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JO >>> Sandwich_ dress/ MAUD scarf/ Sandwich_ boots
CYD>>> Wilford T-Shirt/Brandy Melville sweater/ Queen Elizabeth dress
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Let me officially give you a warm and sunny welcome to Festival Season! It’s that time of year when trendsetters show off their newest and coolest looks on the sunny fields that are hipster’s catwalks. So if you’re a Coachella-er, Sasquatch-ette or Lalapalooz-ian here are some festival looks to inspire the inner fashionista in you…
A key to festival fashion is trying to find the balance between comfort and style! Since Festivals are mainly held in sunny warm places you want to wear as little layers as possible! A cute mini summer dress is always a great option — they’re light and super comfortable, this Mink Pink dress ($105) is a great option. Also don’t forget the sunscreen – A sunburn is fashion DONT!
Short-eralls are both practical and very fashion forward! This outfit is perfect for those extremely hot days and chilly nights. The plaid shirt can also double as a blanket when sitting on the grass and give a cool 90′s look for the day.
xoxo
CYD>>> Blue Moon blouse/ Boo Radley pants/ Vintage loafers
EMMA>>> Mink Pink shirt/ Joe Fresh jeans/ Aldo shoes
Just updating the stores Ipod here and had an epiphany! There is a major trend in boy/girl musical duos! I thought I would list off a couple of my favourites to inspire you in your musical conquest… Look out Johnny and June!
CHVRCHES
This one doesn’t technically count for “duo” since there are three members, but in this case three definitely isn’t a crowd! They hail from Scotland and their upbeat tunes are insanely catchy.
Look for:
– Mother We Share–
–Recover–
ALUNAGEORGE
I cannot stop listening to this British duos songs! They are a lil RnB a lil Electronic and a lot awesome!
Look For:
– You Know You Like It–
– Attracting Flies—
WILD BELLE
Have you ever wondered what reggae, pop and sunshine sounded like!? Well here is your answer! All of their songs are so great — you’ll be pressing replay before you know it!
Look For:
– Album: ISLES–
CYD >>> Alternative Apparel sweater/ Levi shorts/ C’est Moi tights/ TopShop boots
EMMA >>> LA Queen Sweater/ Boo Radley pants/ Aldo shoes
INDIA>>> Dynamite sweater/ Cest Moi leggings/ Aldo Boots
CYD>>> Queen Elizabeth blouse/ Cest Moi tights/ Dr.Marten boots
This month stray away from the norm with purple lips, just in time for Vday! We are loving this colour to add a little something different to every look. This shade looks great on all women – from dark to light skin tones. Our favourites are:
Kat Von D – Oh My Goth ($19)
M.A.C – Cyber ($18)
Tom Ford – Black Orchid ($48)
xoxo Queenies
CYD>>> American Apparel blouse/ Oak+Fort shirt/ BDG leggings/ TopShop boots
EMMA>>> Queen Elizabeth vintage top/ LA Queen necklace/ BDG jeans/ Aldo boots
CYD>> Queen Elizabeth dress/ Cest Moi tights/ Vintage shoes
CHELSEA>>> Queen Elizabeth jacket/ H&M tshirt/ Free People pants/ Vintage boots
RIO>>> Bloody Mary headpiece/ Mink Pink dress/ Cest Moi tights/ Sandwich_ boots
CYD>> Cest Moi long sleeve/ Queen Elizabeth dress/ Cest Moi tights/ Dr. Marten boots
CYD>>> All Saints sweater/ Mink Pink bralette/ Levi Jean/ Dr.Marten boots
EMMA>>> Gap sweater/ Boo Radley pants/ Aldo boots
CYD >>> Sandwich_ sweater/ Levi jeans/ Dr.Marten boots
JO>>> Ross shirt/ Old Navy Jeans/ Steve Madden boots
CYD>>> Vintage tee-shirt/ BDG jeans/ Clarks boots
BEV>>> Sandwich_ sweater/ Sandwich_ jeans/ J Crew moccasins
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CYD>>> LA Queen top/ Mink Pink shorts/ Sam Edelman sandals
TESSA>>> H&M dress/ Steve Madden boots
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JO>>> Sandwich_ blouse/ Queen Elizabeth jean shorts/ Birkenstock sandals
CYD>>> Urban Outfitter hat/ Topshop dress/ Queen Elizabeth cardigan/ Vintage loafers
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TESSA>> Vintage blouse/ J Brand jeans/ Soft Moc shoes
CYD>>> Evil Twin blouse/ Brandy Melville necklace/ Clarks shoes
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CYD >>> Camo Vintage tee/ Boo Radley pants/ Sam Edelman sandals
RIO>>> Queen Elizabeth crop top/ Mink Pink maxi dress/ Havaianas
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CYD>>> Queen Elizabeth vintage dress/ Urban Outfitter sandals
EMMA>>> American Apparel crop top/ Levi denim shorts/ Havaianas
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JO>>> Additional Elle shirt/ Old Navy shorts/ Vintage cowboy boots
CYD>>> Evil Twin dress/ Brandy Melville skirt/ Sam Edelman sandals
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RIO>>> Sandwich_ sweater/ Preloved tank/ Milk Denim jeans/ Steve Madden shoes
CYD>>> Mink Pink cape/ écote tank/ Levi jean shorts/ Dr Marten boots
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RIO>>> Vintage shirt/ Levi jeans/ Original shoes
JO>>> Sandwich_ dress, cardigan & leggings/ Birkenstock sandals
CYD>>> Vintage sweater & shirt/ Part Two pants/ Doc Marten boots
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EMMA>>> Kersh crochet top/ Levi shorts/ Havaianas
CYD>>> American Apparel crop top/ Cotton On skirt/ Urban Outfitter shoes
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JO>>> Sandwich_ dress/ Jackpot jeans/ Birkenstock sandals
RIO>>> Oak & Fort blouse/ Levi jeans/ Havaianas
CYD>>> Queen Elizabeth dress/ American Apparel blouse/ Dr. Marten Boots
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RIO>>> Brandy Melville sweater/ Levi jeans/ Steve Madden boots
CYD>>> Queen Elizabeth Vintage sweater/ Top Shop leggings/ Minnetonka shoes
TESSA>>>Hurley sweater/ Zara jeans/ Clever Fox Earrings
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Getting crafty just in time for some cute summer solstice decorations which also add a little color to any gals room!
1. First, you’ll need a pair of chopsticks and some yarn. We used a multicolored ball of yarn which gave our final design a cool pattern! You can also choose to alternate between different colors of yarn.
2. Tie your chopsticks together by knotting a small strand of yarn around their center.
3. Snip the excess yarn from the knot.
4. Cross the chopsticks to create an “X” shape.
5. Hold the center of the cross and with the beginning end of the yarn, wrap around the top of your first chopstick.
6. Continue to wrap the yarn around each chopstick in an under-over motion.
7. You should start to see a diamond pattern form as your god’s eye progresses.
8. When you have almost reached the end of your chopsticks, tie a single knot at the top of one of the sticks and leave yourself extra thread for hanging.
9. Good job! Now you have your very own decoration for celebrating summer! Once you’re a pro, try adding beads or feathers to your designs!
Until next time,
Queenies xoxo
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Summer is pretty much here!!!!!! There is so much to be excited about, including some really really hot summer shows coming to Calgary. Every year I look forward to seeing which of my fav bands will visit Calgary on their summer tours. Here is a little preview of some of the upcoming shows I’m most excited about in the next couple weeks!
May 22 and 23 – Bon Iver at Mac Hall Ballroom – I hope he sings Calgary!! The show is sold out, but there is tons of people selling tickets on kijiji!
May 23 – Zeus with Wake! Owl at Broken City – This show would be worth seeing just for the openers, Wake! Owl. They are the most adorable boys with guitars! Check out their single called Wild Country. (http://vimeo.com/28395328)
June 1 – Deer Tick at The Gateway
June 5 – Wintersleep at Hifi
June 6 – Brasstronaut : check them out at Communitea Cafe in Canmore. Make an evening out of it and drive to the mountains to see these guys in a low-key cozy venue in the mountains!
June 9 – Jon and Roy at the Palomino
…and then its almost SLED ISLAND! woohoooo! But that’s a whole other story!
Get out there and groove to some live music to kick off your summer!
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Who would have thought that a chic, sophisticated, polished hairstyle could be created using a sock! Here’s our tutorial on how to achieve this oh-so coveted look!
First things first! You will need to find a lonely sock and cut the foot portion off. The sock itself doesn’t need to be perfect for it wont be seen once its nicely secured in your hair!
1. Pull hair back into a nice high ponytail. We used a brush to make sure there would be no fly-aways!
2. Bring the doughnut-ed sock to the tip of the ponytail, and tip your head forward. This will make it easier to roll the sock up your hair.
3. Begin to wrap hair into the sock and continue to fold down toward the ponytail’s elastic.
4. Once all the hair has been tucked into the sock, secure any loose pieces.
5. Use bobby-pins if you feel the need to secure the bun further, add a touch of hairspray and voila! A cute and stylish up-do in minutes.
xoxox Queenies
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Since nail art and decals are all the rage right now, and a personal obsession of mine, what better product to test out than the new OPI “Pure Lacquer” Nail Apps.($13) Here are my step by step instructions and what I thought of the product overall…
1. Start with clean, dry nails.
2. Choose a strip that corresponds with the size of the nail you are working on. I found bigger was better in terms of choosing a size for each nail. Peel off the clear film covering the strip
3. Gently stretch the strip across your nail, smoothing out any creases. Don’t worry if there’s some overlap on the sides, you can file it away later.
4. Pull the strip down over the top of your nail and bend it at a slight angle.
5. Use a nail file to remove the excess strip at the top of your nail.
6. Go over each nail, removing any excess around the sides or bottom of the nail using a toothpick.
7. Finish your DIY manicure to reveal perfectly finished nails!
Total buy! Although OPI doesn’t include necessary items, such as the file or toothpick I found it to be an easy and worthwhile product to use. It only took me about ten minutes to complete both hands, and no waiting for dry time. For an inexpensive product, the finished result gave my nails an updated and polished look!
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RIO>>> Evil Twin dress/ Cest Moi tights/ Sandwich_ cardigan/ Vintage boots
JO>>> J.Crew dress/ Sandwich_ tights/ UGG boots
CYD>>> Cest Moi long sleeve/ Vintage blouse/ BDG corded pants/ Frye boots
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JO >>> Tarina Tarantino earrings/ Sandwich_ cardigan & dress/Miss Selfridge boots
CYD >>> Queen Elizabeth blouse/ Domino jeans/ Converse leather Chuck Taylors
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∞∞∞ The Denim Jumper from Queen Elizabeth Vintage,
just one of our favourite looks for Spring! ∞∞∞
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CYD >>> Kitson dress/ Metalicus tights/ Dr.Martens boots
TESSA >>> Forever 21 blazer/ Cest Moi tights/ Clever Fox earrings
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† This Spring we are loving the sleeveless collared shirt!
Get yours today at your local Queen Boutique †
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RIO>>> H&M sweater/ Mink Pink dress/ Urban Outfitter chelsea boots
JO>>> J.Crew sweater/ Cest Moi tank/ Part Two jeans
CYD>>> Alternative Apparel sweater/ Jackpot pants/ Urban Outfitters heels
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RIO>>> Sandwich_ cardigan/ Levi belt/ Vintage denim dress/ Metalicus tights
CYD>>> Queen Elizabeth Vintage sweater/ Topshop shorts/ Metalicus tights
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Each day from December 1st – 12th receive 25% off a particular brand or item on that particular day!
1st- Maui Babe
2nd- St. Christopher Necklaces
3rd- C’est Moi
4th- All Jewelry
5th- All Scarves
6th- All Hats
7th- All Sale Items
8th- Pure Knitwear
9th- Evil Twin
10th- Line Knitwear
11th- Mink Pink
12th- Sandwich_
*ALL items will be a Final Sale during this time*
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