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    insta lately

    This week has pretty much been dedicated to running errands and tying up loose ends before the end of the semester. This made for great opportunities for some fun and quick OOTDs! Remember Katherine’s graphic-printed dress? It was also Katherine’s 23rd birthday, but somewhere between studying and work, CJ managed to cook up a wonderful birthday surprise! We also reviewed some very dapper pocket squares, courtesy of Spare a Square. Remember, you can still get 20% off your purchase until April 15th using ourmode20 at the checkout! Remember, if you do have Instagram, don’t forget to follow us @ourmode! | Comment Here | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | .

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    words from the birthday gal

    So it was my 23rd birthday on Friday, and CJ made sure it was a really special day. I woke up to a bunch of balloons over the bedroom door and a trail of paper hearts with sweet notes, leading up to my first gift (cue the “aw’s” here!). CJ had surprised me with lunch at Zen Kitchen, one of Ottawa’s best vegetarian restaurants. Everything is organic and local, and seriously the most delicious place we’ve eaten at in a while. Even CJ, who’s quite the opposite of a vegetarian, said that you would never guess the food was completely vegan! Of course, no birthday would be complete without a…