Author: Rajat Jindal

Easter Outfit Ideas

Shake off the winter layers and embrace an aesthetic that’s fresh and festive. Look to Easter egg-inspired hues, painterly florals and airy fabrics to make a subtle statement at your Sunday brunch.

GAP factory

Michael Hill Earrings

Aritzia Skirt

H&M Loafers

Aritzia Top

For the Little Ones

Get ready for a whole camera roll worth of cute snaps: these made-for-kids style picks—featuring micro flower prints, potent pastels and woodland fauna patterns—are perfect for celebrating the spring’s arrival.

H&M Kids Jacket

H&M Kids Blouse

Old Navy Romper Set

Gap Baby Hat

H&M Kids Resort Shirt

For the Home

Play with texture, colour and cute nods to the holiday to create a hosting-ready home: soft fabrics, muted pastels plus pops of fresh, spring-season colour make for a memorable atmosphere.

Stokes Tier Stand

Crate & Barrel Terracotta Plates

H&M Cotton Tablecloth

H&M Egg Decorations

H&M Serving Plate

Business Casual

This season is all about bringing back nine-to-five dressing. After four years of WFH ‘fits, it’s time to embrace business casual, but with a stylish twist, of course. To keep this trend feeling fresh and modern, opt for relaxed tailoring—think oversized blazers and loose trousers. Play with proportions by pairing it with a slim fit polo shirt or a button-up vest for a workwear look that’s effortlessly cool.

RW&CO

Ricki’s

Colourful Knits

Hear us out—knits aren’t just reserved for winter. In fact, given Canada’s often-turbulent transition to the warmer seasons, these are the perfect layering pieces to ease into the season and its ever-changing temperatures. The key here is to ditch the dark knits and go for something brighter and more colourful (butter yellow, sky blue and tangerine are some great options). And if you really want to embrace the knit trend, opt for a matching set that can be used to mix and match with other pieces throughout the season.

Reitmans

Talbots

Textures, Textures, Textures

Fringe, feathers, sequins, oh my! The spring 2024 runways were filled with interesting textures making for some major fashion statements. The beauty of this trend is that it can be as loud or subtle as you wish—from a fringed leather jacket, a feather-trimmed dress and sequined skirt to fringed earrings and a glittery bag.

Melanie Lyne

Ardene

Sporty Chic

This spring, channel your inner track star but with a chic twist. Elevated athleisure was a big trend on the runways, with preppy polos, rugby shirts, windbreakers and hoodies reigning supreme. Again, don’t be afraid to have fun with this trend and play around with unexpected pairings, like a tracksuit jacket with a flowy skirt or track shorts with a fitted polo and blazer.

Mountain Warehouse

Ardene

Heavy Metals

Go for gold (or silver, or both) this season with the metallic trend. Not only were metallic pieces all over the spring 2024 runways, but they were also a popular choice on the red carpets this award season, with plenty of celebrities donning gold and silver gowns. Again, this trend can be as statement-making or subtle as you’d like and is a great way to add some extra interest to your existing pieces, whether in the form of metallic sneakers, mixed metal jewelry or full-on gold or silver ensembles.

Ardene

Laura

Must-Have Shoes

As the saying goes, everything old is new again and this spring, we’re seeing a throwback to some of our favourite shoe styles from years past. The kitten heel is making a triumphant return in the form of square-toed mules, pointy-toed slingbacks and even slouchy ankle boots, while the ballet flat resurgence from last summer is still going strong, but this time with some added interest (think crystal embellished and mesh versions).

Browns Shoes

Call It Spring

An exciting new retail concept is set to open its doors at Southcentre Mall this fall. On November 1st, Calgary-based Plantsie will bring plants with personality to shoppers at its first brick-and-mortar storefront on the second level near Motive Art Academy. This unique botanical concept makes adding houseplants to the family easy and accessible across all levels of plant-ownership experience and invites customers to embrace the individual personas of their plants.

Best Backpacks

The backpack is the ultimate back-to-school staple. It’s the item that you’ll be carrying everywhere, every day, so it’s important to find one that’s not only functional, but also expresses your personal style. Luckily there are plenty of options out there—from colourful knapsacks to chic carryalls and totes, choose a bag that you’ll be excited to carry year-round.

boathouse

journeys

Dorm Decor

Moving away from home can be scary, but it’s also a great opportunity for you to cultivate a space that’s uniquely your own. Aside from the essentials (bedding, bath towels, space-saving appliances and more), be sure to add decor items such as desk organizers, photo walls, lights and cute catchalls, to make your space really feel like home.

couch9

King Living

Tech Accessories

Stay plugged in this year with tech accessories and gadgets that will keep your productivity (and motivation) in check. Think cute laptop sleeves, pastel keyboards, fun Air Pod cases and more!

Best Buy Express

Mobile Q

Multitasking Beauty

Build a back-to-school beauty kit that will help you look (and feel) your best during the year. The essentials? Multitasking beauty products (perfect for throwing into your bag for touchups throughout the day), a good base routine that will leave you glowing post- cram-session and a luxe mask to help you decompress on those extra stressful days.

MAC

Sephora

Tableware

Set the table for Lunar New Year with vibrant dinnerware featuring elegant prints, gold accents, and striking decor as you gather with loved ones to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Crate and Barrel’s Year of the Snake Stoneware Salad Plate

Hudson’s Bay’s Jonathan Adler Snake Porcelain Valet Tray

Stokes’ Soba Noodle Bowl with Chopsticks, Matte Black

Something Sparkly

Adorn your loved one with a piece of jewelry that will stand the test of time. A delicate necklace, a sparkling bracelet or a pair of elegant earrings can add a touch of sophistication to any outfit and serve as a constant reminder of your affection.

Michael Hill Jeweller

Peoples Jewellers

Think Stunning

Something Sweet

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, so why not treat your Valentine to a delectable assortment of gourmet goodies? A box of delicious chocolates from Cococo Chocolatiers or Purdys can add a dash of sweetness to your celebration.

Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut

Purdys Chocolatier

Candy Heaven

Something Stylish

Surprise your beloved with a timeless staple they can style for years to come. Consider a fun accessory like a colourful scarf, a pair of statement sunglasses, a classic handbag, or a sleek watch that complements their personal style.

Melanie Lyne

Bentley

Sunglass Hut

Something Fragrant

Spritz some love in the air with a fragrance that they can enjoy year-round. Whether it’s a gift set in their signature scent, a sample set of minis, or even some home fragrance goodies like candles and room sprays, these gifts will have your loved one feeling scent-sational.

Saje Natural Wellness

Sephora

Bath and Body Works

Something Tasty

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with a meal that will make their tastebuds swoon. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, Southcentre has plenty of delicious dining options, including Earls, Milestones and Craft.

Milestones Grill and Bar

CRAFT Beer Market

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Inspiring Tablescapes

Transform your dining table by elevating your everyday items to show off your entertaining style. A table runner or tablecloth will help set the tone, while elegant tableware will add a sophisticated touch. Create a focal point for your tablescape with a unique vase or tapered candles as a statement centerpiece.

Winners

crate and barrel

Embracing Autumn Décor

From the entrance to your dining room, create a warm and cozy atmosphere with fall décor accents. Choose a colour palette to carry throughout your home as a theme or go the minimalist route with shades of white to keep it crisp and clean. Lean into fall foliage with bold wreaths, and rich jewel toned accent items.

crate and barrel

winners

Delicious Eats Await

If you’re skipping the turkey in favour of a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal, check out our various food and dessert offerings instead. The options are endless for a delectable Thanksgiving feast here.

earls

craft beer market

Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

The trick to a more eco-friendly and sustainable Thanksgiving is to plan your menu mindfully and repurpose where possible. Reduce single-use disposable items by opting for cloth napkins and quality food storage containers. Bring reusable totes to your local market which now come in various styles and prints.

Stokes

The Bay

Sustainable Fashion Brands

When it comes to eco-friendly clothing, consider shopping for brands that use sustainable materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and natural fibres like linen and bamboo. These materials are better for the environment and often have a lower carbon footprint than sustainable materials (plus, they feel like a cloud on your skin!). Additionally, look for brands that use as few natural resources as possible throughout their products’ life cycle, as well as companies that support ethical labour practices.

Canadian brand Matt and Nat (available at Hudson’s Bay) produces high-quality, timeless products made from different recycled materials such as nylons, cardboard, rubber, cork and windshield resins. Additionally, their linings are made solely of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Sustainable activewear brand Girlfriend Collective (available at Hudson’s Bay) is another pick you can feel good about, thanks to its ethically-made activewear with recycled materials in sizes XXS-6XL. Finally, American Eagle’s Real Good collection not only uses sustainably produced and sourced materials, but also has reduced the amount of water used per pair of jeans by 14%.

American Eagle

Hudson’s Bay

Clean Beauty

If you’re wanting to incorporate sustainability practices into your beauty routine, there are a few things to look out for. You’ll want to find brands that use sustainable beauty ingredients (that is, those formulated without harmful ingredients) and sustainable packaging that has as little waste as possible (think: reusable glass jars and compostable cardboard). And just like we mentioned, look for companies that take steps to lower their impact throughout their entire supply chain and that create products with the well-being of animals, people and the planet in mind.

A great place to start is by checking out Sephora’s “Clean at Sephora” program which features products that are free from over 50 harmful ingredients, including sulfates, parabens and phthalates. Our top picks include Biossance, Tata Harper and Rose Inc.

Other sustainable beauty brands we love include L’Occitane en Provence (available at Hudson’s Bay) and The Body Shop.

The Body Shop

Sephora

Recycle and Repurpose

Another way to incorporate more sustainability practices into your everyday life is to recycle and repurpose items you already own.

Sephora, The Body Shop and MAC Cosmetics have beauty recycling programs which allow you to recycle beauty items such as compacts, lipsticks and concealer, foundation and mascara tubes. From there, the items are sorted, separated and used to create new products. Additionally, H&M has a Garment Collecting program that collects any brand’s unwanted clothes or textiles in any condition (bonus: you receive a thank-you voucher to use towards your next purchase).

Sephora

H&M

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Southcentre is proudly committed to sustainability. We’re equipped with 3 compactors where all cardboard, paper, bottles, cans and plastics are recycled, have bicycle parking stations and have adopted two beehives from Honey Meadow Farms, which live on our rooftop to support and help grow the bee population.

To learn more about sustainability at Southcentre, click here.

Self-Care Essentials

Treat mom to some pampering so she can unwind, rejuvenate and look and feel her absolute best. Whether it’s a mani-pedi at OMG Nails & Spa, a brow shaping at Kurves Brow Bar, or a blowout at Chatters, there are plenty of opportunities for you and mom to indulge in some TLC.

Want to recreate the spa experience at home? Grab some beauty and wellness essentials from local retailers Oak + Tonic, Rocky Mountain Soap, Drops of Gratitude and The Bomb Bar so mom can continue her self-care in her own space.

Kurves Brow Bar

OMG Nails & Spa

Sweet Treats and Savoury Delights

While spending Mother’s Day at Hillcrest, don’t forget to refuel with some food and drink! From a morning coffee and pastry at Analog Coffee to an afternoon pick-me-up at Chachi’s, and dinner at Craft Beer Market, Earls or Milestones, Southcentre has plenty of options to suit every palette.

More dining options

Analog Coffee

Milestones

Heirloom-Worthy Jewels

Jewelry is a timeless symbol of mom’s love and appreciation. Opt for an heirloom-worthy keepsake, a personalized piece or simply a fun accessory that matches mom’s personal style. We recommend checking out Dana Dow Jewellers, Pandora, Drops of Gratitude and Think Stunning.

Drops of Gratitude

Pandora

Home

They say home is where the heart is, so why not gift mom all the things she needs to create a space that truly feels like hers? Find homewares, dishwares, decor and more at Crate & Barrel and Winners.

Crate & Barrel

Winners

A Little Something Special

Give mom a little something special by gifting her a stunning arrangement from Marlow Floralworks. This one-stop shop for carefully curated floral arrangements has a variety of beautiful, lush flowers that mom is sure to love.

Marlow Floralworks

Sweet Stocking Stuffers

Little presents, big impact. Our ideal stocking stuffers strike this beautiful balance: something cozy, something practical and something that smells delicious.

Crate & Barrel Wooden Ice Skates Christmas Ornament

Roots Adult Wilderness Boot Sock

Anko Rose Quartz Berries and Passionfruit Scented Candle

AE Green & Brown Claw Clip 4-Pack

H&M Rib Knit Beanie

Gorgeous Gift Sets

With curated gift sets, you get so much present in one covetable package. For the wellness enthusiast, consider a lineup of essential oil roll-ons, while the beauty lover will feel the joy unwrapping a viral lipstick duo.

Saje Well Wishes Advent Calendar

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lipstick & Liner Set

Sephora Collection Watermelon Care Set

Laneige Divine Lip Duo

Tom Ford Private Blend Woods Collection 3-Piece Gift Set

Everything Under $50

Turn a smaller budget into a wow-worthy present with these picks that really pay off. Some stellar ideas: a winter-ready accessory they’ll wear all season long, a trending belt bag that’ll accompany them every day or holiday morning pajamas for an Insta-perfect snap.

Old Navy Cozy Scarf

Call It Spring Elli

Gap Adult Pajama Pants

Kid-Approved Picks

From the cozy sets for the littles in the family to full-blown Lego sets and future-favourite stuffies, these gifts get the youngster stamp of approval every single time—no gift receipt required.

LEGO Super Mario: Piranha Plant

GUND Plush Baby Lamb Rocker With Wooden Base

Gap Baby Fair Isle Cozy Cardigan Sweater Set

GUND 5-Piece My First Sports Bag Set

Something Sparkly

A piece of jewelry—specially chosen just for them— shows just how much you know your loved one. Pick out a pair of everyday earrings, an architecturally shaped ring or a stacking bracelet to elevate their collection.

Michael Hill Bead Station Bracelet

Peoples Black Lava and Green Chalcedony Bead Half-and-Half Strand Bracelet

Noelani Creoles Goldplated Stainless Steel Earrings