7-9pm “THE BASICS” SKIN CARE COURSE
Professional Make up courses will continue into March with specific topics covered such as night time and dramatic looks. Skin care courses will continue for specific skin issues such as aging and adult acne. Look out for additional info on our website and in a future email.