WE’RE ON TV: CTV MORNING LIVE WITH TREND REPORT ON 5 FALL FASHION TRENDS 2014

Now that summer months have come to a close, sadly, we have time to reflect on the trends that we will see on the streets for the next season. Whether it’s bold new silhouettes, or experimentation with new materials and comeback of trends like whimsical animal prints and the staying power of sportswear, we’re so…

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PORSCHE ON MY MIND

“Like, what is the least often heard sentence in the English language? That would be: Say, isn’t that the banjo player’s Porsche parked outside?” –         Jackson Browne  On some nights during the week, my family and I during and after family dinner would watch certain shows on TV that I find fascinating because it’s a…

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GET STYLE: JEANS JEANS JEANS {MONTREAL SHOPPING}

Years ago, work got me travelling to some of Canada’s major cosmopolitan cities and the one that I frequented the most was Montreal. I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s very close to Ottawa and it’s an absolutely gorgeous, dynamic and ever bustling city full of great food, fabulous fashion and amazing shopping destinations. On top…

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GET STYLE: INSPIRED BY THE OLYMPICS AND FASHION CAPITALS IN THE WORLD

If there’s one thing that brings an entire nation together – it’s the Olympics. Highly regarded as the pinnacle of great sportsmanship and the physical human achievement, the Olympics brings the best and the fastest athletes in extreme sports from all over the world. Although this year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia have been widely…

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GET STYLE: 1 TREND 3 WAYS WITH PLAID ON PLAID ON PLAID

Confession of a Fashion and Style Blogger – winter is NOT an easy season to dress for. As much as it would be nice to say, I have a fashion blog so I’m well averse in the world of fashion, I can get myself outfitted chicly and stylishly at any season, all season. The truth…

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Winter Beauty and Fashion: Of Dark Lips and Mixed Tweed

Since starting our brand new feature here at Twenty York Street, we’ve been contemplating of other areas in life that we can implement the New Year, Better You mantra. Although this is mainly a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog (check out our 2014 Health and Fitness Resolution here), this doesn’t mean our topics of discussion…

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New Year’s Resolutions: Top 5 Ways to Accomplish Your Health and Fitness Goals in 2014

Work-out E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y. Eat healthy for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Juice, detox, diet for 14 days straight or whenever you pass out, whichever comes first. No more chips, chocolates or any solid food for that matter. Drop 10-15-20 pounds in 2 weeks or less! Sounds familiar? Come New Year’s morn, this may be how most people’s New…

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@20YS HOLIDAY GUIDE 2013: WHAT TO WEAR TO CHRISTMAS PARTIES (PART II) AND LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS

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…

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@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…

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