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Shoes that won't Behave

Dejablus | Blus Womens Wear — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:37:45 -0700

We gush over shoes. Who doesn't? What other thing in the world can make you as happy as a new pair of boots or sexy heels. Okay a baby, especially if it is someone else's but shoes are pretty close to the perfect pick- me- up. And for good reason-- my feet never gain weight. I've been the same shoe size since highschool and I don't get cellulite in my feet so they always look wonderful. Feet are beautiful, I can fantazize that I'm still 19, jiggle free and my significant other always compliments-- especially on the boots. A guy thing as we all know. Here's some shoes for fall. -- one photo on the blog and 47 more styles at

Ta-- Jennifer

Why men are attracted to women who wear Lida Baday

Dejablus | Blus Womens Wear — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:44:17 -0700

I once told a woman she should never take off her Lida Baday dress. It looked that good on her. It fit her perfectly. It was more than sexy. It was captivating.

I know this woman well, but I had never felt compelled to be so direct. The dress was just her. And more and more over the past few seasons, when I notice a woman for what she is wearing, she’s often wearing Lida. What gives?

According to Jennifer Leavitt, owner and buyer for Blu’s, the magic is in all the places you can’t see. Baday, the daughter of a finicky dress maker with a well-deserved reputation for perfection, comes by her attention to detail honestly. Anyone can buy beautiful fabrics and they are worth every penny you’ll pay for them. But not everyone in the design world has the technical expertise of Lida Baday. She simply knows what she is doing with a piece of fabric. Think Da Vinci versus the doodles on your note pad.

But why are these construction details so appealing, especially to the opposite sex. The answer is a beautifully made dress moves with the wearer effortlessly, almost as if she is wearing nothing at all. Odd but true. When a garment fits properly and hugs the curves without splitting the seams you have the pairing of form and function that draws the best kind of attention. This is something that less expensive looks can never deliver.

Giorgio Armani—Italy’s Most Successful Designer!

Dejablus | Blus Womens Wear — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:09:25 -0700

Long before the viral world of Gangnam style and a billion and half views, Giorgio Armani, a medical school dropout and son of a small town shipping manager started his own journey toward fame and fortune. His name is now one of the world’s most internationally recognized brands and despite being in the game since 1975, Giorgio Armani remains a favourite of style conscious minimalists all over the globe.

When we describe Armani the temptation is to always use words like classic and to be accurate his collections are just that—classically classic in fact. What bears remembering though is he is the designer above all others who moved fashion—all of fashion-- towards a less is more philosophy that holds true even today. No other person has come close to being that influential.

Join us this week as we celebrate the work of this exceptional man. Special one of a kind stock shows will be held at our stores on the dates below. See you at Blu’s soon.

Calgary:

Bankers Hall – Wednesday March 20, 11AM – 6PM

Southcentre - Friday March 22, 11AM - 6PM

Saturday March 23, 10AM - 5PM

Edmonton:

Southgate – Wednesday March 27 , 11AM – 6PM

Manulife - Friday March 29, 11AM - 6PM

Saturday March 30, 10AM – 5PM

Incredible Pieces combined.

Dejablus | Blus Womens Wear — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:40:35 -0700

A skirt that converts to a dress and back again in a flash, gorgeous jewellery from Rachel Mielke of Hillberg and Berk (Dragon’s Den season three winner) , a stunning off white top from High, only Blu’s combines so many incredible pieces from the wide world of fashion names and brands.

This is what we do. We preview the best labels for their best designs and we combine them into a totally unique look just for you. Independent retailers—we think the only place you should see yourself is in your own mirror.

And use your interest free Blu’s accounts to stay on budget and get the clothes you love to wear. Everything in our pictorial can be yours for about $500 a month.

It is easy to get a Blu’s account—just apply. It’s easy to maintain as you only have one monthly payment and it’s interest free. Ask your Blu’s associate for details. *