If there’s one thing that I can truly say I am thankful for is the genetic trait that my hair has been bestowed with. I’m not claiming it is the most wonderful thing in the world but if saving money, time and effort count for something around here – I think my hair is…
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This time last year, I wanted to go and visit one of the biggest trade shows in Canada for the first time. Armed with a media pass and definitely excited to go, I was ready to browse, try, check and buy anything and everything that catches my fancy. Alas, it was not meant to be…
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June 25th, 2009 was one fateful day that I still clearly remember, one of my best friends sent me a text message saying, Michael Jackson apparently, at 50 years old, passed away. Thinking it could most likely be an Internet hoax or a predictable attempt to increase the buzz for his upcoming and most anticipated world tour – This Is It, it…
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URBAN CRAFT: OTTAWA’S MONTHLY MARKET FOR THE HIP AND MODERN Do you spend hours scouring Etsy for the perfect, unique treasure? Do you love handmade gifts, but often think they need a bit more edge? Well, look no further Ottawa, because today marks the debut of Urban Craft Ottawa’s Monthly Market. www.bombshellscloset.com Strut Gemstone…
Read More...The Fashionable Women of Music – Today and Yesterday
The Busy Neighbour here, dropping in for 20YS while she’s off for a weekend of birthdays and family entertainment in Montreal. I was inspired for this post at an outdoor music fest this year and thought I’d write on some of my favourite fashionable women of the music world. Emily Haines – Metric Emily Haines…
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Outfit details Floral dress – Old NavyPink 3/4 cardi – Banana RepublicSunshine leather wallet – Banana Republic, Gift from EMGold men’s watch – Michael Kors, Gift from SissyNude pumps – AldoGold earrings – Foxy, Gift from EFriendship bracelets – Philippines What and Where Hello, my name is ML and I’m a Fashion Blogger. Well, aside from being…
Read More...Launching Adrain Wu Resort 2011
About a year ago, Adrian Wu taught himself how to sew. Since then, his work has been at fashion shows in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa. If that isn’t enough, he has been featured in Flare magazine and Style Diaries. There’s no slowing down for this young artist. Now he is taking his art…
Read More...Twenty York Street Loves The Black Label
What do you get when you combine different yet complementary elements of Fashion, Style, Photography, Writing and Singing? Why, you get a very popular and brilliantly-run blog like The Black Label, of course! As one of the few male bloggers that I personally know, Andres or Andy stands out not merely because of that fact…
Read More...Fashion Blogger – ISDATCHU?
You cannot be EVERYTHING to EVERYONE. Sometimes we know that from the very start. Sometimes (and for most of us, myself humbly included) we learn the hard way. Though it would be superbly terrific if we are all skilled and talented in every way, and there are those fortunate individuals that are – this merely defines a miniscule fraction of…
Read More...I AM FASHION… Are You?
I AM FASHION: Rip the Fab Lane 2011 was an amazing show with a fabulous designer line up. The fashion show was founded by the beautiful Gwen Madiba and in partnership with media maven, Grace Mayele from Within Essence Productions. To say that both these ladies are highly motivated and ultra-talented young professionals is a huge understatement. The entire team…
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