Meredith Gillies
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Meredith Gillies likes doing the cabin thing, scattergories, fluffy animals, toast, ice cold water, earl grey tea in the morning, swimming, Harry Potter, vanilla lattes, Kinder Surprises, Calgary, rooftop patios, ghouls, bulldogs and doing hoodrat stuff with her friends.

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Tequila Tromba's Eric Brass: Tips For Throwing The Perfect Fiesta

(1) Comments | Posted August 28, 2012 | 1:02 PM

We all have those memories -- or lack thereof -- of a night where we drank tequila. Waking up in the morning with a blinding hangover is just one of the symptoms of these party nights, along with a few vague cringe-worthy memories of karaoke and sloppy admissions of love....

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Kate Middleton's Style List: Fashion App Helps You Shop Her Closet On Your Phone

(10) Comments | Posted August 24, 2012 | 12:30 PM

Want to dress like Kate Middleton? There's an app for that.

A new fashion app that goes by the name of Kate's Style List has been launched, and it's all about the Duchess of Cambridge. Whether you want to sort her looks into seasons or shop...

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Holt Renfrew Celebrates 175 Years: Limited Edition Sweatshirts And Pop-Up Shops Across Canada

(0) Comments | Posted August 22, 2012 | 3:38 PM

As if we weren't already excited about Holt Renfrew's 175 anniversary, they've gone and upped the game... again.

It started with designer collaborations in their trademark fuchsia and now, they're hitting the road and hosting a mobile fashion tour across Canada. Their travelling pop-up shops...

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Kate Middleton Olympic Fashion Lessons: What The Duchess Taught Us

(1) Comments | Posted August 13, 2012 | 11:53 AM

It feels like we've been stalking the Duchess of Cambridge around the Olympics. That's partly because we have -- but it's for the love of fashion, you guys.

While Kate Middleton recycled looks day after day (which we're huge fans of), she offered some style life lessons throughout the...

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Joe Fresh At jcpenney: Canadian Fashion Brand To Open 700 Shops Across United States

(2) Comments | Posted July 25, 2012 | 12:30 PM

Woah, Joe!

Joe Fresh, our favourite affordable Canadian fashion brand, is set to open 700 stores across the United States within renovated jcpenney (also referred to as JC Penney or JCPenney) department stores. Starting in spring 2013, customers can shop Joe's women's apparel collection in-store, and products will also be...

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Nordstrom Canada: American Retailer Set To Open Four Locations In Canada

(6) Comments | Posted July 19, 2012 | 12:46 PM

It seems most American retailers have Canada on their mind. With the recent slew of stores setting their sights on the Canadian shopping landscape, Nordstrom will reportedly open four locations across the country in the coming months -- that news from The Globe and Mail,

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Fresh Train Co.: Young Canadian Designer Launches New Collection

(0) Comments | Posted July 18, 2012 | 5:56 PM

All aboard! Next stop: Fresh Train Co.

Started by 21-year-old Toronto native Guillaume Viau, Fresh Train Co. has relaunched with a new line of perfect summertime staples.

If you're a girl, the tees are what you want to see your boyfriend (or imaginary boyfriend) wearing...

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Twice A Week Miracle Shampoo Black 15In1: Put To The Test

(0) Comments | Posted July 16, 2012 | 12:14 PM

At some point, we've all purchased something whose results were, er, questionable, and didn't live up to our expectations or deliver the results we were so boldly promised. But no more! For the sake of you and your hard-earned money, The Huffington Post Canada Style team is putting the latest...

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Stampede Queen Candice Lee's Tips For Enjoying The Stampede

(4) Comments | Posted July 5, 2012 | 5:26 PM

As if being part of Stampede royalty isn't a big enough deal in Calgary, being the Stampede Queen for the centennial anniversary is huge.

And Candice Lee, a born and raised Calgarian, just so happened to win the cowboy hat-fitted-with-a-crown for 2012. In honour of this festive festival, we...

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Where to Eat and Drink When You're Not Stampeding

(5) Comments | Posted July 5, 2012 | 4:24 PM

For those of us who are Calgarian, it is often said that Stampede is better than Christmas. For those of you who aren't from Calgary, this is a strange concept to understand.

Ten days of debauchery in cowboy boots, drinking caesars while baking in the sun watching cattle get wrangled,...

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Making Denim Cut-Offs: We Tried It And Almost Succeeded - Put To The Test (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted July 4, 2012 | 5:39 PM

At some point, we've all purchased something whose results were, er, questionable, and didn't live up to our expectations or deliver the results we were so boldly promised. But no more! For the sake of you and your hard-earned money, The Huffington Post Canada Style team is putting the latest...

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Calgary Stampede Fashion: How To Add A Little Country To Your Look (PHOTOS)

(3) Comments | Posted July 3, 2012 | 7:25 PM

Situations where you find yourself able to wear denim-on-denim are rare.

This void can be filled for 10 days of every July in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Stampede, also known as the greatest outdoor show on earth, is a whirlwind time filled with hay bales, rodeos, and midway...

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MMVA Best And Worst Dressed: Celebs Stun And Shock At The MuchMusic Video Awards (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted June 18, 2012 | 11:57 AM

It was the best of MMVA times, it was the worst of MMVA times -- for fashion that is.

The Much Music Video Awards has a tendency to bring out the zany in some of our favourite Canadian and international celebrities, and many didn't disappoint this year....

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Bringing The 90s Into 2012: Fashion Trends We Love From The Past (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted June 12, 2012 | 3:44 PM

Yeah, sure, so it’s the 21st Century and we love our iPhones, but sometimes (read: most of the time) we long for the good old fashion days of the 1990s. We’re talking high ponytails held up by scrunchies, neon green biker shorts paired with neon yellow crew neck sweatshirts and...

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Hot Man-Icure: Ryan Gosling And Robert Pattinson DIY Nail Art (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted June 5, 2012 | 5:25 PM

Forget about that dumb thing your boyfriend did or the fact your ex-boyfriend has a new girl, because Ryan Gosling and Robert Pattinson want to be with you. Well, for as long as they can stick, that is. And that's a good start, right?

Rad Nails has...

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Feather Earrings Should Fly Away From Fashion: Minute 16

(2) Comments | Posted May 31, 2012 | 1:38 PM

By definition, trends are fleeting. They're ephemeral. And each day we see our fair share of looks we'd like to remove from our sartorial lexicon. So join us, each week, as we analyze a trend that's had its 15 minutes of fame. These looks are well into their Minute 16,...

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Bib Necklaces Are The Accessory For Summer: How To Get Dressed

(1) Comments | Posted May 30, 2012 | 1:00 PM

Look out babies, we're stealing from you and it's not candy we're after.

This summer, We're taking style tip from those cute little tots and wearing bibs this summer. Statement bib necklaces, that is. They are the easiest way to spice up your wardrobe since the ...

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Put To The Test: De-Puffing Roller Eye Treatment By Live Clean

(1) Comments | Posted May 29, 2012 | 11:19 AM

At some point, we've all purchased something whose results were, er, questionable, and didn't live up to our expectations or deliver the results we were so boldly promised. But no more! For the sake of you and your hard-earned money, The Huffington Post Canada Style team is putting the latest...

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Hats In The Summer: Time For Them To Exit The Fashion Scene

(0) Comments | Posted May 24, 2012 | 8:50 AM

By definition, trends are fleeting. They're ephemeral. And each day we see our fair share of looks we'd like to remove from our sartorial lexicon. So join us, each week, as we analyze a trend that's had its 15 minutes of fame. These looks are well into their Minute 16,...

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The Gap Fall Lookbook Sneak Peek: Classic And Cool Like Always (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted May 24, 2012 | 8:50 AM

Who doesn't love a good sneak peek -- especially when it comes to home decor, fashion or beauty products? In this regular feature, we'll take you behind the scenes of some of style's biggest and most popular companies, and will show what products they're about to ship to stores.

We...

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