Archive | November, 2008
A Delightful Downtown Date – Snow & Sketches at the SAW GALLERY
Those of us who prefer to deny winter exists can no longer ignore the cold hard facts. While not yet in full swing, the sub-zero season has most definitely arrived, and the snow has finally started to fly. Conventional wisdom would suggest we embrace it. We are urged to get outside and boldly face its frigid [...]
Continue reading...The Tinted Edge – Hair History in the Making
26. November 2008
Haircuts. Hair colour. Hair stylists. A hairstyle – or lack of one – speaks volumes about the person wearing it. More than any other physical feature, hair is an ever present visible manifestation of a woman’s sense of personal style. A hairstyle can say we’re serious. Or sporty. Or sexy. Or sloppy. It can say we’re young – [...]
Continue reading...Stylish Men – A Rare Local Species on the Rise
24. November 2008
According to this girlaboutOtown’s unofficial style council (or gang of girlfriends) – dapper, debonair and style confident men have traditionally been a rare local species here in Ottawa. However, there is some evidence this may be changing. While utterly unscientific, promising signs have been observed that this uncommon population may be on the rise. On the street, [...]
Continue reading...Ottawa’s Best: X-Press Readers Vote
22. November 2008
Last week, results of the ever popular Ottawa X-Press Best of Ottawa 2008 Readers Poll were published. Apparently, almost 90, 000 online votes in four areas including Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Around Town and Local Lore were cast. In addition to the declared winners, several honourable mentions for each category were also determined. You can [...]
Continue reading...Isn’t it Always Fashion Week?
16. November 2008
If you’re inclined toward the aesthetic, and care even slightly about what you put on to wear each day, then you really should know by now that Ottawa has a burgeoning fashion scene that is quickly gaining traction in a town known for being sartorially repressed. Image credit: Ottawa Sun Photo Gallery For those who find themselves [...]
Continue reading...The Man Behind the Marquee: Steve Martin of The Gladstone
14. November 2008
You may have already heard all the buzz about Ottawa’s newest theatre, The Gladstone, and you may have read all about it here, here or here. Local businessman Steve Martin has attracted a considerable amount of curiosity and attention since The Gladstone’s opening earlier this fall, and the shows have been getting rave reviews. It seems [...]
Continue reading...- The Morning Owl - Ottawa's Newest Coffee Hot Spot
- Honouring My Hunch
- Car Shopping: Is There Such a Thing as Smart and Sassy?
- Furniture Flip
- Groovy Giveaway to See Greenberg
- Blogging Ottawa: It Just Keeps Getting Better!
- List Day: Oscar Edition
- Blog Out Loud Ottawa
- GirlaboutOtown Giveaway: The Refinery Takes a Road Trip to Ottawa
- 38 Feels Great!
- Wendy - Beyond Events: 1) TGIF - it's been a long week and the weekend is...
- Laura Bechtel: Would love to go to the movie! whats on my mind?...
- coffeewithjulie: Looks great! I'd love to go. Two things on my min...
- krista - wed by hand/urbanite jewelry: I'm getting ready for a big and important meeting ...
- Equal Opp Kitchen: Two things: 1. Whether I would rather be the typ...
- Groovy Giveaway to See Greenberg
- List Day: Oscar Edition
- Fun Summary!
- Design Thinking Before Home Buying: Learn Over Lunch
- Modernist Mindset, Traditional Taste
- Love Through the Lens
- On the Food File: The Fraser Cafe
- List Day: 5 Things I Try to Remember Regularly
- Friday Frivolity
- Faisal Sethi: Making Change the DoGood Way
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29. November 2008
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