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Driving by Indigo at Park Royal this morning and what did I see, but Santa Valet-ing his convertible. I was intrigued so I decided to check it out. Turns out, Park Royal will once again be offering a Valet Service beginning on Thursday, December 1 through to the end of the month. The best part is you can use the Valet on Park Royal North or South, all day every day during Park Royal hours. 

Forget the stress and hassle of looking for parking, Park Royal will do it for you. It's only $8, and you can use your ticket for both sides on the same day. Or, you can donate 3 non-perishable food items and your valet is free. Proceeds go the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

This is definitely something I'll be trying out over the holidays, you should too. 

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Check out these Fall favourites, as selected by the style experts at Vitamin Daily. Enter to win any of the featured style picks (up to $300 value), simply by commenting below on your favourite Fall find! You may pick a favourite piece from each of our four featured Style Ambassadors (up to 4 entries per person). Let’s see what our Style Ambassadors have cherry-picked for us:

Week 1: Lucy Everett's Picks

Pick #1: Detailed Cardigan

A step up from your basic black sweater, this cute red H&M cardi has black studded buttons and bows on the pockets! You’ll stand out amongst everyone else. Cardigan: H&M, $29.95

Pick #2: Blazer

Blazer’s are super in this year. Go for something a little unique, such as bright pink or button details. But the reason I like this one from Sirens is because the cuffs on the sleeves have lace detailing. Lace is also a huge trend, so it’s two in one. The best part? It’s only $25.99! Blazer: Seductions by Sirens, $25.99

Pick #3: Flat Slouchy Boots

Bye-bye, heels! Flat boots are all the rage this season. The perfect boot hits just below the knee and has a leather or suede finish. I prefer black boots because they will go with anything. These ones are a little pricey, but with nice shoes, you know that they’ll last long; plus you’ll get tons of use out of them! Boots: Joneve, $149.99

Pick #4: Black Skinny Jeans

Look classy and cute by upgrading your basic blue skinny’s for black. Like the skirt, this can double up as a school necessity but are classy enough to be worn out. Also, the dark wash accentuates curves! Jeans: GAP, $79.99

Pick #5: Knit Skirt

Also from Sirens, this adorable knit skirt can be dressed up or down. Pair it with a basic camisole, a cardigan, and black flats for school, or dress it up with a leather jacket and ankle booties for a party. And at $16, it’s a steal! Skirt: Seductions by Sirens, $16.00

Week 2: Alexandra Suhner Isenberg's Picks

Pick #1: The Wedge

Just because we had an overload of wedges for spring summer, doesn’t mean they are out of fashion. This Aldo shoe is sturdy and pretty comfortable for a heel that high. Plus, leopard print is almost like black, it goes with everything. Aldo Forwood wedge in leopard print, $90.

Pick #2: The Lace Top

We love that this lace top from Aritzia can be dressed up or dressed down. Wear it with a pencil skirt for a chic, polished look, or pair it with jeans for a more laid back feel. Either way, it adds a bit of a feminine touch. Talula Betsy blouse from Aritzia, $50

Pick #3: The LGD

The Little Grey Dress is a great alternative to black, and is almost as versatile. Don’t be fooled by the hanger appeal of this gorgeous Benetton number, it looks amazing when worn. Grey dress from Benetton, $119

Pick #4: The Riding Pant

If you are bored of jeans but love your pants to be casual, go for a pair of riding pants. These slim fit riding pants from the Gap have a cropped leg and suede patches on the inside of the leg. Now all you need is a horse! Skinny riding pants from The Gap, $69.95

Pick #5: The Evening Sweater

Forget the evening dress, this season we want to splurge on an evening sweater. Wear this Alice + Olivia sequin striped sweater with a tutu skirt or a pair of slim tuxedo pants. So much more interesting than a cocktail dress, and warmer! Tara sequin stripe sweater by Alice + Olivia from Wear Else, $345 

Week 3: Kelsey Dundon's Picks

Pick #1: The Knit Dress

Paired with a structured jacket, warm tights and tall boots, this sunny dress will take you right through autumn, seventies-style. Knit dress: $99 from United Colors of Benetton

Pick #2: The Cozy Sweater

Warm up with a cool sweater in a beautiful print. This one begs to be paired with a cup of hot cocoa and a roaring fireplace. Sweater: $89.50 from American Eagle

Pick #3: The Air Freshener

Let’s face it – we spend a lot of time indoors in the fall. So bring the outdoors in with fresh flowers. Place some at your desk and you might actually be able to convince yourself work is a picnic. Flowers: $69.98 from Exquisite Moment Florist

Pick #4: The Men's Carry-all

Even if his destination is the Four Seasons, this plaid carry-all will have him looking outdoorsy and rugged all weekend long. Bag: $425 from Moulé

Pick #5: The Vacation Extender

Fall’s barely begun and you’re already looking forward to your winter vacation in an exotic hotspot. Pack this waterproof Canon PowerShot D10 and you’ll be ready to capture snorkeling snapshots. Camera: $349.99 at Lens & Shutters

Week 4: Anya Georgijevic's Picks

Pick #1: Metallic Mani

This season is all about dark metallic nails. Get the look of both Chanel and Dior for much, much less at Jacob with two of the hottest fall colours: Blue Jean and Tuxedo. The best part? They are formaldehyde-free. Jacob Nail Polish: $6 at Jacob

Pick # 2: Belted Boot

One boot every year, right? Right. This soft-like-butter boot from Nine West features some amazing hardware. No flashy studs or anything like that; just elegant architectural gold accents at the heel and the buckle. This is a boot to be noticed. Nine West ‘Jeanie’ Boot: $210 at Nine West

Pick #3: Fall Florals

Florals were all over the F/W runways: Jil Sander, Peter Som, Erdem…. Although big prints can sometimes be daunting in garment form, there is no reason to stay away from them. Mix up your wardrobe with floral accessories like these fun vintage-inspired scarves by Jago. And if you are really gutsy, you can wear them on your head, Elizabeth Taylor style. Jago Scarves: $90 each at Moulé

Pick #4: The Great Caper 

Capes are big this fall (okay, they are big every fall).  If you don’t have one hanging in your closet, it’s time to invest! Style it ladylike with a pencil skirt, or with a slim pant and boots for a little equestrian chic. Wool Cape: $129 at United Colors of Benetton

Pick #5: Relaxing Lavender

Winter months tend to be stressful: long work hours, never-ending rain... Since lavender is known for its relaxing qualities, add a lavender treatment to your daily routine with L’Occitane’s Foaming Bath or take it on the go with their Roll-on Relaxant. Lavande Roll-on Relaxant ($20) and Lavande Foaming Bath ($29) at L’Occitane En Provence

This year for Back To School we called on the talented teens of the North Shore to be the stars of our 2011 campaign. We at Park Royal wanted to let the teens of our community know that they should just be themselves for back to school, rather than falling into what others think they should be. You can see by the posters up all over Park Royal as well as on our website, that modeling is second nature. These teens were naturals! The retailers at Park Royal have a wide variety of clothing, accessories, and supplies that you need to be yourself for back to school. Stop by anytime while the selection is still good.

The sun was shining and the Hot Rods and were out in full force at the Village at Park Royal on Saturday, August 20th. Over 170 vehicles from all over BC and Washington were on display for us to enjoy. The event attracted the masses, some of them were car officianados and others were there to enjoy the the meticulous art that goes into restoring, creating, or reviving these amazing vehicles. If you missed out, check out some pictures below.

TOMS Canvas Classics in olive, red, navy and black are back in stock at Hangers! They're flying out the the door, so come and check it out, or call 604-925-8158 to reserve your pair today!

What a day! Last Friday, we were behind the scenes at Park Royal’s Fall Fashion shoot. We rubbed shoulders with stylists, make up artists, art directors, models, and photographers.  Their expert fashion stylist pulled together some fabulous fall looks from the great retailers all over Park Royal including Wear Else?, Banana Republic, Dunn’s Tailors, Boys’ Co.,Moulé and many more.

Park Royal has some great fashion retailers, and unique mix of other shops. It’s the perfect place to pick up everything off your list, but also somewhere you can find the season’s latest trends. You can splurge on a designer handbag, indulge in a pair of Stuart Weitzman’s, or pick up a knock-out dress for your holiday party.

After an amazing kickoff with The K Sisters on June 25, we celebrated Canada Day with a delicious Pancake Breakfast cooked by North Shore Rotary Members. Last weekend we had children’s entertainers Bobs and Lolo. There were hundreds of kids and parents singing along to the positive messages sung by these ladies. Saturday, July 16 marks the end of The Summer Celebration Series with a Harmony Arts Festival preview concert, The Adam Woodall Band. These North Shore natives are sure to attract a large crowd, so get here early for the noon performance. See below for fun photos and great video footage.

School’s out for summer and Park Royal has left many high school graduates smiling. Each year, Park Royal donates over $11,000.00 to North Shore secondary schools in bursaries, with each school creating their own criteria for the award. The recipients of these bursaries are from a broad range of schools across the North Shore:

Other bursuries given to Sentinel Secondary and Chief Joe Mathias Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to all of you! We are excited to see what the post-secondary adventures are in store for you.  

TOMS are in stock at Hangers Jeans! Come in and check out our classic favourites, plus four brand new fresh summer styles!