Mistle Totes - Love These!

This manual umbrella is sized to fit almost any purse or pocket. Opens to 38-in., but folds to a small 6-in. Makes a great gift. Lots of funky prints and colours - boxed for easy gift-giving.

Item of the Day!!!

http://pooktoque.com/

What can we say? Silly, fun and comfy. Great gifts for that hard to buy for guy in your life!
Now available at Bodacious...

We love our Bodacious Style Experts!

A letter received from a happy customer...way to go, Nikki!!!

Barb and Lorna
I was in your store for the first time with a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago. My friend was looking for a dress for her upcoming wedding. We had the most wonderful experience in your store. Nikki was helpful, honest, knew the stock and how it fit. She gave us excellent service with no pressure, and had no problem holding two dresses and a skirt while we went to get a bite to eat so that my friend could clear her head and decide which dress she wanted. Nikki was as happy and helpful to accommodate that request as she had been with everything else. I have to tell you what a delight it was to be able to walk out of the store, having not purchased anything and be treated in the same welcoming manner as we had been treated upon entering. We returned to the store about a half hour later, and my friend purchased both dresses and the skirt. Your store is beautiful and you have a real Gem in Nikki! I know that we will be back.

Something to do...

If you're going to be in Vancouver on Monday, March 30th, you should check out this Shop Symposium event! Barb and I are going to speak on a panel of "inspirational speakers" and there will be all sorts of great shopping, fun, inspiration - when we're all needing a bit of that! Check out their site and let us know what you think.

Alternative Wedding Bells are ringing!

Whether you are planning a wedding or know someone who is, this just may be the event of the year. I happen to be planning an I Do this summer and the thought of all that expensive, crazy wedding stuff scares me to death. I do want an alternative to a big expensive wedding, I do want to do things a little different than most and I do need to set a date. I will set a date before January 17th and I can't wait to see what's in store for me at Vancouver's First Alternative Wedding Show!
Check out their website here and maybe we'll see you at The Heritage Hall on Saturday January 17th from 11-6?
I Do think you will enjoy it!!

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas??? All under $20!

Here ya go...
Little i energy gum!
super cute packaging, Canadian company and has a shot of caffeine to keep the energy levels up! Only $4.~

Principessa Water Bottle $18.~
This gorgeous new aluminum water bottle has a dual cause. Help save the environment and lives as $1 from the sale of each bottle will be donated to breast cancer research. This eco-chic alternative to plastic is safely lined so there is no leaching and it’s BPA free as well.

Bad Girl's Stamp Kit - $11.95
Everyone in your bad girl posse will benefit from these 16 sassy Bad Girl stamps and a yummy pink and purple inkpad.

Enjoy a pocket Van Gogh with our Almond Blossom notepad! $3.~

Bring in the New Year with a bang...

Check out these full size "champagne" bottles filled with confetti! Pop them open at the stroke of midnight and watch the sparks fly! Only $9.99 per bottle.

Yay to the Vancouver Sun!

We so love it when the local media supports local business! Check out this article that will run in tomorrow's paper - and remember to support your local, independent businesses:) We all appreciate it and it benefits the whole community!

Barefoot Venus - Soak up the Season!

If you still have some stockings to stuff, we've got some great gift items worth stuffing! Check out the new "ginger snap" scent from Barefoot Venus! And if you've already finished your holiday shopping, I'm pretty sure you could use a scented soak of your own.

I can't believe it! It's finally here...

It's the Shapeez Bodyshaper (otherwise known as the Unbelievabra!)

You've got to check these out!

CRAVE Vancouver - The Urban Girl's Manifesto

Last week we attended the launch party of the new Crave Vancouver Book at The Cross in Yaletown. (If you've never been to The Cross, I highly recommend checking it out! It's definitely one of the most beautiful stores in Vancouver)

We have been chosen again as one of the featured stores - yay! It's a beautifully put together book with lots of photos and information on each featured shop. It features and celebrates all women owned, independent businesses in Vancouver. A great gift idea for any girlfriends coming from out of town. It's also great for us locals who tend to stick close to home and could use some new shopping inspiration!

They also do a Seattle version which I took along this past weekend on my annual Seattle trek. Both books now available at Bodacious!

Just in time for the Weekend!

Kairos handbags of the faux suede persuasion! Delicious colours!
Check out their website for colours, sizes, etc...

Yummy PJ's - Irresistible Softness now available at Bodacious!

Bodacious welcomes...PJ Harlow Dreamwear line! In sherbet-y colours - mint, blush and silver.

Boxer style shorts in satin with 2 x 1 rib waistband, drawcord waist with an attached elastic, for a fabulous fit. Made of whisper soft satin faille blend.
Sleep... spa... lounge or play.

The perfect robe in unbelievably soft cotton/lycra 2x1 rib with satin faille blend trim and tie. A great layering piece to add to the satin pant or shorts.

This Weekend Only!

If you're on our newsletter list, you're already in the loop...

THIS WEEKEND ONLY...
buy one Barefoot Venus product and get the second product (of equal or lesser value) at 1/2 price. This rain is definitely a good excuse to pamper yourself.

Happy Friday to you!

New Items in TODAY!!!

This has certainly been a full week for deliveries!

Just in...

- Winter Coats, Jackets and Capelets
- New Angel Knit Wrap Dresses (same dress/softer fabric!)
- IceRok Jewelry line - (I'm loving the 'peace' ring on the silver chain)

- Toca rubber jewelry line from Brazil
- Togs jackets
- Schaart blouses and dresses
- SHOES, SHOES, SHOES - oh, did we forget to tell you that we were getting some phenomenal shoes in? Anne Klein, Werner, Enzo Angiolini and more! Up to size 11.

8 Years and Still Growing!

This past week marked our 8th anniversary (which we'll be celebrating in the store with you all on November 6th) and it's amazing to look back through the years at how much we've changed and grown.
From our little shop on Broadway selling pre-owned treasures to a boutique filled today with not only our own label but those of established and much-loved local designers'. I can't even tell you how thrilling it still is to see women come into this space that we created with such love and care to find clothing that they love that fits and flatters, twirling in front of the mirror with pride and celebration.
Creating a beautiful safe space for women to try new styles, push their comfort zone (maybe show a little more leg or bare their arms!) and support each other in their uniqueness - that is definitely a dream fulfilled!
Thank you to all of you who continue to support the concept and the dream.

Make sure to get your name on the list for the soon-to-be-arriving "Incredibra!" by SHAPEEZ. We can't wait!

Coming Soon to Bodacious...

IceRok Jewelry - keep posted for deets on how to win an IceRok design valued at $1000 retail!!!

As seen in...

http://fashionmagazine.com/fashion-file/regulararticle/550/

Just In...

Check out these oh-so-cute AND functional water bottles from Principessa.
Support a good cause and save the environment. We so love them!
Refresh yourself...
Now available at Bodacious...

A concern from a loyal customer...and our response. Your thoughts?

"Hey Ladies....

Let me start off by saying that I always enjoy your newsletter.
However, this time I was dismayed at the photos of the tiny tiny skinny skinny model displaying your new clothes. Very un-bodacious!
Its hard enough having to "imagine" what my curvy body would look like in clothes that are modeled when I read other magazines etc, but when it comes from you guyz its particularily perplexing."

name withheld

Hi name withheld,

We certainly meant no disrespect to our Bodacious customers by showing a slimmer model in our newsletter. The fact of the matter is that this independant local designer took the time and expense to have professional photos taken of her designs so it made sense to show them to you. She does offer much of her clothing in a whole range of sizes from size 2 up to a 22/24. We would have loved to be able to re-shoot these fashions but we don't even have all of the designs in store yet. What we are offering is a preview. Once we have the pieces in stock we will try to send out a better image of the clothing so you can see how it looks in larger sizes.
This is by no means a trend for us but from time to time we have no choice but to show you the only photos that are available. Our sizing starts at size 10 and goes to 24 so we will always try our best to show a true representation of these sizes. Thanks for your feedback and rest assured that slimmer models are not the new reality for Bodacious.

bodaciously,


Lorna & Barb

Just Arrived from Italy - Fall Fashion for Your Legs!

Remember slouch socks??? - Well, they're back! As are argyle tights, leg warmers and woolly footless hosiery in chocolate brown, charcoal black and winter cream. Check out Bodacious for the best selection!