Tianna, Megan and Ashley with the FIDELITY TEAM! Designer Jason and SUPERSTARS Janina and Holly!

1. If you purchased a Denim Groupon in SEPTEMBER it EXPIRES on March 20th! You MUST redeem your Groupon BEFORE or ON March 20th if you want your denim deal! NO EXCEPTIONS! Sorry – we love you all! But March 20th is THE LAST DAY for Groupons purchased in September. xoxoxoxox

2. Okay! –  tips for you last minute Grouponers??? COME IN NOW! The earlier the better – the last week is going to be insanely busy at espy, which is amazing, but we don’t want any stylists passing out, do we?!

3. Just purchased a denim Groupon for espy and not sure what a “denim fitting” is? The espy stylists are all professionally trained fashion stylists who SPECIALIZE in body-type styling – we’ve seen it all! And we are all experts in finding the perfect jeans for you! It doesn’t matter what your shape or your size, we have something that will work for you. We carry sizes from a mini mini 22 (brand new to the store this week!) to a plus size 24 for the ladies. Men we carry sizes 29 to 40! Ask for help – be open to our suggestions – and enjoy the full espy experience when you come to redeem your Groupon!

4. What is the deal? You purchased your Groupon for $39. That $39 gets you $100 worth of denim! Seriously it’s the best deal in town!

5. Fun fact?? espy’s denim deal is stamped as one of Groupon’s BEST DEALS of 2011!

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What’s the deal again?

• $39 for $1oo worth of denim and a denim fitting the espy stylists!
• That’s 61% off your jeans!!!!!!!
• You can buy 2 Groupons – one for yourself and one as a gift!

You will have 6 months to use the deal and tons of new styles are arriving daily!

Aren’t on Groupon yet? Click here to sign up and get espy’s increasingly popular DENIM GROUPON!

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The evening was a celebration of arts and culture in Calgary! It was a fresh party with a topical theme and some very beautiful people outfitted in some fabulous fashion. There were some disasters as well – but the effort to get SCHMANCY was appreciated by all party-goers, espy included. We saw a number of guests dressed in their very own espy finds!

Making friends with Jian Ghomeshi

Megan nerding out with Jay Ingram!!

Stop Staring Dresses and Brett Wilson

Big thanks to Melanie at the Glenbow for inviting espy to attend this amazing night! And congrats to the raffle winners of the night who might just be shopping at espy soon!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKf3rDqHnbg

If you’ve ever shopped at espy – you will understand! All in fun!

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the espy stylists

Another HUGE thanks to Adrian Huysman for all his hard work during #spreadloveyyc. And of course for all the mochas for the espy staff!

Thank you to all those who joined in our art festivities this week – and all those who watched us on the CTV Calgary morning news. It was an exciting Friday to have Cynthia Roebuck reporting live from espy!

To follow and keep up to date on Pepe and Eva please like them on Facebook under the name “Studio Marmalade.”

Click to check out our gallery of photos from #spreadloveyyc Art Week at espy with visiting NYC artists Pepe and Eva!

We wish Pepe and Eva the best of luck at their exhibition in New York on the 9th and continued success with their art and music! We are going to miss you guys SOOOO MUCH!

Check out Pepe and Eva’s video of their time in Calgary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hevSF6Sh4HY

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Check out Charlotte teaching you “How to Dress a Petite Figure”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8l0qYtA-c4

Check out Ashley teaching you “How to Accessorize”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq7p5ZPuJuc

Couples Shopping Night with Pepe and Eva is TONIGHT at espy! Bring your sweetheart for an early Valentine’s date tonight – make some art with Pepe and Eva, browse and purchase signed art, SHOP and EXPERIENCE espy, AND listen to music by EVENi (Pepe and Eva’s band).

See you tonight!

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the espy stylists

Check out Stella’s “Top 10 Must Have Items in Your Wardrobe”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9mChTKyjuk

Check out Meagan’s “In-between Seasons” Berry Lip Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYQy_G8RbF4

Reminder!!!! 

Tonight is espy’s #yycnyc ART PARTY! Pepe, Eva, and Adrian are prepping to REVEAL their collaborative mural tonight! You won’t want to miss the sushi, cocktails, and affordable art on display in espy and on sale! Click here to see the FULL SCHEDULE of #spreadloveyyc art events.

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This year, espy is committed to spreading and sharing love the best way we can. In our new home in the Art Block, we are proud to become a bigger part of the art community in Calgary. We are so lucky to be hosting 2 very talented and up and coming artists from New York City this week. Pepe and Eva have flown all the way from New York to work on art for the store, for you, and to teach art! espy really wants to continue our vision for loving yourself and loving your body. Pepe and Eva’s art is an extension of that vision and will now be painted on the walls and the changerooms as a constant reminder of LOVE.

2. What and when are our events?

February 2 to February 5:

Feb. 2 – #yycnyc Art Party (6pm-11pm)

Feb. 3 – Drop in Art Classes (10:30am-5pm)

Feb. 3 – Couples Shopping Night (5pm-9pm)

Feb. 4 – Kids Art Classes (11am-3pm)

Feb. 5 – Kids Art Classes (11am-1pm)

3. Kids art classes? What’s going on?

We are offering FREE kids art classes on Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5. Sign your kids up online by clicking here and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Fill out the info it asks and show up! Your kids will be able to create some art with Pepe and Eva and take it home with them!

4. Who are Pepe , Eva, and Adrian?

Pepe and Eva are Dutch artists living in New York city. They are also musicians of the band EVENi. They will be performing in the store on Friday, Feb. 3 for our Couples Shopping Night!

Adrian is a local artist and teacher for the CBE. He is collaborating with Pepe and Eva on a mural for our store as well as teaching art!

5. Do the events cost anything?

NO! Every event is FREE FREE FREE!!!!

6. What’s happening at the #yycnyc art party?

Pepe, Eva, and Adrian will be REVEALING their collaborative mural! They will also be showcasing and selling some of their most recent, affordable works. It’s a great night to shop, browse, and take in some culture from both Calgary and New York. Sushi and wine on espy!

7. Not a kid but still want to take an art class?

No problem! All day on Friday, Feb. 3 espy is offering free, drop in adult art classes. The artists will be teaching you how to make a water color painting out of a compliment you have received in your life! Its FREE and you get to take your work home with you!

8. Art supplies?

Everything you and your kids need to create will be provided at espy!

9. If I see some art I would like to purchase, can I?

Of course! Valentine’s Day is coming up and Pepe and Eva’s one-of-a-kind works of art are the perfect gift for him or her. Original, thoughtful, and full of love!

10.  Where can I find more info?

Follow the espy stylists on twitter, Facebook, and our website. Click here for the full schedule of events.

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the espy stylists

Check out Clark and Tianna talking about SPRING 2012 TRENDS….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bvklMsqmU4

Alex telling you “How to Style Skinny Jeans!”…..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xakodKVr9bg

Tomorrow watch for Stella teaching you “The 10 Must Have Items for Your Wardrobe” and Meagan teaching you “How to Apply the In-between Seasons Lip”

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the espy stylists

Julie has WON a FREE pair of jeans and a denim fitting at espy for sending us a customer testimonial about her own personal espy experience!

Here’s what she had to say:

“I saw your note about customer testimonials, and I thought I would tell you about my experience.

I initially came to ESPY because I had a Groupon for 100 dollars off. When I read the details I saw the note about the customized jeans fitting, but I assumed that it just meant there would be a lot of styles to choose from. Instead, I had several different staff members providing advice on everything from cut, rise height, wash and pocket position. They even managed to convince me to try on a pair of skinny jeans- something I thought I would never do! In the end, the skinny jeans were my favorites, and I never would have considered trying them on if the staff at ESPY hadn’t convinced me to give it a shot. Not only that, they helped to show me how I could style my new jeans to get the best effect. In the first two weeks after I bought my jeans, I wore them 4 times! Next time I need a pair of jeans, I will be going to ESPY. The staff are incredibly friendly, and their tips help you find the pair of jeans that make you feel confident and sexy.”

Thank you again Julie!

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the espy stylists