Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Friday, September 16, 2011



Mark your calendars fashion-friends and loved ones! It's that time again, Ottawa Fashion Week is fast-approaching and guess who's request for media accreditation was just approved?! You got it! It is us, Capital Oh, J and S, your "fave Ottawa girls" (to those who follow us on Twitter) who will be covering this exciting Capital event starting on September 28th. We promise to be thorough in our coverage and impeccably-dressed (obviously). Also! We'll be contributing to Carleton's Charlatan not only for this event, but regularly to the street style blog. On that note: Yo, significant population of Carleton students (you know who you are), maybe reconsider those track pants and Ugg boots you planned on wearing to class and try on a little self respect and a nice fall jacket? You can thank us later. Exciting!! - S

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Saturday, June 4, 2011



Hey there Capital Oh friends! The ladies of Victoire have made an unprecedented contribution to the integrity of Ottawa's fashion community for FIVE YEARS now. Wow! Now that's a reason to celebrate:

What began as the wild dream of two very young women is now a Mecca of Canadian design and innovative business practices. In an industry where longevity is rarely attained, Victoire Boutique is an industry leader, gaining national praise for being a beautifully merchandised and friendly shop stocking the best designers Canada has to offer! Come celebrate with us on June 25th with a dream filled celebration: Tarot card readings, a Ouija cake by Auntie Loo and of course discounts and giveaways! To reward its customers for their years of support, Victoire will also be hosting its first ever “Beat the Clock” sale.
Victoire opened its doors in 2006 to serve the fashionable ladies of Ottawa with a friendly and beautiful shop stocked with irresistible clothing and accessories by a mostly Canadian roster of up-and-coming designers. Five years later the aim is still the same but now with two locations and a webshop there are even more beautiful things to choose from. Named one of the “Best Places in Canada to buy a Dress” by Canwest Media, and winner two years in a row of the Ottawa Xpress Readers Poll for favourite women’s boutique, Victoire has also since launched a jewelry collection of refurbished vintage pieces called Steel Magnolias that is currently being sold at 5 locations across the country. More recently, after years of hosting an incredibly popular vintage sale twice a year Victoire has also launched a webshop of exclusively vintage dresses. “We’ve worked so hard in the last 5 years because we have the best customers and we want to keep offering them the best possible pieces out there – and we’re so very thankful for their support because they’ve allowed us to make it this long…it’s a lot of work, but we love it. Victoire is a labour of love, through and through!” says Regine Paquette.
Best described as a rock'n'roll tea party, Victoire strikes the perfect balance offering pretty dresses that will delight your girly side, while still offering items with enough edge to ensure you most definitely look like a strong woman. Customers have been flocking to Victoire to find well priced Canadian items that they won't find anywhere else or on anyone else! Striving to bring in items that are of the highest quality, pieces bought at Victoire will live on as the vintage of tomorrow. With customer relations set as the highest priority, Victoire strives to build as many genuine connections to its customers as possible. Besides a friendly and authentic sales approach, there are also newsletters, a Facebook page, a Twitter account and a fantastic blog that helps build these customer connections. Alongside it's work to be a meaningful member of the online fashion community, Victoire also aims to be a hard-working member of the local business community. “We love our city, and healthy communities include locally based stores that support people and that the people support in return. We want to be one more reason people praise Ottawa for being the best!” says Katie Frappier.
The “Beat the Clock” sale will be taking place at both shops from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m (and exclusively at the Dalhousie shop until 9:00 p.m.). All purchases made between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. will be 40% off, between 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. will be 30% off, and between 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. will be 20% off. Shop early and save big! This is without a doubt the biggest sale Victoire has ever had, but rewarding their customers for their loyalty is their top priority!
Come celebrate our dream come true with us! June 25th will be a day full of sales and a night full of magic.
Victoire's 5 year anniversary
Saturday, June 25th 2011
246 Dalhousie St. (613) 321-1590
Beat the Clock sale: From 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. = 40% off From 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. = 30% off From 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. = 20% off (ending at 6:00 p.m. at the West Wellington location)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fortune-telling by Mandi Loo, bewitching treats & elixirs, as well as discounts and giveaways so good you won't believe your good fortune! (246 Dalhousie St. location only)

Wednesday, June 1, 2011



Dans la Rue: Bank Street.


Neon's a HUGE trend right now, ask any respectable fashion blogger. Or any Bank street construction worker. Take a fashion cue from these guys. - S

Monday, May 30, 2011


Why we love it: June's

Everything Ottawa-cool is so tucked away! June's antiques in Hintonburg, for example, is probably one of my favourite stops of our Capital Oh expeditions, yet you really gotta hunt for some of these places. June of June's (or at least, I'm assuming this was June...?) informed me when I asked to take photos that "everyone does" and it's no surprise: the antique store is home to everything from creepy naked mannequins, jewelery and religious paraphernalia to old mascot heads and antique furniture--it's essentially an alternative photographer's candyland. It's sort of like shopping in your extremely eccentric great aunt's attic. So go to June's! Get to know this city! You'll find places like this one--slightly creepy, hard to move around in and yet way too cool to miss if you're in to offbeat shopping experiences. There's also a painfully adorable cairn terrier in the window...GOSAYHALLOTOTHALILPUPPYWUPPY. -S


June's
1094 Somerset W near Spadina and Wellington

Friday, May 27, 2011

Why we love it: Flock


Flock is the sister store to Workshop on Dalhousie. Situated in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Wellington West, Flock's medley of hand-crafted gifts, jewelery and clothing is the shopping and inspiration destination for Ottawa creative-types and city visitors alike. The interior is an eclectic contrast of modern/vintage and the stylish ladies who work there, delightful. As well, if you're feeling crafty in the next few weeks, Capital Oh snapped a photo of Flock's workshop schedule (lucky you!). Stop in for a class, we might just see you there! (ps. I'm feelin "pirate adventures")- S


Flock Boutique
1275 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6

Monday, May 23, 2011



Why We love it: Fabgear 64


Memorabilia and vintage-inspired menswear shop Fabgear 64 in Wellington West is a fashion destination for any stylish Ottawa male with a serious case of sartorial nostalgia. Having rubbed elbows with the likes of everyone from Leslie Nielson, Charlie Sheen, James Taylor, Van Morrison to the cast of RENT (the Capital Oh crew scored a "souvenir" of RENT earrings leftover from the musical's merchandise from a past tour), the store's owner, "Uncle" Bob Cabana, knows how to dress and who to dress and the store reflects his breadth of fashion knowledge. Stop in for a fedora, Hawaiian shirt, or simply to peruse Uncle Bob's photo albums of famous faces. Bob's definitely got a story or two to share although he was pretty busy unpacking boxes of new stewardess bags during our visit, but we'll be back. We'll definitely be back, Uncle Bob. - S


Fabgear 64
1112 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y6

Sunday, May 1, 2011


Dans la Rue: Glebe

This sunny(ish) Sunday brought out the best in capital fashions. Cue bright hues, earth tones, and details, details, details. These ladies and gents have clearly caught spring fever! Behold...

Sunday, April 24, 2011



Dans La Rue: Ottawa Fashion Week-- Part 2


Once again these are LATE but Emily and Anastasiya (incredible designers), Brittney, the editors of LoveXpress magazine and Julia deserve recognition for their incroyable style.  

Sunday, March 27, 2011





RACHEL SIN

Rachel Sin actually started in architecture before venturing into fashion. Her keen eye for design and structure are a perfect addition to her designs. With fun blazers, perfect dresses and leather accents, this collection was perfect to go from working girl to cocktail party chic. - J

Emily and Anastasiya

Emily and Anastasiya, which showed on Day Two of OFW, was probably one of my favourites of the weekend. Their modern take on 1920's flapper (complete with Turbans!! Which as you know, J and I OBSESS over) was gorgeous and fun. We met the designers on the final day of fashion week and they were super sweet as well. Congrats on your beautiful show, ladies! -S

Friday, March 25, 2011




ElizBourk

ElizBourke showed for the first time at Fashion Week this year, and it was a well done show. The pieces were all wearable and the giant scarves and hoods are perfect for these Ottawa winters. We look forward to seeing more ElizBourke in the future! - J

Thursday, March 24, 2011


Dans la Rue: Ottawa Fashion Week

Hey Friends, We're still working on getting the runway photos up, but in the meantime, welcome to the first installment of Dans La Rue: Ottawa Fashion Week! These well-dressed folks caught our eye with their impeccable style and savvy use of spring hues. Enjoy--we sure did!