Today I went downtown to check out the new Holt Renfrew. I carefully stepped through the construction zone that is still TD and then into a burst of lights and candy coated colours that make up the best department store ever. I had reached fashionista heaven.
It was three floors of amazing, and I immediately started identifying with Becky Bloomwood from the Shopaholic series. There they were, all of my favourite designers' new collections calling my name: Dolce and Gabbana, DSquared, Coach, everything a girl's heart could possibly want. My credit cards ached just looking at the storefront but my mouth was working overtime, drooling all over the dresses. Below the woman's ready to wear lay a floor full of accessories and the floor above was full of fashionable menswear.
Even though I was such a hot mess (reaching heaven can do that to a girl), the staff were very courteous. After the initial courtesy check in each section they would stay within eyesight but not obtrusively so, and they were quite approachable.
The Holt Renfrew in Calgary (the flagship store) is a beautiful haven for fashion lovers and rich people alike. If you've taken up recessionista chic, it's a good place to soak up some eye candy. And if you don't understand why someone would pay more than $50 on a shirt, steer clear.