SKY Magazine: Living Well - The Red Issue Fall 2014

LIVING WELL IN SASKATCHEWAN

FALL 2014

THE RED ISSUE

THE TRAVELLER’S SPIRIT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

Fall is waiting For you.

QUAINTLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF REGINA IN THE OLD CITY HALL MALL

ZOE’S BOUTIQUE 126 – 1801 SCARTH STREET, REGINA | 306.757.3000 WWW.ZOESBOUTIQUE.CA | ZOES1@SASKTEL.NET |

I shambled after as usual as I’ve been doing all my life after people that interest me, because the only people that interest me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones that never yearn or say a commonplace thing...but burn, burn, burn like roman candles across the night.

– Jack Kerouac

PUBLISHER’S VIEW

Contents

01 There is always a song in my mind with each issue that plays over and over again. A song that calls out to me, and eventually I start to sing along. From there, SKY begins to take shape. Stories are written.

Photographs are taken. Pages are designed, and the story of living well begins to be told. That is my process.

The Fall SKY is inspired by the song ‘Born to be Wild’, the feeling of the open road, the smell of leather and the freedom of fringes and good old-fashioned defiance. Thank you to Fallon Huffman who brings the spirit of the traveller and the feeling of the open road to life on the cover.

The Fall SKY is inspired by all things wild and free, and to those who are ready to fly.

Lynn Armstrong Publisher Photo

Lynn is wearing the Jaguar Maxi vest by Premonition, the Rose Gold Cuff by Club Manhattan and Feather Tights by Zohara - available at Queen V Fashion House.

Vince Camuto shoes available at Zoe’s Boutique. Photography by Greg Huszar.

About the Cover

Fallon Huffman (Mazurkewich) is photographed on a road north east of Regina with a1967 Vintage Mustang belonging to Lynn and Merv Armstrong. Fallon is wearing the Roxanne dress by Premonition, the Fortune Fools tassel cape by Somedays Lovin and the boots are the Pistolero booties by Stuart Weitzman available at Zoe’s Boutique.

Photography by Carey Shaw | Makeup by Sara Lindsay | Hair by Janelle (Salon 306)

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features

01 THE TRAVELLER’S SPIRIT: THE QUEEN V STORY 02 MODERN MEN: PERSPECTIVES OF A MEN’S HAIR STYLIST 03 SARA ARMSTRONG: VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK 04 MOUSTACHE BASH LAUNCH 05 NORTHGATE OPTICAL ON ROCHDALE

Publisher/Editor/Writer Lynn Armstrong Design Amber Moon Sky Photographer Greg Huszar, Carey Shaw, Shawn Fulton, Diana Klonek Printing PrintWest Distribution Canada Post Sky Magazine is a quarterly publication distributed to 32,000 homes in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lumsden, Weyburn and Estevan. Copyright 2014. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

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A RAV E N , A ROAD AND A

Vision for Freedom LYNN L ARS ON AR M ST R ONG

To walk through the doors of Queen V Fashion House in Regina’s Warehouse District is to find oneself in the heart of its creator, Fallon Huffman (Mazurkewich), who possesses the intellect of a raven and the heart of a freedom-loving entrepreneur.

Clear white walls and a well-appointed silver logo sparkling in the sunlight tell the story of a meticulously polished runway-like retail shopping experience. But the details reveal the soul of this entrepreneur’s quest for freedom. Inspired by Jack Kerouac, author of “On the Road”, Queen V is for “the ones who never yearn or say a commonplace thing . . .”. A curious collection of ravens, antlers, metals, denim, sequins, sweaters and dresses is carefully curated for the fearless and the vigilantly independent. The lone entrepreneur has held her ground in the local competitive market place formidably and created an online and real time destination shop for those seeking refuge from the noisy mundanity of every day fashion. This is the journey of a traveller.

COVER STORY: FALLON HUFFMAN, #QUEENV

A TrAveller’s

Journey “If you could do anything, and not fail, what would it be?” he asked.

The traveller replied, “I would open a boutique, choose my own products and direct my own photo shoots. I would follow my values and be in control of my own vision and my own brand. I would be free.”

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THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD HEARD HERSELF SAY IT OUT LOUD, and from that moment

forward she began her journey. One year later, her vision became a reality. In September 2012, Fallon Huffman (Mazurkewich) launched Queen V Fashion House on Broad Street in Regina’s Warehouse District.

“I went in search of discovering what it would take to bring my vision to life after I heard myself say it out loud. I read books, did the research and followed my vision to Queen V.” “The Queen V muse is brave. She is unique and the creative. She embraces fashion as an expression of ‘who I am’. Queen V is for the woman who appreciates ripped jeans and sequins, statement making jewelry and accessories and graphic t-shirts. The Queen V collection is for the woman of any age who loves and lives style and standing her own ground.”

“I chose the letter V because it is the Roman numeral for five, which is also represented as a five-point star symbolic of a woman. I also love the oppositional quality of words that begin with the letter v: virtue, vice, victory, villainous, virtuous, visible, vulnerable . . . these words are not for the faint of heart, and neither is Queen V.” Fallon launched Queen V in the national and international market place in February 2012 first by creating the website, www.queenv.co and reaching out to the brands that she wanted to bring to Regina. First came Club Manhattan, then House of Harlow 1960, One Teaspoon, Religion, Spiritual Gangster, and Bardot Australia. Queen V Fashion House, the store, opened in September, eight months later in October 2012. November 2012 she launched the online store in Canada and in June 2013, she opened the online store to the United States.

The Queen V vision led to the creation of the High Priestess brand – which started as an in-store brand exclusive to Queen V, with signature jewelry pieces.

What began as a differentiation tool soon became a business and soon after she began selling select pieces of the High Priestess brand to a shop in Saskatoon.

From there, the young entrepreneur created Villa Fashion Agency + Distributors (villafashionagency. com), a jewelry distribution sister company to house and distribute across Canada the Club Manhattan and High Priestess brands.

In her first year of business, Queen V’s interactive social media strategy captured the hearts of 20-somethings, sparking a #QueenV cult following on Instagram. She quickly learned she had a knack and photographer’s eye for fashion, styling and buying. In just two years, Queen V Fashion House online has grown into a one-stop shop and online retail haven with a progressive following of fashion risk-takers.

Carey Shaw

“People Instagram beautiful pictures of themselves wearing the clothes they love from Queen V, and I am so honoured that they love them that much to share them with the world.”

Today, Fallon’s bold style is synonymous with motorcycle jackets, rock tees, shredded denim and an occasional red lip— all elements of the fashion retailer’s intrinsic personal taste.

With a relentless obsession over all things web and social media, Fallon has propelled her brand’s unforgettable aesthetic on every channel including more than 5,608 followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram combined and growing. These carefully curated pages have translated ‘likes’ into sales. Fallon has revolutionized marketing with a business built almost entirely on unpaid social media from day one, drawing thousands of visitors back to the Queen V site every month. In addition, Queen V Fashion House has piqued the imaginations of fashion bloggers who help bring the Queen V story to life.

In 2014, Fallon was a finalist for the Chamber of Commerce Paragon Award in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. She was also nominated for the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the category of Entrepreneurship & Innovation. But there is more ahead for this traveller. Fallon Huffman is looking to the future with her eyes wide open, her vision fixed on the sustainable growth of the Queen V brand.

“Learning what it takes to be a sustainable business is about understanding and managing risk, managing relationships and walking fearlessly and unapologetically.

Our community has a way to go towards understanding how to build an entrepreneurial economy.”

“Local businesses help create a vibrant and unique municipal culture. In order for our city to thrive – we need to support local restaurants, boutiques and shops.

‘Every time you are spending your money, you are casting a vote for the world you want to live in,’ she says, quoting Anna Lappé - a widely respected author and educator.

“Queen V is part of a greater vision. To have the freedom to live in that vision is part hustle and grind, part strategy and part courage. We are a force in the Saskatchewan retail world, and we hope to inspire people to expect and seek out creative and innovative style that local businesses bring to the market.”

Queen V Fashion House #101 - 1118 Broad Street Regina 306.206.1331

Trinos MENSWEAR

A Red Carpet Experience The Trinos Menswear shopping experience is about bringing together all the pieces to suit every occasion.

Trinos Menswear 2445 Quance Street (East Landing Mall) Regina 306.522.4667 www.trinosmenswear.com follow us

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MODERN MEN

HAIR SALON PERSPECTIVE OF A MEN’S HAIR STYLIST

“A journeyman contractor learns to build a house from start to finish. He can then specialize in a specific area of construction becoming an expert in one avenue of the industry. Similarly Modern Men Hair Salon is a professional salon dedicated to the trade of men’s cosmetology,” says owner and stylist Tammy Johnson.

Modern Men Hair Salon is a full service salon with expertise in cutting, colouring and hair removal for men. Decorated with earth tones, dark woods, large comfortable chairs, and the masculine scent in the air, Modern Men Hair Salon is purposefully designed to cater to the manly esthetic.

“Men are grooming. They want to look good and feel good. Modern Men Hair Salon is part of a growing salon trend that caters to the men.

We offer a full array of services that men need to look and feel good no matter their job or lifestyle.

Our services range from full grooming to an emergency tune up for that last minute meeting.

Many of our clients are women as well, and we offer services that they enjoy.”

What makes a great haircut? “Consultation, precision and a relaxing environment” says Tammy. “Taking the time to understand the client’s hair and lifestyle is essential, and then cutting the hair with absolute precision. There is very little room for error in cutting men’s hair. To keep the cut looking and feeling fresh, we invite our customers to drop in within two weeks of their initial haircut for the neck cleanup at no charge.

“We pride ourselves on offering a professional and enjoyable environment that caters to being the best in our industry.

Modern Men Hair Salon #4 – 425 Victoria Ave. East Regina, Sask.

306.522.4111 info@modernmen.ca

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Contact us for consultation.

Laurie Larson, CGA, CPA, CBV LA Larson & Associates 301 – 1945 McCallum Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 3N2 Phone: 604.870.4968 www.larsoncga.ca

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Thought-provoking speakers from various sectors.

An excellent opportunity to learn, connect and have fun!

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OCTOBER 22 2014 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM The Saskatoon Club 417 21st Street E

To register: registration@fci-cwi.com For more info: www.fci-cwi.com Conference hosts: Dani Mario, Host of CBC News Saskatchewan Leisha Grebinski, Host of CBC Radio One's Saskatoon Morning

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Agriculture More Than Ever is an industry-driven cause to improve perceptions and create positive dialogue about Canadian agriculture, so the industry can reach its full potential.

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Deanna Wolf Deanna Wolf was born and raised in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, where she learned the value of community, the joys of small town living and having a place to call home. In 2012, Deanna founded Wildflower Esthetics and Sugar Studio in her hometown to help women feel good and look good.

“Now two years in business, I feel blessed to be able to do what I love in my community, surrounded by the people whom I have grown up with and my family.”

Deanna wanted to find a way to give back on a larger scale. It was this drive that led her to found The Wildflower Women’s Fund in 2014.

Each year, she will select a charity relating to women and women’s health and donate a portion of each year’s profits to this charity.

This year Deanna has chosen the Isabel Johnson Shelter in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Isabel Johnson Shelter offers women in abusive situations confidential services free of charge.

“I feel so fortunate for the overwhelming support Wildflower Esthetics and Sugar Studio has received since opening. I wanted to turn it around and give back in any way that I can. This fund allows me to do so, one charity at a time.”

Wildflower Esthetics and Sugar Studio 215 James Street North Lumsden 306.731.9121 wildfloweresthetics@gmail.com wildfloweresthetics.com |

BOOK OF TEAS

Rooibus, mint, fruit teas and black tea. Green teas, flowering teas, and so many more. Cuppa T is pleased to offer the Book of Teas, a hard cover book case and tea tins perfect for tea tasters and lovers.

Choose your favourite six teas for the week, and you’re ready for evenings by the fire, your favourite tea, and the ones you love. Bring it back for a refill to keep your teacup filled. The Book of Tea is available in wood and suede.

MICHELLE’S LASH LOUNGE:

Cuppa T 2732 13 Avenue, Regina 306.352.4411 www.cuppatteas.com

a Lash Story Fit for a Movie Star Lash by lash, individual hairs are professionally applied on top of the natural lash using a special adhesive to create long, beautiful and lush lashes fit for a movie star, reminiscent of Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Mansfield and Sharon Tate.

Michelle’s Lash Lounge Founder and Owner Michelle Burns is pleased to welcome Genalle who offers clients lashes and pedicures and Samantha, who offers men’s and women’s hairstyles to the team, and Amanda Brock whose photography graces the walls of Michelle’s Lash Lounge.

Michelle’s Lash Lounge Suite B 1215 14th Avenue East Regina, Sask S4N 0T8 michelleslashesesthetics.com estheticsmichelle@hotmail.com Text us for an appointment Michelle: 306.501.5516 Genalle: 306.999.1444 Samantha: 306.577.8564

sara armstrong BRINGS NEO-PUNK MINIMALISM TO VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

Vancouver based designer Sara Armstrong presented her Spring Summer 2015 collection on the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week, September 17.

Sara’s collection was introduced with film shot on location at Kensington Prairie Farm in Langley, B.C, amid a field of alpacas in collaboration with local artists, which can be seen at www. sararmstrong.com. The collection of 20 male and female pieces is influenced by “traditional Peruvian attire transmogrified by post apocalyptic simplicity,” says Tara Osipoff, Media Coordinator.

“Creation has to begin with introversion. Every season I embark on a development process through different psyches, getting deeper and deeper into my own raw self. As an artist and designer, this collection is my truest mirror – from the dark, romantic shapes, to the structures of the crisp fabrics and the architectural details. It is full yet minimal and, in my mind, timeless,” said Sara Armstrong of her SS15 collection.

WWW.SARARMSTRONG.COM Videographer: Kerry Chambers | www.kerrychambers.com Music: Branton Olfert Photography: Diana Klonek | dianaklonek.com Model: Angela, of Family Management | www.thefamilymgmt.com Makeup: Vanessa Wong Location: Kensington Prairie Farm, Langley, British Columbia www.kpfarm.com

D EAN REN WICK PRE SE NTS

THE

MOUSTACHE

BASH

STEP OUT for an evening of fundraising and fashion on November 29, 2014. Dean Renwick is proud to host the second annual Moustache Bash, in support of the Regina Prostate Assessment Centre. The evening features a reception gala, fashion show and after party. Men will be greeted at the door with a selection of Dean Renwick bowties and ladies with a selection of custom scarves.

Fashion show presentations will feature the Dean Renwick Spring and Summer 2015 collection, a men’s fashion show by Colin O’Brian Man’s Shoppe, and Janis Procyk, recipient of the Emerging Designer Award during this year’s Saskatchewan Fashion Week, will be presenting her new collection.

“In 2013, The Moustache Bash raised $10,000 for the Regina Prostate Assessment Centre. We are very grateful to our sponsors and our guests who helped make our first event a success. We are looking forward to another successful event this year,” says Dean Renwick, Designer and Founder of The Moustache Bash.

Celebrating one year as Regina’s premier fashion destination.

FALL HAS ARRIVED EILEEN FISHER • SARAH PACINI • RUDSAK

ANNETTE GORTZ • JAMES PERSE • REBECCA TAYLOR • ANNE MARIE CHAGNON

“Send your ‘stache out in style in support of Regina’s Prostate Assessment Centre.”

The Moustache Bash November 29, 2014 Shoebox Theatre at the Riddell Centre University of Regina Tickets are available at Colin O’Brian Man’s Shoppe Ltd., 1825 Hamilton Street, Regina and Dean Renwick Design Studio, 1 - 1861 Scarth Street, and Pic A Tic. Dean Renwick Design Studio 306.569.2938 1 - 1861 Scarth Street Regina

www.deanrenwick.ca deanrenwickdesignstudio Photocredit: Shawn Fulton Sponsored by SKY Magazine

3 2 2 1 Q UA N C E S T R E E T E A S T, R E G I N A

Tropical Christmas Saturday, November 29th 4400 - 4th Ave., Regina Music & Dance to Follow Tickets $50 ea.

Catered by Chef Dave Hall Sponsored by

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WE aRE GOING PLaCES THE SKY IS ALWAYS CHANGING,

never the same. It moves with the wind, and guides us. We look up to the sky, every day, and we marvel at its beauty. SKY Magazine is a living brand that is enduring, intelligent and beautiful.

We exist to celebrate all the good things under the sun, and the people who make them happen.

SKY Magazine does not stand still. It endures by continually reinventing itself, always striving to delight, inform and inspire our readers. This is the story of SKY Magazine: Living Well. We are fashion. We are lifestyle. We are business. We are health and wellness. We are a visual muse and a reliable source of own-able style. We turn the unexpected into the coveted.

SKY Magazine is a quarterly magazine about the people of and from Saskatchewan who are living in their vision wherever the road may take them.

We tell the stories of Saskatchewan people and promote their businesses wherever they are.

We produce SKY to be seen and read. Each quarter, 32.000 magazines are printed and distributed to homes and businesses in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lumsden, and now Weyburn and Estevan. For those on the go, SKY Magazine can be downloaded and read on line at https://issuu.com/myskymag. Our online magazine, www.Myskymag.com features stories and promotions in SKY Magazine as well as new stories and promotions.

To find out what’s happening under the SKY, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for daily updates. We have begun taking subscriptions as well.

Thank you to Greg Huszar, Amber Moon for your creative genius and Darlene Warne at PrintWest who works with us to create and distribute a high quality magazine. We are pleased to welcome Bob Hunko to the team as our Advertising Sales guru.

We are going places. See you in SKY.

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