It is two days to Christmas my friends and I cannot tell you how thrilled I am for this day to finally come! The hustle and bustle everywhere as they shop for food and gifts lends to the festive spirit of the season! That festive spirit certainly extends to Christmas parties, which makes it even…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT WITH THE ALL NEW 2015 FORD MUSTANG
They say GO BIG or GO HOME. I suppose when you drive something that has been one of the long time symbols of genuine American culture and engineering and the epitome of power, strength and freedom, you can do not one or the other but both. You can GO BIG and GO HOME as you…
Read More...CBC NEWS OTTAWA’S LUCY VAN OLDENBARNEV TALKS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH @20YS AND @613STYLE IN #OUROTTAWA
Why are we sooo very excited this week? Well, after a very successful stint at CBC NEWS Ottawa in it’s new show Our Ottawa, a weekly magazine television program featuring stories and people our city is talking about, we are invited back for a Holiday / Christmas special. Join Lucy van Oldenbarneveld, me and Grace Oudomo of 613…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: MY PERSONAL CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
It’s been absolutely fun and magical sharing with you guys our Twenty York Street’s top picks for this holiday (#20YSHOLIDAYS). Part of this guide is my annual Christmas Wish list, which longed replaced my letters to Santa though I may just write on this year for extra insurance. While browsing over hundreds (literally) of stores,…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: ROWENTA CANADA’S ULTIMATE CURLING IRON – THE CURL ACTIVE
Having the stereotypical Asian hair – pin straight, sleek one line from top to bottom – can be both a blessing and a curse. I normally don’t have to do anything much with my hair other than shampoo and condition it daily with THANN, it’s always looks the same way whether I just woke…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: TOP 5 PARTY PERFECT HAIR AND MAKE-UP THIS HOLIDAY
What better time to try out that new bold lip, super dramatic smoky eye or experimental French up do than this season of non-stop holiday parties! With a calendar full of social events (though if you do wish to stay in, we’ve compiled the TOP 5 Holiday Movies for you here) and each one calling for…
Read More...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…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: WHERE TO SHOP AND HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS FOR #BLACKFRIDAY AND #CYBERMONDAY
Today’s Ottawa Citizen highlights the news story: “Black Friday 2013 deals set to sweep the planet” as this highly anticipated retail day can make or break stores’ holiday quotas and signals how the rest of the holiday shopping season will be. There are thousands of deals everywhere and to get you in the mood in celebrating…
Read More...@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: HAPPY HANUKKAH AND TOP 5 #CHRISTMAS MOVIES TO ENJOY THIS HOLIDAY
I think you can tell by now how excited I am about Christmas! It is absolutely my favourite holiday and it’s not just for the shopping and the presents (okay, I have to admit, I do love that part incredibly) but for all the wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family. On this…
Read More...@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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