Trendspotting: Women Mean Business

 

– photos by nuttycake.com, special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan –

ART ON THE CARD

Nestled in Norma Jeans’ Closet at Upstairs on Beacon is a little gallery featuring artwork by Helen Windsor. Her artwork shows the simple use of patterns in a timeless fashion and can be made into art cards, if you want to send something unique for any occasion.

Art cards $5 or 10 for $35 – Upstairs on Beacon, 2405 Beacon Ave, Sidney – healinghelen.ca

THOUGHTFUL FOOD

One of the food trends in 2015. Vibrant light lunch options for a vibrant you. New routines  renew mind and body so try healthy, nutrient-packed salads and smoothies to stay or to go.

Toast Cafe shows what women in Business can do. Creating a place for nourishment and a sense of Community.

Lrg House Salad $8, tax inc. – Toast Cafe, 2400 Bevan Ave, Sidney

LIVE LIFE NATURALLY

O.N.E. Laundry wash stands for Organic, Natural and Eco Friendly. Designed on the Peninsula by Laurie Kelly, this Laundry soap is THE natural Laundry wash.

And while MTV Award winners have to wait to get the product in their VIP gift bags in April, you can have it now, for example in Sidney at Sweet Dreams Boutique.

500 ml (32 loads) $19.99, Bottle refill $11.99 – 1 l (68 loads) $29.99 Bottle refill $21.99 – Millstone farm & organics – millstoneorganics.com

FASHION BUZZ

The unique creations of local owners and designers Melanie and Jill are fashionable, functional and unique. The two women created a buzz in the fashion industry. Create your own buzz with one of their designs.

$45 Tanktop, $295 Dress, $125 Pants – Tatum and Olivia, 2493b Beacon Ave, Sidney – tatumandolivia.com

GAME ON

Pure fun is the newest Dragons Den winning game “Squap”, presented by Monika Rogers from Squamish.

Join the latest throw-and-catch craze! Just put the ball in the mitt and snap it open to launch. Get moving- indoors or out, by yourself (against a wall), with a friend or in a group.

$26.99 – Buddies Toys, 2494 Beacon Ave, Sidney – buddiestoys.ca

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