A Night to Remember: ‘Get Sidified’ Event Raises Thousands for Crohn’s and Colitis

 Ottawa’s “King of Scent,” Sid Cratzbarg, famed for his signature glasses and extraordinary selection of perfumes and colognes, held his first post-COVID Get Sidified fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis on October 18th at the chic Sala San Marco. This fashion impresario’s life took a dramatic turn sixteen years ago after

Help Fight Crohns and Colitis at ‘Get Sidified 2024’ With Ottawa’s Scent King

 Ottawa’s King of Scent, Sid Cratzburg, is known for his fabulous glasses and even better selection of perfumes and colognes. Cratzburg has always been passionate about fundraising, hosting events for organizations like the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. However, his life changed dramatically sixteen years ago

Drop-dead gorgeous ‘DDG’ summer signature scents!

 I have had a blast discovering so many new fragrances for this season. Summer weather calls for a lighter and fresher take on perfume, so many of these new scents certainly will be additions to Fragranceistas’ perfume collections. I love starting each day by spritzing a fresh, invigorating fragrance that always

Where did you get those awesome glasses?

 PHOTOS BY RICHARD TARDIF PHOTOGRAPHE Fashion should be fun, and so should your eyewear. I love my glasses, and I think they are part of my DNA! I have always enjoyed wearing glasses that were guaranteed to get noticed, and I have been wearing BB (big bold) eyewear before they were

Your ‘GHI’ scent for spring is waiting to be found!

 The warmer weather is here, and it is time for you Fragranistas to find your spring GHI (Gotta Have It) fragrance. I loved smelling the new women’s scents and sampling the hottest ones for men this season. These new fragrances can be found at Hudson Bay and select Shoppers Beauty

Top your winter look off with the perfect stylish accessory

 Photos by Richard Tardif Photo I am not a winter person. I often wish I could escape the season, but, unfortunately, I need to stay put and deal with it. If you can’t beat it, then work on your winter wardrobe and find the perfect cold-weather accessory — the hat.

6 luxury scents to warm up your winter

 I can’t believe that we are still dealing with Covid! At least you wonderful “Fragranceistas” can continue to try new fragrances while working from home. During this pandemic, I have enjoyed researching and trying so many new luxury scents which I love sharing with our amazing readers. Enjoy the winter

BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Fashion Icons

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Fall for these frangrances

 Fall is a SCENTILICIOUS time as there are so many new and exciting fragrances so, put away those light summer fragrance bottles and Get Sidified with some of the hottest fall scents. I guarantee, these will be an awesome addition to your perfume collection for Fall 2021. Start your day

A suitable summer with Surmesur

 PHOTOS: RICHARD TARDIF PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY I love fashion . . . but after my life saving surgery it was so difficult to find pants that fit. I knew what I liked to wear but I could not find my required style in any stores which was so frustrating. I wished

GET SIDIFIED gets scentilicious

 by Sid Cratzbarg  photo by Richard Tardif We may not be able to afford designer clothes but we can be part of the luxury world by wearing an affordable signature brand fragrance. And, the change of season is a fabulous time to update your fragrance. Looking forward to sharing fragrance

Get Sidified at Ottawa’s most fabulous fashion gala fundraiser

 Feature photo credit: Sean Sisk (photography); Corey J. Stone (makeup); Mizrahi Development & 1451 Wellington (location) Sid Cratzbarg’s larger-than-life personality is a permanent fixture in Ottawa’s fashion landscape. For Sid, fashion transcends all ages. “There’s so much out there for young, small-size women but fashion designers needed to realize that women

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

Ottawa’s Couturier of the Year

 Nine contestants were in the running for the top spot as they showed their collections at the Grande Premiere fashion show held by Richard Robinson at the Hilton Lac Leamy. The judge’s panel consisted of Ottawa’s top fashion influencers:  Katherine Ellis from FAJO Magazine, Angie from Angies Models and Talent,