Winter is coming, but have no fear. This huge coat sale will have you prepared to face the freezing temperatures and help keep you nice and toasty with affordable on-trend outerwear for woman and men.

Gearing up for the colder months requires a coat that can withstand the elements, and it needs to be really nice looking too. Keep the cold out and turn up the style in brands such as: Radley, Claiborne, Laundry, Perry Ellis, TAHARI, HFX, SAGE Collective, Jacob Siegel and Buffalo David Bitton.

This is the sale where you’ll get more bang for your buck, save up to 75% off and all the taxes are included.

Don’t forget to fill out the entry below for a draw to win a Moose Knuckles coat or a $100, $50 gift card.

Location: Mega Centre Des Sources, 2305-2415 Trans Canadienne, Pointe Claire H9R 4N2
Dates: Nov 15 – Dec 30, 2018
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 10-9pm, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5

When it comes to men’s clothing, Made in Italy is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and design. Les Importations J.E.A Polcaro Imports has been delivering high-end Italian menswear to the city of Montreal at wholesale prices for the last 30+ years.

Quietly located in Peel’s Hermes building, a hidden treasure right in the heart of the city’s most well known shopping street, you can buy impeccable suits for discerning men of style to casual weekend wear, everything from the necktie down to the socks.

This is the perfect time to add a touch of sleek style to your wardrobe and treat yourself to the latest in men’s Italian fashion collections from designers and luxury brands that need no introduction, Cerruti 1881, Verace, Valentino and Corneliani.

J.E.A. Polcaro is importing and selling directly to you without the markup of a middle man, therefore offering you wholesale prices. A great way to get designer goods at deep discounts. Take advantage of 100% cotton, Made-in-Italy shirts at $79, Made-in-Italy suits at $550 and  Made-in-Italy ties at $29. You will not find synthetics here, only silk, wool, linen, cashmere and cotton.

Add a touch of  swagger to your personal style by allowing the salespeople at Les Importations J.E.A. Polcaro to guide you in the art of putting all of it together to achieve some distinctly winning looks. Discover Montreal’s best kept secret.

Location: 1470 Peel, suite 420
Phone: 514-844-3014
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 10-4
www.polcaro.ca
email: polcaro@usa.net

Who doesn’t like chocolate, everybody’s favorite indulgence. Since 1985 Galerie Au Chocolat has been producing yummies with fine quality Belgian chocolate and confections for the North American market. They’ve  been a best kept secret spot for years, since they were a wholesale but now they sell retail with wonderful prices.

This sweet emporium  has moved to a new, larger facility to bring you more of the great chocolate you love. It’s time to check out their new factory showroom and browse their assortment of ultra premium chocolates (they are also Kosher).

The delish high-quality items which are made with fine Belgian chocolate come in many interesting varieties: almond or cranberry clusters, chocolate covered orange peel or apricots, Rice Krispie or candy cane bark, Amaretto creams, mint chocolate truffles, espresso wafers, or their famous almond bark. Discover more when you come in to the shop.

They have a variety of packaging options. You can easily see the yummies inside their cellophane bags tied with pretty ribbon, or you can buy them in a gift (or just for you) tin or in a beautifully wrapped gift box. You can fax, email or call in your orders any time. Delivery on the island of Montreal is $10.

Whether your taste buds are craving chocolates or you need a go-to gift to impress, head to Galerie au Chocolat.

New Location: 6665 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1Z5
corner: Migneron
Tel: 514-331-8460
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
www.galerieauchocolat.ca

The cooler weather is finally here so men, including those big and tall guys, it’s time to start thinking of updating your Fall/Winter wardrobe. There’s never a wrong time to spruce up your apparel and at M.H. Grover they are kicking off the season with a 20% reduction on their name brand sweaters.

Add comfort to your look and stay warm with stylish big and tall sweaters for men M.H. Grover has  a variety of your favorite premium labels all under one roof and on sale: Cutter & Buck,  Nautica, Tommy Bahama, TXT, Replika and Paul & Shark.

If you’re a big guy no matter what your size or shape, this family-owned store has been specializing in men’s big and tall clothing for 90+years and they know how to wow their customers with a wide selection of new arrivals.  Everything is here for you from activewear to formalwear to stylish  everyday casual fashions and snazzy accessories to complete and complement your wardrobe.

This has always been the place to go for the latest in big and tall styles.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  Oct 9 – 15
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

Optimize your space with a sleek wall bed. This store offers made-to-measure wall beds planned with the help of a designer, using a solid well-made wall bed mechanism. Many designer choices of colours and combinations can cover a single, double bed, or queen-size bed (starting at about $1,300). The beds can flip down horizontally or vertically. You have the choice of many types of mattresses to make your slumber ever so comfortable. And if you are looking for the, they also sell water beds and adjustable beds.

Finish off the cool wall unit with glass-doored cabinets, desks, drawers, closets, computer desks, shelves or even a TV on the outside! They now can make a wall bed which descends right over a couch. Each bed is made to your specifications so you get whatever you want. A designer can come to your home give advice and take measurements.

Shopping here, you are supporting a local family and keeps business (and money) right here in Montreal.

Location: 4141 boul. St-Laurent
corner: Rachel
Tel: 514-303-3326
Rive Sud: 2903 Boul Taschereau, St-Hubert (450-486-1777)
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, sun 11-5
www.imural.ca
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At Jelena Styles Lingerie (JSL) in Decarie Square, the personalized service makes it so pleasant to shop where the sales women actually help you to figure out what is best for your body type.

Jelena is best known for help with selecting bras, so that knowledge easily transfers to help with bathing suits. And they know their brands really well.  Tyr is really popular for women who like to swim for exercise as it is  chlorine and salt water resistant. With Amoena suits, breast forms can be fit in.  Alia and Nygard offer styles with tummy control, and some even have flirty skirts  There’s some tankinis with either bikini bottoms or shorts or skirts. The saleswomen can show you how to take those flowing cover-ups and tie them in different ways.

he rest of the little shop is chock full of an extensive bra collection including names you know along with exclusive lines. The certified fitters offer very personalized service. It’s a good idea for women considering breast reduction, augmentation or reconstruction to make an appointment for a fitting prior to surgery.

Jelena Styles Lingerie (JSL) sells high quality European lingerie at affordable Canadian prices. All the designs are produced with excellent fabrics and offer you comfort and elegance, bringing joy to every woman. JSL also carries in stock: bridal bra collections and bra for nursing mothers. Bras range in size from 30A-44 H, with or without underwires.

Location: 6900 boul Decarie ( Carre Decarie ) Suite 218 H3X 2T8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/21jRg65
corner: rue Plamandon
Tel: 514-303-1911
Hours: Regular plus Sunday
Metro: Station Snowdon, Station Plamondon, Station de la Savanne
www.jelenastyleslingerie.com
email: info@jelenastyleslingerie.com

The warm weather is finally here so men, including those big and tall guys, it’s time to start thinking of updating your spring/summer wardrobe. There’s never a wrong time to spruce up your apparel and at M.H. Grover they are kicking off the season with a 20% reduction on their name brand shorts.

With a wide selection of men’s shorts for just about any occasion, big & tall guys can shop for the latest trends in men’s golf shorts, bermudas and loads of other shorts, fashion and quality at the best prices.

M.H. Grover has your favorite premium labels all under one roof and all on sale: Black Bull, Callaway, Champion, Columbia, Creekwood, Cutter & Buck, Lois, Marco, Nautica, Ocean & Earth, Pilatti, Point Zero, Profilo, Savane, Soul of London, Tommy Bahama and M.E.N.S.

This discount is only available until May 13th, so why not complete your attire with sophisticated looks that are versatile for work, your active lifestyle, and a night out. At the same time, you can be taking advantage of the savings.  The M.H. Grover store is chock full of fresh new styles to see you through the season in style.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  May 8 – May 13
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, gifts for teachers, engagement parties, and all sorts of events coming up on the horizon, it pays to wander the aisles of Le Panier to buy everything you need for any occasion in one place and get the job done.

Le Panier won the title of best gift store in Canada so this store worth a trip from anywhere. The huge shop is chock full of gourmet food, kitchenware,  and gifts at prices mostly under $25. You will not walk out empty-handed when you can choose amongst the jewelry, jams, hot sauces, kitchen gadgets, wearables and much, much more

If you can’t decide, there are ready-made gift baskets or custom-made ones too.

Here’s some ideas:

You can carry wine in an insulated pretty Wine Bag tote handbags. Michael Designs shea butter soaps, handwash and lotions,  For chocolate lovers there’s Louis Sherry New York chocolates in beautiful keepsake metallic tin boxes. I just love the Mighty Mug which won’t fall over – EVER; You can have your coffee near a keyboard without worries ($19.99). Grumpy Butcher’s Maple Bacon is hand-made here in Montreal in small batches from local Quebec pork farmers

For years people have been buying Mike’s Hot Honey which spice up all kinds of food ($14.99). Wrendale pottery makes adorable mugs with kittens, owls, ducks and there also a big selection of teapots. Willow Tree Figurines are popular too.    

For anyone, a cool gift might be the “upside-down” umbrella which closes without water dripping on you. There’s a big display of everything lavender. You can always buy Montreal’s favorite humbugs (now in different flavors), or someone might enjoy their own 5-year-old cheddar or their homemade fudge.

Location: 274 Bord du Lac, Pointe Claire
corner: de Lourdes
Tel: 514-695-7038
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
www.thepanier.com

Boutique Java Kap, sells capsules for all single serve coffee and espresso machines. This is coffee heaven, since they have over 350 choices.  The walls of this shop are lined with bins of capsules, and you can wander through and select a variety of flavors using their cute shopping trays , or you can buy them pre-boxed – all of the same kind.

The shop sells all the Keurig brands you know and love, such as Green Mountain, Van Houtte, Donut House, Eight O’clock, Timothy’s World Coffee etc., as well as the high end Keurig brands Starbucks and Barista Prima. In addition to that they have all the popular Keurig compatible brands, namely Brown Gold, Brooklyn Bean, Grove Square, Jetsetter, Authentic Donut Shop, Hurricane, Barnie’s Coffee, Hamilton Mills, Martinson and Caza Trail. For those of you seeking premium coffee brands, you can try: Peet’s Coffee from San Francisco, Marley ( including the world famous Jamaican Blue Mountain) or Second Cup. They have a large selection of Tassimo products as well as the hard to find new flavors.

They do have Nespresso compatible capsules, Cap’Mundo, Smart Coffee, and Espresso Italia. For your Nespresso they also have Capsul’in which allows you to use your favorite espresso in your Nespresso machine. There are environmentally conscious options as well – between 90%-97% biodegradable

For tea lovers, there’s a wide selection of tea capsules such as Twinings, Lipton, Tazo, Bigelow and Celestial, and the new compatible capsules by Higgins & Burke. You can still buy tea bags, loose leaf teas, infusers for your tea or a travel mug which has a built in infuser for those on the run.

Expect friendly helpful service with knowledgeable advice about all those flavors.

Locations: 4583 St. Charles Blvd. Kirkland QC H9H 3C7 corner: rue Oakwood  (514-675-4410) ; Laval, 1655 d l’Avenir (450- 975-4410)
Dates: til April 6
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.javakap.com
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