“We are sad to announce that after seven years on the Plateau we have to say goodbye. It has been a pleasure to watch your kids grow and your families expand. Now that my children are so big I have always enjoyed spring when all the new babies appear. How will I get my baby fix without you? Come say goodbye and take advantage of the amazing discounts so early in the season on the 2015 spring collections and all our amazing accessories. There is tons of great stuff waiting for you at prices you won’t find anywhere else!”

At Faon, the fashionista owner shies away from stifling baby pink/baby blue clothing (sizes 0-8) and buys Québec brands first (Hatley, Nanö, Electrik Kidz, Petit Lem, Coccoli, Calikids). Faon also offers a tastefully edited selection of imports that combine style, quality and economy like the ultra popular Tea Collection, Noppies, Mayoral, Toobydoo, Appaman, See Kai Run and Tuc Tuc, as well as Zutano (from Vermont)

There are plenty of great gift ideas here, like Ergo baby carriers, Aden+Anaïs sleeping bags and swaddles, 3 Sprouts storage bins and boxes, Skip Hop accessories, bibs and Organic Farm Buddies soft toys.

They have always been baby friendly with a ramp, wide aisles, and a dressing room large enough to accommodate strollers. There is also a giant playhouse for the kids so parents can actually shop as well as an aquarium mounted in the counter at the cash to entertain the stroller-bound.

Montreal parents will really miss this place.

Location:4334 St. Denis
corner: Marie-Anne
Tel: 514-904-1313
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30-6, Thurs & Fri 10:30-8, Sat & Sun 11-5
Sale Dates: Ongoing
www.faon.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Be8xRG

The entrance to this company is right on Chabanel street, so it’s a perfect spot to lead you into their liquidation and overstock area.
It’s men first here, so you have their President Stone line of suits (and Calvin Klein, Sean John and more nicely discounted), shirts, ties and casual wear, outer jackets and underwear.
Men can also buy shoes (Penguin) and apparel by President Stone, Blend, Jack and Jones, etc. Ladies can scoop up tops, jackets, skirts and dresses in brand names like Only and Vero Moda and well-priced non-branded items too.
Accessories like belts, socks, ties, scarves and shoes can finish off your outfit.
They also carry an assortment of well priced men’s and women’s perfumes.
There is always a big selection to choose from here, so it’s easy to find something you like, especially when they are reducing their prices up to 80% off the regular prices. Shop early for best selection!

Location: 353 Chabanel
corner: Jeanne-Mance
Phone: 514-387-2591
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=152

It’s the Winter Clearance Sale for Surplus which sells high end jeans brands like: Diesel, G-Star Raw, Scotch & Soda,  Lucky 7, Maison Scotch, Lucky 7 and Pearly King. Expect to pay up to 75% off during this sale.

Maison Scotch (ladies) and Scotch and Soda (men) hail from Amsterdam, so their European flair is quite evident in their styling and quality.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent  H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: Jan 29-Feb 1
Time: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
http://www.surplusmtl.com/FB: www.facebook.com/surplusmtl

Here’s a recording of Sandra’s interview with Shawn Apel: