Happy Bodacious New Year! New Chalet in at Bodacious!

Well hello!  I honestly can’t believe that January is almost over.  For the first time in my retail life, I decided to embrace this time of year (instead of wanting to crawl under a rock for 2 months:) and what a surprising difference that made!  This January I used the quieter days to move things around in the store (primping and prettying the space is what I enjoy the most, next to finding great Bodacious fashions for you!), spend more time with each customer/friend who came in the door, and plan for the new, exciting year ahead.
It’s going to be a GREAT one!
I wish you all a phenomenal 2012!  The energy feels light and positive right now so let’s all embrace that and enjoy this next phase.

xo Lorna
And to help you look fantastic as you go into 2012, I have some pretty awesome …

NEW! NEW! NEW! fantastic fashions and accessories in-store for you…

CHALET!  Over 70 new items in the crinkle Chalet just arrived this week!

(Until the end of January…buy one Chalet item and receive 20% off any Chalet bottoms!
All Chalet french terry items are now 50% off!)

Oka B ballet flats are in!
Anti-macrobial, reflexology inspired design, recyclable, non-slip and non-marking, machine washable and colourfast – blah blah blah:)
Those are all fantastic features but the best part?

…these are sooooo freakin’ adorable and comfy and come in the prettiest blue box I’ve ever seen
(I do have a thing for boxes)!
only $46 retail
(fit reminder – these flats do have a narrower fit so don’t work well on a wide foot)

(not all colours available)

and…

Sweeten up for your Valentine with these yummy Principessa plumping lip glosses!

check out this review on Beauty Booty…

and so much more!
bamboo leggings, beaded necklaces, locally made fascinators (you have to see to believe!), 50% off paper products including all stationary/journals/file folders and a chock-a-block full 70% off rack!!!

Don’t forget, I’m always happy to take orders over the phone (Gibsons # is 604.886.4119 and my cell # is still 604.970.4393) if you can’t make it in and will ship within a day of receiving your order.

Introducing Dana – yet another Bold and Audacious inspiration!

I had the pleasure of meeting Dana Caple Smith this past spring at Leah Goard’s workshop, “Organized to Thrive”.   She’s an entrepreneurial dynamo with a heart of gold and I’m so pleased to be in the Rockstar Mastermind group with her.  Enjoy the interview…

What does Bodacious (Bold and Audacious) mean to you?
OUT THERE! MAKING LIFE HAPPEN INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR IT! LEADERSHIP – GREAT PERSONAL STUFF! LIFE IS (extra..FULL:)

Favorite part of your body? Why?
My feet – I love making them look beautiful, with pink or burgundy nailpolish

What was the last thing that made you laugh uncontrollably?
Lots…When my girlfriend and I were talking about our kids and their ‘sweet curiosity about about down there..
I DON”T THINK YOU can use this – but it was SO SO Funny! Reacting with shock, or passing it off as tho it was fun..funny. (I’m using it:)

3 words/phrases your friends would use to describe you/your style? ‘ew…that’s a tough one.
A little ‘off the wall’, fun, busy…?

Who is your personal inspiration?
Benazir Bhutto, Pakistans first and only female prime minister..! Obama (TRUE Obama fan..) An 85 year old french lady who is ‘coquetish, laughs and is amazing – Annie Licart!

What is your favourite tv show/movie?
Negotiating the Rabbit Hole (What the blink…) Grey’s Anatomy!

Sexy jeans or a flirty dress?
yup -jeans

Heels or flats?
flats

What’s your favourite colour combination?
black and..any colour except yellow/white.

Favourite phrase/quote that inspires you/makes your heart soar?
LIVE! LOVE! LAUGh! ..running out of time..

What (piece of clothing or item or?) makes you feel sexy?
sweaters with V necks that are long and ‘skinny pants’

What makes you feel confident and strong?
yoga..certain people

Most recent clothing purchase? Why?
BRAS..can never get them to fit!

How do you take care of you?
Yoga, sauna, walks, massage

Any upcoming projects?
Piles – can’t count them all:)

Final words?
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has! Margaret Mead..
And a few projects Dana has going on…