Breaking up…

In March, we are breaking up with winter to embrace a time of renew. Spring is a great excuse to say goodbye to winter coats, but also the things that have been holding you back. One thing that’s been holding myself back is stress. Since I moved to Ottawa and started law school, my daily worries transformed into full-blown panic attacks, with the pressure…
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El Rey Ruins

One of my favourite parts of my trip to Cancun was visiting the El Rey Ruins in the Hotel Zone. I couldn’t believe that only 15 minutes away from my hotel, there were archeological ruins on the skinny Cancun strip. We took the bus for a dollar, and got off at the Museo Maya de Cancun – which was a…
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DSquared2 Fall 2015 DSquaw

On Monday, Canadian designer twin duo, Dan and Dean Caten of DSquared2 presented a collection inspired by the “enchantment of Canadian Indian Tribes” contrasted with the “confident attitude of the British aristocracy.” Without seeing any photos of the actual collection, the description and “inspiration” alone is troublesome. The designers are describing an indigenous culture as enchanting, importing a sense of mysterious…
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Best trench coats for spring 2015

I’m so excited March is finally here, and while the negative double digit temperatures and wind chills are still here, I’m dreaming of tulips and springtime. Over the years, I’ve amassed a collection of trench coats, and they are my favourite piece to wear all season long. Our summers in Canada are notoriously short and chilly, so a good trench…
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Seersucker skirt by the sea

One of my favourite pieces I bought in Mexico was this blue and white striped midi skirt from Zara. I love the summery stripes and light cotton fabric, as well as the button details. I wore this outfit after swimming and tanning all day in the sun. We went for a beach walk before a seaside steakhouse dinner. I had…
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