Ottawa Fashion Week starts today! We're going! Are you?

Today is the first day of shows out of three for Ottawa Fashion Week S/S 2012 and we're very excited!

One of the many reasons we are very excited is because our Beauty Editor (Bree Powell) is one of the official make-up artists for the Ottawa Fashion Week team! It's no surprise, Bree's runway client list reads like a novel!

Good luck to all the models, designers and backstage creative teams!

OTTAWA FASHION WEEK

Jeanne Jeans Fit Clinics at The Bay - Rideau Centre

September 29^th starting at 12:00pm at The Bay Rideau Centre  location is Jeanne Jeans Fit Clinics. Jeanne Beker’s personal style team will introduce you to the EDIT line Jeanne Jeans and match you with the perfect fit to compliment both your shape and personality.

$5 from every jean purchased is donated to Dress for Success!!

First launched in 2010, EDIT by Jeanne Beker provides stylish, high-quality affordable classic silhouettes and seasonal fashion pieces to women across Canada. Jeanne Jeans are available in three flattering cuts. Find out if you’re a “Joey” (low rise; “bottom-lifting fit”), a “Bekky” (mid-rise; “waist-slimming fit”) or a Marilyn (regular-rise; “ultimate tummy control”).

So go find a pair of Jeanne Jeans that are right for you and feel good about wearing a Canadian product that supports a good cause!

Daria returns from NYC

Fresh on the scene is the local Daria! The bright eyed, statuesque beauty just returned from a great first show season in New York Fashion Week walking for Libertine amongst several others.  After returning to Ottawa Daria took some time to answer a few questions for us about her recent experience in New York and a couple tips for travelers or new models going to New York for the first time.


Name:
Daria Ponomareva
 
Mother agency:
Angies Models and Talent
 
How long is your contract?
5 years
 
What could you tell us about the market for new models/models whom have not yet been?
 
The market is very good in New York because it needs everything. Not just commercial and not just high fashion so everyone gets a chance.
 
What is something interesting/different about the city?
 
As they say.. "the city that never sleeps"
And that is true. New Yorkers are out at all hours of the day. Castings sometimes happen at 11pm. It's much busier with a lot more people around especially tourists. New York also has several opportunities for new models.
 
What is the shopping like?
 
Shopping in NYC is amazing. You can find stores for absolutely anything you want to buy and with different prices everywhere.
 
Any current fashion trends that stand out/ different that you have noticed?
 
I have noticed a lot of models wear transparent white/black blouses that you can get from American Apparel, and long light skirts. Some dress classier with jackets from Zara and shoes from Zara.
 
Make-up trends that you have noticed?
 
A lot of the things I did notice involved natural makeup so I think that is what is "in" at the moment.
 
Favorite thing about working in this market?
 
My favorite thing about working in this market is that I get a chance to try everything and it is basically a whole new experience.
 
Something you'd recommend to eat for somebody who has never been?
 
I recommend drinking "Neuro" drinks and eating lots of healthy stuff :)

Photos provided by Angies Models in Ottawa

Ottawa Fashion Week presents: Judith & Charles opening

Our editors dropped in to the Judith & Charles opening event presented by Ottawa Fashion Week this past Thursday at the Rideau Centre and snapped a couple pics of some cute pieces.

Judith & Charles is contemporary women's wear that is made in Canada with stores across the country.

www.judithandcharles.com

Sale at Lilac Lingerie!!

One of Ottawas most fashionable places for ladies to purchase their lingerie is having a huge sale on a large range of items! The sale lasts until the end of September!

Check our their site for more details here

OFW S/S 2012 line-up

Have you checked out the line-up for Ottawa Fashion Weeks S/S 2012 shows? we have!!

With names like Rud by Rudsak, Travis Taddeo, Illyria and Amber Watkins Swim (plus many amazing others) the anticipation is building and we can't wait!

have a look at the schedule here to see the full list of designers showing.

lookbookcookbook.com - gluten free and vegan treats

lookbookcookbook is a bit of a current obsession with some of our editors.

The web site features really awesome vegan and gluten free treats from 'Peanut Butter Banana Pops' to 'Mutant Flour Less Chocolate Cookies' and the 'Maple Pecan Pie Smoothie' (plus many many more!)

check it out and try it out!

model with 'Raw Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich'

Ottawa Fashion Week S/S 2012

Ottawa Fashion Week S/S 2012 tickets are now available! Are you going? We are!

Rumor has it this season is going to be even better than last. We can't wait to see what fantastic line-up they bring in this season!

Just a few weeks away!

www.ottawafashionweek.ca