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Ottawa Fashion Bloggers flaunt designer Spring looks with Nordstrom’s local influencer campaign

April 15, 2016

Have you seen them? #NordstromOTT has been blasting photos all over social media, and we, 7 Ottawa Fashion Bloggers, were lucky to take part it in all!

Who are this year’s Ottawa Fashion Bloggers rocking Nordstrom Spring Style?

Aya Hamed
Carolynn Lacasse
Alyssa Beltempo
Erin Elizabeth
Katrina Turnbull
me!
Katherine Tran

A few cold weeks ago, Nordstrom Ottawa organized a lovely Sunday morning complete with food, fashion, a flower wall and lots of photos! They greeted us with open arms, fed our bellys until we were full, beautified our faces and graciously draped us in the most wonderful clothes and accessories. Even though I did not get to keep my outfit, the chance to walk around and say “pass me those Karen Walker sunglasses” and “oh, that Chloe bag will work” and “I’ll get those Manolos in a size 9 please”… was enough of a remarkable experience.

I love when brands go the extra mile to make you feel special. My dressing room had everything waiting for me, and all in my size! Can you image? I had a quick chat with my stylist and BAM! it was gorgeously laid out for me with matching shoes too! A girly-girl’s dream come true!

I hope you enjoy the pics filled with #SpringStyle! I encourage you to check out Nordstrom Ottawa’s Instagram account for more!

Ottawa Fashion Blog Curvy Style Blogger Nordstrom Lookbook Chantsy Mode XLusive Ottawa foodie influencer — Bloggers being bloggers- put pretty food in front of us and we get excited to snap it up before we eat it up!

Ottawa Fashion Blog Chantal Sarkisian Curvy Style Blogger Nordstrom Lookbook Chantsy Mode XLusive Ottawa influencer — These Karen Walker sunglasses were my life!

Ottawa Fashion Blog Curvy Style Blogger Nordstrom Lookbook Chantsy Mode XLusive Ottawa Designer Shopping influencer — White Lafayette dress with grey Chloe bag

Ottawa Fashion Blog Curvy Style Blogger Nordstrom Lookbook Chantsy Mode XLusive Ottawa influencer Romper — I had to leave with this romper! And the black lace underneath is actually a Free People sports bra!

#OttawaStyle Update: New shops and designer stores in Ottawa

Fashion

April 14, 2016

It’s no surprise that the Ottawa Fashion scene is experiencing a renaissance like no other. Almost every mall is under construction with major renovations ahead. There is no need to cross the border; the US or Quebec’s for that matter. Ottawa shopping has changed, and so should your routine!

I pulled together a handful of new shops that have opened up, and some that will soon!

New stores in Ottawa to visit

Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) in Trainyards. The one-destination for all your shoe shopping needs.
Fifth Avenue OFF FIFTH at Tanger Outlets. A mini department store offering a mix of contemporary and high end brands… but at a fraction of the price!
Hudson’s Bay next to the Rideau centre has done a massive overhaul. They have recently opened Ottawa’s first Topshop and Topman. This #LONDSTYLE inspired brand provides a nice variety of trendy pieces at a mid price range.

Coming soon

Simons will be opening their second store in the area, inside Rideau Centre sometime this summer (August 2016)
Ted Baker London in the Rideau Centre

New in Ottawa Plus-size fashion

New Pennington’s outlet is now open at Billings Bridge. Lots of great sales and great finds!
H&M will be launching an online store soon for Canada! This means you Ottawa gals can get your hands on H&M’s plus-size line, and you don’t have to shlep to Place d’Orleans to get it! Also, this means more sizes available at your fingertips! I will keep you gals posted of the progress, as there are no dates confirmed yet!

These mules are made for walking

Fashion Fashion Talk

April 11, 2016

According to Wikipedia “the French word, Mule, is a style of shoe that is backless and often closed-toed. Mules can be any heel height – from flat to high.”

My main goal this spring, was to get my hands on the perfect neutral pair. Something that would go with any outfit, something comfortable that I can actually wear all day and not regret it as soon as I am in the car! Before we dig in further, let’s start with a little fashion history lesson. These are always my favourite.

OK, this description seems a little bit dramatic, although what history lesson isn’t. I can’t imagine a woman wearing these heels be considered a prostitute. Let me guess… I bet a man was involved in either writing that description and coming up with that garbage.

Anyway, before I get on my feminist horse, I wanted to show you what I’ll be wearing soon (but first, please cross your fingers for this April snow to melt away). So here they are folks my new Emu Australia mules, this is the “Burleigh” style in Mushroom colour.

I purposely went for something neutral in tone to not only elongate the leg, but to offer versatility. With the popularity of the boho style making a comeback this summer, I’m sure I’ll get lots of wear out of them!

At a cool $159, you can’t go wrong.

mules shoes high heel Emu Australia ottawa fashion blog — I won’t even even tell you the workout I got from taking this photo.. squats and all!

Recap: The Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show 2016

Events Fashion

April 10, 2016

Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show Fashion Blog

Well friends, it has come and gone, another successful year of the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show. This year was bigger than ever; more vendors, more space, more stuff!! If this year had a theme, it would be COLOUR and I tried my best to photograph and capture the essence of it all.

Funny story- I walked by a booth that categorized their clothing by era. What made me feel old for the fist time in my life (because, honestly I still feel like I am 25), was the 80’s & 90’s section! I mean, I was born in the 80’s and grew up in the 90’s… was it really that long ago? Enough to call it VINTAGE?!! Hahaha it totally made me laugh.

Yesterday, I finally made it to A Vintage Collective a new mini vintage market downtown, they also had a booth at the show. It completely reminded me of Queen Street West circa 1999, you remember… that shop with the Gorilla at the front door! What really came to me as a surprise was the “Fresh Prince of Bel-air” vibes of clothes in the men’s department… and actually women’s too (aunt Viv rocked those shoulder pads like no other and so can you!).

Vintage clothes is hot, no matter when. What I find interesting is that even with vintage, there are trends. Last year, it was all about fur and vintage Chanel. This year the direction we are headed in, is full on colour with a dash of old school hip hop (#HammerTime).

Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show Fashion Blog style blogger — I totally had my eye on that Karl Lagerfeld scarf in the top right corner.

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