Blouses are one of the staples in anyone’s wardrobe. They can be dressed up with pencil skirts or dressed down with a pair of boyfriend jeans. Blouses are always in style and one can see that the metal collar blouses are the latest trend. Instead of buying a new blouse, here is a way to DIY your own metal details to an existing blouse.

Remember the friendship bracelets back in grade school? While we may not see those colorful bands much anymore, the idea of it is still around. Hemp bracelets are the new friendship bracelet of 2012. They are easy to make and can be customized in so many ways, and who could resist giving (or getting) one’s BFF a trendy and stylish accessory!

Living in a cold climate such as Ottawa can really put a damper on one’s wardrobe. However, no matter how fridgid the temperature is, you can always use a statement necklace. Frindge necklaces are flashy and can be used to dress up or down any outfit. They look great and are very easy and fun to make.

It was a pleasant surprise for Ottawa to see Keshia Chanté perform in Bayshore’s E-Style lounge as a part of the Candlelighters event, a non-profit organization that provides support to young cancer patients and their families. From the performance, it is clear that Chanté has been in the spotlight for a long time and loves what she does.

One of my favourite Christmas decorations are Christmas Villages. These are fun and adorable but it takes years to collect a perfect little replica of a Christmas village. So why not try something out of the norm? Christmas in a jar is a festive substitute for a traditional holiday classic, and it is wallet friendly, easy to make and uses materials you probably already own!