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    layering for fall

    We think its pretty safe to say that autumn has officially landed in Ottawa. For the next six months (yes… Ottawa winters last for half a year), our summer clothes have been put away for hibernation, and are being replaced by layers and all things boot-related. We’re not quite mentally prepared yet to break out the parkas, so we’ve become layering pros. CJ is wearing a preppy tie, courtesy of Southern Gents and created his layered look around that. Going for a collegiate look, a tweed blazer paired with a sweater vest makes for an awesome fall combo.Β Katherine layered a turtleneck and structured blazer, and paired them with riding boots…

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    What we wore to Ottawa Fashion Week SS2014

    We’re on a roll with our Ottawa Fashion Week posts! Over the weekend, we posted our OFW recap, where we featured our favourite designers and some of our favourite looks off the runway that we spotted. Here are some snaps of what we wore to one of Ottawa’s most fashionable bi-annual events. OFW day 1 The star of Katherine’s outfit has to be the beautiful Lissa BowieΒ amethyst studs and opal necklace, courtesy of Magpie Jewellery. From statement jewellery to mens lapel pins, we’re both firm believers that details can turn your look into something much more sartorial and memorable. Forget diamonds, everything from Lissa Bowie’s collection is a girl’s best…