05.27.13

MAD THROUGH INSTAGRAM 

We've had a lot of excitement since our last Instagram post with a ton of celebrations packed into April and continuing on into the month of May that we are so excited to share with all of you! 

To kick off April the MAD Team toasted to Jen's one year anniversary working for Mad About Style with a familiar 'clang' of champagne flutes and many, many tasty treats at Joey's restaurant. 

(You can expect to find us here after we have events or extremely long days of work that without a doubt requires a definite 

de-stressing period, a necessity in our opinion) 

Following, another big party was brewing but this one was kept a surprise till it's unveil a weekend towards the end of April. Ryan, Nicolas husband after weeks of planning, had organized a surprise party for her champagne birthday with all of Nicola's close friends and family. Able to keep it under wraps, she hadn't the slightest clue until suspicion grew when he sat her in the back set of the truck and blind folded her on the way home from dinner...He took her for a drive confusing the usual routes to their home where we all waited for their entrance. Ryan even made sure to carry her up the driveway and into the house to ensure that she really had no idea where she was! 

Needless to say, the party was a huge success and it truly was such a beautiful night filled with love that started with a large romantic gesture followed by some tears of joy that lead to dance offs and lots of laughter.  

May, although not quite over, there were yet some thrilling experiences to share! We finally can also enjoy the outdoors with the beautiful weather here to stay! May undoubtedly has given everyone a boost of energy we all desperately needed now that we can look forward to the summer heat and time spent outside on patios and cabins! 

We had a night planned in May for months in advance...Some of you may not have heard, but Nicola was nominated to win Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the WBOM (Women Business Owners of Manitoba) that came as a huge surprise but honor to Nicola and everyone involved in the Mad About Style Boutique! WBOM created an extravagant gala event at the Winnipeg Convention Centre where we got decked out in fancy gowns and indulged in a limo service. And although she did not win, we still applaud Nicola for her hard work and for her incredible determination to create what Mad About Style is today! We celebrated into the night continuing on to 529's lounge where we shared good conversation and more champagne...a flawless evening to congratulate this deserving woman! 

We are so looking forward to the summertime not only for the weather but for projects in the works and more nights to celebrate to come! We hope everyone is enjoying their Spring and stay tuned for more fun posts! xx

-MAD Team

05.08.13

LAST WEEK ON BT

 The colour white...We all admire it's presence and looks fantastic when seen, but a lot of us shy away because either we are accident/stain prone or we just don't know how to work with it, rather, have it work for us! Giving her valued insight, Nicola gives us the scoop last TGIFashion Friday with Breakfast Television on how to claim this shade in both the "black and white" trend as well as strictly white separates! 

White is making a big display this spring/summer and if you do not already have your favourite styles and pieces ready, take a cue from Nicola as she talks about the classic skinny jean and wide leg trouser! It's important to feel comfortable in any type of clothing you own, so if white still makes you feel uneasy, try finding a shape of pant that will flatter your figure and personal style OR opt for another white staple such as a blazer! 

Listen in on Nicola and Courtney in our first segment as they talk the colour white:

PART I

Mint blouse available here // Striped mint knit available here 
// Mint cross body bag available here // Yoga Jeans available in store

With the two most common and popular shades of the entire colour palette, our options are pretty much endless! From your basics tees and blouses to geometric cut outs and timeless prints, you can really get creative! For our second segment we channeled classic looks in both a pant and dress style option. Watch and listen as Nicola takes us through a classic ensemble to a trendy look for you to take inspiration this season:

PART II

Black blouse available here // Sand tote available here 

// Striped shift dress available in store // Black cross body bag available here 

// Yoga Jeans available in store 

Have a great week!

-MAD Team

05.06.13

MOTHERS DAY STYLE 

x TIBER RIVER 

This Sunday May 12th, we honour one very special person in our lives, our moms! A day dedicated to spending time with your families and the women we truly appreciate for all they have done and given to us. This Mother's Day, how ever you choose to celebrate, Mad About Style also comes prepared with gift and great wardrobe ideas! With the nice weather that FINALLY arrived we are all so inspired by the bright colours and pastels we can finally debut outdoors in the sunshine.

1. A classic white jean will never fail with your favourite blouse! Add some jewellery and heels to dress up your look and you've created a simple yet formal outfit to take you from day to night. Us MAD girls love this pastel lilac blouse available online here with our tonal jewelled necklace available online here! If you have not yet found a staple white jean to infiltrate your summer wardrobe, this Yoga Jean is not only so comfortable but it's thicker material also takes away any sheerness you may fear with a light coloured bottom (available in store, $119.00)

2. Dressing up does not mean you have to go all out! A simple dress with the right accessories can have a formal feel without being too over the top. At Mad About Style we love our shift dresses (colours, patterns you name it we've most likely had it). They have a great simple, streamlined cut perfect as a backdrop to build your outfit! This coral shift dress has a beautiful colour that pops which we paired with subdued nudes to soften the look. Shift dresses also look great with flats if you choose not to go with a heel! Find our shift dress online here, along with our tote and wedges! 

And finally, the gift to go along on your Mothers Day plans, Tiber River Naturals has promotions this month to pamper the woman in your life with manicures and pedicures or a relaxing facial! Visit one of their two locations or visit their website for more gift ideas and contact information. 

We hope everyone enjoys their Mothers Day!

-MAD Team

05.02.13

DID YOU KNOW...

One of our very own lakes has been nominated and declared Threatened Lake of the Year for 2013? It's true, Lake Winnipeg which was once known as one of the ten largest fresh water lakes in the World is now considered the World's most threatened lake with it's rapid increase in toxic materials! This is grave news to us Manitoban's who have enjoyed our summers along side one of our famous beaches

Lending a hand to the Lake Winnipeg crisis is Tiber River Naturals, who will be donating one dollar with every hand soap sold to the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. Tiber River has dedicated their resources to develop products with natural ingredients that help keep your body and the environment safe and these foaming hand soaps are just one of the many environmentally friendly products they offer! 

Help Tiber raise money for this devastating disaster by popping into one of their two locations and picking up one or three of their deliciously scented soaps!  

If you want to read more on our endangered lake click on these articles from the 

Winnipeg Free Press and CTV News

and visit the Lake Winnipeg Foundation directly on their site here

-MAD Team

04.20.13

THIS WEEK ON BT

PART 1: Everyone may agree that footwear is always the best kind of shopping and the most fun! Shoes are pivotal in any woman's closet with the power to transform your complete look and lets be honest, our moods as well. There's nothing like the feeling of putting on your favourite or new pair of shoes and challenging the day with our killer outfits! This week we started off our two part series TGIFashion Fridays with Breakfast Television on core footwear trends where Nicola explains metallics, laser cut-outs, embellishments and finally the must have style this season! 

Watch Nicola and Courtney show us these styles sponsored by Town Shoes here.

PART 2: The big topic we tackle next is the ever so bold bottoms we're seeing this season. Nicola talked about colour, pattern and the 70's era flare thats back in full force! With all the options available for these trends, find one you love or want to try to tastefully switch up your usual spring/summer looks. Get all the info by clicking on the link and listening to Nicola's favourite ways to wear and style these bottoms here.

As always we have a blast doing BT especially when we bump into fellow friends  Laura and Susan from Golden Girl Financial on our way off set! These ladies are taking the financial market by storm offering sound advice to ladies everywhere who need education on topics from the basics of budgeting day to day to the importance of how to manage our current and future investments. With 1 book already under their belt and many confrences spoken country wide, these women have managed to explain to us in a practical manner, how to be smart about our finances. 

Watch their clip on Breakfast Television HERE to get a sneak peak at the overview of their 2nd book "10 Ways to Stay Broke...Forever" which will be launching at McNally Robinson's Monday April 22nd at 7:00pm! 

Have a great weekend!

-MAD Team

04/10/13

MAD THROUGH INSTAGRAM

REWIND AND REMEMBER WITH US... The past few months have been amazing here at Mad About Style, amazing for us personally and for the store! To start, most of us took some much needed R & R after the holidays...we jetted off to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Vancouver to shake off that winter chill and holiday stress! Shortly after we set off to LA and Vegas for MAD'S Spring buying trip where we excitedly collected gorgeous pieces to fill the store come March. 

Despite the city's unwillingness to change seasons, as we sit in April with snow and negative signs still apparent in our weather forecast...we continue to embrace spring inside the boutique! As you all arrive in store with your parkas zipped up to your noses we've welcomed you with fresh pastels, bold corals and the luxurious smell of summer with our Voluspa candles! All in high spirits to welcome the warm season soon to come... 

Recently, Mad About Style also has officially tackled the bridesmaid dress department and launched a unique venue for brides to find affordable and wearable cocktail style dresses for their big day! In turn, we had set up a fun photo shoot with Bliss Bridal Boutique, Academy Florists and Modern Pixel Photography to officially publicize our debut! 

Our biggest month has had to of been the most recent one, March. Moreover it was an important milestone for us as Mad About Style Boutique turned 3 years old! We had a special birthday party planned in celebration with many of you who also shared that night with us! Better yet, we had another birthday the month of March...Henry, nephew to Nicola and MAD's self proclaimed mascot, turned 1 years old! Nicola had the chance to visit her nephew down in Edmonton and shared this incredible milestone with her sister (owner of Robin Egg Blue Design) and family (pictured sitting together on the porch sipping coffee in matching polka dot pajama sets).

We all can not believe how fast time is flying, as we're sure most of you know the same feeling! If you don't already follow us on Instagram, find and follow us @madaboutstyle and experience these special and day to day MAD moments with us as they happen! 

-MAD Team

04.05.13

STYLE YOUR MANI

x TIBER RIVER

Tiber River has a great pedicure special on for April's Style Your Mani and we thought it would be a good way to introduce some trends we see in fashion to go along with your polish change-ups this spring/summer season! If you visit Tiber River this month, be sure to take advantage of their $10.00 off any style pedicure! 

 Understated and polished, nude is a perfect shade when you either can't decide on committing to a colour or for those wanting to jump on a trend! In clothing and in nail polish, finding the right shade that compliments your skin tone is important! Good thing there are so many tints within this family so you really have the freedom of being particular to when it comes to your "perfect" nude colour. OPI's My Vampire Is Buff is a great option that is neutral to complimenting most skin tones! And the easy thing is this colour pairs with...anything! (Mad About Style's Pinot Buckle Wedge $59.00 available here/ Second Denim "Peaches n' Cream Skinny Jean available here)

"Daffodil" as In Style magazine labels this trend colour is a definite mood changer! We love this sunny yellow with a touch of shimmer in OPI's "Oy Another Polish Joke" for your toes or take this trend into your clothing! Yellow is often a colour most people shy away from since they find it hard to pair with, however it always flatters and brightens your entire look! If you want to take on this colour this season, try coordinating your yellow pieces with shades of khaki, nude, orange, navy, plums and our favourite pairing: grey! (Mad About Style ombre yellow scarf available in store $29.00)

Monochromatic is such a fun trend you can really make your own! Us girls at MAD have gone as far as a whole denim look or just played with colours to create a "monochromatic" outfit! This doesn't mean your pieces have to be the EXACT same colour, most of the time playing with the same colour family creates more dimension and interest! Some ladies go all out with bright colour as you may have seen on runways and magazines, but we love neutrals this season and especially when creating a "mono" style outfit. You can also do this in a minimal way on your feet with OPI's  "A Woman's Prague-ative" nail polish and our royce wedge in camel (available here) by channeling the same colour family and pairing them together! 

To book a fresh new pedicure contact Tiber via online or by phone here! 

Have a great weekend!

-MAD Team