FASHION HALLELUJAH: TARGET OPENS IN OTTAWA

There is nothing more exciting for us fashion lovers than finding out that your much anticipated store from South of the Border is finally opening in your hometown. Fast fashion, the latest in trends straight off the runway and of course, the occasional much feted designer collaboration. This fall, Ottawa welcomes the addition of the…

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: BANANA REPUBLIC – ISSA CORAL PRINTED KIMONO DRESS

One of the things bloggers, whether its fashion, beauty, food or lifestyle, struggle with sometimes is that ubiquitous writer’s block. It happens to all of us, it happens to the best of us. When God forbid, there is just nothing to talk about. Hours after hours of trying, its just one big blank page of…

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@20YS FASHION WEEK 101: WHAT TO WEAR TO FASHION WEEK

Oh it’s that time of the year again! No, not December but September! Fashion’s most ubiquitous solstice month, where the big fashion magazines release their biggest issues ever! Magazine as thick as brick you can probably build a house of fashion on top of it! This month is also the month of thousand fashion weeks…

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@20YS FASHION WEEK 101: A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO FASHION WEEK AND BEYOND

‘Tis the season to not only be jolly but to be all out fabulous! ‘Tis the season where everything in your closet gets a closer scrutiny and your news and twitter feeds get filled up with one exciting sartorial update after another. This, my fashion friends, is the season for Fashion Week. All over all…

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QUICK BEAUTY GUIDE TO #TIFF13 – RED CARPET LOOKS FOR THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TIFF is upon us once again  and though you may or may not be anywhere close to the vicinity of all the festivities, these quick beauty and style tips certainly work for any special occasions you’re invited to. Marilou Moles Ottawa | Twenty York Street Every red carpet event requires drama; however, do aim for refined…

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THE OPERA LYRA OTTAWA’s CARMEN – A GIVE-AWAY IN THE NAME OF THE OPERA (PART II)

The last time we told you about one enchanting evening at the Opera, courtesy of Opera Lyra Ottawa’s Annual Garden Party at the Honourable Italian Ambassador’s residence, we promised we’d come back with stunning coverage of not only the performers and the guests of honour but also the equally stylish guests who came to brave…

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DON’T SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER – HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUMMER HAIRSTYLE THROUGH FALL

As you may already know this, I have been very privileged to be part of one of Canada’s Top Fashion Magazine, the Fashion Magazine’s Beauty Panel. A panel of experts on beauty, skincare and make-up, the BEAUTY PANEL is comprised of beauty bloggers from all over the country! I have been a lucky contributor since…

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HAVE YOU BEEN INVITED TO THE ARM PARTY LATELY? JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

There’s a certain kind of party that has been hitting the streets lately. It has been going on for quite and some time and by the looks of it, this party is not going to fizzle out anytime soon! As published in Fashion Magazine’s Beauty Panel Issue – CANADA DAY NAIL ART Challenge. We are…

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MANI FRIDAY: BLUER THAN BLUE AT KOKU

Lately, there’s been one question that has been bothering me. Every time I get asked this question, I have the same answer but then it got me thinking… is that really a truthful answer or at the very least, if it was true, is still the right answer after all these years.   All  KOKU…

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INTRODUCING THE BANANA REPUBLIC ISSA LONDON LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

  Photos courtesy of: SKYFALL BLUE I guess there really is quite something very exciting with designer collaborations, the coming together of big Fashion Houses or in this case, the fashion label whose name was launched when the Duchess of Cambridge donned the now world famous satin blue engagement dress in November 2010. Fast forward…

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