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Everyone needs the perfect travel outfit, comfy while on trend. Venturing on the ferry, a flight or a drive up island? We have you covered. Visit Plenty, Garage/Dynamite for the latest athletic footwear and beautiful seasonal fashions.
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Living on the island can be breezy, make sure you are prepared for that outdoor party with the ever popular ripped denim and a light scarf. Visit Plenty, H&M and Forever 21 for some must haves.
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This summer, neon hues are the hottest trend in bathing suits and Uptown has the best selection of swim wear in the city. Forever 21, H&M, Joe Fresh & Walmart will have you looking like the beach babe you have always dreamed of being.
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It wouldn’t be summer without time spent at the ocean! Accessorize your suit with a wide selection of items at our boulevard boutiques. From hats to cover-ups, Uptown has what you need to feel beach glamorous this summer.
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Pastel pretty this season with amazing pieces from BCBGMAXARIA, H&M and Garage. From elegant to casual, mix and match these pieces and beauty accessories from Shoppers Drug Mart and Joe Fresh.
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Classic whites never go out of style. From the office to the patio these pieces from Joe Fresh, Forever 21, and H&M are sophisticated and chic. Snap all your outdoor summer pics and keep in touch with your bestie on the new iPhone, available at Telus and Bell on Uptown Boulevard.
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At Uptown we have created a selection of fun “hacks*”
*hack /hak/
noun a clever solution to a tricky problem
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lemon cleaner 1 part hot water 1 part vinegar 1/4 part baking soda 1/2 a lemon Mix together in a bottle! Apply to surface with warm cloth. This alternative cleaning agent can be used to clean your kitchen and bathroom. Use this on stainless steel, counter tops or even sinks. Also, try a mixture of warm water and vinegar to combat soap scum and streaks.
straws & stems Say goodbye to droopy flowers! Simply feed your broken or soft stem through a plastic straw to revitalize your arrangement
Baby Powder Baby powder, a household staple that is known to soothe babies bottoms, can also untangle jewellery, unstick sand from your feet and body, and in a pinch act as a dry shampoo
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Say goodbye to burnt fingers! Simply use a piece of spaghetti to light a short candle in a tall jar or for any candle with an extremely short wick
Pressed for time or travelling? Combat creases with your flat iron!
Tired of the cleanup? Catch those pesky drywall bits with a folded post it note
Rubber gloves Love your fur friend but not their hair? Rubber gloves to the rescue! Use the gloves to pick up most hair on furniture, blankets or car seats
Cotton balls
When travelling, place either cotton balls or pads into your makeup to reduce the risk of breakage
Elastic bands
Wrap elastic bands around your tricky nail polish to help get a grip on the bottle
Castille soap This eco-friendly, affordable & versatile soap is a great way to clean your makeup brushes to leave them soft and conditioned.
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meet the
Catherine Joiner
Jules Chenowith Uptown’s DIY specialist whose unique events and expert design advice are inspiring crafters and noncrafters alike to take on fun, elegant and thrifty projects for their homes. Jules has been learning her craft since she was a young girl with a dollhouse that ‘needed a makeover’. With her knack for power tools and sewing machines, inspired painting techniques and ability to upcycle EVERYTHING, Jules sees potential wherever she looks and has a creative solution for any design challenge. As Jules introduces gadgets and teaches new skills, she easily shares her ability to combine classic style
New to our Uptown Personal Shopping Room and assisting Erin Bradley is Catherine. She brings an international flare to her work as Uptown’s Assistant Style Director. With a decade of experience as a hair, makeup and fashion stylist in the UK, Ireland and Canada, Catherine has used her skills to style people for everything from an updated casual wardrobe to a glamorous movie-premiere. A trend-setter and watcher, Catherine is in-theknow on ‘what’s hot’ but uses her keen eye for detail to navigate toward lasting trends that people love wearing. Her goal is to help her clients achieve a renewed sense of style and confidence. To do that she
with current trends and unleash creativity.
helps them create a wardrobe that balances classic pieces, trends and basics that tie them together.
Contact Jules by email: askjulesdiy@gmail.com
Contact Catherine by email: catherinejoiner1@gmail.com
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