We never leave the house without our point-and-shoot and lately, it looks like we’re not the only ones.

In addition to their impeccable style, all the cool girls snapped for street-style blogs are sporting leather Leica camera cases (Kate Bosworth is also a fan). The accessory du jour (from $119.95) is made for the company’s D-Lux series of cameras but could easily hold a different compact.

Casually slip it over your shoulder or around your neck old school style, add a little attitude and you’ll be snapped on the street in no time.

At the Camera Store, 802 11th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-234-9935, www.thecamerastore.com

There are certain sartorial activities that can easily erupt into a full-fledged battle (think: sample sales or meetings at discount racks).

So it’s fitting that this new collection of regal neckpieces (from $600) and intricate earrings (from $125) is titled Warrior by John James. Made from reworked fabrics, wood, leather and semi-precious stones, the designs are a mix of hard lines and modern looks with a romantic flair reminiscent of family heirlooms. On exhibit starting this weekend, a few of the items are already sold so you may have to battle it out if you want a one-of-a-kind piece—and victory.

Warrior by John James, February 27-March 25 at Gallery 101, 1109 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, 403-452-8820, www.davidwalkerwines.com

Attention fashion army! The spring runways are flooded with military-inspired looks: Balmain, Chloé and Rag & Bone (pictured).

But if you want to hunt for authentic pieces, head to Inglewood’s Crown Surplus. The third-generation family business stocks new and old military surplus and has a wide selection of classic pea coats, traditional army jackets and striped tops for the added nautical flair.

Packed to the rafters with other military garb and war paraphernalia, the shop is a tad overwhelming, but sift through the racks and you’ll come out with pieces that are true to the trend.

At ease.

Crown Surplus, 1005 11th St. SE, Calgary, 403-265-1754, www.armysurplus.com

The world may not revolve around us, but at the newly opened three-storey space on the corner of First Street and Stephen Avenue, everything centres around fashion.

The long-awaited opening of Fashion Central finally materialized as the doors swung open last week to reveal a spectacular revamp of the historical building (we heart the red staircase). Joining next-door neighbours Betsey Johnson and Murale, Lara Presber has moved in as has nuForm Apparel and stockings mecca Wolford will be joining them next month.

With tenants like these, don’t mind us if we become regular houseguests.

Fashion Central, corner of First Street and Eighth Avenue, Calgary, www.fashioncentral.ca

You can’t buy love, but here's a few ideas for what to get your sweetheart this year.

Just for You: Designs from the Heart ($56) by Pablo Correa is a collection of works and stories by designers, illustrators and artists from around the world with one common theme: how to say "I love you." At Dick and Jane’s, 831 17th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-228-1857, www.dickandjanes.ca

Heart-shape egg rings from Nood ($11.95). Breakfast in bed is good but heart-shaped pancakes or eggs in bed are even better.  At Nood, 820 11th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-233-9022, www.nooddesign.ca

You treat him to a Coen Brothers Double Feature of A Serious Man and The Big Lebowski (February 7 and 10) and he treats you to a Fashionista Double Feature of Coco Avant Chanel and The September Issue (February 12, 13 and 15) and you both win. At the Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, 403-283-2222, www.theplaza.ca

Spell it out with a typographic love poster from Uppercase Gallery. Choose from six ($60 each) simple prints that include sentiments such as “love” and “happily ever after.” At www.uppercasegallery.ca

Take away the “o” and the “e” and love turns into LV. Spoil yourself with a neckalce by Louis Vuitton ($320), in red of course. At Louis Vuitton in Holt Renfrew, 510 Eighth Ave. SW, Calgary, www.louisvuitton.com

If you can’t say it, let Marvin Gaye sing it with his Number 1’s album ($7.99). It has his biggest hits including the most important one for this occasion of course, “Let’s Get It On.” At iTune.

This Saturday, five fashionable Calgary ladies will take to the air as part of the weekly CJSW 90.9 show, The Double Entendre Preserves. 

Kari Woo of Influx Jewellery Gallery, fashion designer Amber Leigh Hebert, Shisomiso Boutique owners Irene Rasetti and Victoria Lee and Junk Star Vintage owner Katie Lavoie will be talking about their experiences in fashion, creative culture, and the challenges of owning your own business.

Tune in Calgary.

Saturday February 6, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on CJSW 90.9, www.cjsw.com

You should never play with your food but when it comes to clothing, playing is a requirement.

The versatile, transforming qualities of designs by Peeko Apparel were what first drew us to the Calgary collection. Made from reclaimed fabrics, the reconstructed garments are one-of-a-kind items paying homage to the designer’s Prairie roots with muted colour palettes and bohemian inspirations. The Quinn grey heather knit stretch cardigan (US$85, pictured) can be drawn in at the waist or worn open.

A girl always needs options.

At www.etsy.com/shop/PeekoApparel

Our go-to for power suits, chic frocks and cardigan sets for impressing the boyfriend’s parents, Banana Republic is now playing into our shoe fetish.

A long-time staple stateside, the company’s shoe collection has just hit shelves in at the brand new downtown flagship store.

The first collection includes classic pumps, slouchy boots, simple booties and playful peep-toe and sling-back styles. The Rumer Peep (pictured, $120) can easily be paired with aforementioned in-laws attire or dressed up for a night out on the town. 

Banana Republic, TD Square, 317 Seventh Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-264-8886, www.bananarepublic.ca

Since it is summer in Australia, we can’t stop swooning over the Land Down Under’s Willow collection.

Pleated dresses, perfectly draped tiered skirts and jersey dresses with peek-a-boo backs are the perfect mix of feminine romanticism with a hint of edge. The thought of wearing this ruffled trapeze top ($440) and pebble crepe pleated skirt ($585, pictured) to our first garden party of the year may be the only thing that will get us through a few more months of winter.

At Net-a-Porter.

Good things come to those who wait, but when it comes to fashion, there’s nothing more sacred than staying au courant.

While we wait for architect-turned-designer Lara Presber's Fashion Central boutique, we'll be shopping her new pop-up shop.

Here, you’ll find her “inhabitable spaces inspiring wearable pieces” fall/winter collection of tailored dresses, structured coats and wide-legged pants in a palette of greys, blacks and hits of pink, blue and violet.

We’re still waiting for the boutique reveal but a little taster will tide us over.

Lara Presber, Art Central, 100 Seventh Ave. SW, Calgary, www.larapresber.com