INSPIRATION: NEUTRALS.

These days I find myself drawn to blacks and greys. Colour? Nahh. But that beautiful, heathered grey? Yes. I'm lusting for that. I don't know if it's the cool weather, or just a shift in my preferences, but I keep reaching for those dark neutrals. Here are some favourite outfits I found on Pinterest:

Via Pinterest (can't find original source, if you know, let me know)

Via Stella Harasek

Via Emerson Fry

Via Glitter and Grace

Via Could I Have That?

Do you find yourself reaching to darker colours this season?

Follow along on my Pinteresting adventures here!

HOLIDAY DRESSES.

c/o eShakti dress

It's that time of year again. Lovely ladies everywhere are looking for that perfect holiday dress. Whether you've got a Christmas party, New Years party, or even just a family get together, a beautiful dress is a must.

When eShakti contacted me to review one of their products, I chose this dress with my work's Christmas party in mind. I had gotten another dress from H&M, but I didn't think it'd be fancy enough, so I returned it. This? I can work with this...

The best thing about eShakti is you can customize. For this dress, I removed the pockets because I didn't want anymore fabric added to my hips. I also customized the length by choosing "above the knee". Technically, I would consider this knee-length. I expected about an inch or two shorter, but it's still pretty as it is. And it's better to be too long than too short, since it's for a work function.

Anyways, I'm totally excited to style this for my work party! The lace overlay is SO delicate and the hemline is gorgeous. I encourage you to stop by eShakti to check out their dresses because today the entire site is 35% off! That's a mega deal.

Happy weekend to everyone!

* This dress was provided by eShakti for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own.

Unfashionable Ottawa? Think again.

Anyone who still says Ottawa is an unfashionable city should bite their tongue. Over the last few years, Rideau Centre became home to Zara and Forever 21 for fast, trendy fashion. As Bayshore shopping centre introduces Ottawa's first H&M store this October, Rideau Centre fights back again- claiming the title of "Ottawa's premier shopping destination"- with a redevelopment plan of their own. Thirty-four months and $360 Million later, downtown Ottawa's shopping hot-spot will get an enormous face-lift.

Cindy VanBuskirk, General Manager for Rideau Centre, introduces the re-development plan.

What do we already know? Nordstrom is coming. This was big news, but now it's old news. Yesterday, Rideau Centre announced they'll soon be home to some new players in Ottawa retail: Victoria's Secret, Simons and even... J.Crew. Yes ladies, you heard that right. J. Freaking. Crew. (planned opening Oct 2014).

Now you tell me- what are we missing? Anything? My shopping needs will be completely satisfied. I won't need to travel to Montreal or Toronto to take advantage of the great shopping. Soon I'll have it just steps away from my front door. Are you just as excited as I am? Well you should be.
This is a good change for Rideau Centre and for Ottawa shopping.

Now for some pictures of Rideau Centre's Project Preview Reception, where they announced the massive redevelopment:

With Grace of 613style

With some of Ottawa's most fashionable! Emily of Tinfoil Tiaras & Lauren of A 5'3 Perspective