WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS 20TH CHARITY WINE AUCTION: A PHOTOSTORY

 Burlesque dancers wowed the crowd with feathers and cheeky numbers.

A delightful yorkshire pudding dish from Fairmont Hotels.

 A 'statue', dressed for the occasion.

A deck of cards dress, how stylish!

Senior Product Consultan, Michael Bigattini dressed as Liberace.

 A circus trainer with his tigresses.

Taittinger Champagne, Grand Marnier cocktails, 20 food stations and numerous wine tastings throughout the store made for an amazing evening.

With the theme of the night, "Las Vegas", all bets were on having a rolling good time.

All proceeds from Willowpark Wines and Spirits 20th charity auction were donated to benefit the Alberta Flood Relief.

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WILLOWPARK WINES AND SPIRITS WHISKY IN THE WAREHOUSE 2013

A duo from the Calgary Police Service in Tartan.

Willowpark Wines and Spirits Scotch Manager, David Michiels.

Appetizers from North Sea Fish Market.

Salmon three ways from The Fairmont Palliser.

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CITY STYLE AND LIVING MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 ISSUE

Check out City Style and Living Magazine's Summer 2013 Issue:

Food, Fashion, Travel, In this Issue: Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt; Kaunas, Lithuania; Tulum, Mexico; San Jose, Costa Rica; Cocktails; The Ultimate Barbecue Guide; Hung Vanngo; 24 Hours in Copenhagen, Denmark; A Guide to Rum; Sizzling Summer Looks; How to do a smoky eye; and much more.

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2012 CRAZY4CRAFTS SHOWS: CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS

Courtesy Crazy4Crafts

 
WHAT: “Crazy4Crafts Shows” are hosting two Christmas Craft Fairs. Come out and see a wide range of handicrafts, one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories, and meet local artisans.  If you’re looking for unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts for someone special or to treat yourself, Huntington Hills Christmas Craft Fair is a must-see! Gift ideas include clothing, wooden games and toys, beauty and cosmetics, ceramics, glass, wood-turned and carved objects, distinctive furniture, exquisite jewellery, holiday decorations and more.  All handmade.  

COST: Admission is always FREE to all Crazy4Crafts shows! 

WHEN AND WHERE: 


1. The first show is being held: 

Chestermere Recreational Centre & Sportsplex
201 West Chestermere Drive,
Chestermere, AB T1X 1B2

Saturday November 3rd, 2012

10:00am to 4:00pm

2. The second show is being held: 

University of Calgary - MacEwan Student Centre
North & South courtyards 

402 Collegiate Blvd NW, 

Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
 

Thursday December 6th, 2012

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

 

 

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STAMPEDE FASHION WITH CITY STYLE AND LIVING ON SHAW TV CALGARY, WITH NIIMD AND NUMA MODELS

  

Makeup artist from NIIMD, Amber touches up Numa Model, Stephanie

  

 
NIIMD Makeup artist (and former model), Twyla braids Courtney's blond locks

 

The four models from Numa, (left to right): Courtney, Emma, Astrid, and Stephanie.

 

NIIMD Makeup Artists and Numa Models on set.

The editors from City Style and Living magazine appeared on Shaw TV Calgary, with host Phoenix on Air, for a fashion segment about Calgary Stampede Centennial Fashion.  (see more Western inspired fashion in the Summer 2012 issue of CSL)

www.shaw.ca/shawtv/calgary

Special thank you to our lovely models, from Numa Models, numamodels.com and Hair and Makeup provided by NIIMD Makeup School (Twyla and Amber).  If you want to learn how to do hair and makeup like on the fashion segment, check out niimd.com

 EDITORS PICKS?

Image courtesy Justin Boots

1) With the Calgary Stampede kicking up dirt starting today, why not pick up a pair of  these beautiful limited edition commemorative boot collection from Justin Boots to celebrate the Calgary Stampede’s Centennial.

Featuring both men’s and women’s styles, the Calgary Stampede Centennial Boots by Justin are offered in three different looks including a brown distressed leather boot with the bucking bronc lasered on the upper and iconic “CS” stamp on the vamp, as well as a style with the embroidered logo on the upper available in both black and brown leather options.

Available at Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, ($229 to $300).
www.justinboots.com

2)  

Image Courtesy Thomas Sabo

Add a touch of sparkle to your Stampede outfit with a Thomas Sabo charm bracelet, or charm necklace (pictured here) a memorable keepsake, and great gift!

Sterling silver accessories starting from $29- $590 
www.thomassabo.com

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GET IN THE MOOD FOR STAMPEDE WITH A BURGER FROM SMASHMURGER

A delicious Southwestern Smashchicken sandwich with sweet potato fries (get the chipotle aioli)

Check out Smashburger's second location in Royal Oak, and don't miss the Saskatoon berry milkshake.

#319 8888 Country Hills Blvd.


 www.smashburger.com. 

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16TH ANNUAL MUSHROOM HARVEST AT SORRENTINO'S BY DI GENNARO

The delectable mushrooms on offer.

A server with the scrumptious mushroom pizza.

Fall's bounty of mushrooms.

CSL was pleased to attend the 16th annual Mushroom Harvest at Sorrentino's by Di Gennaro.

On offer was everything from lobster mushrooms, chanterelles and enoki to morels, shimeji and of course truffles.

We enjoyed all the dishes on offer, and were impressed by the family style main courses of grilled chicken breast and grill veal strip loin.

For more on the menu see:

www.citystyleandliving.com/food/restaurants/sorrentinos

www.sorrentinos.com/

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THE TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH

WHEN: Sunday, September 19
Registration begins at 9:30amRun begins at 11am

WHERE: Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary

WHAT: 1, 5, 10 km
Run-Walk-Cycle-Rollerblade-Wheelchair-Stroller
Face painting, balloons & balloon art
Memory Bibs for all participants
BBQ and refreshments to follow
Terry Fox merchandise for sale

WHO: 2010 Run Spokesperson—Cheryl Bernard, Olympic Silver Medalist

HOW: Register to collect pledges at www.terryfox.org or call 403.212.1336
Volunteer Coordinator– Shane: anavrin_67_@hotmail.com

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RAG AND BONE IN CALGARY

One part of the Rag and Bone team, Marcus Wainwright

Some of the hors d'oeuvres

Some clothes from the Fall 2010 collection

CSL met with designers from Rag and Bone, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville at Holt Renfrew. The label, founded in 2002 in Kentucky, first gained notoriety for their denim. Today, the line includes contemporary wear with attention to craftsmenship and british tailoring for both men and women.

www.holtrenfrew.com

www.rag-bone.com

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NEW CONTEST WINNER

Congrats to our latest winner, Joanne D who won a $500 Smashbox basket, full of great products.

Also congrats to the winner of our Staycation at Kensington Riverside inn, Laurel and a big congratulations to Cynthia, the winner of a stay at the Sutton Place in Edmonton!!!!

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5 TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT SUMMER PHOTOS FROM DERRICK WOO

A boy holds a beach crab in Jamaica (Photograph by Derrick Woo)

Longtime CSL contributor and expert photographer Derrick Woo shares 5 tips on how to get those perfect summer shots.

1. Use your flash - Even though we typically associate the summer with being sun filled, more light also means more shadows. Using a flash counterbalances those nasty shadows so everything is more evenly lit. When taking pictures of people, watch for shadows under the nose and eyes.

2. Don't use your flash - Contrary to the previous tip, sometimes shadows help convey or enhance the mood of a photo, especially with candids.

3. Hit the great outdoors - People are not the only ones coming out of hibernation. Animals and bugs are too. Take advantage of the warm temperature and photograph the wildlife. Be careful with flashes and noisy zooms as they may scare off your subjects.

4. Polarizing filters - These are useful for reducing reflections on some surfaces, darkening skies, and enhancing those summer colours. Lakes and rivers may appear clearer as well due to fewer reflections. These filters work wonders for landscape photos.

5. Let the kids out the house - Let's face it: nobody knows how to enjoy the summer like kids. Be there to capture those fun moments.

http://www.derrickwoophotography.com/
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STYLE COPYCAT...POPPY DELEVIGNE

The latest style that we're loving at CSL? British socialite and sometime model, Poppy Delevigne. Part Bohemian, part modern sophisticate, Poppy evokes a cool sense of effortless style.

Cotton/Bamboo Ribbed Sock, Eddie Bauer, http://www.eddiebauer.com/; Michael Kors Striped cashmere sweater, http://www.theoutnet.com/; Marni blouse, http://www.marni.com/; Zara cotton shorts, http://www.zara.com/; Urban outitters oxfords, http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/

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JOEY CHINOOK PATIO PARTY

In honour of Spring and Summer (and snubbing at the recent snowfall in Calgary), Joey Chinook launched their patio party.

Amidst sunny skies, an ice statue doubles as a martini server.

Pretty window boxes and hanging baskets graced every corner of the patio.

The deejay plays as visitors gathers.

All guests were presented with the theme logo of the event- Cuerva's Joey flip flops.

Ceasar, one of the chefs on hand gets ready to prepare nibbles for the evening.

Red and white wine is served on the upstairs patio.

The signature cocktail of the event - a martini that tastes like sweet and sour candy.

Reagan is ready to serve drinks to the awaiting crowd.

The ever popular Bud Light lime - a refeshing summer drink.

Mini tuna tacos are presented on cucmber wedges.

The mini tacos served in a bowl.

The crowd at the event gathers near open windows.

A waitress gets ready to serve the crowd.

For dessert mini apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

OPENING OF SORRENTINO’S BY DI GENNARO

Featuring traditional Italian fare in a casual and friendly neighbourhood setting Sorrentino's has recruited Capo Chef and owner Giuseppe Di Gennaro to update its menu at its location in Westhills. "I was involved in redesigning the menu and making it more approachable," says di Gennaro. "The restaurant was closed for four weeks and we redid the kitchen."

The 120 seat restaurant headed by CEO Carmelo Rago will open a patio next summer. In the meantime enjoy Capo's touch at Sorrentino's.

Di Gennaro talks about the relaunching of this one-off restaurant

A server with mini arancini

The new redesigned menu

A waiter offers crostini

A peek at the newly remodeled kitchen

The bar awaits guests

Guests at the reopening

Shrimp spoons, part of the “assaggi” (little tastes) on offer

Toast to the reopening care of Sterling wines. Great easy to drink wines.

Breaded Mozzarella with tomatoes. These cheese delights were like molten lava of cheesy goodness; what is better than fried cheese with a little hit of acidity from the marinated tomatoes?

Tasty bites of pizza hot from the oven

The intrigue inside the kitchen

SORRENTINO’S by Di Gennaro
1919 Sirocco Drive SW, Signature Park Plaza
403-246-5353
http://www.sorrentinos.com/