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The Reveal: Newly expanded CF Rideau Centre boasts new shopping for Ottawa

August 15, 2016

Last week, I was invited to have a sneak peak at the new CF Rideau Centre reveal, during the media preview party. The new expansion is amazing and does wonders for Rideau street. It looks clean, modern and rejuvenated. I also find that this expansion is doing wonders for mens fashion, maybe the most menswear available in one section of the mall!

So what new shops opened at Rideau Centre you ask?

Simons
H&M (yes, they have a plus-size section!)
Anthropologie
Disney Store
Zara
Massimo Dutti
Strellson
Rudsak
Sketchers
Roots
Vans
Frank + Oak
Steven Madden
L’intervalle
NYX
Bridgehead
Emilio Guido
Lululemon
Indochino
Adore
Squish
Trade Secrets
lole
Bento Sushi
Alex + Ani

With all these new stores added to CF Rideau Centre, it has once again become THE MALL, that bares it all! Personally, I am excited to add more L’intervalle footwear to my collection, and hope to get reacquainted with Anthropologie and Simons.

Again, I was busy with filming live video on Facebook that night, so I didn’t get many pictures in. Here are some pics that I managed to scrounge up of the evening.

Hope you get a chance to see the new mall soon!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Thanks to Alan Wainwright for this pic of Katie (@YowCityStyle) and I!

Thanks to Alan Wainwright for this pic of Katie (@YowCityStyle) and I!

CF Rideau Centre New expansion Ottawa Shopping Mall. new ottawa shoe store — My new favourite shoe store “L’Intervalle”, a brand designed in Montreal and made in Europe. Amazing designs and affordable price point.

CF Rideau Centre New expansion Ottawa Shopping Mall. L'Intervalle shoe store — I just had to buy these babies!

CF Rideau Centre New expansion Ottawa Shopping Mall. Fashion blog — Thank you to my gal Julie from @TrySmallThings for this lovely photo.

#Aboutlastnight: Recap and Photos from Diner en Blanc Ottawa 2016

Events Ottawa

August 12, 2016

Wow, last night was a thrilling magical dream! So many unknowns, so many secrets, so many nerves… for a person who is always in control, this is very difficult!
I have to say that we were extremely lucky and honoured to sit at Metro Ontario’s table at Ottawa’s first Diner en Blanc . We were the fortunate ones that did not have to prepare our meal or set up our tables!

We got dressed up, all in white, and I securely mounted my DIY flower hat (yep! I am pretty good with a glue gun! haha). We had a car pick us up at home and drop us off at Metro in Westboro. From there we got onto our bus and we were off to our secret destination… City Hall!

When we got there, I was a bit disappointed, hoping for a more remote location, but as the night was moving along, it truly was the perfect location. The 360-degree views, signature Ottawa sunset, and warm summer weather was hard to beat.

We had a gourmet picnic dinner, all provided and prepared by Metro. I caught up with some friends, including Jessica Mulroney, whom I met at the Metro dinner a few months back. She was lovely as ever and seemed impressed with the entire event. We snapped a few pics and caught up with some friends.

At 7:00 p.m. we waved our white napkins in the air to signal the start of the evening. At 9:00 p.m. we lit up the skies with sparklers and soak in the magical moment. We danced the night away until 11:00 and went home to our cozy and cool beds.

Here are some pics of the entire night. Maybe these are good enough to encourage you to sign up next year if you were one of the sceptics watching the evening through social media at home!

See you next year!

Simons Ottawa now open in newly renovated CF Rideau Centre!

Fashion Ottawa

August 10, 2016

Last year, around the same time, I had the privilege of attending the media preview for the first Simons opening in the area. The Simons Gatineau store opened in Les Promenades Gatineau on August 14, 2015, and I remember being told to stay tuned, because Ottawa was getting a store in August 2016. One full year later, and here we are! I can’t believe how fast time flies. The Simons store in CF Rideau Centre opens this Thursday, August 11, 2016!

The space is gargantuan, about 104,000 square feet! Like, you WILL 100%, most definitely get lost on the 4th and 3rd floor of the Rideau Centre (and you should!). Remember the old theatre?… there! The store is perfectly laid out, and includes the signature Simons price-point “mix & matching” merchandising strategy. There is no discrimination here, this shopper knows what she wants and can confidently style herself in a unique way.

“Oh fun! This $3000 purse will go great with my $40 jacket”

We had a chance to meet Peter Simons again, who does a lovely job of teaching us fashion bloggers the strategy behind maintaining a large private Canadian company, keeping the passion alive after 180 years of business, the thrilling ride of merchandising and buying, how to remain socially responsible and predicting trends coming out of the European fashion scene. He has a wealth of fashion knowledge and I feel like a sponge when he talks. (PS- feminine Parisian style is making a comeback, but this time it’s your own interpretation. No cookie cutter moulds for you to follow… so put some thought into it, would you?).

I did manage to snap a few photos, but focused on live video this time, to give you the full experience. You can check out the videos on facebook and twitter!

LIVE on #Periscope: CF Rideau centre Simons media preview https://t.co/JdDLntm27a

— Chantal Sarkisian (@TheChantsy) August 9, 2016

Simons Ottawa CF Rideau Centre Byward Market Ottawa shopping — A very basic capsule collection of shoes are available in the men’s and women’s section!

Simons Ottawa CF Rideau Centre Byward Market Ottawa shopping mall — View from the 4th floor of the atrium.

Simons Ottawa CF Rideau Centre Byward Market Ottawa fashion bloggers — Classic pose of myself and Chloe Gordon, fellow Ottawa fashion blogger. Turn out last year I wore white and the same shoes/purse combo! How bizarre! Thank you to Julie from www.trysmallthings.com for the pic!

Simons Ottawa CF Rideau Centre Byward Market Ottawa fashion blogger — Unique Canadian art installation, a signature theme of all Simons stores.

Simons Ottawa CF Rideau Centre Byward Market Ottawa fashion blog — The perfect blogger coffee table! Simons Home section is out of this world!

Yay or Neigh? Will I see you at Polo in the Park Ottawa?

Events Ottawa

August 5, 2016

August in Ottawa is exploding with fashion forward events… it’s so exciting! Finally, I get to wear all the clothes in my closet, or have a reasonable excuse to buy more!

I bring you, Polo in the Park Ottawa, comparable to the Queen’s Plate in Toronto, this full-day fundraiser on August 27th is filled with activities for the whole family! I am not kidding, check out the itinerary below!

The Rotary Club of Ottawa South has partnered with Wesley Clover Parks and the Ottawa Polo Club to bring Ottawa the inaugural Polo in the Park fundraising event to benefit the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health and TROtt (Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton)

Quit horsing around and BUY YOUR TICKETS already!

Although, I still have no idea what I will be wearing, I know for sure that I will be sporting my preppiest equestrian inspired look paired with the finest headdress I can get my hands on! If you’re looking for something spectacular in Ottawa, look no further. Chapeau de Madeleine, Ottawa’s classiest milliner, is offering a 20% off promotion to guests attending the Polo Match.

Planning on getting a little fancy and wearing a hat to Polo in the Park Ottawa? The very talented local milliner Madeleine Cormier is offering a 20% discount on her designs when you present your ticket for our event! Head to her shop on North Dalhousie, @chapeauxdemadeleine ? #polointheparkottawa #polointhepark #ottawa #myottawa #ottawaevents #igersottawa #ottcity #fundraiser #northdal #support613 #ottawafashion #613style #yowcitystyle #yow #613 #ottawastyle #yowstyle

A photo posted by Polo In The Park Ottawa (@polointheparkottawa) on Aug 5, 2016 at 5:07am PDT

And if you want to leave your chance to luck, you should enter my contest on Instagram to win 2 tickets to the event!

? OTTAWA GIVEAWAY ? ????????? Clear your schedule in August if you’re gonna be in Ottawa! More fashion forward events require your attention and attendance! On Aug 27, please join me at @polointheparkOttawa and flaunt your flamboyant style! “But what shall I wear?” You ask? ???? Look up #polointheparkOttawa or #qp16 for outfit inspirations! If you’re looking for a #fascinator, I urge you to visit Madeleine Cormier in the #BywardMarket! She makes all her hats by hand and is available for custom work. If you can’t commit to one design, inquire about rental opportunities! In this picture, I’m wearing: ? @roadtrip_and_trustfund ? @chapeauxdemadeleine ? @zara ? @yowcitystyle ?CONTEST TIME- WIN 2 TICKETS!!! To be entered to win, follow me (@chantsy), like this picture, and tag a friend. Enter as many times as you like by tagging a new friend in a new comment! Contest ends August 1.

A photo posted by Ottawa • Canadian Blogger (@chantsy) on Jul 23, 2016 at 5:38am PDT

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Quit horsing around and BUY YOUR TICKETS already!

And if you want to leave your chance to luck, you should enter my contest on Instagram to win 2 tickets to the event!