Joe Fresh launches extended sizing for plus size women with the best fall fashion

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This post is so exciting for me for many reasons. First, I am a Joe Fresh girl and have been since the very beginning. When you wear a size XL, you don’t have a lot of fashionable options, especially in Ottawa. Second, I am even more excited that Joe Fresh now comes in extended sizes (up to size 3X!). Now I can blend my passion for Joe Fresh and my passion for styling curvy women!

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Fall Fashion Preview at Vincent: I’m presenting styling tips, trends, must haves & more

Fall is in the air, and the crisp cool breeze reminds us that it’s time to switch things up in our wardrobe. Although a complete overhaul is not in the cards, sometimes a few key pieces are all you need to make the best of your wardrobe and for your collection to feel new and exciting again.

On September 19, I’ll be hosting a free Fall Fashion Preview at Vincent on Preston from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. I’ll be sharing my tricks and tips on styling and highlighting the must-have pieces to add to your wardrobe this season. R.S.V.P. NOW! Spaces are limited.

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Andaz Hotel Ottawa: Celebrating 8 years of marriage with a magical staycation in the Byward Market

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On August 15th, Michael and I celebrated our 8-year wedding anniversary at the Andaz Hotel in Ottawa. We were given this lovely experience in exchange for an open and honest review. Thank you to the kind and caring staff at the Andaz Hotel Ottawa who took excellent care of us and made this night especially magical. To capture the memories, I hired Ottawa photographer Kamara Morozuk for a couple’s session. Here is a recap of our stay. 

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Moose Knuckles Jackets- Luxurious, weatherproof & made for every Canadian season

I nearly fell off my chair when I got an email from Moose Knuckles, who wanted to collaborate with me. I was thinking “what? who me?… is this fake news? fake email?”… I just couldn’t accept that a huge Canadian brand like this, would choose to have little old me parading in their luxurious garments. Well, my friends… the collab is real and so is my love for these jackets! I have been dying to get a Moose Knuckles winter coat. It’s been on my list for a few years, and although this post features jackets that are more spring/summer/fall appropriate, maybe this is my chance to get that much closer to crossing off my wish list!

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