me in yyc

me in yyc is the brainchild of two best friends living in calgary. we created this blog as a collection of our conversations about the people, places, and things that we like. and, of course, to satisfy our endless need to be heard, laughed at, and liked by others.

[meinyyc]

winter time scents

last week i was invited to a tea party at the bay in market mall. it was to introduce viktor and rolfs holiday packages for their fragrance flowerbomb. being one of my favorite fragrances i couldn't pass this up (free samples included)!! i didn't really know what to expect but was pleasently surprised.

there was a tea, cupcakes, macaroons, flowers, and of course flowerbomb samples. The designers have made three different potency's of their signature scent. flowerbomb extreme which is pure perfume, eau de parfum, and eau de toilette. they also have a mens fragrance, spicebomb. if your looking for a new smell this winter this is a great choice. floral/vanilla/yummy it'll make you feel girly and sassy at the same time. the bay is also offering great packages for the holidays. gift for yourself, i think so. below is the adorable gift box that i just had to purchase adn some of the samples.

let us know what your fav smell is for this season....

[meinyyc]

BBF

for the past couple of months i decided to get back into a healthy routine (aka the weather got cold and i started to eat like a hibernating grizzly).... anyways on my search for a lifestyle makeover, i stumbled upon Barre Body Fit. a yoga/pilates/ballet minajatwa!

Barre Body Fit comes to us thanks to calgary native Marlo B. it targets all the areas that every woman wants to tone, tighten, and feel better about. Marlo added barre to her fitness regime as she already spent many years practicing pilates, teaching yoga, Ripped! and bootcamps, and of course loving dance. She has been training with Tracey Mallet, creator of Booty Barre, the hottest barre workout in the world, for the past five months and has been sharing Barre here since June, adding her own twist to every class.

"Pairing these elements together was a perfect match in my world let alone the benefits which I can speak honestly to." -Marlo B.

Barre Body Fit isn't a ballet class, nor does it require you to have ever taken one. Marlo creates an inviting and motivating environment that lets you forget about the stresses of your day. During each class Marlo takes the time to help your individual needs and can make the slightest adjustment to completely change your workout.

"They require 100% attention to your bodywork and as a result the classes indirectly offer a release of your mind - freeing you from the stress of everyday life." -Marlo B.

we are hooked. my tush, inner/outer thighs, biceps, abs, and basically every part of my body are thanking me. so if your looking to mix up your workout routine stop by Barre Body Fit, your body will thank you.

 "Lengthen, lift, lean while we tone, define, sculpt." - Marlo B.

for more info check out BBF on facebook and twitter @barreattitude

[meinyyc]

M.I.A

please forgive our absence over the last month. unfortunately things like work have overtaken our free time.

but no more. never again.

so stay tuned. we have some exciting news about how to tone up for your winter holidays, get a faux glow that'll keep your skin super moisturized all winter long, and all the winter styles you have to have.

it may feel like time to hibernate but trust us, we'll help you find lots of things to do and see in yyc.

[meinyyc]

lets get some shoes b*tch

a girl can never have too many shoes. NEVER! so to feed my obbsession, i have joined shoemint. it kind of works like the beauty box subscriptions, but it's shoes. every month you are charged a fee and given one credit. with this credit you can buy one pair fo shoes from that months colection. if you don't like any shoes that month you can skip that month, and your credit card wont be charged the $79.99. shoemint stems from a company called beachmint. they have created different "mints" like homemint, jewelmint, and intimint. each category is a team of one designer and one celebrity, for shoemint the celeb is the beautiful summer roberts, i mean rachel bilson. above was my first purchase! this pair was actually on sale for %50 off, so really how could i say no. they came in the mail within a couple of days and lived up to my expectations. they are surprisingly comfortable and i've gotten a lot of compliments.coming hopefully this week is my latest order. i can't wait to wear these with some tights and knee high socks. oh fall fashion i love you.

[meinyyc]

girl crush thursday...if that's a thing

we've developed an enormous girl crush on poppy delevingne, a british model and socialite (jealous of that title). she's been hard to avoid these last few months, as we waste a large portion of our days flipping through magazines and scanning blogs...we're not the only ones who love her. while we're still into ombre hair for fall, she's reviving ultra-light blonde locks in a cool way. 

stylebistro.com has so kindly put together a great lookbook featuring poppy so we can (attempt) to copy her!

[meinyyc]

last chance

last chance to enter and win these beautiful pieces from Adorie Jewels! for extra entries this week like our new facebook page and don't forget to tweet about it!

the winner will be announced FRIDAY!!

[meinyyc]

saturday night caesar

caesars are one of our favorite cocktail indulgences, after-work, pre-dinner, sunday brunch, mid-workday...oops...anytime really. even better, the caesar is rumored to have been invented in calgary. could this be our city's signature drink?

this video tutorial (filmed at buchanan's here in calgary, posted by the globe and mail) takes the classic caesar to a new level. while it's always nice to go out and try all the different caesars in and around calgary, it's also fun (and frugal) to experiment at home. one of our all-time favorite caesars came from the bison restaurant in banff. it featured a bocconcini ball wrapped in bison jerky as a garnish...so good. 

so, we want to recreate this from the comfort of our own homes. we often stop by the calgary farmer's market on the weekend, where there's plenty of inspiration for lunch, brunch and dinner, and more importantly, creative caesar garnishes. cheese and jerky are abundant, but our local favorites include sylvan star cheese and spragg meat shop. we also have some amazing beef in our freezers from our friends at bite beef, another local gem. we're thinking tonight we'll craft our homemade caesar and a special bite burger! stay tuned for pictures and generous self-reviews. 

[meinyyc]

talkin about my bcbgeneration

                                      this next post isn't exactly breaking news. we'll admit, we're a little behind on this, but better late than never, right?

during a recent coffee break stroll through downtown calgary's the core shopping centre, we noticed a new addition up on the third floor...shining like a bright beacon of hope...a bcbgeneration store! we've been buying select items from this brand from the bay and aritzia for a few years now, but this shop is actually canada's first free-standing bcbgeneration location! we highly recommend a visit. it has a small, boutique-y feel to it. the lovely ladies who were working that day were ultra friendly, and lured us over to a table of unique and affordable denim. we also gravitated towards some great little pieces of jewelry. so next time you're downtown shopping in the core, pay a visit to the flagship bcbgeneration shop on the third floor. if you can't wait, check out the bcbg blog to get a feel for all of the cool pieces they have to offer. 

we chose a few of our faves, including these badass jean/jegging/leathery wonders below, for (just) under a hundred bucks!

[meinyyc]

                               i guess the secret is out on BB creams!! if you haven't gone out and picked one up for yourself now is the time. flare gives a good run down of a few products ranging from $9-$65 but there are a lot of other companies that offer BB creams.

i was never one to use concealer or liquid foundation, mainly due to no time in the morning, not liking that heavy feeling on my face, and fear of breaking out. since trying garniers BB i have included it in my 5 min makeup routine and haven't looked back since.

click the link to learn a little bit more about this amazing product and all the benfits. once i run out i would like to try another company just to compare. if you love your bb cream let us know!!

[meinyyc]

Saw your post about Sheinside - just wondering how legit the website is. I've heard some bad things about the company so I was just curious!

Sorry for the late response!!The two pieces I ordered were what I was expecting. When you pay so little I guess you can't expect great quality. The sweater has been great so far and the blouse is like something you would find at zara or h&m. Not sure if I'll order again from there but I do like how they are unique. What bad things have you heard? The more info the better to share with fellow online shoppers!

[meinyyc]

adorie jewels summer giveaway

we have gotten a lot of questions about polyvore and how it works.... so to make things easier on everyone we are changing the rules!

1. retweet the message below and be entered to win. everyday you retweet it your name goes in the draw again. YES it is that easy!

win @Adoriejewels from us @MEinYYC be retweeting this! www.meinyyc.tumblr.com

happy tweeting

[meinyyc]

adorie jewels summer giveaway by meinyyc featuring bracelets

Bracelet / Necklace / Feather brush / Feather brush / Adorie

[meinyyc]

adorie jewels summer giveaway

how exciting is this! we've teamed up with our favorite local jewelry designers Adorie Jewels to do a summer giveaway for you! we did a post about them here if you'd like to know more about their company. so here's the details:

- create a polyvore board showcasing how you would style the gold twisted bangle and the black mustache necklace

- tweet us about your board @MEinYYC

- get your friends to re-tweet your board

and just like that, you could win both pieces from Adorie Jewels!! so get stylin!

[meinyyc]

SHE inside

i recently placed an order with SHE inside. it all started when we blogged about music festival attire and our polyvore board included an aztec printed sweater. i just had to have so i took my own recommendation and bought it. shopping online has become a new thing for me. i'm not sure why, as a person who loves to touch, try on, and twirl in a 360 degree mirror before i buy things, this new obsession has come out of nowhere. but so far it has been completely meeting my standards. the anticipation while waiting for a package might also have something to do with it. kind of like the christmas effect.

so back to my latest and greatest review! SHE inside is based all the way in shanghai, so you can almost guarantee you will have a one of a kind in calgary. the prices are in USD and are pretty reasonable. now to my order! i picked out, like a said, the cardigan from our polyvore board. fits like a glove and looks just like the picture. i wear it all the time, it is a great summer (and later to be fall) cover up. my only complaint is that it came with an odd smell..... like shanghai factory. nothing a little tumble through the washing machine couldn't fix. all in all, so happy with this purchase!

 i also bought a pink silk blouse. silk blouses have become a staple in my wardrobe lately. they come in all different styles and colors, and easily transition from a day at the office, to a night out with the girls, to sunday brunch. they are all the sass and class you need in one top! i haven't washed this top yet so i'm not sure how it is going to hold up, but for about $25 either way i'm happy with the quality.

take a break from work, pinterest, facebook, and head over to SHE inside. you might find something you love! and if you do let us know how your experience went.

[meinyyc]

ox & angela + UNA + double fuzz

the name says it all. three of our favorite things.

the show is at commonwealth and tickets are $5. for more info go here.

hope to see you all there

[meinyyc]

National

last week a couple of us girls wondered over to national to see what it was all about. located on the corner of 17th ave and 5st their wrap around patio is hard to say no to. lots of great seating and people watching we headed inside and found a table with ease. to kick off the evening we all indulged in a caesar. but this was no ordinary caesar. garnished with cheese, a pickle slice, celery, and a prawn, any caesar lover would be overjoyed. 

to follow we dived into some popcorn, corndogs, mussels, and oysters. the oysters were definitely the highlight, we sampled both the east and west coast. if you're not into the whole raw slimy oyster thing, the corn dogs were good too. to wash it all down we had a refreshing bottle of white knuckle.

the atmosphere, food, and drinks were all great but unfortunately we didn't exactly get great service. it wasn't busy and somehow we kept getting forgotten by our server. just luck of the draw, or rather bad luck. we are always pulling for new places to succeed in our city so hopefully no one else has had this issue, and maybe one day we'll go back for more caesars and oysters. but for now there are too many other places that we can't wait to check out.

[meinyyc]

celebrating some new sheepdogs this music monday afternoon! great way to start off the weel!