10 Beauty and Style Tips Shared by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann

During OPI’s fall launch at Hotel ME Madrid Reina Victoria, I had the chance to speak with the company’s Executive VP and Artistic director, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann.  She gives a shoutout to our readers, “I love Canadians.  I think they are trendy and fashionable.  They embrace OPI.  They love new colours.  They love the names.  There […]

Ottawa’s Byward Market: East Meets Mexico at Sidedoor

Ever had bok choy and tacos all in the same meal?  Save for perhaps sharing meals at a mall food court, I would think not.  Enter Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen and Bar, located in Ottawa’s trendy Byward Market is a Pan Asian-Mexican fusion restaurant with a tapas based menu.  On my last trip to Ottawa in […]

Ideal Bags for Daily Use, Proportion, Etc…

Every woman needs to have THE BAG to take all of her essentials.  For many, including myself, this includes a wallet, phone, lip gloss, keys, so a small to medium bag would do the trick. Others prefer something larger, perhaps something that can double up as a shopping bag or briefcase or even gym bag- […]

Does Anyone Get the Printed Pants Trend?

They’re everywhere.  It’s in the magazine.  It’s on social media – there have been  numerous Tweets, pins, and Facebook posts about them, but what’s the deal?  Why are we, all of a sudden, wearing them?  I feel like patterned pants came almost out of nowhere.  Before this season, only a few designers were coming out […]

Hearts for Fickle Viet-Chinese Cuisine

Fickle Viet Chinese Cuisine certainly has been getting a lot of attention since it opened on June 17, not only because of its name, but because of restaurant’s interesting decor – heart shapes all over its walls, ceilings and even on the door to the kitchen.  It seems very odd for a restaurant named Fickle […]

Joe Keeps Everything Fresh, Each Season

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Launched in 2006 and sold in many larger Loblaws banner stores (including the Real Canadian Superstore and Maxi & Cie), Joseph Mimran’s Joe Fresh is the go-to affordable brand of clothing.  Despite being sold in a supermarket, this is no soccer mom line.  In fact, Joe Fresh has particpated in the past several […]

Jean Shirts and Denim Jeans: Good or Bad?

Jean Shirt and Jeans by shortystories featuring a black belt Elizabeth and James Cohen cotton buttoned-back shirt $225 – net-a-porter.com Elizabeth and James blouses » Ksubi Raw low-rise skinny stretch jeans $175 – net-a-porter.com Stretch jeans » 3.1 Phillip Lim Wide Quilted Belt with Orchid Hinges in Black $295 – shopzoeonline.com Black belt » Roberto Cavalli Women’s RC374SW Aviator Sunglasses $308 – endless.com […]