Summer


Event Recap: Reflections Kicks Off YVR Patio Season

Event Recap: Reflections Kicks Off YVR Patio Season

When one of the city's top patio spots announces that they’re revamping their cocktail offerings and tweaking their tapas menu to welcome the summer season at one of the swankiest hotels in town, we notably beeline our way over to...
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The Pop Art Trend is Taking SS14 By Storm

The pop movement challenged the traditions of art in the 1950s and is now infiltrating into the fashion world stronger than ever. Though the trend appears too eccentric for the typical young professional's everyday attire, it is most favourably worn when worked with classic tailoring and traditional pieces
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Squeeze the Last Drops Out of the Season

Fast-forward a month or two from now. Things will look a little different for us, as the trees start to resemble a witch’s gnarly fingers, the sky darkens before the workday ends, and that rotation of leather jackets and patterned scarves already starts to get old. The good news is that we still have a few precious weeks to make the most of the warm(ish) weather
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What Not to Wear in the Office (Even During Summer)

You want to throw on shorts and a t-shirt, or a sundress, and, obviously, flip-flops. But in most cases, you can’t. Some evil office overlord says so. But are there acts of lesser dressing you can get away with? Every office is different, of course, but I asked some career experts what is and is not appropriate office wear. They all seemed to agree on a few things
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Must Attend: Notable x SuWu Summer Brunch Party

We checked the forecast and, damn, it’s looking hot this Saturday! Even hotter will be our latest collaboration with SuWu and Saintwoods (this Saturday!), featuring an all-day brunch, endless mimosas and plenty of stimulating conversation
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Work Appropriate Looks to Beat Summer's Heat

It’s hard to know what to wear when you're rushing to work on a steamy streetcar one minute, then sitting at your desk in the cranked up air conditioning the next. With such extreme changes in our daily climate, it really does beg the question, “What I am supposed to wear in this heat?” Fret not, pals, we have some ideas
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Four Summer Colour Combos that Work No Matter What

We have at least a little longer to hold on to our summer wardrobes before packing them away for the chillier months. Here are some suggestions offered by yours truly and our summertime wine of choice, Aveleda, on a few no-fail paring options to make the most of your summer wardrobe while you still can
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Three Summer Style Trends We Can’t Get Enough of

Is it just us, or does the clothing this summer seem to have a little bit more personality than we are used to? On both the guys and the ladies, it seems we are being a little bolder in attention-grabbing attire. One thing is for sure: this summer certainly isn’t all about the basic white
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Rules of the Road Trip

So it’s summer, and that means no shortage of weekends out of town. Odds are that some lucky young professionals (YPs) are planning on driving a few hours away from the city this weekend for a break away from the urban madness. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind when embarking on a road trip with friends
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Summer Games: Calgary Patio Bingo

While patio season in Calgary likely officially started as soon as the heaters melted the last of the snow, summer is here and we Calgarians love our patios. We’ve crafted up the patio version of the kids car game; the rules are pretty much up to you
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