PORSCHE ON MY MIND

“Like, what is the least often heard sentence in the English language? That would be: Say, isn’t that the banjo player’s Porsche parked outside?” –         Jackson Browne  On some nights during the week, my family and I during and after family dinner would watch certain shows on TV that I find fascinating because it’s a…

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GET STYLE: A RETURN TO SIMPLER TIMES

#OOTD Featuring Banana Republic, Club Monaco, Zara and Ardenne. Photos by SKYFALLBLUE. One of the questions I most often get asked and the question I constantly ask myself is this – as a fashion and lifestyle blogger, do you feel the pressure to dressed up with new trends and get noticed? It’s a very good…

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SPRING EDIT: THE SMART SET SPRING 2014 LOOKBOOK + $25 GIFT CARD {BLOG GIVEAWAY}

This has been quite a long winter for Canada that I’m sure any sign of Spring, where ever it may come from is certainly most welcome. Lucky for us, our source of spring hope blooms from the prettiness and dose of sunshine that is the SMART SET Spring 2014 Lookbook. Let’s not underestimate the power…

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GET STYLE WITH NELLA BELLA: WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T MIX RED AND PINK

Admittedly, I am what you would call a BAG LADY. Regrettably, it doesn’t mean the lady with many, many nice bags and purses although my Mother and E would have a fine argument in support of that. What it means is that when you see me, I have a purse, a bag on the right…

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THE BEST OF THE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY: TOP 5 BIG FASHION WINS AT SOCHI

While I promised I’m not going to spend hours after hours watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi like I did with the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, I caught myself glued to the telly (as I am right now watching the figure skating competition, I know, I know) to witness the 88 nations represented at the Parade…

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GET STYLE: 1 TREND 3 WAYS WITH PLAID ON PLAID ON PLAID

Confession of a Fashion and Style Blogger – winter is NOT an easy season to dress for. As much as it would be nice to say, I have a fashion blog so I’m well averse in the world of fashion, I can get myself outfitted chicly and stylishly at any season, all season. The truth…

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DEEP FREEZE IN THE NORTHEAST: WINTER FASHION WITH RED, GOLD AND PLAID

From the Midwest to the Northeast, beautiful pristine snow kept falling until these parts of the globe were covered with a blanket of white for up to about a foot or more in some places. This may seem poetically magical but the truth of the matter is, it was a horrible time for everyone as…

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Winter Beauty and Fashion: Of Dark Lips and Mixed Tweed

Since starting our brand new feature here at Twenty York Street, we’ve been contemplating of other areas in life that we can implement the New Year, Better You mantra. Although this is mainly a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog (check out our 2014 Health and Fitness Resolution here), this doesn’t mean our topics of discussion…

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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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