From vintage fashions to yesteryear diversions, nostalgia is on trend. By Julie Beun | Photos by Angela Holmyard The vintage baby pink, square-toed patent leather Louis Vuitton ankle boots winked at me from inside their glass display case at Ragtime Vintage Clothing. I adjusted my facemask and...
Now that WFH (work-from-home) outfits are a fashion movement, there’s more freedom than ever to determine your own dress code. It’s time to move the pencil skirts and obligatory blouses to the back of the closet and embrace a little more comfort and personal flair. Whether you’re dropping the kids...
Despite recent trends that have been anything but fashion-forward, new opportunities and styles will arise for a new time. By Mitchell Kellar So far, 2020 has seen a drastic upset in consumer spending, with the fashion industry one of the hardest hit sectors. While there are a number of factors to...
Masks are the new normal, and the latest way to express your sense of style. By Julie Beun The friendly but firm soundbites from Canada’s chief medical officers started early in the pandemic—a good thing—but which masks? Which style? And where can we get them? Four days into Ottawa’s lockdown in...
Now that we’re spending less time “out there,” it’s an extra thrill to open a box full of goodies that arrives at the front door. Especially when it’s from FabFitFun. A popular seasonal subscription box, FabFitFun delivers the latest and greatest offerings in beauty, fashion, fitness and wellness...
by Jennifer Geleta This fall, your outfits of the day #ootd are apt to be more spontaneous and intuitive than the typical nine-to-five garb of previous years. Enjoy the freedom to get comfy or glammed up to suit your mood and schedule. This is the ultra-cozy Pokoloko Long Jacquard Alpaca Sweater...
Blue Crush Eye shadows: Sappho New Paradigm in Tanya, Pacifica Blue Liner: Glossier Color Slide in Adult Swim In the Pink Liner: Ilia in Knockout Lips: Fitglow Lip Serum in Go Maroon Magic Rituel de Fille Eye Soot in Viscera Aether Beauty Crystal Gemstone in Reawakening Liner: Glossier Color Slide...
By Mitchell Kellar The Luxury of Sustainability As we enter a new decade, fashion sits near the top of a pile of the most wasteful, polluting industries in the world. Since the start of mass production, the fashion business has been tied to a number of ugly socio-economic problems such as...
Miguel’s overcoat, sweater and jeans are from H&M and his shoes are from ALDO. You’ll find Brianna’s utility trend jumpsuit at H&M and her pumps at ALDO. Megan’s snakeskin jumpsuit is from Banana Republic, her hair clips are from White House Black Market and her earrings are from ALDO...
By Jennifer Geleta Embrace all the hot possibilities for cold-weather dressing. Natty accessories, elegant cover-ups, distinctive day and evening wear, and kicky animal prints will add some spice to the months ahead. ANIMAL INSTINCTS Strut your stuff with exotic style in these ultra versatile...
Fashion InsiderBy Mitchell Kellar Acquiring a watch is not simply about telling the time. It’s about the story, the craftsmanship, and the cachet of having a work of art wrapped around your wrist. Collecting timepieces is a fine art in itself, and now with a boom in demand for certain luxury models...
Creative Direction: Blackbook Lifestyle Photography: Ashley Fraser Stylist: Melissa Guenette for Bayshore Shopping Centre Makeup: Amy Gatschene Hair: Krista Price Clothing and accessories: Bayshore Shopping Centre Location: Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites and Cooper’s Gastropub As the...
