Ottawa Street Style: Black and yellow

Every lady needs an LDB (a.k.a little black dress)!

It’s classic, versatile and flattering. I found this little gem and I absolutely love the way the full skirt gives an illusion of an hourglass waist. I adore the pockets too. I just wish the fabric around my waist was thicker, to make me look more svelte… you know what I mean?
I love combining this dark dress with a fun pop of yellow and subtle red, white and blue details of my wedges. This whole ensemble is great for a date or going out with the girls after work. Swap your work cardigan for a denim jacket and you have yourself a styled LBD for your next GNO (a.k.a. Girls night out!).

In these pictures, I am wearing:

This was part of a series of photos that I did with Kristy Chapman Photography. Enjoy!

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Instagram Makeover Contest

Do you run a small business and are you looking to get your Instagram game on? I love supporting local businesses and get really bummed when I see their sad social media channels that could be working so much better for them. So, I decided to devote a little of my time to coach a small business on social media and give a 2 hour specific training on Instagram (or channel of your choice)!

This contest combines my love (and skills) for a few things: supporting local business, social media, marketing, and photography!

Instagram giveaway

Contest Instructions

  1. Follow Mode XLusive on Facebook
  2. Follow me on Instagram
  3. Subscribe to this blog with your email
  4. Write your business name and Instagram account in the comments below and tell me what you need help with
  5. Or, you can visit my Giveaway page on Facebook to register all your entries.

The lucky winner should be located in the Ottawa, Gatineau area. Contestants who sell products for their business, who own a brick and mortar and who have loads of visual opportunity will be excellent candidates for this giveaway.

One lucky business owner will be selected on October 9, 2015! Good luck!

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Florals and chambray 

The mornings are getting cooler and I am craving my long sleeve shirts that were put away all summer.
It’s hard to believe that summer is officially coming to a close. But like every girl knows, a change in season means a change of clothes! I am both nervous and excited to finally get my fall wardrobe in gear. My recent weight loss and fitness journey has caused somewhat of a closet dilemma. Do I buy more clothes or get them tailored? #firstworldproblems #iambroke #toomuchclothes
Never the less, the days are getting shorter and our sleeves are getting longer.

This leads perfectly into a fashion segue, the chambray shirt. This lovely denim blouse officially made its appearance in the winter of 2014 and I hope it’s here to stay. Like its counterpart, the denim jacket, a chambray shirt can easily dress up a pair of slacks or dress down a fabulously feminine skirt. That beautiful balance of comfortable and classy with a touch of structure. I have a shirt in every shade!

In these pictures, I am wearing:

This was part of a series of photos that I did with Kristy Chapman Photography. Enjoy!

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67 Emmys 2015: Curvy Red Carpet Fashion Roundup

There is no better way to drool over Hollywood celebrities than through Red Carpet Fashion! Here is my round up of curvy Hollywood celebs. The cast of Orange is the New Black was really rocking it last night!

Enjoy!

Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Amy Schumer Emmys 2015 red carpet dresses
Amy Schumer- in Zac Posen
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Christina Hendricks Emmys 2015 red carpet dresses
Christina Hendricks- in Naeem Khan
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Danielle Brooks 67 emmys-2015 red-carpet
Danielle Brooks- in Siriano
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Dascha Polanco 67 emmys-2015 red-carpet
Dascha Polanco- in Leanne Marshall
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Mindy Kaling-emmys-2015-red-carpet
Mindy Kaling in Salvador Perez
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Retta Emmys 2015 red carpet dresses
Retta- in Jaime Elyse
Mode XLusive Canadian Fashion Blog Curvy Sofia Vergara Emmys 2015 red carpet dresses
Sofia Vergara- in St. John
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