Bigger and Better is what it promises to be this year. I came, I saw, I was in awe!
It may have been a few months ago but it seems like yesterday when I sat on the front row for three nights in a row to bear witness to Canada's exceptionally talented designers for the 4th season of Ottawa Fashion Week! I couldn't contain my excitement and anticipation for the event and believe me when I say this - this may not be Milan, New York, Paris or Toronto but Ottawa can now proudly brand itself as a strong contender in the fierce world of fashion.
The city distinctly prides itself not just of history arts and the government but evidently, also of fashion and style. I was surrounded by the city's top stylistas, undeniable talent, fashion bloggers and lovers that I can still feel that feverish sartorial high!
On top of all that, I have to admit that it was beyond cool to see your name, not only on the VIP section but on the front row seated right beside the country's established as well as up and coming fashion designers:
One of the highlights of the weekend is getting outfitted by Ottawa Fashion Week's featured designers! The whimsical and romantic Yola Couture. The perfectly arhictectured wool grey dress from Rachel Sin. And this stunning piece - the absolutely gorgeous skirt (yes, that is a skirt worn as a dress) Dolly from Kania! A luxury street style clothing that was created with style, luxury and comfort in mind - this line is truly a reflection of what modern women wants in fashion - beautiful and wearable!
Stacey Bafi-Yeboa is the much celebrated beauty and genius behind Kania (an Ashanti word that means light), a clothing line that inspires women to be fashionable, sexy yet fun and comfortable. Each of her pieces are made of the highest quality material and is thoughtfully designed with all her heart and soul. And I know that personally, why? Stacey is not only one of my inspiration as one of the most talented designers and great success stories in Canada but she is also a dear friend!
Thank you so much to Kania for sponsoring my outfit at the Ottawa Fashion Week! I cannot tell you enough how many, many times I was stopped, complimented and photographed the entire night - I won't take any credit for it as I know it was totally and completely because of this brilliantly coloured Dolly skirt that I wore as a dress and belted!
What to do at the front row?
Tweet live and post OFW updates in Facebook, of course!
Before I go to the show's much anticipated 5th season on March 18 - 20, 2011, I would like to say: Thank you so much to the brilliant team at OFW and to all the fabulous designers for the wonderful opportunity to not only experience Fashion Week but to actually wear it - on all three days! I would like to share this good fortune to you my dear readers so, how would you like to win TWO FREE tickets to the Ottawa Fashion Week?
To Enter:
* Please share some love and follow Twenty York Street via GFC!
** Check out the fabulous line-up of designers at the Ottawa Fashion Week website and let us know which designers are you dying to see!
*** Please leave separate comments for each entries.
Contest ends on March 15th, 2011.
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so awesome! I adore that bright yellow on you, sooo pretty :)
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ur so lucky to be able to watch the show live!!!
That's amazing I would love to go to a fashion show never been to one :( please enter me I'll fly over there !! No problem youmlook lovely like. Flower so bright really that dress as made for you
What an incredible and fun experience! The whole thing looks so vibrant and full of energy! You look just stunning in that yellow dress...beautiful!
Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your comment! When I clicked on your site i was excited to see you blog about fashion. An area that I could use some pointers... I love your outfit in your post Looking Up! I think I will follow along for awhile. Great to meet you :)
You look so natural there! And your outfit is fabulous. The jewelry is amazing, the yellow is arresting, and your face is as cute as a button. Thanks for sharing this special moment!
You look fantastic, and how cool that you got to go to your fashion week! Thanks for sharing the pics!
Absolutely gorgeous! Black and yellow, black and yellow. My boys and I were coming up with lists of black and yellow things. I will have to add this outfit! I like how you restyled the skirt. I would love to enter if I lived anywhere nearby. This sounds like a great exclusive opportunity. I look forward to pics!
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I love you in yellow girl! Great giveaway- I just tweeted about it on the OFW site- the designers aren't up yet- but fingers crossed it will be soon!
You looked sensational in that yellow and the gold jewelry! Lucky you!!
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You're such a VIP!!! You look AMAZING ML!
lovin bright yellow on you! you should definitely wear more bright colors. :D
Wow love what your wearing! you are owning that color. I would love to win tickets!!! :-)
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Oh my god, ML, the YELLOW. I LOVE THAT DRESS. you really rule that front row. Updo, cute dress with amazing pleating... yes please. I want to see the skirt full on, though. Her website has the image too small... HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU WEAR IT, IT IS SO SHORT... I NEED TO SEE THIS. AND THEN I WANT ONE, IN THAT COLOR, OFF YOUR BACK. LOLOLOL.
You look amazing. We need to be friends in real life.
Also, you need to impart some sort of knowledge on me for gaining more exposure in the fashion world.
Or not.
hahaha.
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Honey..front row cant handle you! You looked fabulous!! First row...yeah that´s the stuff! Ain´t it?
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Andy
I wish! I wish! I wish. And girl, YOU should have been on that runway. DeeeZAMN.
Ottawa has such a great fashion week, and you look wonderful in yellow! love your blog.
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sooooooooo cool. i love the yellow dress on you. great giveaway but i wouldnt be able to make it if i won. sooo awesome though!
xoxo Monroe
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oh you look just lovely in that dress, the color really suits you so well
LUCKY!'
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You look so fabulous in these pictures.
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you look beautiful in that golden yellow - how pretty!!!
Super cute dress. Looks like you had a good time
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awww how cool! Congratulations!
Wow next time I want to go.Don't forget to give me tickets please.
Great style dear! You look adorable <3
I adore your yellow dress - so fresh!
And a happy weekend to you :)
Front row, you're wearing bright yellow!! and the runway looked amazing....looks like a few great nights to me :)
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Love to see Kania...
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That is so cool (and well, deserved). I love what you're wearing. Those tights are amazing and look so goods with the bright yellow dress.
You're so lucky that you got to attend such a fun event. You look so lovely in your yellow dress. I am glad you had a great time. I would too :)
wow that is like royalty being in VIP. awesomeness!
That color is GORGEOUS on you! You look so official and important in these pictures :)
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Wow! What a great opportunity and you look like you're made for front seat status in that yellow dress! =)
That looks like it was such a great event! You look adorable in that yellow dress and those tights are so fab!
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Your dress is just stunning!! Love the colour. :)SArahD
Looking great hun!!! Count me in, you know I follow you.
I'm dying to see Rachel Sin and Birds of NA!!!
You look amazing, I love this outfit, it's so stylish :-) I would definitely enter the giveaway, but I live way too far away, so it wouldn't make sense.
Thank you very much for your comment on my blog, I'd love to see your take on the look I created :-)
Would you consider to follow eachother? I'd love to, you have such a great blog!
LOVE that shade of yellow!
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LOVE the yellow dress and those tights! you look amazing! looks like you had a great time at the fashion show!
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Hi there, thanks for stopping by today. Brilliant to meet you! How fabulous do you look in that yellow dress? - you should have been on the catwalk, I love the roll at the top of the dress. Love to read your account!
You looked great at OFW! Loved that Kania dress on you! Oooo you're getting me all excited now LOL
great pictures and you look stunning ! <3
How fun. And you look fabulous in your pretty yellow dress!
Enter me pretty please! I'd like to see Rachel Sin. (You know how to find me if I win!).
Very chic and you look adorable in yellow!
Xox
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How fun! I'd love to go to a Fashion Week!
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YOU LOOK GREAT!!! Love the entire outfit and how fun you got to go to OFW. Ok but tell me who takes the pictures of you???? Nice!
I would love to go and see Adrian Wu!
I'm also following you with GFC.
Hope to see you at the show, been following your blog for a while now.
No one can deny how adorable you looked transporting that yellow dress :)
Would love to enter the contest! Following you on here and on twitter "of course" ha!...
I look forward to see Karen McClintock showcase her jewelry on the runway. She has AMAZING cuztomized pieces to DIE FOR, so can't wait to see how that plays out!
Totally excited about the charity component of the show, can't wait to see what creative direction each designers took to promote the cause! There's nothing better than a dose of Fashion & Philantropy :)
Grace Mayele
i am loving yellow (And mustard)! such vibrant colours to wear :)
Way to go Marilou :)
Ferline
i love love your yellow dress and tights here!
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Love that yellow dress you are wearing! The perfect color...
xoxo Marie
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