It was a girls’ night out where we showcased one of our favourite Canadian designers, Frank Lyman, with a fashion show! Our fabulous clients modeled for us a special preview of the Frank Lyman Fall Collection so we could all see what this gorgeous line looks like on. We all had such a great time! Fashion, friends, […]
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Let’s talk about some well-kept secrets in bra essential accessories. These are items that enhance our figures or may just be needed for that special dress, top or occasion. Sometimes we know they exist but are usually hard to find. Good news though! We have the fashion fit solutions for you at Close to You! […]
Summer is officially here, and the hot weather is just around the corner. It’s time to come in to check out our dreamy sleepwear for summer. Comfort and style are always our main objective when choosing our wardrobe, and functional sleepwear is no exception. We have the coolest, trendy sleepwear selection on the island for […]
Do you have trouble finding the perfect jeans to fit your body type? Tired of trying on jean after jean? The solution is at Close to You, the store with one-stop-shopping for jeans! Our fashion experts can help you find the jeans made JUST FOR YOU! Today we’re focusing on French Dressing Jeans. All FDJ […]
Let’s face it ladies, a bra has always been one of the most difficult things to buy. We want it to fit properly, feel good, enhance our assets and above all feel comfortable. The fashion experts at Close To You can help you achieve all of this and more. Allow me to introduce you to […]
Spring has definitely sprung here at Close to You. There are colors, florals and patterns coming alive everywhere. You could actually describe our store as ‘a garden of fashion’. Never have we been so impacted by floral prints and vivid color. All designers are following this trend. If you give this subject some thought for […]
Put some spring into your step with our fabulous new footwear. Our Fantasy sandals will give you the prettiest feet in pastel colors or neon designs. If you are looking for a good looking walking sandal, check out the Viking sandals. They have the raised toe-bar and contoured arch to improve body alignment and posture […]
After recognizing International Women’s Day this week, come celebrate with us at Close to you to kick off our Tommy Bahama sale at 25% off. Bring your sister, a friend or neighbor and we will help you all find the perfect casual outfit you’ve been waiting for. Spring is just around the corner and we’re […]
Hello and thanks for stopping by! I thought it seemed high time for a little blog post about the latest happenings at Close To You. First things first – the latest fabulous savings you can get on shoes at the store with the Lonely Onlies Sale! Sandy has put all the styles that have only […]
I’m back for more shopping ideas on this snowy, blustery, winter day! Oh, my – I hope everyone has been staying safe today! Here in Nanaimo (this is Kim, by the way ) we got quite the dump of snow and the power was out for ages. Much of north Nanaimo was out of power […]
Here we are, the last couple of weeks until Christmas! Can you believe it? Have you finished all your shopping or are you starting to panic as you haven’t set foot in the stores yet? Maybe you’re somewhere in between. I’ve got my ‘list’ but have only bought one present so far. Yikes! In case […]
Ever wonder what the perfect fit jean would be for you? The jean that is the most flattering but also the most comfortable? Who knew such a thing was possible?! But we have to look no further than one of our favourite brands, French Dressing Jeans, aka FDJ. They’re all about finding the perfect fit […]
I know you are a fashionista (we are for sure!!) so fabulous news ~ it’s time for a fabulous Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show!!! Join us this Thursday, April 6th, from 4 to 8 pm, fashion show around 6, to enjoy and discover the amazing fashions from one of our top collections ~ Joseph Ribkoff of […]
Sandy, Gil, and the staff at Close To You were honored to win the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year for 2016 at Tigh-Na-Mara! From an employee of 1 (Sandy!) in a tiny 800 SF lingerie shop, to 15 employees, a main store of over 4200 SF, an outlet, and […]
A great short video summing up what inspired Jan Stimpson to start Sympli. And we have to say, her vision shows through in all they do. Canadian-made, fashionable, comfortable, and flattering fashions from a socially responsible and individual-empowering company – what more can you ask for? If you haven’t tried their fashions yet, you ‘Sympli’ […]
It’s our HUGE end of season sale throughout the store! Spring is coming and with it come fabulous new styles and fashions and we need to make room! This is called a win/win sale…you help us make room…we offer fabulous fashions and footwear to you at clearance prices! What could be better! First off, shoes and boots! My […]
We’re celebrating the season with you! November 25th ~ November 27th is BLACK/BRIGHT FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY*! Three amazing days of sales at Close To You! Dresses ~ $69-$89, regular priced to $250! Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman and… Outerwear ~ up to 50% off! Parkhurst, UBU and… Our fabulous shoe department ~ up to 50% off! Fly, Bernie Mev, UTV […]
Wahoo…!! We’re starting our Black Friday Sale a little early! November 21st through 28th ~ all Fly Shoes and boots… ON SALE!!! And a sale like never before for Fly – including our new arrivals! Get 20-30-40% off and more!!! Tell a friend and have some shopping fun!!
Have you been to our outlet store, Close To You 2, yet?! What started as just an idea to be open for a few months has evolved into a great little store waiting for you to find some treasures in fashion and footwear and save some money at the same time. You could find something […]
As I’m sure you know, Sympli is one of our absolutely favorite lines for so, so many reasons. Among many is the fact that Sympli is a company that is all about empowering women. In this day and age where a certain type of body still graces the majority of magazine covers and dictates the […]
