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…
Read More...Fashionable Tea Party for a Good Cause
With the much anticipated royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton fast approaching, the St. Laurent Centre has put together a fabulous fashionable fundraiser for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. On April 21, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. guests of the Royal ParTea will be treated to high tea services provided by Thyme &…
Read More...The 31st GENIE AWARDS
Since the inception of Twenty York Street Blog, we have been privileged to be invited to so many exciting fashion, lifestyle and charity events in the city! Today, I woke up giddy beyond words as I have been invited to the much publicized event in Ottawa – the 31st Genie Awards! It is not everyday…
Read More...NYE: Where Are You Going To Be?
Let’s celebrate the New Year and welcome 2011 with some serious heat! STARFISH creative events + inspiration presents their Carnival themed New Years Eve party atop the Crowne Plaza Hotel. WHERE Magazine calls it the “Best Place to Kiss” on New Year’s Eve. With panoramic views of the city guests will celebrate in two rooms each…
Read More...Nail ‘Em Down with OPI Nail Polish
Outfit details Embroidered top – Banana Republic Pleated skirt – Banana Republic Christmas balls necklace (as E would call it) – French Connection Gold metal cuff – Club Monaco Cropped jacket – Esprit, Gift from E What and Where These photos were taken from the city’s National Women’s Show on September 25th to 26th, where…
Read More...Save the Dates: Ottawa Fashion Week
The city known for its incessant politics, boring bureaucracy, remarkable museums, historic landmarks and of course, the world-famous Parliament Hill is once again hosting the most anticipated show of the season – the Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW). Now in its fourth edition, the OFW, though new is quickly becoming one of Canada’s most influential fashion event. It promises a…
Read More...Special Post: The National Women’s Show
The Ottawa Women’s Show offers a fantastic day out with girlfriends that you can’t find anywhere else! With everything from food and wine sampling to fashion and beauty; there will be celebrity guest speakers, fashion shows, free makeovers, tips for staying healthy, home décor and entertaining ideas, travel options plus career advice and over…
Read More...Park and Fly
Outfit details Silk ruffled top – Banana Republic High-waisted skirt – Prints and Plains, Gift from Mommy Diamond watch – Wittnauer, Gift from EM Pearl cuff – La Baie Silver hoops – Guess Nude pumps – Browns, Gift from Maria What and Where The National Archives of Canada is located a few minutes from my…
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