Fashion

FLARE'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK TO CALGARY

Lynda Sea

FASHION


 


Best end-of-season markdowns
Purr
100, 601 17 Avenue S.W.
403-244-7877


 


Best choose-by-era vintage wardrobe
Cat’s Eye
105 58 Avenue S.E.
403-640-4090


 


Best indie Canadian fashion labels
Shisomiso
105, 100 7 Avenue S.W.
403-266-4211


 


Best made-in-Calgary couture
Paul Hardy Atelier
4, 1126 Kensington Road N.W.
403-242-4794
Photo: George Pimentel


 


Best one-of-kind jewelry
Rubaiyat
722 17 Avenue S.W.
403-228-7192


 


Best boutique to say yes to the wedding dress
Evalina Couture
1108 7 Street S.W.
403-264-3788


 


Best salvation for your damaged stilettos
Jim’s Shoe Repair
1405 14 Street S.W.
403-244-0844
Photo: Courtesy of Alejandro Ingelmo


 


Best bra fitting
Knickers ’n Lace
208, 10816 Macleod Trail S.E.
403-225-1413


 


Best nip/tuck
Wai’s Alterations
2312 4 Street S.W.
403-229-3579
Photo: Anthea Simms


 


Best way to get your wedding dress white again
Royal Cleaners
1210 17 Avenue S.W.
403-244-9811
Photo: George Pimentel


 


Best place to fall head over designer heels
Gravity Pope
524 17 Avenue S.W.
403-209-0961


 


Best deals on designer footwear
Arnold Churgin Blue
2525 36 Street N.E.
403-266-2543


 


Best way to say you’re blessed with good jeans
Geneaology
2500 4 Street S.W.
403-228-0476


 


Best cocktail dresses that ain’t your regular LBD
Primitive Culture
81416A Avenue S.W.
403-244-4404
Photo: Anthea Simms


 


Best one-stop shop for accessories
Doo-Dads
2133 33 Avenue S.W.
403-240-3033

BEAUTY


 


Best mani-pedi polish
Urban Venus
113, 638 11 Avenue S.W.
403-266-1158


 


Best haven for cosmetic junkies
Quorra Apothecary
614B 17 Avenue S.W.
403-245-6621


 


Best bikini wax
Frilly Lilly
5, 2015 4 Street S.W.
403-229-4023


 


Best au natural facials
The Spa Ritual
106 Crowfoot Terrace N.W.
403-547-9558


 


Best overall spa
Stillwater Spa Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE
403-537-4474


 


Best cut-and-colour
Volume Beauty Bar
1126 17 Avenue S.W.
403-245-1935

HOME & LIFESTYLE


 


Best martini list
Vicious Circle
1011 1 St. S.W.
403-269-3951


 


Best excuse for a stay-cation
Hotel Arts
119 12 Avenue S.W.
403-266-4611


 


Best place to satisfy your sweet tooth
Nectar Desserts
1216 9 Avenue S.E., upstairs
403-263-8486


 


Best spot to spoil your four-legged friend
Urban Dog Market
3538 Garrison Gate S.W.
403-242-3641


 


Best downward dog
Yoga Passage
524 11 Avenue S.W.
403-277-3058


 


Best girl’s night out
JaroBlue
1314 17 Avenue S.W.
403-237-5276


 


Best cheap & chic last minute gifts
I Appeal
634A 17 Avenue S.W.
403-271-3696


 


Best buzzworthy lounge
Milk Tiger
A-1410 4 Street S.W.
403-261-5009


 


Best gourmet-to-go
The Main Dish
903 General Avenue N.E.
403-265-3474