On a cold winter’s night Balisi rolled out the red carpet treatment with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres for their loyal family, friends and customers at the grand opening of their fourth store in the bustling hub of Yonge and Eglinton.

Four seems to be a magical number for owners, Cory Kierstead and Rehlee Balisi who were also celebrating their four year anniversary in the fashion/retail business on the same night. To add to this happy occasion, they recently launched an e-commerce site and a mineral cosmetics line called Sinful, comprising of foundation, lipsticks and eye shadows.

Throughout the evening, over 100 guests flowed in and out of the store eyeing the latest wears by Lindsay Perry, Melissa Plastics and Hush Puppies while staff members cheerfully helped customers shop encouraging them to take advantage of the grand opening sale – I escaped with a dress by Alythea.

Balisi's newest store is a great addition to the Yonge and Eglinton area injecting substance and style with their fashion forward shoe picks. Happy anniversary to the Balisi team!

Images taken by Kimberly