Staff Picks: Kirsten

So excited to bring back Staff Picks!

This week I’m thrilled to talk to Kirsten [kirs10alexa], our Production Coordinator. I HAD to ask her a few questions, so you guys get to know her better. She’s the newest edition to our small, hardworking, and adorable team. 

So if you don’t like something... IT’S ALL KIRSTEN’S FAULT!!! 

NICK NAME:

"In my first year in high school, I went by the name 'Minnie' back then I thought it was cool. looking back now ... oh man what was I thinking. But one of my closest friends calls me by "kirs" its no nickname but hey its better then Minnie."

POSITION:

"Production Coordinator at Preloved. I love the creative side when it comes to picking and selecting the vintage for the up coming styles for the season. You never know what you'll find when you're at the Rag houses. To see the Final Product is my favourite part of the job!"

A MOVIE THAT MADE YOU CRY:

"UP! You would never except a Disney movie  to start off with such a sad story. When it first starts off with Carl and Ellies as kids, then later shows their lives together. The death of his wife made me cry"

FAVOURITE TORONTO PAST-TIME:

"Being a young mom and working like crazy, can get overwhelming. So in my past time I like to take trips on the ferry boat to the Island and walk around. Just enjoying the view especially in the fall and winter, as the leafs fall or when it's snowing, its just so beautiful."

LISTENING TO:

"I've been recently listening to a lot of Mariah Carey. From 1995- 2010 Mariah Carey's albums never gets old. I like listening to music in the late 90's/early 2000"

Logan Coat $102      |      Betty Mitts $15      |      Snowdome Shorts $36

SHOP STAFF PICKS: http://www.getpreloved.com/product-category/staff-picks/

Preloved Presents TWENTY with Shannon

We had Shannon Murree come by the Preloved design studio and we had a blast! 

Shannon is a wife, mother, investor and all around business woman. She is passionate about activism and philanthropy all while being a licensed REALTOR®. Owner and licensee of Simcoe County MOMpreneur®, CEO and founder of Canadian Women Investment Network™ (WIN). As well as Director of charity organization Prom Blitz Project. A charity that promotes self-confidence and unique beauty by providing prom dresses to high school girls that can't quite afford them. It has been such a privilege to meet a fellow "momprenuer" that rules out the notion that we can't have everything. Because we sure can! I'm so happy to have Shannon come on board to Preloved family and so thankful for her support.

Learn more about Shannon by visiting her site www.movingsimcoe.com or follow her on twitter @RealtorChicky and to connect with other super moms like Shannon follow @SimcoeBizMoms !

Shannon wears the Crimson sweatshirt and Julia wears the Kat sweatshirt. 

You can shop both tops at www.GetPreloved.com

#PrelovedTurns20

Preloved Presents TWENTY with Kate Plummer from Sigg

SIGG was founded 100 years ago by Ferdinand Sigg. They originally manufactured household goods from aluminium such as bed and drinking bottles. Nowadays SIGG is spreading great design, quality and sustainability with their reusable water bottles.

Using reusable water bottles does wonders for your carbon footprint. One plastic bottle can take hundreds of years to decompose which flood up our landfills. Even the production of one plastic bottle uses energy, omits toxins and uses a lot more water to make than you can actually put into the bottle for drinking. Reusable bottles are durable, stylish and better for the environment and your health.

It was an absolute hoot having Kate Plummer come by our studio and make us laugh with her Zoolander poses, reminding me how much I love Charlie's Angels and joining me in a much needed dance off. We're so excited to have SIGG as one of our sponsors. To gain new supporters and friends on our 20th year in fashion makes it even more of a party. 

Watch out for SIGG's amazing products at WMCFashion Week. For more information visit SIGG.com or follow SIGG on Instagram @siggnorthamerica 

Kate wears the Logan coat and Vimy top underneath and Julia wears the Pearl top.
All available at GetPreloved.com

Introducing Courtside

Check out GetPreloved.com and browse our Courtside collection! Get ready for the Fall in our sports inspired pieces. 

#GetPreloved

Staff Picks: Julia

Bottoms // Preloved

Top // Topshop

Shoes // Zara

Accessories // H&M

Behind The Scenes for SS15

A lot of creative things happen in and around the office, but photoshoots are definitely one of the many most fun things . It's great to see awesome models rock our collection and bring the clothes to life ! Photoshoot days are sometimes over the top stressful, but our team keeps up the energy and we power through with sushi !

It was a blast working with pretty model Aislinn for the first time, and frequent make up artist Carmen ! (@plutino)

Being Julia: Stay Cozy

If there's one word that comes to mind when wearing the Loreli sweater it's cozy. This sweater is one of my favourite Preloved pieces this season. It comes in grey and black, easy colours to style, and the big turtle neck will keep you warm in this winter weather. These sweaters are on sale today only for $45, so head over to getpreloved.com and get it now! While you're at shopping on getpreloved.com be sure to check out the gift page for last minute gift ideas... Everything on the page is an extra 50% off!

PS. Preloved is giving a $50 giftcard away everyday to one lucky customer! All you have to do is shop getpreloved.com and you're automatically entered to win. Shop and win this holiday season.

Sweater // Preloved
Jeans //  J Brand
Jacket // Preloved Vintage
Shoes //
Bag //
Sunglasses //

7 Things: Preloved Favourites

I hope everyone is having great luck Black Friday shopping so far today! Here at Preloved, the entire online shop is 50% off (use code "blackfriday" at checkout to score this awesome deal)!! We have tons of new winter accessories like cozy legwarmers, mittens and earmuffs... And of course everyone’s Preloved favourites like the Miss Ellie sweater. We also recently launched “Home For The Holidays” which is all of our home items. Head over to getpreloved.com to score some amazing deals and shop your heart out.

If you can't get around to making your Preloved purchase today, there will be sales all weekend long. During Saturday and Sunday the entire shop will be 40% off with free shipping anywhere in Canada for local Saturday! Preloved is proudly Canadian and we want to celebrate that with you! We're also having a Cyber Monday sale so be sure to keep checking back.

Here are my current favourite items from getpreloved.com. Happy shopping! 

1. Love Bracelet // Preloved
2. Festive Throw // Preloved
3. Edith Earmuff // Preloved
4. Noel Pillow // Preloved
5. Giselle Legwarmers // Preloved
6. Daryl Top // Preloved (also available in eggplant and black)
7. Loreli Sweater // Preloved (also available in black)

Miss Ellie Lookbook

Miss Ellie is the best selling Preloved item every year, and part of the reason why is because it's easily a wardrobe staple. Head over to our Youtube channel to see a behind the scenes peek of the latest Being Julia shoot with Miss Ellie!

Being Julia: 3 Times The Charm

Back by popular demand is Miss Ellie! Year after year, Preloved's best selling item is the Miss Ellie sweater. One of the best things about this sweater is that it can be worn in so many different ways. From 9 to 99 years old, it's the perfect sweater. Get yours this weekend for $99.00 from getpreloved.com !

Outfit One: Sweater // Preloved ;  Shirt //  J Crew ;   Skirt //  Aritzia 
Outfit Two: Sweater // Preloved  ;   Pants // J Crew ;  Clutch //Preloved ;  Shoes // Zara
Outfit Three: Sweater // Preloved ; Shirt // Preloved ; Jeans // J Brand ; Bag //Zara (similar)

7 Things: Fall Hats

The weather keeps getting colder and colder and if you're like me, you spend every morning wondering how you can look good while staying warm. I've put together 7 fall hat favourites that do just that.. Keep you cozy and fashionable!

1. Fur Pompom Beanie // H&M
2. Trapper Hat // American Eagle
3. Wool Fedora // Forever 21
4. Boater Hat // Urban Outfitters
5. Print Beanie // Urban Outfitters
6. Bobble Beanie // Topshop
7. Bow Cloche Hat // Modcloth 

An Apple A Day

We had our favourite Australians staying with us,  so we decided to take them on the perfect fall outing....apple picking!.  It was one of the best days I have had in a long time. The weather wasn't quite an Autumn day, but hey, who is going to complain when we get a mid 20's day in October!  The kids had a ball picking apples, losing the dog in the corn maze , finding the largest pumpkin in pumpkin patch, and spending so much needed time away from the hustle and bustle of the city!  I tell you, Tanya and I had a little too much fun tasting, (more like drinking)  all of the apple wine...who knew you could make wine out of apples?  Even better, was the Apple Bourbon.  Now that stuff could get ya into some trouble.  Well Tanya and Mitchell have headed back to Sydney, and the weather has officially tuned into fall, dare I say winter, but we still have one more apple pie in the freezer and I can't wait to have this weekend, and remember that an apple a day is what the doctor order...that or a shot of apple Bourbon!
Happy weekend all

Jules Approved: Fall Must Haves

1. STATEMENT SWEATER // PRELOVED
Cozy sweaters are always a fall must have. This Sadie sweater is made of vintage sweaters with a statement heart piece. It's also fully lined (but scratch free) to keep you warm in the chilly fall weather.

2. WOOL HAT // H&M
 Not ready to say goodbye to summer yet? Update your summer floppy hat to a smaller, black wool hat to transform a summer trend to fall trend.

3. NECKLACE // ANTHROPOLOGIE 
Chunky necklaces instantly make any outfit more feminine and romantic. They are the perfect way to add a pop of colour and sparkle to your casual appearance.

4. HIGH RISE JEANS // J BRAND
High rise jeans are a must have this season because of trending crop tops and crop sweaters... Not to mention tucking in the mummy tummy!

5. OVERSIZED CLUTCH // ROOTS
 This casual bag is perfect for day or night. It double functions as a casual cross-body bag or a more formal oversized clutch. It's neutral and soft colours make it easy to wear regardless of the occasion. 

6. SLINGBACK BOOTIE // ZARA
This pair of slingback booties spice up your usual pair of ankle boots. Cut outs at the back of the boot are very unique and trending this season. The best part is you can wear these boots with a dress or a pair of jeans... I haven't taken them off since I bought them.

7. LIPSTICK // CHARLOTTE TILLBURRY
Charlotte Tilburry's Matte Revolution lip offers many different shades but this dark, bold lip is a beauty must have this fall. Plus, Charlotte Tilburry just recently started being shipped to Canada so be one of the first to own her products!

8. EARRINGS // J. CREW
This pair of crystal bug earrings adds a little sparkle of personality to any outfit. They are the perfect size to be a statement piece but aren't distracting from the rest of your outfit.

9. LEATHER BOOTIES // STEVE MADDEN
Leather ankle boots hit the list again, but this time with a comfort focus. These little heels are comfortable to wear all day. The brown, plain colour is easy to match with but the quilted texture adds a little bit of flare.

10. QUILTED JACKET // PRELOVED
Anything quilted is very on trend this season. The Genie jacket is unlike any jacket you will find this fall. I'm especially loving the quilted arms, leather trim and cropped waistline.

Being Julia: Wild at Heart

The weather officially feels like fall. Let's all dust off our boots and take them out, because summer is over and it's not coming back (for a while at least). This Sadie sweater is the perfect transitional piece in my wardrobe right now. It will be coming soon to Get Preloved!

Sadie Sweater // Preloved (Coming Soon!)

Jeans // Vintage Preloved (Similar)

Boots // Aldo (Similar)

Sunglasses // Topshop (Similar)

Tote // H&M (Similar)

Beng Julia : Vegas Style - Return Flight

 

Top // Aster Top, preloved (s/s15 ... coming soon)
Pants // Koo Pants, preloved (s/s15 ... coming soon)
Shoes // Tan Peep-toe Booties, Steve Madden (Similar)
Bag // DKNY Tote Bag (Similar)

Being Julia: Vegas Style - Day 3

Dress // Rin Tunic, preloved (s/s15 ... coming soon)
Sunglasses // Etsy (similar)
Bag // Petite Midtown, JustFab
Shoes // Slingback Heels, Zara