Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?  Have you always dreamed of owning your own boutique?  Do you yearn to be surrounded by beautiful clothing all day long?  If that sounds like you, contact Marion @ 604.696.6111 or marion@sunbeltpacific.ca for Bodacious licensing opportunities!

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1 day until the Olympics and we've got our Hockey Sockey's and Pook Toques ready for you!

And for Valentine's Day, check out our new Rabbit Rabbit cards from Audra Ricketts ("I've almost smelled you off my pillow", "if I were a bobcat, I would disembowel you with tenderness" and other cheeky thoughts),Barefoot Venus Slick Oil (massage anyone?),sexy garter belts, Schaart Clothing just brought us Paris dresses and pretty new a-line skirts, Diane Kennedy jackets (new styles) (watch for Lorna wearing one on Anna and Kristina's Beauty Call soon),CreamPuffs by GG in awesome new colours (wear them to yoga over your tights to sass things up a bit!) and so much more! Free chocolates all Valentine's weekend at Bodacious!

 
AND - until the end of February, 25% OFF ALL STOP STARING dresses!!!

Thank you for shopping and supporting local!

Like a warm hug or a best friend, cardigans bring us comfort and warmth and asks for nothing in return. Cardigans make dresses, skirts, and pants look and work better together and never discriminate.

The right cardigan is the perfect wardrobe staple, never needing to be the star, it's content to be the workhorse.  Wear it over blouses or tees or your favourite sleeveless dresses, belt it, wear it under jackets and blazers or just throw one into your bag as you're leaving the house in case you get chilly.

Cardigan styles change but the classics are timeless.

My favourite cardigan right now?

Diane Kennedy's Affair Cardi is made from viscose from bamboo it's amazingly soft and comfy. The shorter cut with shawl collar 3/4 sleeve and three button styling make this the perfect thing to throw on over dresses and skirts or your favourite jeans. The Affair Cardi comes in Black, Navy and Mink and it's in the shop right now! Proudly made in Vancouver, Canada!!

This might just be the piece you are looking for to pull it all together. Come in and have a look!

Recently, in a large city in France ,

a poster featuring a young, thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym.

It said, "This summer,

do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"

A middle-aged woman,

whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster,

responded publicly to the question

posed by the gym. _

To Whom It May Concern, Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans.)

They have an active sex life,

get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp.

They play and swim in the seas,

seeing wonderful places like Patagonia ,

the Bering Sea

and the coral reefs of Polynesia .

Whales are wonderful singers

and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures

and virtually have no predators

other than humans.

They are loved, protected and admired

by almost everyone in the world.

Mermaids don't exist.

If they did exist,

they would be lining up outside the offices

of Argentinean psychoanalysts

due to identity crisis. Fish or human?

They don't have a sex life

because they kill men who get close to them, not to mention how could they have sex?

Just look at them ... where is IT?

Therefore, they don't have kids either.

Not to mention,

who wants to get close to a girl who smells

like a fish store?

The choice is perfectly clear to me:

I want to be a whale.

P..S. We are in an age

when media puts into our heads

the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids,

a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver, and a piece of chocolate with my friends.

With time, we gain weight

because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads

that when there is no more room,

it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy,

we are enormously cultured,

educated and happy. Beginning today,

when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think,

Good grief, look how smart I am!?

Bodacious...

SALE! SALE! SALE!

One week ONLY (Saturday, Dec. 26-Saturday Jan. 2)

   NO RETURNS - FINAL SALE!

new limited edition now at Bodacious!

 (black, lace, sheer, pink, purple & more)

So new – they’re not even on our website yet!

Get first pick before they disappear!

Sizes XS – XL & Plus Sizes 1XL, 2XL, 3XL  

Just in time for the wet weather! We have something very special for you. 
Sweet and Sophisticated, these classic pumps are stylish, comfortable and made from natural rubber to be waterproof. They feature original designs and contrasting lining. Breathable footbed with PORON cushioning to add extra comfort. A two inch heel provides a little extra lift and a textured outsole helps prevent slipping.

The latest great idea from däv! These comfy rain shoes in contrast black/cream and black/red are the perfect shoe for when you don't want to sacrifice style for function.

Come on in and try a pair. You won't believe how great they look and feel.

Stay warm and dry this season! 

We're so grateful for all of the local designers who take the time and energy to create quality
items of clothing that fit well.  We're also grateful to you, our lovely and valued customer,
for supporting all of these local entrepreneurs and businesses.

As we go into this holiday season, we wish you all good health, a loving home and
moments of calm in this sometimes crazy world.

So...what's new?

~Stop Staring vintage-inspired dresses!  New styles and colours in this oh-so-sassy line.

~Justine Brooks Jewellery - An incredibly unique and beautiful jewelry line - we were especially drawn to the 'earth' series

~Galison holiday cards and other pretty stationary items (I particularly like the 'happy owl-idays' cards)

~Winter coats in a variety of classic styles

~Pook toques, pook dukes and pooky toquies (for the kidlets) -
ya, they're pretty silly and you have to have a sense of humour
to wear them but they're fun and keep your head and hands
very warm! (gibsons store only or by request)

~shi design belts and necklaces
- loving the new belt style! I love my shi necklace that I've had for a
few years and it definitely gets more attention than any other jewelry I own.

And, as always...so much more!  Check out our blog for regular updates on new items...

We hope to see you celebrating your curves SOON!

(please bring a non-perishable food item or new toy
for the Elves Club Toy Drive)