The retail landscape in Ottawa is changing. Not too long ago, E and I or my girlfriends and I would go away to Montreal to do some shopping and dining, It would always involve a stop at the famed Ste. Catherines Street, at the heart of downtown Montreal, which boasts rows upon rows of fashion…
Read More...SPOTLIGHT ON ERIC MELOCHE: THE DESIGNER AND ENGINEER BEHIND TWENTY YORK STREET
The thing with being great or working on creating something amazing out of nothing is that it doesn’t come without big sacrifices. Akin to Spiderman’s most quoted line of all times “With power comes great responsibility,” great designs come with a lot of thought, patience, hard work and in the case of Designer turned Engineer…
Read More...Special Feature: MAISON MIKAZA
Housed in a massive 5,300 square feet industrial feel showroom, Maison MIKAZA is home to beauty, form and function.Established in 2008 by a husband and wife team, MIKAZA has quickly become the go to place for high quality designer pieces and unparalleled customer service. QUALITY PRODUCTS. QUALITY SERVICE Well-known for carrying gorgeous modern furniture, lighting and decor for residential, commercial…
Read More...WELCOME TO TWENTY YORK STREET DESIGN
Once upon a time, I met a young man who, unbeknownst to me at that time, would change my life as I know it. Brilliant, talented and no doubt skilled in many different professions, Eric Meloche was and is one very ingenious industrial designer/custom furniture maker. Born with a wide range of expertise and an…
Read More...Mercedes-Benz StartUp: Ottawa Edition
A few days ago, this Press Release came out: Robin Kay, President of the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) and Executive Director of World MasterCard Fashion Week, announced, that Fashion Week is now owned by IMG Canada and operated with IMG Fashion, global leader in fashion event production. IMG will work with local fashion consultants, in…
Read More...I Thank You, You and You!
“Most Fashionable Female Award” – Rip the Fab Lane Dupioni Silk strapless mini-dress from MIIKALI by Juliana Giraldo. Life, I gotta say, have taken on such an interesting twist recently. It has always been fast-paced in the last few years but lately, it has taken a pace as fast as a speeding Formula 1 car. It’s…
Read More...Special Post: YOLA Couture
The Callie What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see a famous designer’s runway collection? I know mine is – yes beautiful but where in the world am I going to wear that? What if I tell you about a designer who, on top of creating beautiful designs and absolutely unique detailing…
Read More...Under Construction
Outfit details Silk bejewelled top – Banana RepublicRuffled skirt – Atmosphere, Gift from PearlSilver bangle – H and MBlack patent sandals – Michael Kors, Gift from my ChickieAviators – Banana Republic, Gift from EBlack onyx ring – Epoch, Gift from E What and Where The weekend has been absolutely eventful that I just don’t know…
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