PRINT OUT: MARIMEKKO X BANANA REPUBLIC IS NOW AVAILABLE

It seems like there is one trend that’s not going anywhere soon in the fashion world – the burgeoning list of designer collaborations and big retail brands like Target, Macy’s, H&M and of course, Banana Republic. While there are so many factors attributed to the rise in popularity of these capsule collection (i.e. price, accessibility,…

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YOU’RE INVITED: BANANA REPUBLIC LAUNCHES SUMMER COLLECTION WITH A BREAKFAST EVENT

Like a magic mirror ball, the retail industry, like clockwork, gives you a bright preview of the season ahead. And just like a promise of a brighter tomorrow, Banana Republic is one of those big name brands that manages to excite you and tease of you of a promise of new style and fashion coming…

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SNEAK PEAK: BANANA REPUBLIC AND L’WREN SCOTT LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY 2013 COLLECTION

It may not come as a big surprise that I am a big fan of Banana Republic. A global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering modern, covetable style for professional women and men, Banana Republic has been one of my go to stores for my professional wardrobe and some after hours evening wear that’s…

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@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: HOW TO WEAR A TUTU WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE A BALLERINA

The first major snow fall came to town last night while all was fast asleep under their warm, cozy blankets. Some called it Ottawa Snowmageddon or the Snowcalypse but I think we can all agree, judging from everyone’s Instagram and Twitter pics, that this is far from an end of the earth scenario but more…

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@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING IN OTTAWA AND OTTAWA’S BYWARD MARKET

  While our neighbours to the South are in frenzy over their upcoming Thanksgiving Day Celebrations and of course, the highly anticipated BLACK FRIDAY , that doesn’t mean that we, the True North, are not just as crazy about this shopping madness! Stores in the nation’s capital has been busy in preparation for this Friday…

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@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: WHAT TO WEAR TO OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTIES (PART I)

‘Tis indeed is the season to wear everything bling bling, from encrusted little clutches to a seriously sparkling accessories to high wattage dresses to statement making big jewelleries. It’s that time of the year again where the holiday cheer is everywhere and the party invitations are endless. For some, this the time to break out…

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COLOUR ME BLUE: COBALT BLUE

While the fall season has definitely made its presence known this week, I’m trying to cling on to the last bits of warmth and still refuse to wear tights and long boots. Mother Nature is quite a tease you see, the weekend before this was absolutely gorgeous that patios re-opened and summer outfits re-mixed! I…

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DO YOU HEAR THAT ECCO IN THE WOODS

When we arrived in Mont Tremblant, I was immediately captivated by the beautiful sight, the magical changing colours of the leaves that I stood there in awe, once again, as if I’ve never been there before. Truth be told, Mont Tremblant is perhaps one of our most visited mountain resort as we’ve spent countless special…

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@20YS FEATURED IN OTTAWA CITIZEN: H&M OPENS IN OTTAWA IN BAYSHORE SHOPPING CENTRE

This post should really be called “SPECIAL THANKSGIVING POST: 101 THINGS TO BE GRATEFUL ABOUT TODAY” however, due to some recent press coverage (a HUGE one if I may add, literally),  I have to alter this post a bit though I hope my main thesis remains the same. Not so long ago, a private message…

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FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK AND GREY

Thanksgiving Day (Jour de l’Action de grâce for French Canadians) is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.  Although we really shouldn’t wait for that one day a year to feel grateful and thankful…

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