Blog Post: Peaches and Cream

One of the glorious things about spring and summer is the freshest corn available in the market. The varieties and the taste are so deliciously diverse that its always a great adventure trying different ones.

Alright, alright, I tried.

This post really isn't about corn. 

You can probably tell from the photos, yes? No, my dear, this really is about this gorgeous colour of coral that you most likely have seen in every retail store this season.

It's bright, it's fun. I love it. 

Do you?

Twenty York Street Loves Kreesha Turner at the Mansion

It has been one tremendously busy week after another at Twenty York Street lately! We haven't gotten around to posting like we used to and we apologize for that and we certainly want to say sorry for not visiting your blogs as much lately.

Between all the fashion shows, photo shoots, designer interviews, glamorous galas and charity events, it's been hard to keep everything running at a regular schedule.

Today, we just concluded the very successful Smile Shop at the Billings Bridge Mall. We hope to share the events and photos of the day next week.

Tonight is going to be one busy night. Aside from Angie's AMTI Showcase 2012, Twenty York Street is invited to join Kreesha Turner at Ottawa's Premiere Nightclub - the Mansion Ottawa!

Ottawa Special Event: The Smile Shop

Billings Bridge is giving away $10,000 worth of gift cards!

In exchange for a few good deeds. All you have to do is commit to doing something nice for a friend on Facebook and you’ll receive a gift card for $10, $25, or $50. And if you prove that you’ve done your deed within 72 hours, we’ll make a donation to Youth Net #nomorebullies campaign (up to $5,000).

Designer Spotlight: Amy Scarlett Donovan

                                                                                               
In his words to the new batch of designers this year, one of Canada's premier Fashion Designer Richard Robinson wrote: "… now that you have acquired high quality training, creating fashion is a combination of love and passion."

Love and passion. Fresh from being named one of Canada’s Top Ten up and coming designers, it seems like Amy Scarlett Donovan has these two qualities and much, much more. 

We Work Hard For the Money

Summer may not be the finest season for fashion but I look forward to it nonetheless. If only for the hot blaring sun and the hope of sinking my pedicured (and may I add THANN-moisturized) toes into the warm sand of the beach.

One other fabulous benefits of the summer is of course, less layers and layers of clothes. We can finally store away our winter jackets, the bulky sweaters and the numerous scarves and gloves we tote around during the colder months.

As we shed the extra layers of fabric and show more skin, why not think outside the box and play with different summer work wear this year?

Editor's note: Post title inspired by www.nataliedoes42K.com

Ottawa Fashion: STEPPING OUT 2012

There is something I am extremely excited to share with you - an international organization called Dress for Success (DFS). In 2011, Dress for Success Ottawa opened its doors and to date, DFS outfitted over 275 local Ottawa-area women who are set to enter the workforce. 

Give-away: Ferragamo Signorina For Mama

Signorina -  

/ˌsēnyəˈrēnə/

Though traditionally used to formally address unmarried women in Italian, it can also mean lovely and chic Italian name that literally means young woman. One that is stylish, modern, fresh and full of life.

The new Salvatore Ferragamo SIGNORINA Eau de Parfum celebrates exactly that - it is a statement of subtle grace and elegance.

For The Love of Stripes… Chevron Stripes

The first of the month is always promising, almost like the first day of the New Year - it often offers a fresh start so it's but fitting we start May with an outfit post.

Admittedly, these photos were taken awhile back, the thought process behind this outfit is current.

If anyone of you has got a closet (or two, or three… you lucky girl you!) full, no, crammed with clothes yet everyday, you stand there, not knowing what to wear…