A hot summer's day, stylish guests, and a store full of cute covetable finds...what more could you ask for at the Oliver & Lilly's two-year anniversary party? Last Thursday I had the privilege of attending the store's celebration along with other stylish fashion bloggers, guests, and well-wishers. It was my first time visiting this gem of a shop on South Granville and West 13th Avenue, and I definitely liked what I saw: lots of on-trend pieces with quirky feminine charm merchandised alongside vintage objects to create an atmosphere of whimsy and fun.
Some of the items that caught my eye: a black ruffly chiffon blouse with a balloon print, skinny cargo pants, and a white tiered ruffle dress.
I love the vintage mirror and accordion in this wall installation. The wooden chair with orange plates stacked on top of it adds a nice colourful touch.
One of the highlights of the party was the refreshment and "build your own sundae" bar. Vodka lemonade anyone? Or chocolate wafers, mini marshmallows, and gummy bears to go with your ice cream?
Oh, and the other highlight: Running into lots of familiar faces and catching up with them, including Carolina, Ace, Erin, Niki, and Nicole.
Nicole tweeting from her new iPhone 4.
Congratulations to Oliver & Lilly's owner Leighann! Thanks for hosting such a great party. (P.S. I might have to come back for the black ruffled blouse.)
Mmm I could use a sundae right now :) I had fun with you last week, as do I at every event. Let me know if you do go back for the black ruffled shirt, i'll come with ya ;)
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You all looked so lovely! Such a fashionable group of bloggettes :)
ReplyDeleteAnd a sundae bar? AMAZING!
It looked like so much fun! So sad I missed it.
ReplyDeleteyay such a great post! and oliver & lilly's is such a great hidden gem in the city, such a great selection of clothing and accessories, it's merchandised so well and it doesn't hurt that leighann & darren might actually be the sweetest people in vancouver :)
ReplyDeleteI loved looking at all the twitpics from that group of the sundae bar! Mmmm
ReplyDeleteAnd that tiered ruffle dress is the cutest thing. If I wasn't an accident waiting to happen when it comes to spilling, I'd totally pick that on up.
Looks like a very stylish store. I love shopping in pretty places (especially with a sundae bar)
ReplyDeletelooks like a chic store!! haha I agree with you on Suri, my parents didnt even let me pick what to eat at McDonalds, let alone pick their outfits!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh, what fun! I want ice cream AND that fab white frock!
ReplyDeletelove the post lisa! great photos and commentary to along with them. I barely made it out of there without buying something; perhaps there's still hope for my self control! It was definitely a lot of fun though, thanks for the mention and that pic of me tweeting lol. Go back for the blouse! ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a wonderful store and party! I would have gone crazy with building my own Sundae ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say I haven't heard of this place yet-it's full of cute stuff! I have to take a stroll along South Granville again :)
ReplyDeletethe store & items look adorable!! congrats to them :)
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What a fun event! All of you ladies look gorgeous! And that sundae bar is a delicious idea. I'll definitely have to visit Oliver & Lily's on my next trip into the city!
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Ah, how stylish you look, and it appears that everyone was in such great form;-)
ReplyDeleteYou make me wish I lived in your area, with all your great little shops,events, and pictures!
ReplyDelete♥ Ripped Nylon ♥
Well as a designer, it's refreshing news to hear about a boutique that has endured through this economic crisis! I'm wishing that store all the best.
ReplyDeletelooks like fun! and all the girls were out!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like my dream day out! You're a lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Mrs Bossa Does the Do - can't wait to read more of your posts!
Very cool pics... You got the eye - I never noticed the accordion and the retro chair... The shop is adorable. And I love your outfit! I got that belt too and there is so much you can do with it.
ReplyDeleteI also fell in love with the balloon-printed blouse... So cute!