Sustainable Fashion in Ottawa: Why Print-on-Demand is the Eco-Friendly Choice

 In recent years, sustainable fashion has become a significant concern for environmentally conscious consumers. Ottawa, known for its progressive values, has seen a rise in eco-friendly businesses and practices, particularly within the fashion industry. From thrift stores to ethical boutiques, residents increasingly make choices that reduce their carbon footprint. One

Tips to Keep Your Customized Hoodies from Fading

 Nobody likes their hoodie losing its original color after discoloration due to the scorching sun. But we rarely focus on proper care of our apparel to ensure they maintain their original allure. By prioritizing care techniques, such as washing in cold water and avoiding harsh detergents, your custom hoodie Toronto

Dior Dominance at the Golden Globes 2024: A Sartorial Symphony of Elegance

 The 81st Golden Globes, a spectacle of cinematic brilliance, unfolded in Los Angeles, setting the stage for both film accolades and sartorial grandeur. Amidst the glitz and glamour, Dior emerged as the unrivalled star on the red carpet, with celebrities adorning themselves in exquisite creations that elevated the evening to

5 Stylish Ways To Wear Your Sneakers To Work

 In this day and age, wearing sneakers to work is more and more common. While dress codes may be relaxing, there are still a couple of rules you should follow to ensure you aren’t looking too casual at your Monday morning meeting. However, whether you love New Balance NZ sneakers,

What To Wear To A Sundowner Party

 Photo: Andre Furtado A sundowner party is an occasion that can take many forms. They can be done for an engagement, an end-of-year work do, or just as a way to spend a night with friends. The one question you may have, though, is what to wear? There are so

Get ready for spring with the new collection from UP! Pants

 Montreal-based UP! have been taking the fashion world by storm with their super trendy bottoms that are made to fit all women comfortably. Their new spring and summer 2020 collection is loaded with fashionable pants and skirts with a sun-kissed vibe that make you feel confident and free. With airy prints, fun tropical

Fluevog: 50 Years of Unique Soles for Unique Souls

 Fluevog: 50 Years of Unique Soles for Unique Souls By: John Fluevog 166 pages • ISBN 978-1928055532 Everyone loves to shop for shoes, but how much do you really know about them?  In this full-colour, visually rich coffee table book, cult Canadian footwear designer John Fluevog gives fans and fashionistas

Add some punch to your wardrobe this fall with checks

 Every season has its own look and fall 2019 is no exception. There are always a variety of trends that stick out, but not all of them have lasting power or transfer from the runway to everyday. The runway trends that reigned supreme this year were a reinvention of motifs,

Transition your summer wardrobe into winter wear

 In summer or solely in winter it is pretty clear what you need to wear, it is that interchanging period that causes much confusion. When the weather is warm one day, and cool the other, it can be rather challenging to pick out the right clothes. Every girl who strives

Trendy Coats To Consider Buying This Winter

 Photo credit: H&M via twitter It’s hard to express your style and individuality when winter hits hard. Don’t let the cold put a damper on your style, and instead express it through your coat this season! Here are trendy coats to consider buying this winter: Shearling Shearling coats are at

How To Stay Both Stylish And Warm This Winter

 The winter season is slowly coming back into our lives and we’re not sure how we feel about it. On the one hand, we must agree with some proud Canadians who rightfully enjoy this season and cherish all its festive vibes and associated holidays. Who doesn’t love having a White

4 style staples to fall back on this season

 It’s officially fall! A drop in temperature means it’s time to recover your fall favourites from the back of your closet. Layering made easy is the key to dressing for this season. Whether you are the type of person who can’t wait to break out a whole new wardrobe, or

Maternity Style Must-Haves

 Congrats, you’re pregnant! Your challenge for the next nine months is dressing a growing baby bump without sourcing an entirely new wardrobe. Seems simple, right? However, the day-to-day effort of pulling together items you already own while ensuring the outfit is comfortable can be a challenge. The desire to appear

Thinking Outside the Box

 By: Sophie O'Reilly Subscription boxes are one gift that keeps on giving. Whether for a family member, a friend or as a "treat yourself" type gift, subscription boxes are a unique way to give (or receive) niche products on a recurring basis. There are subscription boxes for everything and everyone. Here we explore

How to be Parisian Chic

 We see them everywhere. The stunning ladies who look effortlessly chic, hair tousled to perfection, crisp shirts and smart pants but stylishly undone paired with the perfect swipe of red lip. The enigma, the ingénue, the classic French girl. She is in all of us. Follow the steps below and

Summer 2018 Trends that will transform your outfits from 0 to 100

 I was never fond of the 80’s trend. The mom jeans, the chunky sneakers, colourful shadows… until now. Luckily, these trends have been translated – nay, reimagined - to modern simplicity and have been tailored to flatter different body types and enhance your best feature all the while retaining its

Tips for shopping the perfect pair of sandals or shoes

 I am one of the many woman who loves shoes or sandals. Even if I won't be needing it right away, but I find it beautiful or cute, I will buy it. I don’t know why, but as they say, the right sandals or shoes can add a finishing touch to any outfit.

Tourmaline versus Ceramic versus Ionic Curling Irons

 You may have heard the terms tourmaline, ceramic, and ionic when it comes to your curling iron, but do you really know what these terms mean? Whether you are a hairstylist or just a girl that like to curl her hair, understanding the type of tools you are using is

#OttawaStyle

 Ottawa’s group of fashion bloggers and social media mavens has grown in the past year, with some notable departures as people move on — often to Toronto — but the overall fashion community remains a force to be reckoned with. We’re highlighting some mainstays who have graced these pages in

Karissa Besharah is Designing for the Modern Woman

 Born and raised in Ottawa, Karissa Besharah is a designer pushing limits in the women’s fashion industry. Growing up, she always found a need to be creative, whether it was designing home decor, costumes or repurposing clothes in her closet. After attending Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design, Karissa had

HerCampus UOttawa Steps into The Wild at Capital Catwalk

 Photos courtesy of HerCampus Uottawa It was truly a jungle in Lansdowne’s Horticulture Building on the evening of February 10th, when HerCampus UOttawa hosted their 6th annual Capital Catwalk. Models prowled down the runway in original and unique fashions designed by Zarucci, Zargara, Alexandra Guraliuc, Kristie Lance, Rowes Fashion and

Valentine’s Day looks for the Practical Feminist

 Valentine’s Day –a day we celebrate love, relationships, and happiness. It is also a day many of us experience crushing expectations to look as sexy as possible for a date. Here we have outlined some practical tips on looks for that infamous night of love as we redefine sexiness into

Sweater Weather

 Knitwear season is here! Ottawa’s frosty weather can chill you to the bone so invest wisely in this winter staple. This year, the humble cable knit is getting an upgrade with oversized silhouettes and dramatic detailing but before you refresh your collection, make sure any new sweater selection has:A warm

Gold Rush!

 Feature photo by White Lotus Photography  I am instinctively drawn to metallic colours, and there’s no shortage of glimmer and glitz come the holidays. From 24-karat gold to rose-gold shades, it will add a glamorous edge to any look. Celebrity style stars have been seen wearing this top trend on the

Is This Is What A Feminist Looks Like?

 Feminism has been the latest high-fashion trend circulating during this year’s fashion week; t-shirts proclaiming that “We Should All Be Feminists” or “The Future is Female” are empowering tools for fashionistas. They recruit celebrities with “Woke Couture”, proudly sporting their political statement on their graphic tees… priced at $700. Couture