Spring Fling!

Your thermometer might say otherwise, but Spring is right around the corner. And though the sun's bright rays probably won't be blessing us with their thawing warmth just yet, it's always nice to be prepared. A base tan has never seemed so essential.


A Spring fling is exactly what a person needs after these long months in a deep-freeze Winter. What better way is there to introduce yourself to the (hopefully) forthcoming Spring weather than by flying off to far flung tropical locals. There is no better way to beat the Winter blues than by doing a little damage to your credit card and booking a flight ASAP. In droves Saskatoon is lining up at security checks, ready to head off for greener pastures

Along with those flights it's a must have to purchase the right ensembles. Thankfully, at Midtown Plaza we have Swimco. Which offers up an amazing, appealing and expansive selection to make your holiday wardrobe a hit.

Ladies, check out their selection of amazing one-piece suits!

Dudes! Get ready to hit the beach in neon colours - board shorts in brilliant hues and make it a tropical gun-show with a neon printed tank! 

It's not just swimwear! Need shoes? Flip Flops? A snorkel? (Who doesn't look great in a snorkel?) 

The best part about Swimco is that their pieces are sold individually so you can mix and match tops and bottoms! 

Fringe is in! And get on board with technicolor!

Planning on a va-cay soon? Heading off to bask in the heat and sun and see a suit you like? Be sure to share our this blog on Facebook and you could win a $50 gift card to Swimco! 

Wear Your Heart on your Sleeve...

The first Valentine was sent in England during the 18th century. Alongside the sentiment and postage, this event culminated in the establishment of not only the greeting card industry but also the ideas and sentiments behind the modern day interpretation of Valentine's Day. It has become the fashion, over the past few centuries, to proudly and ornately express your feelings of courtly love to whomsoever you are dating in a very public, very tangible way. These days celebrations of love exist all around us. And one of the most popular ways of expressing said love is by wearing it. Literally putting your heart on your sleeve. That's why people dress up for special occasions - to make the best effort to look good and Valentine's Day is no different!

So here are a few Valentine's Day fashions that will make anyone's heart go pitter-patter!

Little hearts, big style - Suzy Shier 

Say it with your waist - Love Belt; Suzy Shier 

Monogrammed Hearts - Suzy Shier 

Pair polka-dots with a pop of red on your lips and pucker up! - Suzy Shier 

Red on red on red - Classic sweater/shirt combo from RW & Co. 

Give a subtle, striped nod to Valentine's with this little number - Suzy Shier 

Are we missing out on essential Valentine's Day fashions? (Besides the ice cream stained pajama pants and Bridget Jones hair do) What are you wearing this Valentine's Day? 

Also, don't forget to follow Midtown Plaza on Instagram!  

Colour of the Year!

Every year the International Order on the Appointment of Colours, otherwise known as Pantone, introduces a colour palette for the upcoming 12 calendar months, which they usually split between Spring and Fall collections. This palette is a precise, eerily accurate list of the colours we will see cropping up in our daily lives. From our clothes and shoes, to our accessories and home furnishing, and to our magazines and bath mats, these colours will be every where we look for the entire year. Their decision is final and absolute, and really never too off base.

Last year the colour that was all the rage was Emerald Green. We saw it popping up in everything from nail polish to wall paint. This year, no different than years past, the colour of the year, Pantone's Radiant Orchid, is already making it's presence known. Even within the walls of Midtown Plaza, we see the colour popping up everywhere! Do yourself a favor a pick up a few of these pieces, and stay on-trend all year round.

Sephora has jumped on the Orchid band-wagon with a collection of products in the popular hue. 

The Nude Skin Care Line hits a trend high note with their lavender packaging 

Grab them while they are hot! Clutches in the perfect purple from Town Shoes 

Florals? For Spring? You bet! Graphic printed floral designs from MEXX 

Look radiant in the new Morrell Maxie dresses from Bryan's Fashions. 

New Year, New You!

POOF- Just like that January is almost over. By now your decorations ( if you haven't packed them away already) are looking a touch ridiculous, your gym membership, craft projects,  and photo albums remain unused and in general, your resolutions have once again fallen by the way-side. But that is not the biggest deal ever, right? It seems to be a common occurrence that when it comes to making a resolution, the general populace fails to make any of them, for lack of a better word: FUN. What everyone is forgetting is that resolutions can be a lot of fun, Resolutions, new years, fresh starts, and all that jazz is a great way to try new things. And best of all you get to write off the entire experience as a resolution.

And so, here are some great resolutions that are easy to keep, fun, and all of them aided by Midtown Plaza.


Try a New Look!

The best thing about January (despite the absolutely insane temperature fluctuations and the record-breaking winds) is that there are CRAZY mark-downs of merchandise. As store prepare to usher in their spring merchandise (AKA the stuff we will buy but won't be able to wear till mid-June) the wearable, weather appropriate things are now sitting pretty at a very reasonable price point. Pick up a sweater, or six! Live a little! What is great about bargain shopping is that with a reduced investment, you can be more carefree with you fashion choices. Always wanted to try a leather jacket? Give it a whirl!

(RW & Co.) 

(Danier Leather) 

Get You're Stuff Together

Being organized means a lot more than sorting your recycling from the past three years. Being organized is committing to things that will make staying neat, together, and sane easier, and more attainable. Maybe that means  you buy a new bag, and clean out the old one. Maybe it means you invest a little in an organization station, or a journal for numerous to-do lists.

(Spareparts) 

Move it, Move it!

We weren't even going to mention it, but seeing as it is the most popular of all resolutions we couldn't not mention getting in shape. To come at it at another angle, remember that looking good = feeling good. Throw away your gym clothes from the early 2000s and suit up in something a little cooler, a little more current, and a little sleeker. Nothing says "Gym Newbie" like an old pair of sweats.

(SportChek) 

Black Friday - It's a Classic

Vanity Fair's International Best-Dressed List

Today Vanity Fair unveiled their list of the the best dressed people, world wide. From Princesses to Presidents, and Beyonce to Brady the list of high-flyers share one thing in common: an undeniably personal sense of style. It's not likely that anyone one of these people would share similar tastes in clothes, and yet they appear on the same list together, and are heralded, literally, the world over for the fashion choices. What makes them so sartorially-savvy? Browse through our favorites below or check out the entire list at Vanity Fair!

Keith Richards, an unlikely style icon and Rock God. Baggy and eclectic. 

V. Beckham, Fashion icon; Trim, tailored and of course, Posh

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen; not sure if they are that stylish or just beautiful people. 

Thom Browne; Preppy yet whimsical 

Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey Player; On or off the ice he looks cool as heck! 

Dita Von Teese; Utterly Glamorous 

Kerry Washington; cute as a button

See anyone not worthy of the list? Favs or flops? Comment below! 

HUNG UP ON FASHION!

The great thing about retail is that it is constantly moving forward. No time to stop and smell the roses here! It's onward an upwards. We start planning for Christmas in July, and Spring fashion is on our mind on Boxing day. It's a never ending, and sometimes vicious cycle, but that kind of thinking has it's benefits. Namely, you are always ahead of the game, on the cutting edge and moving forward. Secondly, it's good news for shoppers because as soon as the next season's line-up hits the racks, the markdowns start happening! Which is why this week Midtown Plaza is celebrating our Hung Up on Fashion Sale, which is bringing out the best deals on Summer fashions you can't find anywhere else. Fall stock is coming in but there is plenty of sunshine left to take advantage of, and these prices just can't be beat!

Also, you couldn't ask for a more perfect time to be experiencing Downtown Saskatoon! The River, the streets, the sunshine, and festivals (Taste of Saskatchewan, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan etc. etc. ) And Midtown Plaza just so happens to be right at the centre of it. So load up on fabulous fashions for weekend wear (not to mention getting your fill of cool, comfortable, AC) and get Hung Up on Fashion!

Mexx has an amazing selection of 50 % off Merchandise! 

Mexx has great graphic tees on for as low as $7.99 

Great Sale Items at BENCH! 

F2 Fashions is celebrating their first Hung Up on Fashion Sale in their new store on the second level. Fabulous footwear! 

Quarks is lining up the savings just outside their door! 

Capz's storefront is bombarded by great deals on hats and accessories! 

Just in time for the late summer vacay- Bentley has the luggage you need for a bon voyage! 

Le Chateau has a killer sale on men's, ladies, and footwear! 

A sampling of merch on sale at Le Chateau! 

Even if they don't have a table out front there are major finds to seek inside! Costa Blanca has a up to 80% off Sale! 

No excuse to have high prices dampen you do! Chatters Salon is having a great product sale! 

Catch up on summer lit, or trashy beach novels with the sale on at Coles

Go! Toys and Games have the solution for rainy day syndrome with great games and toys on sale in their Storefront! 

And that is just a sampling of the great offers to be found inside Midtown Plaza this weekend. Not only that, but be sure to keep your receipts and head over to Guest Services to enter your name in our Hung Up On Fashion Sale Contest! One lucky winner will walk away with a coveted closet makeover by Home Free Organizing Solutions, a personal styling session with a personal shopper, Midtown Plaza gift cards, and tons of organizing merchandise from Midtown Plaza Retailers!