Willow Park Village Shopping Tips

WIn Big on Valentine's Day!

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:16:03 +0000

WIN Big this Valentine's Day with Willow Park Village and Up 97.7!

"LIKE" Willow Park Village on Facebook and you will be entered for a chance to

WIN a grand prize worth over $1300 from participating Willow Park Village merchants

(prize drawn February 15, 2013). For an additional entry, visit participating stores and

fill out a ballot in-store. But that's not all! "Like" Up 97.7 on Facebook for a chance to

WIN one of 12 more prizes that will be drawn on-air throughout the day on

February 14, 2013. If you are already a Facebook fan of Willow Park Village or

Up 97.7 you will be automatically entered. See attached pdf for complete contest details

Participating Willow Park Village Merchants:

Papa Chocolat

Fashion Addition 14+

Knickers 'n Lace

COBS Bread

Check M8 Shoes

Blooms & Butterflies Florist

Malia's Swimwear Boutique

Springbank Cheese Co

Vistek

Wong Ken's Jewellery

Studio Blue

California Tan

First Choice Haircutters

Willow Park Village Celebrates 35, Saturday June 9!

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:21:47 +0000

Join us Saturday June 9th when Willow Park Village

Celebrates 35 Years as a Calgary Shopping Destination!

The merchants of the village are hosting a party on Saturday June 9, 2012

from 11 am - 4 pm with live entertainment, shopping discounts, free give-aways and more.

11 am: Visit the tent in the North Parking lot! Gift Bags for the first 500 people!

Get info on everything participating shops are offering!

Enter at the North Tent for door prizes. Door Prize draws will be made every hour!

$50 Gift Certificate from Aldila Boutique

Pandora bracelet and Charm from Wong Ken Jewellery

$100 Gift Certificate from Ella Bella Maternity Boutique

$100 Gift Certificate from Studio Blue (New fab fashion boutique opening soon!)

Chamilia Bracelet & 3 charms from Blue Moon Accessories

Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Package for 2! (2 nights and 2 rounds of golf!)

And more!

1 - 3pm: North Parking Lot Tent:

"Meet & Greet" with Carolyn Darbyshire, Silver Olympic Medalist, member of the

Team Bernard, 2010 Women's Team Canada Curling Team.

Mini Cupcakes from Crave Cupcakes served in the North Parking lot by the amazing

volunteers of the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank!

West Parking Tent: 11am - 4pm

The Broken Plate Greek Restaurant is sampling delicious Greek fare and

Dancing up a storm! "OPA"!

Need a little Fashion 911?

Kelli Harker Personal Stylist, will be offering a private, complimentary body type

analysis and custom ebook with rules to use again and again. Kelli is a certified stylist

through Wardrobe 911 in San Francisco and personally trained with Stacy London from

"What Not to Wear" in New York City. Kelli will be at Blue Moon Accessories from 1 - 2:30pm

and Fashion Addition 14+ from 3:00 - 4:30pm

Check Out The Special Offerings From Participating Merchants of Willow Park Village:

Merchant Offers, Details and Prizes may vary from descriptions below.

Prizes must be accepted as awarded. No Cash Value.

Aldila Boutique

Check your gift bag for our special offer! Gift card for 15% off in-stock items

(expires June 11, 2012. Cannot be combined with any other offers).

Drop by for refreshments. See what’s new from Elan, Frank Lyman, Jackpot, Yoga Jeans,

Blu-Pepper and more!

AMA Registries, Travel, Insurance & Financial

AMA provides an extensive and superior range of products and services!

Drop by AMA to enter for a chance to WIN a $35.00 travel gift certificate, an AMA Blanket,

and an Emergency Roadside Kit. On-site AMA technicians will be available to check car batteries!

Blooms & Butterflies Florist & Fine Gifts

Drop by the store to pick up you $5 off coupon.

Browse the beautiful arrangements and enter in-store for a chance to WIN a Door Prize!

Blue Moon Accessories

The accessories you want are found at Blue Moon Accessories...

“Good Works” leather wrap bracelets and “Lenny and Eva” bracelets with

interchangeable messages!Drop by and enter in-store for a Chamilia bracelet

with 3 charms $150 dollar value and a Good Works bracelet ($35)!

Broken Plate kitchen & Bar

Check your gift bag for your FREE $20 gift certificate from Broken Plate Restaurant.

(Valid at the Willow Park Village restaurant only. No Cash Value.) Drop by our tent in the

West Parking lot for some delicious Greek samplings,Greek dancing and lots of fun! OPA!

California tan

Check your gift bag for our special offer! One FREE Red Light Therapy Session.

Your skin will feel smoother and softer, your muscles will be firmer and

your body more toned! Visit www.caltan.ca for more information.

Check-M8 Shoes & Clark’s England

Fabulous Summer Fashions!!! Don’t miss your coupon for $10 Off in your gift bag.

Visit the Shoe Muse at www.checkmateshoes.com.

The Compleat Cook

15% - 60% OFF from 11 am - 4 pm! And don’t miss the in-store draw for a gift basket!

For the beginner or professional cook, we’ve got great products from these lines:

Wustof, All-Clad, Viking, Bodum, Gaggia, Portmeirion and LeCreuset and more!

And check out our June Cooking Classes: Street Food – Around the World,

Audacious Tailgating,International Waters, Fiesta Mexicana & Stampede

Crave Cookies & Cupcakes

Drop by the tent in the North Parking lot at 1:00 pm for a Complimentary

Mini-Cupcake from Crave! Volunteers from The Calgary Interfaith Food Bank

will be serving up these tasty treats! One per person, while supplies last.

THE Down Shop

Drop by The Down Shop for a FREE hand cream sample (while supplies last)

and enter in-store for a chance to WIN a Modal White Robe value $60.00.

Eyeclectic Eyewear

Stop by Eyeclectic Eyewear to check out the great selection of unique

designer frames and sunglasses! Check your Gift Bag for a $50 gift certificate

towards the most exotic eyewear in Calgary! For award winning selection and service

choose Eyeclectic Eyewear.

Fashion Addition 14+

Check your gift bag for our special offer...

A gift card for $10. off your next purchase of $50 or more. Drop by to enter for in-store draws!

First Choice Haircutters

Check your gift bag for our special offer! A coupon for $2.00 off a haircut and

15% off a colour service!

Jones New York

Opening summer 2012! Look inside your gift bag for our special offer! Enjoy our $20 coupon valid at

Jones New York Willow Park Village only! Visit us today, at our booth in front of our store and

enter our contest to win a $250 Jones New York gift card!

Meez Fast Home Cuisine

Meez Fast Home Cuisine offers chef-prepared preservative free entrees, appetizers and desserts!

Check your gift bag for our special offer! Present this Gift Card for 20% off one in-store item.

(Cannot be combined with any other offers).

North Sea Fish Market

If the sun is shining we hope to have the BBQ going!

Visit North Sea Fish Market for delicious samples off the New Summer Menu featuring Salmon Sausage.

Delicious corn silk tea will be served.

Sangster’s Health Centre

Looking for better health? Don’t miss this offer of 20% off Sangsters’s Brand Vitamins

and Supplements and 10% off Food Items. With every purchase, enter for a

chance to WIN to a Gift Basket!

Springbank Cheese

Enjoy a variety of Swiss Cheeses featured in several recipes available for sampling

throughout the day. Drop by to enter our in-store draw for a Raclette Grill,

which is great for families and entertaining!

Stephanie’s Kids

Burberry, Quiksilver, Hugo Boss for Boys, Diesel, Ed Hardy and more!

Children’s formal fashion and quality casual clothing, including shoes! In your gift bag today,

don’t miss your gift card for 15% off our Entire Stock! One Day Only!

Studio blue

Opening Soon! Clothing from designers like Desigual, Sandwich, XCVI, Spanner, Pooles,

oxmo, Line, Sympli, kaffe, Part Two and more! Drop by Blue Moon Accessories to enter for a chance to

WIN a Pure wrap valued at $60.

THE UPS Store

Visit the UPS Store for all your Printing, Packing & Shipping needs!

Enter in-store for your chance to WIN a door prize.

And today only, 10% off any print service!

Tip to Toe Spa Boutique

Lucky Gift Bag recipients will receive a sample of a Guinot or Phytomer skin care product

and a Gift Certificate for a $20 Welcome Gift of a Guinot or Phytomer treatment of your choice.

For first time clients only.

Vistek

Want to be able to shoot video on your DSLR? Drop by for in-store demos throughout the day.

And don’t forget to enter our in-store draw!

Willow Park Hairstyling Salon & Spa

Drop by the salon today! FREE gift for the first 250 people!

Check out our new nail polish line... lasts 2 weeks! Check your gift bag! Lucky bags will

receive a COMPLIMENTARY sample of Sulphate & Paraben free Shampoo & Conditioner.

Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Lucky bags will have a gift certificate that can be redeemed in-store for a FREE glass!

Complimentary lunch from noon - 2 pm, while supplies last! And drop by for

wine tasting through out the day. Must be 18 years of age or older.

The Willows Casual Home

Visit our store to SPIN for a chance to WIN great Door Prizes! Three Trunk Shows

going on in the store; Bella Storia beads: Buy 3 get 1 FREE, Silverthorn Gallery:

10% leather goods, Wrap bracelets from Mutiara Imports and all in-store stock is 10% - 20% off,

one day only! Gift with purchase. Check your Gift Bag for a free greeting card.

Sleep Sheep available at Ella Bella

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:57:45 +0000

Heading to a Baby Shower? Great gift ideas available from Ella Bella!

Ella Bella Maternity Boutique carries the whole line of Cloud B!

The Sleep Sheep is featured in this summer's hit movie

"What to Expect When You're Expecting" starring Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz!

Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:58 +0000

Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

Recipe compliments of The Compleat Cook

1	1 lb pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 cups	chopped rhubarb
2 cups	hulled, sliced or chopped strawberries
1 cup	sugar, or to taste
2 tbsp	cornstarch
1 egg	beaten (optional)
	sugar or coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

1.	On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry dough out 1/4″ thick. Cut into rounds whatever size you like using a cookie cutter or glass rim. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2.	In a large bowl, toss together the rhubarb and strawberries. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add to the strawberry-rhubarb mixture and toss to coat well.
3.	Spread some of the mixture over each pastry circle, leaving about an inch around the edges. Fold them over the filling, wherever they naturally fold. If you like, brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
4.	Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and the fruit is tender. Makes 4-8 pies.

WPV Personal Stylist & Image Coach

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:25:19 +0000

Willow Park Village introduces Kelli Harker, Personal Stylist and Image Coach. Kelli is a certified stylist through Wardrobe 911 in San Francisco and she personally trained with Stacy London from "What Not to Wear" in New York City. Along with the Fashion Merchants of Willow Park Village, Kelli will help you find your personal style!

How does the Willow Park Village stylist/personal shopper program work? And what is the cost?
Kelli Karker of Soul Reflection Ltd will offer a Complimentary 30 Minute Consultation over the phone or via skype! During this time Kelli will find out more about your fashion and lifestyle needs. Once you agree to work with Kelli, the cost is $97.00 per hour (Remember, the 30 minute phone or skype consultation is free). This hourly rate covers the time you spend with Kelli in person... shopping and /or working with your existing wardrobe. After determining your needs, Kelli will go preshopping for you. This is included in her rate. You will not be charged additionally for her preshopping time. This is a special offer! Kelli’s fee is paid directly to her through her company Soul Reflection Ltd.*
* Once your needs are assessed, prepayment will be required.

How much time will I need to book?
During your complimentary phone or skype consultation Kelli will recommend how much time will be required depending on your personal needs.

What are the perks of meeting with Kelli?
Select Willow Park Village stores have partnered with Kelli Harker, Soul Reflection to provide her clients special offers or discounts. They will be made available to you upon completion of your initial consultation.

How do I sign up/contact Kelli?
Kelli Harker, Personal Stylist and Image Coach
Soul Reflection Ltd.
www.soulreflection.ca
403.990-0123

For the Brides-To-Be!

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:20:56 +0000

NOW OPEN IN WILLOW PARK VILLAGE:

Marianna's Wedding Salon!

Marianna's Wedding Salon is pleased to provide you with a unique selection of wedding gowns and accessories. Marianna's is different from other bridal boutiques in Calgary because they specialize in individually made, hand-crafted, lightweight dresses from Europe. Our gowns feature luxuriously draped skirts, exquisite embroidery and see-through lace bodices that accentuate female forms. Our goal is to elate our brides by providing exclusive dress designs and friendly knowledgeable service. Marianna's Wedding Salon will address your every concern when selecting your bridal ensemble including veils, headpieces, gloves, jewelry, petticoats, bridal bags, ring cushions and more! For more information visit our website: www.mariannasweddingsalon.com

Willow Park Village Fall Shopping Spree Winner

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:34:32 +0000

Our Willow Park Village Fall Shopping Spree WINNER was in to pick up her prize! Cathy from SW Calgary won $300 in Willow Park Village gift certificates! She has been receiving our WPV e-Newsletter since the beginning! So sign up... it's easy to do! Visit www.wpv.ca and see the link in the sidebar on the right. Find out what's new and happening, sales, promotions, win prizes... all for liking us on Facebook and receiving our monthly e-Newsletter! Like us on Facebook now and you could WIN a pair of tickets to Jubilations Dinner Theatre!

Papa Chocolat Opening Soon!

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:45:49 +0000

OPENING SOON! Yes, that's right! Papa Chocolat will be transforming simple delicacies like cocoa, ginger and vanilla into glorious concoctions that will be available soon in Willow Park Village! Come enjoy the delicious chocolate, a result of the dedication and creativeness of 4 generations of Callebaut chocolatiers!

More Fashion Tips from Stylist Kelli Harker

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:42:34 +0000

Look for Structured Jackets
I suggest this item to just about every one of my clients. It does so many jobs. It pulls more casual looks of jeans and t-shirts into “outfits”, it provides camouflage to the midsection, it keeps the girls “locked and loaded” and it gives you amazing shape. I gravitate towards these key pieces over and over because I just know they work for my body type and there is not really another piece that is so multi functional. My structured jackets range in materials from corduroy, to denim, to cotton and even a few wool blends. Now the rules for this multi tasker are that it generally should fit no lower than the hip bone, it must have excellent seaming and structure. Rules for number of buttons, collar type and color are all based on the individual.

Accentuate your best feature
In the assessment each of my clients fills out prior to our first appointment, one of the questions I ask is “Are there special areas about yourself that you would like to highlight?” This of course means special body parts. Now I would say that about a third of these that I receive have this question left blank. The next question is “Are there any areas that you would like to camouflage?” and 100% of the clients have this portion filled out in great detail. We all have at least once part of our physical body that we are happy with and *gasp* might even love. It is not only is it healthy to have self love for your body but it gives others permission to celebrate themselves.

Say "YES" to Yourself! Video Contest (Submissions are available from Sept. 6, 2011 to Oct. 18, 2011) Two Grand Prizes worth over $5000 each that includes a spring 2012 shopping trip to New York City! Enter at www.soulreflection.ca

Styling Tips by Personal Stylist Kelli Harker

joomla@wpv.ca (Administrator) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:04:33 +0000

Professional Bra Fitting and Shape Wear
We need to start with the basics. It doesn’t matter how pretty your outfit is or how much you spent on it if you don’t have the right support. What you wear underneath your clothes will either make or break you. Do you know that approximately 70% of women are wearing the wrong bra size? Having the girls in the right place will make a huge difference to how your clothes look. It will also help your posture, will open up your torso and make you look elongated and poised. When was your last professional bra fitting? I ask this of each of my clients and am not surprised one bit when they tell me they never have had a professional fit them or that it was 10 years ago.
When I suggest shape wear to some of my clients they immediately associate the word with some kind of torture chamber. Shape wear has come a long way. This is not your grandmother’s girdle. There are many brands that are comfortable and don’t ride up or roll down. Regardless of your weight, all women can benefit from some form of shape wear. It eliminates panty lines, smoothes thighs and slenderizes the tummy and waist. If you are new to shape wear then I suggest you try one of the shaping camisoles. They should be worn everyday if you have tummy issues and can be pulled down low for love handle issues and look great when layered. You can then try one of the bike short styles. Start wearing them under your dress pants and skirts. When you are ready or the need arises then you can graduate to the full bodysuit style. I am not saying you have to wear it daily but for goodness sakes, please do not tell anyone I helped you pick out that jersey knit wrap dress if you don’t have your shape wear on.
Wear Dark Wash Denim
This is the most flattering wash for denim regardless of your age or weight. It takes you from day to night with ease and always slims the silhouette. Look for the darkest wash you can find and you can actually spend less on your jeans because they will look more expensive. Lighter wash denim gives the illusion of expansion. So if you are conscious of hips and thighs then those jeans you are wearing with the heavy sanding on the thighs or whiskering on the front hip area are not doing you any favors. Lighter wash denim also just looks more casual. You can wear a t-shirt with lighter wash and wear them on weekends but they don’t work so well for casual Fridays at the office. However with a dark wash jean they look great on the weekend in your t-shirt and ballet flats, look professional with a structured jacket and pumps or sexy with a satin tank top and strappy sandals for a night out with the girls.
Let’s talk about styles...
A boot cut is going to be your safest bet on style. Keep in mind that all brands of jeans fit differently and that a boot cut from Levi’s will not fit the same as one from J Brand. The reason the boot cut usually works well on everyone is that it slims the thigh and then gently opens up from the knee bringing balance to the hips.
Skinny jeans are still popular but most of my clients question if they can wear them. I believe that most women can wear them however there are some rules. If you have heavier calves then they will be a challenge. Even if you do find a pair that you can get on, they will likely feel uncomfortable. If you are curvy or have a larger chest then you will need to add some weight to the bottom of your silhouette. High boots can easily solve this problem. No one wants to look like a tomato on toothpicks. If you are a straight rectangle then you are good to go. Just ask yourself if you look balanced. If not, then look for design details to add where you need more or less volume.
High rise vs. Low rise seems to be an issue these days. For the last few years low rise was all the rage regardless if it made us look great or not. The dreaded muffin top is directly related to the rise in your pants. If high rise makes you think of 80’s mom jeans, I challenge you to lose that visual. The higher rise I like to suggest does not come higher than the belly button but sits just below it. You still get the flattering look of what a lower rise does but you get the coverage you likely need. These styles usually have a slightly wider waistband as well.