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    Denim that moves with you

    Rigid. Unforgiving. Uncomfortable. These are usually the word/thoughts that come to mind when we think of jean wearing. If we really think about it though, jeans are the most common item in our wardrobes. Whether it’s work, play, or anything in between, when in doubt “throw on some jeans, man.” When EXPRESS highlighted their stretch denim as this month’s item to test-drive, I was quite curious. Can jeans really feel like anything but jeans? If the photo set is any indication, let’s just say I had wayyy too much fun sporting these. While EXPRESS has several fits for various body types, I’m rockin’ the slim Rocco. Roomy enough in the…

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    Cozy staples and Christmas holidays

    As far as winters go, this isn’t exactly our typical December, is it? All this cold and wet weather has me reaching for two things every morning: a steamy cup of coffee and my coziest sweaters. The other day, CJ and I drove to Westboro for an afternoon to get some work done over coffee. Westboro is one of our favourite areas in Ottawa. It’s quaint yet upscale, has lots of local cafes, and some of the best restaurants we’ve been to in the city. People are always out window shopping, with their young families, or walking their dogs, so it’s a really lively area and a nice spot to…