the holidays are fast approaching and all of us at still life have been thrilled with the generosity shown by our friends in victoria leading up to the big days. we've just taken a huge batch of non-perishable food donations down to the mustard seed but we're not done yet - we want more! with every donation you or your friends bring in, you will enter to win a massive $1000 johnson street prize pack with goodies from still life and all of our friends on the block (enter every day, enter at every store!). the more food & money donations to the mustard seed, the better off everyone will be come the holidays.
starting this week we've got a few seasonal deliveries from vancouver friends lily & jae and ken diamond, biko jewelryfrom toronto, and the start of some amazing holiday promos on items in store:
pairing up with our friends at genetic denimwe are offering a very special 'buy two get one free' promo on all genetic denimstyles currently in the store. this includes the twig midrise in captain black, the liam straight leg in wicked washed blue and the (amazing) aztec skinny chino in black.
a strong selection of ladies coats have been put on sale starting at 20% off! this includes styles made for wet weather (waterproof tech jackets), cold weather (wool blend, thinsulate lined winter coats) and special evenings out during the holiday season (leather jackets and fur-trimmed wool coats). these coats include some of our classic seasonal offerings from our favorite international brands, so if you or your loved one is expecting a coat to make it through the winter, come down soon and take a look.
designed & produced in vancouver by our dear friend judith feller, lily & jae has just completed their first ever in season holiday capsule collectionfor select retailers. we're extremely happy to have the collection on hand, as well as the return of our favorite lily & jaecoat of all time, the olivia raincoat in british millerain. click hereto read the summary of the special collection.
and together with our friends at the labhair salon we've partnered up to help with your gift-giving this holiday season: while supplies last we have special $20 lab gift cards to give you free with any still life gift card purchase of $100 or more - these are limited so come down before they all run out!
just in time for the holidays at comes vancouver's judith feller with a very special lily & jae holiday capsule collection. produced in season in extremely limited quantities comes updated winter versions of some of the hottest autumn 2010 pieces we saw from the line as well as new shapes & styles to help you get through the winter.
all produced in vancouver under jude's watchful eye, the capsule collection pairs elements of classic canadiana with key colour stories from the early 90s grunge scene. pieces like the ultra-soft long sleeve boy blouse in 100% cotton yarn-dyed plaid pair up wonderfully with the 3/4 sleeve corduroy boy blazer with flannel lining. the 100% wool striped shiva scarve puts a bit of beautiful bright colour on top of the italian wool/cashmere blend olivia coat. and the return of the victory vest in brown corduroy as it sits wonderfully atop the new belted rebel dress in 100% cotton yarn-dyed plaid.
and last but not lease... the big one... the return of the lily & jae olivia raincoat! we featured this very special raincoat in our rifflandia 3 fashion editorial and autumn/winter 2010 photoshoot. the british millerain (waxed cotton) raincoat dissapeared quick the first two times we had it at still life and it poised to do the same again. returning in classic black and beautiful caramel, the coat is your ticket to staying dry throughout the rest of 2010 and into 2011 on the wet west coast. come check out the new lily & jae holiday 2010 capsule collection available now at still life.
despite what your bank account may say, the holidays are fast approaching (only 46 more days!) and lily & jae just dropped another autumn/winter delivery at still life that will both keep you warm during november & december, and dressed up in gorgeous dresses for your all your holidays parties.
we've featured the lillooet dress at the shop before and it is back again in a beautiful 100% silk merlot colourway, and two versions of the amazing donna dress (in black & gold and jude's signature fall multiprint silks) came in to an ovation from our still life girls. keeping you warm & cozy the olivia coat is back and the cassidy coat is making its debut in italian cashmere wool. we've also received more units of the jones jacket and the secret skirt in wool (both worn incredibly with a pair of our hansel from baselhosiery).
pick up some wrapping paper & bows and we'll see you down at still life for all your holiday shopping, open until 8pm on fridays.
sophisticated and gentle, the lily + jae autumn/winter 2010 collection tells a story through colour, texture and shape. from silken dresses to cashmere coats, this collection is suffused with warm 90s palette of burgundy, grey, navy, black and brown. fabrics are natural, yet versatile, and rich in both content and texture – from custom printed silk to cheek-soft cashmere. shapes are self-assured: timeless pieces with a hint of trend. dresses and coats are inspired by vintage silhouettes, subtle nods to the fashions of our parents and our own childhoods. boy-shaped shirting benefits from a touch of wool, for warmth. cropped tops and skirts become cozy when layered with long johns or blazers.
we've received another amazing shipment of autumn/winter lily + jae pieces from vancouver's jude feller. this mid-october delivery offers strong greys & midnight blues in wools & cashmere blends. the slater shirt is back, originally seen in september in the rich silk merlot, we've now got an amazing wool blend houndstooth. the olivia coat, an instant sell-thru in british millerain is back again in an incredible italian cashmere/wool blended navy colourway - stunning. we've got a full offering of beautiful lily + jae for our west coast girls in store right now - still feminine while still boyish, still designed & produced in vancouver, still at still life boutique.
our second delivery of vancouver's lily & jae arrived at still life boutique this morning. jude feller's autumn collection (all designed & produced in vancouver, bc) is, simply put: stunning.
this second drop for fall is heavy on the woodsy/90s colour palette (burgundy, brown, greens, navy). burgundy & browns make up a super sweet boyfriend blazer, a selection of gorgeous merlot silk camis & shirts, the secret skirt available in a retro beige print and the undeniable british millerain waxed cotton olivia raincoat in a rich caramel colourway.
this selection of lily & jae will help you greet autumn 2010 at the front steps, all dressed up and ready for the winds to change. see you soon at still life boutique.
sophisticated and gentle, the lily + jae autumn/winter 2010 collection tells a story through colour, texture and shape. from silken dresses to cashmere coats, this collection is suffused with warm 90s palette of burgundy, grey, navy, black and brown. fabrics are natural, yet versatile, and rich in both content and texture – from custom printed silk to cheek-soft cashmere. shapes are self-assured: timeless pieces with a hint of trend. dresses and coats are inspired by vintage silhouettes, subtle nods to the fashions of our parents and our own childhoods. boy-shaped shirting benefits from a touch of wool, for warmth. cropped tops and skirts become cozy when layered with long johns or blazers.
lily + jae continues to grow stylistically, without compromising their signature feminine feel with masculine elements. their fall/winter offering is a confident collection with earthy appeal and a complete array of looks.
there are few collections at still life that wear as well on as many girls as vancouver's lily + jae. matt & kim spent the week in vancouver viewing spring 2011 merchandise, and came home with the first big box of autumn/winter 2010 lily + jae for our victoria girls! we've started out strong with a handful of looks working with black & white pairings of of stripes and microprints. silk tops we saw move through the store quick this spring are back with autumnal details and our first fall coat has arrived in the form of the gorgeous olivia hooded rain coat in 100% waterproof, heavy-duty british millerain cotton. we've redressed the windows and are open late still wednesdays, thursdays & fridays until 8pm for you to come down and check out how fall is shaping up in store.
against the comforting, neutral slate of the wilderness, she defines herself. in the cool snow, she revisits who she has been. among soft fir branches, she becomes who she will be.
this season is about those times when we abandon what we’re told we should do, and instead we do what we feel. we take the time alone. we retreat. we step boldly into a quiet place. we look at ourselves in a clear mirror or a lake, and we confront our fears and our histories. we emerge more whole. we embrace the present.
sophisticated and gentle, the lily + jae autumn/winter 2010 collection tells a story through colour, texture and shape. from silken dresses to cashmere coats, this collection is suffused with warm 90s palette of burgundy, grey, navy, black and brown. fabrics are natural, yet versatile, and rich in both content and texture – from custom printed silk to cheek-soft cashmere. shapes are self-assured: timeless pieces with a hint of trend. dresses and coats are inspired by vintage silhouettes, subtle nods to the fashions of our parents and our own childhoods. boy-shaped shirting benefits from a touch of wool, for warmth. cropped tops and skirts become cozy when layered with long johns or blazers.
more than any previous collection, autumn/winter 2010 contains touches of regionalism – warm wool-cashmere blends are made for the canadian climate. and then there’s the aptly named hudson coat, and the inclusion of a blanket in the collection.
lily + jae continues to grow stylistically, without compromising their signature feminine feel with masculine elements. their fall/winter offering is a confident collection with earthy appeal and a complete array of looks.
we will be pleased to begin to introduce the autumn/winter 2010 collection from jude feller's vancouver-produced lily + jae with first arrivals expected in early august.
happy victoria day! from all of us at still life we hope you're all out from behind your computer screens and enjoying this spectacular long weekend sunshine. whether you're camping, travelling, riding scooters or getting ready for the parade, try and enjoy these days in the sun before we move full-steam ahead into summer.
we've got our windows all decked out with fred perry spring/summer 2010 for our boys and girls with new pieces arriving just in time for the long weekend. a handful of fantastic short sleeve plaid shirts and some crew neck tees to help you get some sun this weekend.
and a little small batch of additional lily & jae summer pieces showed up as well: the bloom dress in black, additional sizes in the printed version, and a few size replenishments from the pieces we flew through at the party.
happy may long weekend and happy birthday matt & queen victoria, see you all in the sun!
this sunshine - seriously! can you believe it!? 18°C in the victoria inner harbour in the middle of may. absolutely perfect!
our post this morning gave any victorians visiting the mainland this beautiful weekend a destination to visit and items to seek out, but what about all you CRD faithful staying in the garden city catching all the sun this weekend? we've got ideas! this weekend will definitely be dominated by visits to the beachfronts and parks in and around the capital region, and a certain swap meet that you will most definitely find mr matt and mr jordan of still life scouring in the early hours of sunday morning.
we wanted to outline some of the essential summer pieces we've got in store right now that will ensure a weekend getaway/hideout in style. for our girls we've got a great batch of bensimon sneakers to dress with your summer dresses or cropped summer jeans. our lily & jae spring collection is looking incredible with some of the new pieces jude delivered last week, and topped off with a cute brixton summer hat her denim dresses are adorable. our still life men have their pick of the litter with the amazing pieces we've got available moving into the warmer months. a full selection of ray-ban sunglasses to keep your eyes hidden behind their dark shades while you're at the beach, and fjällräven backpacks that can fit beachwear, beers, and all your other secret stuffs while you're riding around town on your bike wearing your official new summer shoe from native.
we'll be spinning our favorite new records over the weekend from jonsi (go), broken social scene (forgiveness rock record), lcd soundsystem (this is happening) and sharon jones & the dap kings (i learned the hard way) so come down and say hi if you're staying local this weekend!
still life is a men's and women's boutique located on lower johnson
street in downtown victoria, british columbia. they have been selling
beautiful clothes since 1984 and are all around stand-up folk. this is
their blog
