Popular Retailer Rebrands as Mark’s Well Worn and Opens New Store in Ottawa

 Mark’s (formerly known as Mark’s Work Warehouse), has opened a new east end store in the capital at Ottawa’s Place D’Orleans Shopping Centre. The popular retailer is one of the oldest, respected and representative clothing brands in Canada, and a leader in its market niche with over 380 stores across

Secrets beauty experts swear by

 Are winter weather and the stressful holiday season bringing you down? Check out these tips beauty gurus and dermatologists swear by. SPF every day. It's an obvious one, but no matter the weather, your skin colour or skin type, using a moisturizer with SPF under your foundation will aid in preventing

Make the seasonal switch easy with strategic wardrobe picks

 Transitioning your closet from summer to fall can be seamless with a few go-to pieces. Since the warm weather doesn't disappear all at once, neither should your summer clothing. By swapping in strategic items, you can comfortably freshen up your wardrobe without saying goodbye to the tried and true summer

Rebel with a Cause

 Photos by Richard Tardiff Sid Cratzbarg is impossible to ignore. He has the type of presence that fills a room immediately after making his entrance, so strong that you can’t help but take notice. He owns who he is and is always authentically himself. That trait has served him well

Step Outside With Kamik’s Eco-friendly Footwear

 Photos provided by Kamik. Minutes away from the Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau airport in Montreal lays a Canadian jewel that has been polished to perfection for over 100 years. Many of you will recognize the iconic Inuksuk logo sewn onto our childhood boots as we thrashed and played through countless Canadian winters, or

Ottawa’s Cynthia Menard Wins Miss World Canada

 Canada will be represented on the international stage this year at the Miss World competition in China by newly crowned Cynthia Menard. The 17 year-old Ottawa native won the title of Miss World Canada on Saturday, July 22nd in Toronto against 56 other contestants from across the country.   The

Fashion Expert Liv Judd Soye Spills What’s In for Spring

 For fashion, winter in Ottawa means bulky snow boots, parkas, and layers upon layers upon layers. But don’t let the April’s lingering slush and grey skies discourage you: spring and summer’s balmy weather is just around the corner, with a heap of new stylish fashions to brighten up your wardrobe.

Spring into Fashion!

 Refresh Spring has sprung and we’re celebrating by breaking from the darker shades we’ve worn all winter and filling our wardrobe with bright colours to celebrate the beginning of the new season. Rebooting your wardrobe with modern spring styles has never been easier. At the top of our list for

Ottawa Wedding Spotlight 2017

 Feature photo: Klava Zykova makeup with MDRN Photobooth by Catalina Viau Wedding season is about to kick into high gear and for the bride-to-be the decisions are many. It’s important to take a step back and look at what’s really important to you both and what overall day-of-look you’re trying to achieve.

A Fashionable Valentine

 Fashion Editor Alexandra Gunn has some tips to make this your most fashionable Valentine's Day.  Photos by Winter Lotus Photography On My List: 1. Flowers from Blue Thistle Florist www.bluethistleflorist.ca 2. The long Canada Goose Mystique Parka ($950) for those extremely cold days 3. Print art from Etsy to update my

#OttawaStyle with Chantal Sarkisian

 hoto credits: Valerie Keeler and courtesy of @Chantsy Ottawa’s fashion chameleon, Chantal Sarkisian is celebrating Ottawa’s variety, individuality and creativity with #OttawaStyle. She is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is encouraging everyone to shop local. We spoke with Chantal about how

#OttawaStyle with Katrina Turnbull

 Photo credits: Valerie Keeler and courtesy of @Ouicestchic Ready to elevate your fashion game? Ottawa fashion bloggers are supporting local and are helping to boost the style quotient across the city. Blogger collaborations with local boutiques and Canadian brands are taking off and companies, big and small are looking to

#OttawaStyle with Marie Ernst

 Photos by Valerie Keeler and courtesy of @mariesbazaar Ready to elevate your fashion game? Ottawa fashion bloggers are supporting local and are helping to boost the style quotient across the city. Blogger collaborations with local boutiques and Canadian brands are taking off and companies, big and small are looking to

#OttawaStyle with Dominique Baker

 Photo credits: Valerie Keeler, YOW City Style, Tracey Jazmin and Nadine Langlois Ottawa fashion has hit a high note. Dominique Baker is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is proving that this political city has style. Through her blog and social media platforms,

Alex’s Editor-Approved Holiday Gift Guide

 Welcome to Day 21 of our 25 Day Ottawa Life Christmas Calendar.  We’ll be updating with a new treat daily so be sure to keep checking under the OLM Tree to see what’s new. Feature image by Photography by Ping Hu www.winterlotusphotography.com. Whether you're shopping for yourself (hey, you've earned it)

The Simplest Way to Shop for Bridesmaid Dresses

 The thought of sifting through tons of expensive bridesmaid dresses completely overwhelms many clients. How about offering a different shopping experience? Take a cue from Azazie.com! Categorized Searches for Best Results Azazie makes things so easy, with just the click of a mouse, clients can make a selection that they’ll fall

Ottawa Set to Celebrate Launch of Capital Style Files

 All photos supplied by Alexandra Gunn. Ottawa’s style influencers and industry leaders are being shown the spotlight in the latest Bell Fibe, TV1 series highlighting the capital’s most stylish citizens. The brand new fashion series comes to Ottawa this fall showcasing the city’s most exclusive events, including the Governor General’s

Cloudy with a Chance of Design

 It is a bit overcast in Miami today, perfect day to mooch about in the Design District. I popped by for a cappuccino with my friend and designer extraordinaire at Tui Lifestyle. I absolutely love Tui’s take on furnishings… Miami modern chic meets warm inviting home. I could spend endless

Escapade festival Stylz

 It's year six and Ottawa’s popular Escapade festival continues to host some of the biggest names in electronic dance music. Deadmau5, Zeds Dead, Mark Knight and Tiesto have all headlined the festival in the past. However, along with the music and its various sub-genres, the EDM culture also brings with it

A sneak peek at the Milton Shoe Company

 We've got a little secret for you. If you're looking to put the right foot forward into your next business venture, or you've always wanted to walk a mile in the shoes of great movers and shakers (and just plain stylish men), but never had the funds to do so...now is

Voguemobile — Ottawa’s Fashion Truck

 Hold on to your hats Ottawa, because street style is being redefined, and it has wheels! Voguemobile is our city’s first mobile fashion boutique. The fashion truck rolled into O-Town neighbourhoods this month, selling unique designer clothes in a new and convenient delivery system. Follow Voguemobile online to stay up

Fashion Rebellion

 There seems to be a wind of change blowing in the fashion industry. It was proclaimed in January that New York Fashion Week 2016 would present Ready-To-Wear fashion not just to the buyers, but to consumers as well. Believe it or not, this was truly a radical change. This new

Celebrating Style For The Working Mom

 Photo by Valerie Keeler Photography.    Whether she leaves her home for an office or not, every mom works. The challenge is stepping out in a functionally chic outfit. Finding a balance between fashionable and functional is possible if you have the right pieces to ensure success. 1 THE JACKET

The Anatomy of A Couture Dress

 I have had the good fortune in my career to have had my work featured in some of the most prominent magazines around the world. My dresses have also been in some of the finest retail stores. Still, after all this time in the industry, I am still in awe

Capital Catwalk Showcases Best of Local Fashion Designers

 All photos by Mireille Sylvester,   Ottawa’s fashion community dressed to the nines to raise money for cancer on January 30. The University of Ottawa branch of HerCampus, an online magazine for university students, hosted its 4th annual Capital Catwalk in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. The glitzy