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The little fragrance line that's taking over North America, D.S. & Durga colognes & perfumes debuted big at Still Life For Him & For Her this past autumn, with our favourite scents (Burning Barbershop and Coriander) selling out almost immediately. We've restocked for spring with more units and more scents than ever, returning favourites and new classics available at both shops include:

• Italian Citrus: A bracing cologne of coastal Italian citrus rinds - chinotto, blood orange, cold-pressed lemon and green mandarin with ambrette seed & clean musk. Available For Him.
• Boston Ivy: A memory of Boston in the 1980's. Where green moss & ivy grew next to I.R.A. graffiti and fresh clover was salted by the sea. Available For Him.
• Burning Barbershop: A fire broke out in the Curling Bros. barbershop in Westlake, NY in 1891. All the shaving tonics with their spearmint, lime, vanilla & lavender burned. A charred bottle was found half-full. It smelled like this. Available For Him.
  
• Cowboy Grass: A scent of wild grasses and flowering herbs. Earthy & slightly smokey. Pure Haitian vetiver, white thyme & prairie sage brush evoke the wild American west. Perfect for robbing banks on horseback. Available For Him.
  
• Silent Grove: Clean, fresh, crisp with green, dew-on-grass tones. Notes of cedar, lotus, white tea & linden. Available For Her.
  
• Coriander: A fresh, uplifiting scent with green leaf, cracked coriander seed & magnolia. Sparkling & youthful. Available For Her.
• My Indian Childhood: Culled from memories of India through the eyes of a young ex-pat. Patchouli and tobacco with tropical flowers - champaca & kewda - evoke the mandirs of Durga. Available For Her.
  

D.S. & Durga hand craft perfume and cologne in small batches using premium-sourced ingredients. They take inspiration from antiquated herbal wisdom, native ritual medicine, americana, outdated lore, geography, history, and gastronomy. While referencing the classics, D.S. & Durga strive to make scents appropriate for modern ladies and gentlemen of discerning tastes.

The company harkens back to the pre-industrial cottage industries of North America. D.S. & Durga literally craft, bottle, box, and label everything with their four hands. The processes are time consuming and low in yield - both factors that place quality of product far above quantity - a rarity today in the world of fine fragrance. D.S. & Durga scents are now available for Spring 2012 at Still Life For Him & For Her.

Presenting shirting that defines the "New fine American basic" look, B.D. Baggies, the classic American button-down shirt brand, has been completely modernized in terms of concept, style and product over the past handful of seasons. Designed in the USA, their 100% pre-laundered cloth gives B.D. Baggies shirting a lived-in look and an unmistakable appeal. “A shirt wearable as a tee” is B.D.'s motto. Now available at Still Life For Her, their Spring 2012 collection presents comfortable and innovative fabric with clean, modern design. Top quality cotton, combined with an inviting palette of colours, give the garments a sophisticated yet simple look.

Known primarily for their men's division, we've had wonderful success at Still Life For Her with B.D. Baggies' newer women's line. Created especially for women who would like to appropriate a shirt from their man’s wardrobe and wear it as if it were their own, the women's division offers clean, basic shirting (Dexter’s Shirt and BD Weekender) as well as more truly seasonal options (Mercer Tunic and Big Easy Shirt). The result is a fresh and young collection, easy to wear, comfortable and functional – from the fit to the material – available now at Still Life For Her.

Launched in Los Angeles in the Fall of 2008 by fashion designer Hillary Taymour, Collina Strada is a creation of purses & handbags for the fashionista. Knowing that if something made her happy it would, in turn, make other girls happy, Hillary began Collina Strada as a small collection of bags for her fashion forward friends. With an act of bold chance and an embrace of passion, Hillary has focused on a movement of things that speaks to her: distinctive textures, sharp details, and original styles that have started to make "heads roll". Uniqueness is hard to find and Collina Strada fills that void by providing fun loving, curious and bold women with bags that break free from the rest. Created for those drawn by inspirational pieces, Collina Strada is a true combination of vintage and modern style, created to seamlessly translate from season to season. Collina Strada keeps sustainability in mind by hand-making each piece in New York with eco-conscious materials.

At Collina Strada they believe that inspiration is best found off the beaten path. Their original fabrics are influenced by vintage prints with a twist of modern and ethnic patterns, providing unique and modern accessories for the fashion forward woman. Distinguished by high-end construction and tailored shapes, Collina Strada combines brilliant colors and matchless details in order to create contrast and versatility in each bag.

We are extremely excited to give Collina Strada a home in Victoria, BC at Still Life For Her. Hung over the arms of our Still Life ladies we're sure this inspiring collection of gorgeous handbags, purses and accessories will delight season after season. Beautiful Collina Strada Spring 2012 styles detailed with beautifully patterned canvases and folded leather finishing have arrived direct from their production facilities in New York and are available now at Still Life For Her.

Lingerie and underpinnings from New York's Only Hearts offer classic, sexy confidence for our ladies layering luxe silks & laces as underwear - or as playful, modern pieces to show off as intimates. A runaway hit every time a new delivery sneaks in the front doors of Still Life For Her, a gorgeous Spring 2012 delivery has just been draped across the beautiful new shelves at 550 Johnson Street.

Spring styles from Only Hearts include glittery gold mesh bralettes with matching bikini/thong bottoms, nude an black and lilac lace camis.

Established in New York City in 1978, Only Hearts began as a boutique offering all things heart-shaped: vintage lockets to corsets, the precious to the sensual. It quickly became a destination for heart collectors; lovers searching for the perfect token of appreciation, and wanna-be lovers searching for a tempting bribe. Fast forward to 2012 and the lingerie side of the Only Hearts brand is sold globally at some of the finest lingerie & fashion boutiques in the world. Beautifully constructed in New York City, Only Hearts Lingerie Spring 2012 is now available at Still Life For Her.

D.S. & Durga hand craft perfume and cologne in small batches using premium-sourced ingredients. They take inspiration from antiquated herbal wisdom, native ritual medicine, americana, outdated lore, geography, history, and gastronomy. While referencing the classics, D.S. & Durga strive to make scents appropriate for modern ladies and gentlemen of discerning tastes.

The company harkens back to the pre-industrial cottage industries of north america. D.S. & Durga literally craft, bottle, box, and label everything with their four hands. The processes are time consuming and low in yield - both factors that place quality of product far above quantity - a rarity today in the world of fine fragrance. In 2007, d.s. & durga began tincturing flowers, herbs, and spices, to make aftershaves and toners as holiday gifts for their friends in Brooklyn, New York. When they realized that none of their friends shaved, they started blending oils, resins, & plant extracts. The results were handmade perfumes & colognes and their friends loved the results, so they decided to make it official. Within months they were selling to boutiques in New York & California.

D.S. & Durga maintain a strong connection to their surrounding community. They share and collaborate with local artists, designers, and craftmakers - people involved in a movement of carefully crafted artisanal products. Each scent is presented complete with its own story and labeled with a unique batch code by the four hands of D.S. & Durga, appropriate for modern people of discerning taste.

This weekend Still Life For Her is proud to introduce 80%20 Shoes to Victoria by way of New York City. The concept behind 80%20 came from founder Ce Ce Chin’s observation that we tend to wear our favourite 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time. The smallest percent has the greatest impact. The ratio of knowing your life, your style and your aspirations.

For our first season with 80%20 at Still Life For Her we are happy to introduce two strong styles from their Autumn 2011 collection:

• Bex in Black - Soft, quilted, black leather on a 7-eyelet tie boot with a 3″ wedge.
• Robbie in Black - Faux nubuck laced boot with a 3.5″ hidden platform wedge lined with faux-shearling.

For the lifestyle you live this is the footwear that gets it. Living the life: fun-loving fashion and easy, effortless style. You live your aspirations; 80%20 Shoes take you there. Available now at Still Life For Her.

Established in New York City in 1978, Only Hearts began as a boutique offering all things heart-shaped: vintage lockets to corsets, the precious to the sensual. It quickly became a destination for heart collectors; lovers searching for the perfect token of appreciation, and wanna-be lovers searching for a tempting bribe.

Available in Victoria at Still Life For Her since September, Only Hearts' philosophy of Inner Outerwear has quickly won the hearts of many of our nearest and dearest. Beautifully constructed in New York City, Only Hearts Intimates range from underwire bras and racerback bralettes to rouched hipsters and lace thongs. Keep reading, and peek through the images on the right to see available Only Hearts Intimates currently available For Her.

• Whisper Underwire Bra With Lace - Lace accents adorn this underwire bra made of Italian Net: 88% Nylon, 12% Spandex. Available in Oyster.
• Whisper Racer Back Bralette - The bra you’ll want to show. Lace trimmed sheer Italian net fabric with deep v-neckline, adjustable straps, front closure and lace inset in the back. Lace details make this bralette meant to be seen. Sheer fabric leaves a touch to the imagination. Pair with the Whisper Hipster or Thong. Italian net fabric constructed of Nylon/Spandex. Available in Oyster.
• Whisper Retro Bralette - Recently chosen in the Spring issue of Marie Claire as part of their cover feature story. This retro shaped bralette has flattering seams with comfortable boning on the sides. Adjustable bra straps. Can be paired with any whisper bottoms. Available in Black and Coral.
• Stretch Lace Bralette - Soft and sexy, lace bralette, is too good to hide. Lays flat on the skin and stays smooth under clothing. A favorite of our ‘down-town girl’, this bralette is finished in a pull-over style and has adjustable straps. Available in Black, Sand and White.
• Whisper Brazilian Bikini With Lace - Whisper Brazilian Bikini in sheer net is trimmed in delicate lace. Pair it with a matching Whisper Racer Back Bralette. Available in Oyster.
• Whisper Rouched Back Hipster - Minimalist low Hipster in sheer Italian net with a hint of stretch. Ruched back detail. Looks incredible paired with matching Whisper Underwire Bra. Available in Black and Coral.
• So Fine All Lace Thong - Super sexy all lace thong. Scalloped lace with g-string back and scalloping along waistband, moderate coverage in front. Scallop lace lays flat to give seamless effect. Available in White.

Some of our strongest and most popular coats & jackets season to season For Him & For Her are from the legendary, 107-year-old Brooklyn brand, Spiewak & Sons.

Since its inception in 1904 Brooklyn, Spiewak & Sons has grown into one of the premier names in uniform workwear. The authentic industrial line has been trusted by the soldiers of WW1 & WW2 and is currently worn with pride by thousands of police, fire and EMS agencies around the globe. The authenticity and integrity of its designs has also earned Spiewak iconic status as a classic streetwear brand—considered by many to be one of America’s best kept secrets.

After a Thanksgiving Long Weekend full of friends, family and food, we had lots of wonderful traffic through both stores with Still Life friends & family eager to get their hands on some outwear and coats as we move further into the autumn. The rains are here, winter is coming, and Still Life For Him & For Her are both fully stocked with coats and jackets to keep Victorians warm & cozy, high & dry in functional, styled & well-constructed outerwear from Brooklyn, New York's Spiewak & Sons.

Only Hearts began in 1978 on Columbus Avenue in New York City. Originally a tiny boutique dedicated to all things heart-shaped (vintage lockets to corsets, the precious to the sensual) the shop quickly became a destination for heart collectors; lovers searching for the perfect token of appreciation, and wanna-be lovers searching for a tempting bribe.

Creator Helena Stuart took the idea to multiple locations and her imaginative personal style easily morphed into designing a fresh, seminal take on lingerie as fashion and her concept of inner outerwear. Eight years ago Helena brought her daughter Kaya on as partner - growing up in Manhattan, she trained at Parsons School of Design and contributes both design and management skills to the company.

Only Hearts lingerie is designed and manufactured in New York City. It is featured in every major magazine, seen on the hottest celebrities, and sold at the finest specialty shops and department stores throughout the world. Debuting at Still Life For Her this week Only Hearts is the first intimate & lingerie line we've ever carried at the store. Nestled safely in our mid-century modern teak display tables, the collection offers sleek, sexy, super fine Stretch Lace bralettes, panties and thongs for our Victoria ladies. Only Hearts attributes the popularity of their Stretch Lace collection to the fabric's unusually soft hand and flattering designs. Stretch lace hugs your curves and lays smooth and invisible under clothing.

Only Hearts, Inner Outerwear, now available at Still Life For Her.

B.D. Baggies, the classic American button-down shirt brand founded in 1919, has been completely modernized in terms of concept, style and product this past few seasons. Under the creaive direction and design of David Mullen, the B.D. Baggies project returns to the American origins of the brand. Designed in the USA, from 100% pre-laundered cloth which has a lived-in look and an unmistakable appeal. "A shirt wearable naturally as a tee." The collection contains original styles, innovative fabrics and designs and a new fit.

The new B.D. Baggies Women's line has been introduced especially for women who would like to appropriate a shirt from their man's wardrobe and wear it as if it were their own. The result is a fresh and sophisticated collection, easy to wear, comfortable and functional - from the fit to the material, available in a variety of colours. A strong summer season with the American shirting brand cemented it as a new Still Life For Her staple brand moving forward into this first autumn delivery - clean, tailored shirting for ladies at a reasonable price.

B.D. Baggies: new, fine American basics.