CANADA DAY 2015 ULTIMATE GUIDE: CELEBRATING CANADA’S 148TH BIRTHDAY WITH HUDSON’S BAY

There’s NOT going to be any party bigger than this on July 1st. And we know Canada Day celebration like no other! Twenty York Street or 20 York Street (if you want to check it out in Google Earth) is actually located right in the heart of the Byward Market, exactly behind the flagship Hudsons…

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1X2 CHALLENGE: 1 DRESS, 2 LOOKS WITH HKR COLLECTIONS

There’s something absolutely magical with summertime, the sun is brightly shining, the skies are bluer than blue and everyone just feels generally fantastic every day. There are so many events, gatherings and music festivals to go to that it’s the perfect time to experiment with different looks without having to layer so many pieces of…

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HOT PINK FOR THE PHILIPPINES PRESIDENTIAL STATE VISIT TO CANADA

One of the most important and ‘big-deal’ events I had the privilege of being invited to this year is the rare opportunity of meeting the President of the Republic of the Philippines, my beloved home country away from home. President Benigno Aquino was scheduled to come to Canada for his very first state visit, meet…

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LE CHATEAU’S THE WEDDING BOUTIQUE MEETS THE GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS #GGAWARDS

Perhaps one of the easiest and the hardest events to get dressed up for are formal black tie affair coupled with red carpet arrivals. Easy because you know exactly the proper dress code, it’s not casual business (what does that even mean?) or daytime cocktail (you mean a dress code for when you drink mimosas?)….

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THRIFTING 101: 8 TIPS ON HOW TO SHOP AT VALUE VILLAGE

For those of us who love to shop, it’s always fun to add a level of difficulty to the task. Why head straight to a shopping mall where you can shop in ease and comfort of an impeccably arranged clothing rack when you ca add a bit of spice into your shopping adventure. It’s like…

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FASHION UNIFORM: EASTER OUTFIT WITH FUR AND SKINNY JEANS

One look at my closet would immediately tell you, I have a big bias towards dresses. For a number of reasons obviously. The first being, it’s fast and easy. There is no need to figure out what top matches with which bottom or if this bold print would go with that bright colour. A dress…

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TOP 5 REASONS TO “SHOP” AT RENT FROCK REPEAT

With many galas, grand events and special occasions coming up, shopping for a new dress along with everything else – shoes, accessories, make-up and of course, the actual cost of the tickets, is not only a major concern of money issues for many of us but also a major source of stress. Despite a closet…

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FASHION MAGAZINE BEAUTY PANEL: HIGH PONY TAIL CHALLENGE

They call it the lazy chic girl’s guide to great hair style and while there’s no doubt to that, the Ponytail is also the biggest time saver in the winter. Since it gets so inhumanely cold outside, washing your hair everyday is no longer option even if, like mine, your hair tends to be on…

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9 TO 5 FASHION: FIND THE PERFECT SUIT AT LE CHATEAU

As the New Year rolls in, so does the number of loft goals we set for ourselves, personally and professionally. I for one have made a resolved with myself that 2015 is the year that I will take my professional career to the next level. I know that sounds all-encompassing and frankly, just too vague…

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WINTER MUST: FAUX FUR TRAPPER HAT

You may remember this exact outfit in this post last year. If you look closely, everything is exactly the same except one thing. If you guessed it’s the Faux-Fur Trapper Hat, you’re exactly right Mister and Miss Smarty Pants! The trapper hat is, in fact, one accessory that I am appalled (yes, I tend to…

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