Oakridge Style

Earth Day is April 22 and we are encouraging our shoppers  to get involved by Recycling, Reducing, and Reusing all week long. 

Below we have listed all of Oakridge Centre’s Earth Week initiatives and contests. 

PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING

APRIL 19-21

Bring your plastic bags to the Oakridge Centre Concierge Desk in the West Galleria to be recycled.  Exchange a minimum of 20 bags and you can enter to win a $500 Oakridge Gift Card*.  For every bag collected Oakridge Centre will donate $1 to the World Wildlife Fund **.

*Limit one ballot per customer per day.  **To a maximum of $2000.

For complete contest rules visit Recycling Contest

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

APRIL 22-24

Clearing out your clutter?  From 10am to 4pm Metro Materials will be on site in the Southwest parking lot, near Kin’s Farm Market and the Hennessey Salon and Spa entrance, collecting end of life electronics and batteries.  For every contribution you can enter to win a $500 Oakridge Centre Gift Card*. 

*Limit one ballot per customer per day.

For complete contest rule visit Electronics Recycling Contest

REDUCE YOUR IMPACT TRANSIT CONTEST

APRIL 19 -24

Take the Canada Line to Oakridge Centre, located at the Oakridge-41^stAve Station, and show your same day transfer at the Concierge Desk.  Your green pursuit enters you to win a $500 Oakridge Centre Gift Card*.

*One entry per person, per day

For complete rules visit Transit Contest

REUSABLE TOTE BAG BONUS

APRIL 19 -24

Purchase a minimum $50 Oakridge Gift Card between April 19 – 24 and receive a limited edition Oakridge Centre 50^th Anniversary reusable tote bag*

*One per customer, while quantities last.

Visit the Oakridge Concierge Desk in the West Galleria or call 604-261-2511 for more information.

Peter T. Hoang

With just a few more weeks ’til Christmas, it’s no surprise that everyone is hastily trying to finish their holiday shopping. Don’t wait until this precious time is up or you’ll be rushing around aimlessly on Christmas Eve still shopping for last-minute gifts. Instead, spend more time with loved ones by finding everything you need under one roof.

With a great selection of spacious, new stores such as Teenflo, DKNY, Fossil, Apple and the beauty haven, Murale, there is just no reason you can’t check off every single name on your list at Oakridge Centre. Also, getting to the Centre has never been easier, with the brand new Canada Line station now open right in front at 41^st and Cambie. It only takes 8 minutes from the Yaletown/Roundhouse Station to reach the Centre and, if public transit is not an option, driving to Oakridge is a breeze too. Since Cambie Street is finally finished with construction and complimentary four-hour parking awaits you at the Centre’s spacious lot, I don’t see how this would discourage anyone from making a much-needed holiday shopping trip.

With all of the stunning Christmas decorations beautifully displayed up at Oakridge Centre, it’s a great occasion to come in to enjoy the holiday cheer with the family. Take a photo with Santa and hang out with his elves and toy soldiers in the West Galleria. And when you’re finally finished with your holiday shopping, why not let the Centre take care of all that festive presentation at the gift-wrapping station in the mall, where your gifts can be festively adorned. All of that convenience will simply save time, so you can relax and enjoy more quality moments with your friends and family.

There’s nothing like picking out the perfect gift for the ones you love, and imagining their delight when they unwrap it Christmas morning. That perfect watch from Fossil for your husband, a top from Teenflo for your daughter, and even a new sewing kit for your tailor.

At this time of year, it’s also deeply rewarding to give to those you don’t know. Oakridge Centre has committed to raising $50,000 for career-boosting, life-changing organization Dress for Success Vancouver. This tiny but powerful organization depends on donations to run the programs that help women in need find a suit to wear to that first vital job interview, and find the job of their dreams.

Deb Twocock, Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, told us what donations mean to the women their organization helps.

Lots of our success stories are really small: Somebody can take their kid on a holiday for the first time. People who figure out finally what it is they want to do and have a chance to go for it. Or someone who, at the age of 50, for the first time, actually has a full time job with benefits.”

Want more info? Read on.

Want to help?
Visit oakridgestyle.com and click on Donate to Dress for Success Vancouver

LET’S HEAR IT
In what ways do you give at this time of year?

We adore a feel-good movie. Especially at Christmas time. And when we can watch a feel-good Christmas movie, and give to one of our favourite causes at the same time, we’re thrilled.

That’s why Oakridge is hosting a showing of The Polar Express, at Empire Theatres on December 13, with the $10 per person donation going to Dress for Success Vancouver.

Doors open at 10:30 am, and the screening starts at 11 am. What a way to spend a Sunday.

About Dress for Success Vancouver
Here are just a few of our favourite stories about those whom Dress for Success Vancouver helps, courtesy Deborah Twocock, executive director.

“Recently, one of the people we dressed and who then went through our professional women’s group, and then became a mentor, is now in a position to donate a scholarship to our program. When our clients become our community of help is really quite cool. We had a girl come in, carrying one beautiful suit in a garment bag. She said, “You gave me this suit, and I don’t need it anymore. I just wanted to pass the karma on to someone else.” Lots of our success stories are really small: Somebody can take their kid on a holiday for the first time. People who figure out finally what it is they want to do and have a chance to go for it. Or someone who, at the age of 50, for the first time, actually has a full time job with benefits.”

Read on, for more on Dress for Success Vancouver.

Valerie Tiu

Spotting stylish finds at Oakridge Centre’s newest retailer won’t require much digging. Fossil offers up vintage-inspired treasures that are timeless and easy to wear. Known for their classic watches, Fossil also features leather goods, handbags and functional accessories. Though I must admit that the brand was far from top-of-mind on my list of lusted-after labels, I was pleasantly surprised at the array of stylish items that I found on a recent visit to the newly-opened store. 

With its vintage style fixtures, rich wooden furnishings and rustic stone walls, the Fossil store is a charming addition to Oakridge Centre. Homey displays, like checkerboards and stacks of books, along with a welcoming and friendly staff, made me feel as warm and welcome as I do in my very own living room.

As I strolled around the store, I found myself making mental additions to my Christmas wish list. I loved the glazed leather cross-body satchels from their “Montreal” holiday collection (One in every colour, please!) Cute clutch wallets and coin purses would also make the perfect accompaniments to a brand new handbag.

 One of the latest trends in accessories for the season is the single tone watch. Fossil’s “Stella” watch collection includes all white elements for women, while their “Black Out” line focuses on dark hues for men. The best part about these watches is that fashion meets function with their water resistant features. 

I must say that my trip the Fossil store certainly motivated me to start shopping for the holidays. For the men in my life, I will be sure to gift a leather duffle bag or a chronograph watch. For my girlfriends, trendy bracelets and neckpieces. But I may also need to reward myself with one of those satchels while I’m at it. 

Visit Fossil at Oakridge Centre, located by the Food Court.