Archive for the “Looks” category

Stylin’ & Profilin’ On The Upper East Side

by Sarah on May 3, 2012

If you watch tv and let’s face it most of us do, then you may have found yourself admiring some of the stylish women that populate the media-verse. Whether you’re into crime dramas, like Law and Order, prefer some fairy (…)

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Bittar Bangles

by Aliya on April 26, 2012

Stacking bangles is nothing new. Layering arm candy has been a majorly popular trend for a little while now. But stacking Alexis Bittar bangles never fails to look anything but absolutely fabulous! So much so, he’s made Edina and Patsy (…)

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Getting acCUSTOMed to Spring

by Sarah on April 15, 2012

It’s hard not to get excited after a cold, grey winter when the weather starts to get warmer. We’ve got our new spring collections rolling through our doors every day ~ You may have even caught a glimpse on our (…)

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Man(niversary) Gifts

by Sarah on April 4, 2012

Shopping for men can be….difficult. Let’s face it ~ When shopping for women the options seem limitless. You have clothing options, scarves and handbags plus a hundred different accessories to choose from. There are books, candles, bubblebath and more. One (…)

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Leah Alexandra’s Estate Jewellery!

by Jesswf on January 27, 2012

Harness your individuality with Leah Alexandra Estate jewellery. The pieces in this line are collected by Leah from around the globe during her travels… antique markets, estate sales, and pawnshops. Leah was raised in Ontario and during her childhood she (…)

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My Favourite 5: Priscilla

by Jesswf on January 17, 2012

Even after a crazy busy holiday season, all three Magpie stores have a great variety of jewellery to suit anyone’s style! This morning Priscilla chose her five favorite things in the store, enjoy these beauties: 1. Holly Yashi Primrose Path (…)

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My Favourite 5

by Jesswf on November 1, 2011

Here’s a new series we’re trying out called My Favorite 5! Staff members from all the stores are going to be asked what pieces in their store are their absolute favourites at the moment (expect to see a lot of (…)

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Word on the Street

by Jesswf on October 28, 2011

Construction is almost over in the Glebe! There is still a little rubble at both ends, but the sidewalks are fancy and the street is so smooth! I took advantage of the gorgeous sunny weather this morning and walked through (…)

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Bonne Fête Coco

by Jesswf on August 19, 2011

Today is the birthday of fashion pioneer Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel. I don’t own anything by Chanel, but I deeply appreciate that she took black dresses and turned them from being exclusively a symbol of mourning to a sophisticated and (…)

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Street Style: Take a Walk

by Erin on August 3, 2011

Let’s make this a Wednesday with a capital ‘W’ people. Ahhh. That’s better. Ottawa watch out, you’re up next. Erin