Category: Gift Ideas

Contest Alert: Win Tickets for Beyoncé

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Want to see Queen Bey on Monday night in Toronto ? We’re giving away 2 tickets for The Mrs.Carter Show at the ACC on Monday December 16, 2013. To enter, please do at least two of the following (you’ll get more points if you do all 4)

1) Follow @JaniceAdore on Twitter and Retweet “Win Tickets for Beyoncé” tweet.

2) Like “Janice Adore” on facebook and like “Win Tickets for Beyoncé” post.

3) Sign up for Janice Adore monthly newsletter here

4) Leave a comment below on this post and tell us: Why do you want to attend Beyoncé’s concert.  Please leave your email address so we can contact you, if you’re the winner.

Winner will be contacted via email on Sunday December 15, 2013 after 9pm. Seats are lower level, visit the Air Canada Centre website for details. Good luck!

BEYONCE

xo,

Janice

One of a Kind Christmas Show.

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It’s starting to look a lot like chritmas! The One of a Kind Christmas Show starts from November 28 to December 8 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. I can’t wait to take my mini me and discover the local handmade goods with him. The Christmas Show has been in progress since 1975 and features handmade designs by over 800 artists, makers, designers and craftspeople. It is the largest consumer craft show in North America and the perfect place to do your holiday shopping with some beauty products, jewellery, toys, food and much more. We love to support local so come join us!
One Kind Show

Ps: It’s free for Children 12 & Under. You can purchase your tickets here:Ticket – One of a Kind Show  or more info here: One of a Kind Christmas Show 2013

See you there!

xo,

Janice

Starbucks and alice + olivia Collaborate on Limited-Edition Gifts for the Holidays

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This holiday season, Starbucks is partnering with Stacey Bendet, founder and designer of top fashion brand alice + olivia, to bring customers the chicest of holiday gifts. Designed exclusively for Starbucks, the limited edition alice + olivia/Starbucks® Designer Double Wall Ceramic Tumbler and Bearista Bear, featuring alice + olivia’s signature black-and-white palette, offers playful style for the holiday season and all year round. The collection is available online at www.StarbucksStore.com on November 1, 2013, and in stores in the U.S. beginning November 12, 2013. Download the attached fact sheet for more information about this exclusive collection.

Brief Q&A with Founder and Designer, Stacey Bendet

  • What was your inspiration for the design of the bear and tumbler?
    • “A dancing alice + olivia bear! Properly caffeinated. As for the tumbler, it is our signature stripe on a signature tutu. It’s your holiday mug – all dressed up!”
  • What is your favorite Starbucks holiday beverage?
    • “A pumpkin spice soy latte is such a treat!”
  •  What is your favorite holiday tradition?
    • “Our annual trip to Hawaii is something I look forward to all year. Well, that and candy canes.”

     

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Design Philosophy

Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows customers to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, a+o epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey’s personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants, and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, tech accessories and a newly launched collection of handbags.

Past Designer Collaborations

Inspired by great design, Starbucks has a history of innovative partnerships with fashion’s elite. Over the years, Starbucks has collaborated with Christian Siriano, Jonathan Adler, Rodarte and Charlotte Ronson to bring designer products to customers in stores and online. Via news.starbucks.com

xo,

Janice

7 Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Daddy this Father’s Day

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I am surrounded by sport or Athlete dads so I was inspired by this eco friendly site for Father’s Day.

This Father’s Day, don’ t forget to give daddy or your baby daddy a gift that has more meaning than meets the eye. The following eco-conscious gifts warrant applause, not only for their usage points but also for their role in saving the world.

Instead of crafting a makeshift present at the last hour, put some thought into Father’s Day this year and consider one of these 7 eco-friendly gifts for the eco-conscious daddy that will put a smile on his (and Mother Nature’s) face.

1. Peak Performance Socks

If your father is active and an avid runner, he probably could use socks that keep his feet dry and blister free. Injinji sells toe socks that properly align toes, promoting posture and balance as well as preventing the wear and tear on his toes. Injinji currently has a buy-2-get-1-free sale for Father’s Day.

2. Recycled Shorts

Just in time for the summer, Patagonia offers board shorts that stay strong in prolonged exposure to salt water and UV rays and are designed to reduce inner thigh chafing. Better yet, Pantagonia ensures that dad can keep his gear out of landfills by participating in its recycle program, which allows the company to re-use the shorts and make them into new products.

3. Fair Trade Soccer

Is your father a soccer fan? Gift him a Fair Trade soccer ball from Senda Athletics. The company not only meets Fair Trade standards but also fuels money back into a communal fund to improve producers’ social, economic and environmental conditions.

4. Next Level TOMS

If dad is not already wearing TOMS, get him started this Father’s Day with the help of Ben Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative. This limited edition collection of shoes with a special significance is inspired by Congolese textiles, with two styles for men. For each pair sold, $5 goes to the youth and families in the region. This is on top of TOMS promise to provide a child in need with a new pair of shoes.

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5. Reclaimed Golf Balls

This may be the perfect gift for the eco-conscious golfer. Lost Golf Balls is a company that retrieves golf balls from lakes and surrounding natural terrain of resorts, private facilities and courses. After being cleaned and sorted based on brand, model and condition, prices are determined.

6. Solar-Powered Watch

Dad will never have to worry about replacing the battery on this watch. The Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Watch uses solar power to charge its battery both indoors and outdoors. It has a five-year warranty. Via Ecosalon.

7. Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag

Dad is already saving the world by biking to and fro, but now he can store his belongings and charge electronics with the Nomad Solar Bicycle Trunk Bag. Powered by solar energy, the bag has a universal fit and keeps dad charged while he rides.

Photo Credit: Jurvetson

Do you have any other suggestions for Father’s Day gifts ? Or did you find your gift already ? Let me know in a comment below.

Check out some Father’s day pictures on our fan page:  Janice Adore | Facebook

Happy Father’s day and have a great weekend.

xoxo,

Janice