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by The Backseat Stylers | May 18th, 2013 
Oh haven’t you heard? The Backseat Stylers have teamed up with designer denim brand 7 For All Mankind and Toronto street style blog Textstyles.ca on an exclusive denim party for 10 of our readers!
Here’s the skinny on our private shindig:
WHO: The Backseat Stylers, Textstyles.ca and 10 of our readers, including (fingers crossed) you!
WHAT: Free denim (one pair of 7FAM jeans per contest winner!), personal styling sessions with yours truly, generous 30% off discount cards (expire June 1), and complimentary cupcakes (nomnomnom) and bubbly.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6-8pm
WHERE: 7 For All Mankind at Yorkdale Mall
We’ve got 5 spots on the guest list to fill, aaand we just received word that each of our 5 winners will be able to bring a +1! Double the fun.
If you haven’t yet entered the giveaway to snag one of those coveted invites, then what are you waiting for? Enter the contest (and read the complete rules) here before it closes this upcoming Tuesday, May 21. Good luck everyone – we can’t wait to party with you #7FAMYorkdale styles!
D&G blazer / Theory tank top / 7 For All Mankind slim cigarette jean in electric blue destroyed (available at #7FAMYorkdale) / Balenciaga shoes / Ela clutch / J.Crew belt / Biko necklace / MAKE UP FOR EVER make-up
by The Backseat Stylers | May 9th, 2013 
The hunt for the perfect jeans is a never-ending process. We ourselves have suffered through countless pairs of ill-fitting and unflattering denim in our search for that one pair that will hug and hide in all the right places, and we bet you have too. That’s why we’ve teamed up with designer denim brand 7 For All Mankind and Toronto street style site Textstyles.ca to bring you an exclusive denim party that will hopefully land you your holy grail jeans – finally!
On May 29, we and Textstyles.ca’s Stefania will be hosting a little invite-only soiree at the 7FAM store at Yorkdale Mall for 10 of our loveliest readers. Each guest will walk away with a complimentary pair of 7FAM jeans (!!!) and enjoy a personal styling session with yours truly, one-night-only shopping discounts, and cocktails and sweets to boot. Want in? We’ve got 5 spots to fill on our Backseat Stylers guest list, so check out the easy-peasy contest rules below to snag one of them. We can’t wait to outfit you in a swanky new pair of 7FAM jeans!
In the meantime, mark you calendars just in case you’re one of the lucky 5 (fingers crossed!) and start daydreaming about new 7FAM denim for the summer. We’re already rocking ours.
Prabal Gurung blouse / 7 For All Mankind back zip slim cigarette jean (available at 7 For All Mankind at Yorkdale Mall) / Alexander Wang shoes / Celine bag / MAKE UP FOR EVER make-up
Contest Rules:
1. To enter, leave us a comment below, and ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and 7 For All Mankind’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry (complete step #1 first), follow @backseatstylers and @7FAM on Twitter and tweet the following: “The @backseatstylers & @textstyles are hosting a @7FAM denim party with free jeans, and I want in! http://bit.ly/13kHMv6 #7FAMYorkdale”
3. The contest closes at midnight on May 21, 2013. The 5 winners will be selected randomly and will be notified by e-mail.
4. Contest open to readers in the Greater Toronto Area only.
5. There are no prize substitutions and no cash value. Travel not included.
Sponsored by 7 For All Mankind
by The Backseat Stylers | March 20th, 2013 
Happy first day of spring! Though the temperatures here in Toronto aren’t exactly co-operating, we at The Backseat Stylers are more than ready for all that the new season brings with it, including sunnier days, fresh blooms and, of course, the One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale.
The Show is back in town from March 27-31 at the Direct Energy Centre, and will feature handcrafted designs by 450-plus artisans. It’s full of Canadian-made fashion, art and housewares perfect for a refresh of your wardrobe and home for spring. There’s even a can’t-miss food aisle that’s always the highlight of our visits.
Want in on the #OOAKS13 action? We can help you with that – we’re giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Show! Contest rules are below. Good luck, and see you there!
xx, T & S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment on this blog post and ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and One of a Kind Show’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry, follow @backseatstylers and @ooak_toronto on Twitter and tweet the following: “The @backseatstylers are giving away 10 pairs of @ooak_toronto tickets, and I want in! http://bit.ly/16JBIxA #OOAKS13 #giveaway”
3. Contest closes on March 26, 2013 at midnight. Winners will be contacted via email.
4. This giveaway is open to our readers located in the GTA only.
5. There are no prize substitutions.
by The Backseat Stylers | February 14th, 2013 
The Mister and I met in September 1999, back when ICQ was all the rage, a sweet young lady named Britney Spears was taking over the pop scene, and I was only beginning to develop some sense of style. It wasn’t love at first sight exactly, but pretty darn close; I liked him immediately, and a lot. He enjoys telling people that I picked him up. In fact, I didn’t, but I did introduce myself first, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done.
We were kids back then with little in the way of responsibility and plenty of time to date. We watched terrible movies, ate like our metabolisms would never slow, and just enjoyed each other’s company. That’s all we’ve ever needed, really, though we do enjoy fancy dinners, theatre tickets and travel now and then.
My favourite dates are those when we explore something new together, like our bike ride through the streets of Paris, those drinks we had at that ice bar in Stockholm, and our first ever visit to the Metro Toronto Zoo, when we walked non-stop all day in the blistering heat so we wouldn’t miss any of the animals.
What are the ingredients to a perfect date for you? Share in the comments and tweet us using the hashtag #BRLove for a chance to win a special his and hers Valentine’s Day gift set from our friends at Banana Republic! The package includes two new signature fragrances, one bottle of W and one bottle of M, a gorgeous cuff for her and a handsome printed silk tie for him, all valued at over $240. Contest rules are below.
UPDATE:
Congrats to the winner of our #BRLove giveaway…Neeraj! Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned for our next contest.
Good luck and happy Valentine’s Day!
xx, S
Contest Rules:
1. To enter, leave us a comment telling us your ingredients to the perfect date.
2. In addition to step #1, follow @backseatstylers and @BRStyleCA on Twitter and tweet us the following: “The @backseatstylers and @BRStyleCA are giving away a $240 his and hers gift set, and I want it! http://bit.ly/XPjPHI #BRLove #giveaway”
3. The contest closes at midnight on February 20, 2013. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified by e-mail.
4. Contest open to readers in Canada only. Winner must have a Canadian shipping address.
5. There are no prize substitutions and no cash value. Prize might not be exact colour/print as shown. No exchanges or refunds permitted.
by The Backseat Stylers | December 17th, 2012 
After epic giveaways all December long, we’ve finally reached the grand finale as we count down the days until Santa’s arrival. For our third and final contest, we’ve teamed up with none other than Canada’s oldest retailer, The Bay! From shoes to silverware, The Bay is a go-to destination for everything fashionable for our closets, kitchen and every other room in our house, for that matter.
We’re incredibly excited then to wrap up our big holiday giveaway series with a $500 shopping spree at everyone’s favourite department store, The Bay! Being two of The Bay’s most devoted customers, it would take us about 30 seconds to spend $500. Here are some of the items we’re currently coveting over on thebay.com (clockwise from top left):
1. Tahari mesh sequin dress ($210) – A combination of paillettes and mesh, this Tahari frock isn’t your average LBD. It’s a standout piece for the holiday season, as well as cocktail parties year round.
2. Michael Kors black silicone-wrapped bracelet watch ($300) – Michael Kors’ watch business is booming for good reason; his timepieces have become must-haves among the fashion-conscious. Our pick is this versatile, oversized design in black silicone-wrapped stainless steel.
3. Maison Martin Margiela ostrich feather pen ($40) – For the signing of only the most important of documents, this luxe ostrich feather pen is perfect for Margiela devotees and fashion fans in general.
4. Topshop drape longline blazer ($120) – We’d choose a white tuxedo jacket over a party dress any day of the week, and this version from everyone’s favorite high street retailer is a stylish, pocketbook-friendly option.
5. YSL Beauty La Laque nail trio holiday set ($65) – We love all of those exclusive makeup sets that pop up during the holidays, and this nail lacquer trio from YSL featuring three of the brand’s most popular reds is a favourite this season.
6. Pink Tartan merino wool birdseye crew ($191.99, reg. $275) – We’re huge fans of most everything Kimberly Newport-Mimran designs, and this chic sweater is no exception. It’s perfect for layering over a collared shirt or on its own.
7. Swarovski ‘Alicia’ pierced earrings ($150) – We wouldn’t turn down anything by Swarovski, but these gorgeous crystal drop earrings especially would make lovely additions to any jewelry box.
8. Belle Noel bars and fan necklace ($250) – As far as statement necklaces go, this offering from Kim Kardashian’s line is fairly simple in design but high impact. It’ll take any old LBD to the next level.
9. HBC Collection antique cotton sweatshirt ($77, reg. $110) – We have a soft spot for anything with the classic HBC stripes, and this cozy cotton sweatshirt in particular. We have big plans to sip hot cocoa by the fireplace in it all winter.
With The Bay’s huge selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, housewares, cosmetics and more, we have a feeling it wouldn’t take you long to burn through that $500 either. Tell us what you’d buy on that shopping spree for a chance to win. Good luck everyone!
UPDATE:
Congrats to the winner of a The Bay $500 shopping spree…Lindsay S! Please email us to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered!
xx, T & S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment telling us how you would spend the $500 shopping spree, including links to the specific items on thebay.com. Also, ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and The Bay’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry (you must complete step #1 first), follow @backseatstylers and @TheHudsonsBayCo on Twitter and tweet the following: “HOHOHO! @backseatstylers are giving away a @TheHudsonsBayCo $500 shopping spree, and I want it! http://bit.ly/T26udP #giveaway #BSSholiday”
3. The contest closes at midnight on December 23, 2012. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified by e-mail.
4. Contest open to readers in Canada only.
5. There are no prize substitutions and no cash value. Travel not included.
by The Backseat Stylers | December 10th, 2012 
I’ve been a Club Monaco addict for as long as I can remember. I lived in my logo sweatshirt through high school (remember those?), wore the brand’s office-ready duds almost exclusively during the first years of my career, and now have a rather extensive collection of CM pieces that I don for both work and play. In short, I’m a huge, huge fan.
So much so, in fact, that I knew Club Monaco just had to be a part of our big holiday giveaway series, and I’m excited that they thought so too! Disappointed you didn’t win our eLUXE contest last week? No need to fret, because this week we’ve got a $500 Club Monaco shopping spree up for grabs!
Epic, right? We know you want it, so pick that jaw up off your keyboard, click on over to clubmonaco.com, and draft up that holiday wish list for a chance to win. Here’s our rather lengthy one, should you need inspiration – though we’re certain you don’t need help spending $500 at your local Club Monaco boutique! Clockwise from top left:
1. Reva Coat ($398) – When it comes to winter outerwear, there’s nothing more chic than a gorgeous white wool top coat. Throw on it a glam, removable faux fur collar that makes for two coats in one, and I’m sold.
2. Ethel Cluster Necklace ($89.50) – I have a healthy collection of statement necklaces already, but I knew I had to have this coloured jewel creation the moment I spotted it. It’s a sophisticated piece that can be worn year round.
3. Joelle Skirt ($149.50) – On the hunt for the perfect party skirt? Not to worry – we’ve found it for you! This navy and gold metallic jacquard mini was made for dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve.
4. Pricilla Tuxedo Blazer ($259.00) – I have a serious weakness for tuxedo jackets, and this patterned velvet design is too chic for words. It’s my favourite piece from the holiday collection and it needs to be mine, stat.
5. Micah Shirt ($149.50) – I generally fall head over heels with just about anything with lace trim, and this lovely, ladylike blouse is no exception. In fact, it would go perfectly under the Priscilla tuxedo blazer I’m coveting.
6. Marsha Boucle Jacket ($179.50) – The perfect boucle jacket is a closet essential that will serve you well for years to come. This black and white, updated take on a classic will work seamlessly in any wardrobe rotation.
7. Sybil Dress ($229.00) – The leather trend continues, and I couldn’t be more delighted. The leather trim on this wool frock gives it an edge that’s perfect both for the office and after work drinks.
We can’t wait to see your wish lists! Head on over to your local Club Monaco store or clubmonaco.com for a healthy window-shopping session that – be warned – may just lead to a new outfit or two before you even get your contest entry in. That’s just how covet-worthy this holiday collection is. Good luck everyone!
UPDATE:
Congrats to the winner of a Club Monaco $500 shopping spree…Karen F! Please email us to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered!
xx, S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment telling us how you would spend the $500 shopping spree, including links to the specific items on clubmonaco.ca or clubmonaco.com (third party, sale and leather items excluded). Also, ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and Club Monaco’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry (you must complete step #1 first), follow @backseatstylers and @clubmonaco on Twitter and tweet the following: “HO HO HO! The @backseatstylers are giving away a @ClubMonaco $500 shopping spree, and I want it! http://bit.ly/SZUBVt #giveaway #BSSholiday”
3. The contest closes at midnight on December 16, 2012. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified by e-mail.
4. Contest open to readers in Canada and the U.S. only.
5. The $500 (before taxes) shopping spree will be awarded at the winner’s preferred Club Monaco store. Travel not included. There are no prize substitutions and no cash value. Third party, sale and leather items excluded.
6. Complete sweepstakes rules here.
by The Backseat Stylers | December 3rd, 2012 
It’s officially December, and we know you’re impatiently counting down the days until Santa shimmies down your chimney with the shoes of your dreams in his sack. Until then, though, you’re going to have to make do with us, your trusty, neighbourhood, fashion-conscious elves. Lucky for you, we take our jobs very seriously. In fact, we’re teaming up with some of our favourite e-retailers this month to bring you the biggest giveaways we’ve hosted to date – our way of saying ‘merci beaucoup!’ for your support this past year.
First up: eLUXE! We professed our love for this Canadian site when we posted our interview of CEO Joanna Track recently and a quick window-shopping jaunt over there will have you feeling the same way, if you don’t already. Just a few minutes into our e-visit and the wish list was already a mile long. That’s certain to happen to you too, so we’re going to give one lucky reader of The Backseat Stylers the opportunity to win their wish list items. Tell us what you’re coveting from eLUXE for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree!
Excited? So are we. Here are 8 reasons why (clockwise from top left):
1. Velvet ‘Vonnie’ Sequin Top ($165) – With holiday parties taking over our calendars this month, there’s no better time to add some sparkle to your wardrobe, though we tend to sport our sequins all year round.
2. Milly Leather Collar Sweater ($359) – This sweater combines two of our most favourite things right now: cobalt blue and leather. Even better, the leather collar and cuffs are removable, making this one very versatile piece.
3. Greta Constantine Primer ‘Maha’ Dress ($265) – We pretty much adore everything Canadian designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong of Greta Constantine design, and at Primer (their diffusion line) prices their party dresses are completely irresistible.
4. Tiger of Sweden ‘Acadie’ Moto Jacket ($599) – Not all motorcycle jackets are created the same, and this one is perfection. The leather peplum makes it very of-the-moment, but the jacket will be a closet staple for years to come.
5. Rebekah Price ‘Serpentine’ Drop Earrings ($187.25) – We’ve been hearing this Toronto-based jewelry designer’s name for a while, and now we know why: to-die-for Swarovski crystal statement pieces that need to be in our jewelry box, stat.
6. Gee Beauty ‘The Red Carpet Look’ Set ($134) – S underwent a red carpet transformation courtesy of the lovely ladies at Gee Beauty during this year’s TIFF, and the results were ultra glam. Everything you need for your very own red carpet makeover is in this set.
7. Elizabeth and James ‘E-Sash’ Heel ($360) – The oxblood red and cap-toe trends combine for one rather gorgeous pump from the contemporary line of the Olsen twins. It’s a double-duty shoe that will go seamlessly from the office to cocktails.
8. Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. Clutch ($225) – This bag’s been on our radar for years now, and it’s about time we – and you! – finally made the leap. It’s available in two sizes and a range of colours and leathers, but one can never go wrong with purple patent.
There are so many covet-worthy items on eLUXE right now – go forth and explore! Then report back for a chance to win that $500 shopping spree. Contest rules are below. Good luck everyone!
UPDATE:
Congrats to the winner of the $500 eLUXE shopping spree…Erica K! Please email us to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered!
xx, T & S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment telling us how you would spend the $500 shopping spree, including links to the specific items on eLUXE.ca. Also, ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and eLUXE’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry (you must complete step #1 first), follow @backseatstylers and @shopeluxe on Twitter and tweet the following: “HO HO HO! The @backseatstylers are giving away a @shopeluxe $500 shopping spree, and I want it! http://bit.ly/TAWA4R #giveaway #BSSholiday”
3. The contest closes at midnight on December 9, 2012. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified by e-mail.
4. Contest open to readers in Canada only.
5. There are no prize substitutions and no cash value.
by The Backseat Stylers | November 22nd, 2012 
I own a lot of winter outerwear; some might even say it’s an obsession. But when December hits and there’s no longer any sense in shivering to death in my leather biker jacket or even my double-breasted wool top coat, there’s only one piece of outerwear in my closet for the job: my Canada Goose Trillium jacket. I’ve never sported anything warmer than my bright white Trillium, and I’d take it with me on a trip to the North Pole in a heart beat.
Considering a Goose too? The jackets sell out fast and never go on sale, but we just might be able to help you with that. Canada Goose products are now officially available through Sporting Life at SHOP.CA, where you can purchase online from a certified retailer with free shipping and returns.
Even better, we’re giving away a $250 SHOP.CA gift card to one lucky reader of The Backseat Stylers to celebrate! You know you want it for your upcoming holiday shopping list. Contest rules are below. Good luck!
UPDATE:
Congratulations to…Maryam!!! You’ve been selected as the winner of our $250 SHOP.CA gift card. Thanks to everyone who entered the contest, and stay tuned for a new giveaway coming soon.
xx, S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment on this blog post telling us how you’d spend the gift card, and ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and SHOP.CA’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry, follow @backseatstylers and @SHOPdotCA on Twitter and tweet the following: “The @backseatstylers are giving away a @SHOPdotCA $250 gift card, and I want it! http://bit.ly/UhgW2H #giveaway #contest”
3. Contest closes on November 289, 2012 (extended!) at midnight. The winner will be notified via email.
4. There are no prize substitutions.
Sponsored by SHOP.CA
by The Backseat Stylers | November 20th, 2012 
Now that the holidays are undeniably around the corner (Toronto Eaton Centre‘s Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week makes it official!), we at The Backseat Stylers are ready to dive head first into everything cheerful and festive. And that can only mean one thing: kicking off our holiday season at the One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale!
The Show is back in town from November 22 to December 2, bringing with it handcrafted designs by 800-plus artisans. It’s chock full of fun stocking stuffers and unique gift ideas for most everyone, and always one of our favourite holiday shopping destinations.
In fact, we love it so much that we want you there shopping alongside us, so we’re giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Show! Contest rules are below. Good luck, and see you at #OOAKX12!
xx, T & S
Contest Rules [CLOSED]:
1. To enter, leave us a comment on this blog post and ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers and One of a Kind Show’s Facebook pages here and here.
2. For a bonus entry, follow @backseatstylers and @ooak_toronto on Twitter and tweet the following: “The @backseatstylers are giving away 10 pairs of @ooak_toronto tickets, and I want in! http://bit.ly/TVOdhy #OOAKX12 #giveaway”
3. Contest closes on November 21, 2012 at 5pm. Winners will be contacted via email.
4. This giveaway is open to our readers located in the GTA only.
5. There are no prize substitutions.
by The Backseat Stylers | October 2nd, 2012 
T and I were asked recently to participate in a campaign in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. It was a no-brainer, really, given the charity’s mission to “continuously pioneer cutting-edge breast cancer education, support and research that speak fearlessly to the unique needs of young (or youngish) women”. Use our powers for good? It would be our pleasure.
Along with the two of us humble fashion bloggers, Rethink Breast Cancer called on a group of writers, on-air talent and stylists to compete in BATTLE PINK this October. Each participant has been challenged to get creative with the limited edition PINK products, which range from OPI‘s ‘Pink Of Hearts’ nail lacquer duo ($20.95) to a Swarovski crystal ‘Pink Hope’ charm ($60) to the stainless steel ‘Contessa’ watch by Roots ($115). T and I were tasked with styling a pair of eyeglasses from Clearly Contacts‘ pink frame collection by Derek Cardigan ($98).
But so was Afiya Francisco of The Style House, and this is where the ‘battle’ part comes in. Until October 14, the public (aka you!) will be voting on their favourite BATTLE PINK creations, and yours truly have been pitted against the lovely Afiya. Head on over to the Rethink Breast Cancer site to check out her and our entries and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! For which, we *almost* don’t care, because for every vote submitted, Penguin Books Canada has pledged to donate $1 to the Rethink Breast Cancer cause.
You vote, Penguin donates, and we, Afiya and the other BATTLE PINK contestants get to feel good about ourselves. It’s a win-win-win situation, right? So please spread the word!
Thanks in advance for your support of Rethink Breast Cancer’s BATTLE PINK initiative!
xx, T & S
On T: Smythe blazer / American Apparel shirt / Zara jeans / Bass shoes / Clearly Contacts glasses by Derek Cardigan
On S: OBJECT for Danier leather top / Mango belt / Joe Fresh jeans / Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem shoes / Clearly Contacts glasses by Derek Cardigan
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