Wear Else is on Sale

Do you know what time it is? You got it right, it’s sale time. The team at Wear Else have started their summer clearance sale and you can save up to 75% off some of your favourite designers.

If you’ve never visited any of their locations, perhaps this is the perfect time? Save on brands like: JBrand, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, Hudson, Teenflo and Free People.  They have 4 locations to choose from: Park Royal South, West 4th Avenue, Oakridge Centre and Richmond Centre.

*Until July 31, 2009 Partly Sunny readers can save an ADDITIONAL 10% off all sale items! Just mention “PARTLY SUNNY” at the time of your purchase.

Happy shopping and saving.

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider

Shop Til You Drop

Literally, shop until you can not possibly shop any more.  July 17th, 2009  Friday from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm enjoy special discounts at over 40 plus retailers at this one day Shopathon in Yaletown.

Yes, you heard me right, on this one day you can shop with discounts at some of my favourite stores like: Marimekko, The Cross Decor, Boudoir, Lola Home & Apparel and Global Atomic.

Yaletown also presents a special FREE 2009 edition of Heineken Hot Friday with DJ Marques Wyatt, direct from Los Angeles, and DJ Madness spinning the party at the Heineken Hot Friday Beer Garden from 4pm. The outdoor beer garden is located on the loading dock in the 1000 block of Hamilton Street. PLUS Battle of the Bartenders competition at Goldfish Pacific Kitchen.

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Alexander Wang Combo Dress

I am definitely not scared of mixing things up, which is why this Alexander Wang dress caught my eye.

Perfectly evening yet, perfectly comfortable - Wang’s two-tone, two-style dress is the winning ticket.

Wang uniquely combines a silk charmeause dress with a thin jersey racer-back tank, creating a couture look that one can actually wear.

If you’re lucky, you may be able to find one for yourself at your nearest Barney’s. I found it on sale for $349 USD.

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider

Tighten Up The Money Belt

Everyone is tightening the money belt nowadays and trying to shop smarter. Here are a few tips to make sure you stay within your budget and stay on top of trends:

1. It makes sense to invest in pieces that last you a long time and never go out of style, like tailored blazers, knee skirts, button shirts, boot cut jeans, sheath dresses, and button up cardigans. How do you know when an item is an investment piece? I always ask myself 2 questions: Can I wear this 5 to 8 different ways and am I able to wear it more than 3 to 4 times a week?

2. Shop vintage and second hand. Not only will you find some stellar and unique items, you’re helping the environment by re-using. … more …

She Loves Me…

If you live in the Yaletown hood, here are a few specials happening for Mother’s Day (ends May 10th, 2009)!

Beauty Mark: 1120 Hamilton Street, 604-642-2294. They are offering 15% of all jewelry and Mother’s Day deluxe sample packs.

Bionic Footwear: 1072 mainland, 604-685-9696. 20% off all regular priced merchandise and 15% off last sale price!

Lola Home & Apparel: Enjoy 20% discount on all women’s apparel, footwear and accessories.

R.TL: 1130 Mainland 604-638-1550. Mother’s Day Dinner featuring plates from Portugal and France plus a complimentary surprise gift for mom, on May 8, 9 and 10.

Is.Salon: 101-1260 Hamilton 604-569-4247. May 5 - May 10, spend $150 or more and receive a free cut and/or style for Mom. Bring your mom with you or receive a gift voucher valid until the end of … more …

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