AFTER THE EGG HUNT
Easter is here, and while it’s still a bit early to dig out the sandals, you should keep an eye peeled for these fresh-as-a-daisy (or tulip, or whatever flower comes up first in your garden) finds for spring.
SPRING BREEZE
Puma’s Fierce Bright Mesh slip-ons are made of vegan-friendly fabric and rubber, and are as colourful as Easter eggs, which, though jaunty, are not vegan-friendly. $120 at Browns, Market Mall, 403-247-3236, and three other Calgary locations, brownsshoes.com.
PETAL PUSHER
Floral prints always take centre stage at Ted Baker. Among the spring collection is this Elizay Entangled Enchantment v-neck blouse. $239 at Ted Baker, Chinook Centre, 403-259-2022, tedbaker.com.
MINTY FRESH
Frank and Oak has released its Park Leather low-top sneakers in new colours for spring. The line now includes tone-on-tone blue for guys, metallic rose for women, and mint for all. Purchase online—shipping is free—and if the fit is not right, you can return them to the store on 17th Avenue S.W. $155 at ca.frankandoak.com.
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Olivia Burton’s Painterly Prints butterfly watch combines grey and lilac with silver and rose gold. $199 from a selection at Nordstrom, Chinook Centre, 587-291-2000, shop.nordstrom.com.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
The folkloric trend continues for spring. Case in point: Fluevog’s new Rigel T-strap heel, with cross-stitched floral embroidery. $359 from John Fluevog Shoes, 207 8th Ave. S.W., 403-265-1970, fluevog.com.
SIMONS SAYS
Calgary’s first La Maison Simons opened last month. In addition to international designer collections such as Balmain and Vivienne Westwood, it also sells fashion-forward private-label brands. Two examples: Le31 semi-fitted men’s Romantic Floral shirt, $49.95, and a Qilo faux suède cap in pale pink with embroidered pineapple, $50. Core Shopping Centre, 304 8th Ave. S.W., 403-697-1840, simons.ca.
PINK LADY
Rudsak’s Paulette tote bag is big enough to hold everything. And if it gets too heavy, it is easily converted from a shoulder bag to a handbag (your massage therapist will thank you). It also has a removable interior pouch and tassels. Plus, the colour is this year’s musthave neutral. $395 from Rudsak, rudsak.com.