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Amoena Post Surgery Breast Forms

Posted on January 15 2019

CONGRATULATIONS to our two new stars, DONNA and ANNIE, who traveled to Vancouver to complete comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on experience to become professional fitters of Amoena post breast surgery products. Close to You is not only a highly rated fashion store, but we also specialize in lingerie and bras. For those of you who don’t know, Sandy Herle, [...]

CLOSE TO YOU is ready for Christmas!

Posted on December 05 2018

Come see our fall/winter fashions and our beautifully decorated store! It’s like walking into a Christmas Wonderland. Our fashion experts are ready to help you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s for a Christmas gala or a trip to visit family. We all love wearing black, it’s our basic go to and our experienced […]

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Purses Galore!

Posted on October 28 2018

If you are looking for the perfect purse for YOU, come to Close to You. We carry the top quality and selection on the island. A purse is not only the necessary item we carry, holding everything we need for the day – it is a fashion statement! The right purse can accessorize your outfit, […]

Frank Lyman Fashion Show

Posted on September 14 2018

It was a girls’ night out where we showcased one of our favourite Canadian designers, Frank Lyman, with a fashion show! Our fabulous clients modeled for us a special preview of the Frank Lyman Fall Collection so we could all see what this gorgeous line looks like on. We all had such a great time! Fashion, friends, […]

Up Close and Personal

Posted on August 23 2018

Let’s talk about some well-kept secrets in bra essential accessories. These are items that enhance our figures or may just be needed for that special dress, top or occasion. Sometimes we know they exist but are usually hard to find. Good news though! We have the fashion fit solutions for you at Close to You! […]

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Combat Those Sizzling Hot Nights in Style

Posted on July 10 2018

Summer is officially here, and the hot weather is just around the corner. It’s time to come in to check out our dreamy sleepwear for summer. Comfort and style are always our main objective when choosing our wardrobe, and functional sleepwear is no exception. We have the coolest, trendy sleepwear selection on the island for […]

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Finding the Perfect Jeans

Posted on June 18 2018

Do you have trouble finding the perfect jeans to fit your body type? Tired of trying on jean after jean? The solution is at Close to You, the store with one-stop-shopping for jeans! Our fashion experts can help you find the jeans made JUST FOR YOU! Today we’re focusing on French Dressing Jeans. All FDJ […]

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A Good Fit Can Be Uplifting!

Posted on May 29 2018

Let’s face it ladies, a bra has always been one of the most difficult things to buy. We want it to fit properly, feel good, enhance our assets and above all feel comfortable. The fashion experts at Close To You can help you achieve all of this and more. Allow me to introduce you to […]

A Garden of Fashion!

Posted on May 11 2018

Spring has definitely sprung here at Close to You. There are colors, florals and patterns coming alive everywhere. You could actually describe our store as ‘a garden of fashion’. Never have we been so impacted by floral prints and vivid color. All designers are following this trend. If you give this subject some thought for […]

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Fashions for our West Coast Spring!

Posted on April 28 2018

Put some spring into your step with our fabulous new footwear. Our Fantasy sandals will give you the prettiest feet in pastel colors or neon designs. If you are looking for a good looking walking sandal, check out the Viking sandals. They have the raised toe-bar and contoured arch to improve body alignment and posture […]

Spring is in the Air…

Posted on March 09 2018

After recognizing International Women’s Day this week, come celebrate with us at Close to you to kick off our Tommy Bahama sale at 25% off. Bring your sister, a friend or neighbor and we will help you all find the perfect casual outfit you’ve been waiting for. Spring is just around the corner and we’re […]

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News & Happenings at Close To You!

Posted on February 27 2018

Hello and thanks for stopping by! I thought it seemed high time for a little blog post about the latest happenings at Close To You. First things first – the latest fabulous savings you can get on shoes at the store with the Lonely Onlies Sale! Sandy has put all the styles that have only […]

Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2!

Posted on December 19 2017

I’m back for more shopping ideas on this snowy, blustery, winter day! Oh, my – I hope everyone has been staying safe today! Here in Nanaimo (this is Kim, by the way ) we got quite the dump of snow and the power was out for ages. Much of north Nanaimo was out of power […]

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Christmas Gift Ideas!

Posted on December 13 2017

Here we are, the last couple of weeks until Christmas! Can you believe it? Have you finished all your shopping or are you starting to panic as you haven’t set foot in the stores yet? Maybe you’re somewhere in between. I’ve got my ‘list’ but have only bought one present so far. Yikes! In case […]

Get your perfect fit with FDJ!

Posted on November 06 2017

Ever wonder what the perfect fit jean would be for you? The jean that is the most flattering but also the most comfortable? Who knew such a thing was possible?! But we have to look no further than one of our favourite brands, French Dressing Jeans, aka FDJ. They’re all about finding the perfect fit […]

Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show!

Posted on April 03 2017

I know you are a fashionista (we are for sure!!) so fabulous news ~ it’s time for a fabulous Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show!!! Join us this Thursday, April 6th, from 4 to 8 pm, fashion show around 6, to enjoy and discover the amazing fashions from one of our top collections ~ Joseph Ribkoff of […]

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Large Business of Year!

Posted on March 14 2017

Sandy, Gil, and the staff at Close To You were honored to win the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year for 2016 at Tigh-Na-Mara! From an employee of 1 (Sandy!) in a tiny 800 SF lingerie shop, to 15 employees, a main store of over 4200 SF, an outlet, and […]

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“We thought we were forgotten”

Posted on January 16 2017

A great short video summing up what inspired Jan Stimpson to start Sympli. And we have to say, her vision shows through in all they do. Canadian-made, fashionable, comfortable, and flattering fashions from a socially responsible and individual-empowering company – what more can you ask for? If you haven’t tried their fashions yet, you ‘Sympli’ […]

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