TOP 5 SUMMER DRESS PICKS FROM OLD NAVY

There isn’t anything quite like summer in Canada. It’s so gloriously beautiful yet so frustratingly short that you always feel like your in a race against time. Especially when you’re trying wear all the beautiful summer dresses that you’ve thoughtfully packed away during the winter. What makes matters worst is when you see all the…

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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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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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3 IMPORTANT PR LESSONS LEARNED FROM UOPRA’s CONNECT 2 SUCCESS CONFERENCE

This year’s University of Ottawa’s Public Relations Association (UOPRA)’s annual student conference Connect 2 Success hosted PR professionals from a variety of fields like fashion, politics, charities; two of which were our lovable Marilou Moles, Founder of Twenty York Street and Skyfall Blue CEO Fadi Ghaby, who spoke on the panel on real world insight…

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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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2015 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS AT NAC (TICKETS #GIVEAWAY)

The Governor General’s performing arts award (GGPAA) is THE event of the season, an evening of pomp and circumstance. Starting with a culinary masterpiece for dinner, a highlight ceremony celebrating the award recipients or the Laureates as they are officially called, and of course, the champagne and sweets after-party. It is such an inspiring affair…

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RUNNING FOR DISTRESS CENTRE OTTAWA: SCOTIABANK CELEBRITY MEDIA CHARITY CHALLENGE

I have a confession. Well, two really. I hate to admit this but I am NOT really into running. I do it because I know it’s good for you in more than ways than one. However, if I were to choose, this is not my first pick in physical activities – at all. I have…

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TOP 5 LESSONS IN LIFE AND TRAVEL FROM ROBIN ESROCK AND FORD OF CANADA

Known for worldly adventures inasmuch as its known for its impressive fleet of vehicles, Ford of Canada hosted a tour of Canada’s Diefenbunker Museum and a special talk with the undoubtedly inspirational Robin Esrock. Quite a successful travel writer who originally hailed from South Africa and currently based out of BC, Esrock’s career first began…

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TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE TULIP FESTIVAL #OUTAOUAISFUN

Coinciding with the Victory in Europe or VE Day, this year’s Official Launch of Canadian Tulip Festival was an extra special ceremony. It was held to honour and thank veterans hosted by the National Capital Commission and distinguished guests, including the Netherlands head of missions Rochus Pronk, Ottawa-Vanier MPP (Attorney General) Madeleine Meilleur and Ottawa…

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