During OPI’s fall launch at Hotel ME Madrid Reina Victoria, I had the chance to speak with the company’s Executive VP and Artistic director, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. She gives a shoutout to our readers, “I love Canadians. I think they are trendy and fashionable. They embrace OPI. They love new colours. They love the names. There […]
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Ottawa’s Byward Market: East Meets Mexico at Sidedoor
Ever had bok choy and tacos all in the same meal? Save for perhaps sharing meals at a mall food court, I would think not. Enter Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen and Bar, located in Ottawa’s trendy Byward Market is a Pan Asian-Mexican fusion restaurant with a tapas based menu. On my last trip to Ottawa in […]
Ideal Bags for Daily Use, Proportion, Etc…
Every woman needs to have THE BAG to take all of her essentials. For many, including myself, this includes a wallet, phone, lip gloss, keys, so a small to medium bag would do the trick. Others prefer something larger, perhaps something that can double up as a shopping bag or briefcase or even gym bag- […]
Does Anyone Get the Printed Pants Trend?
They’re everywhere. It’s in the magazine. It’s on social media – there have been numerous Tweets, pins, and Facebook posts about them, but what’s the deal? Why are we, all of a sudden, wearing them? I feel like patterned pants came almost out of nowhere. Before this season, only a few designers were coming out […]
Hearts for Fickle Viet-Chinese Cuisine
Fickle Viet Chinese Cuisine certainly has been getting a lot of attention since it opened on June 17, not only because of its name, but because of restaurant’s interesting decor – heart shapes all over its walls, ceilings and even on the door to the kitchen. It seems very odd for a restaurant named Fickle […]
Joe Keeps Everything Fresh, Each Season
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Launched in 2006 and sold in many larger Loblaws banner stores (including the Real Canadian Superstore and Maxi & Cie), Joseph Mimran’s Joe Fresh is the go-to affordable brand of clothing. Despite being sold in a supermarket, this is no soccer mom line. In fact, Joe Fresh has particpated in the past several […]
Jean Shirts and Denim Jeans: Good or Bad?
Jean Shirt and Jeans by shortystories featuring a black belt Elizabeth and James Cohen cotton buttoned-back shirt $225 – net-a-porter.com Elizabeth and James blouses » Ksubi Raw low-rise skinny stretch jeans $175 – net-a-porter.com Stretch jeans » 3.1 Phillip Lim Wide Quilted Belt with Orchid Hinges in Black $295 – shopzoeonline.com Black belt » Roberto Cavalli Women’s RC374SW Aviator Sunglasses $308 – endless.com […]