SNOWDAY IN OTTAWA: 3 TIPS ON HOW TO LOOK GOOD DURING A SNOWSTORM Let’s talk winter. Again. Disclaimer: I never thought I had to talk about the W word ever again but Mother Nature has a different agenda – SNOWDAY. As we speak, I can see snowflakes from my office window but not quite…
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Let’s talk winter. Hmmnnn… non. Let’s talk beauty and skincare in the winter! Now that’s a much better topic, don’t you think? Well then, perfect timing as I’m back at Fashion Magazine’s Beauty Panel to tackle this month’s challenge on winter skincare! FASHION MAGAZINE #BEAUTYPANEL: HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE Here’s the…
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One of the biggest things that ever happened in the still booming Ottawa retail landscape is the opening of the US retail giant Nordstrom. For a long time, rumours have been buzzing on what is set to replace the old Sears store at Rideau Centre’s prime location. There we talks that it would be Quebec’s…
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Just like in the world of fashion and beauty, the fragrance industry is ever changing, ever evolving. There are so many things to consider when you choosing the right fragrance for the right occasion. Do you like it musky or spicy or do you like it sweet and dainty. Floral, citrusy, bergamot, Ylang Ylang, vanilla,…
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With many galas, grand events and special occasions coming up, shopping for a new dress along with everything else – shoes, accessories, make-up and of course, the actual cost of the tickets, is not only a major concern of money issues for many of us but also a major source of stress. Despite a closet…
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GET THERE EARLY. Of course, we’ve got a good guide coming up for you but let’s make one thing clear right off the start, with thousands of people expected to run to NORDSTROM tomorrow – try to get there on time or even better, earlier than the start time, which is Friday, March 6, 2015…
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If I was smarter, I would’ve bought a bunch of tickets for the NORDSTROM Gala last year, wait for everything to get SOLD OUT, as it is, and sell them all on E-Bay for good gains and donate them to charity. In all honesty, I received two major types of e-mails and messages (and I…
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They call it the lazy chic girl’s guide to great hair style and while there’s no doubt to that, the Ponytail is also the biggest time saver in the winter. Since it gets so inhumanely cold outside, washing your hair everyday is no longer option even if, like mine, your hair tends to be on…
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As the bright shining star that is starting to illuminate the rapidly dimming dark sky that is the Ottawa retail landscape, NORDSTROM is poised to become the ray of hope for those left wanting for more in Canada’s capital. As one of the United States’ retail giant, NORDSTROM is a publicly traded leading specialty fashion…
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It’s sub zero outside. It’s inhumanely cold to be prancing and strutting around in your cocktail dress and high heels but the fact is, life continues despite this frigid winter. The fact is, you need to get up and get dressed to go to work. We, Canadians don’t shutdown and stop all the festivities just…
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