Spring/Summer 2013: Trends (for the laypeople)

Follw Emily on Twitter: @em_rossco While we’ve all been marveling at the F/W trends on the runways of various fashion weeks, let’s take a moment to not set our sets too far ahead and peep what...

Follow Mary on Twitter: @marydotwu If you know Blubird, you know that it is decadence and edge all in one brightly-lit store -- beautifully packaged Fresh cosmetics, open-backed Helmut Lang...

Spring/Summer 2013: Plenty to Choose From

Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarallin I recently checked out Plenty’s Favourites Spring 2013 event. Hosted by FASHION Magazine’s Joy Pecknold, and featuring outfits selected by the ladies from The...

Spring/Summer 2013: Trends

We've officially sprung forward and temperatures are rising (unless of course, you're here in Ottawa, where after a few balmy 6 degree days, we'll be back sub-zero this weekend. I really just want...

Worth Coveting: Ora Leather Bags

Follow Emily on Twitter: @em_rossco Nouvelle Nouvelle is one of my favourite boutiques so its not surprising Ora Leather Bags, another one of my local favourites, hosted their Spring 2013 launch a...

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2013

Follow Mary on Twitter: @marydotwu I love wine, and I freakin’ love a good, oaky, creamy Chardonnay. So it’s pretty much the perfect coincidence that my first Haus of Hybrid assignment is covering...

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Collection

Last week I wrote about the feature that L'Oreal Paris is having in retailers across Canada. The Dress Your Lashes promo features 4 of the top selling mascara's from the Voluminous Collection. I...

L'Oreal Paris Dress Your Lashes

The L'Oreal Paris feature "Dress Your Lashes" began today in various retailers across Canada. This campaign runs until March 13, and features 4 of the L'Oreal Paris Voluminous top-sellers:...

The Oscars 2013

Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarallin The Oscars, or as they were known this year, The 10th Anniversary of Chicago, are a total bore to watch, but one of the best nights of the year for fashion. It’s...

Ottawa Fashion Week

Last weekend I attended Ottawa Fashion Week. As I explained, from attending the opening party, I was pretty hopeful about what the weekend would hold. And for the most part, I was actually...

Model Menswear: London Alexander

Follow Emily on Twitter: @em_rossco "You mean this is a MALE fashion show?" asked the guy in line behind us. Though his disappointment at the lack of female models was apparent, Sarah and I, who...

NYFW: A Look Back at September 2012

To mourn the first New York Fashion Week that I've missed in 4 seasons, and to celebrate the wrap up of this season's NYFW, I bring you, 2 looks from September 2012. Tank: Banana Republic Skirt:...

The Parker Project: Spring/Summer 2013

Cities have industrial parks, technology parks, but did you know that Vancouver has a fashion park? Located on Parker Street in East Vancouver, The Parker Project houses the offices of some of your...

[Insert Adjective Here] Dressed: The Grammys

Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarallin There really is no 'Best Dressed' at the Grammys, only ridiculous and slightly less ridiculous. So with that, here are my awards for the best and the rest: Best...

Ottawa Fashion Week: Opening Party

Earlier this week, I attended the kick-off party for Ottawa Fashion Week.It's been a long time since I've been the girl at an event who doesn't know a single person. I didn't know what fashion...

Sarah: Drop Your Anchors at Portside

Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarallin This past Sunday I somehow lucked out and was tasked with going to the media preview of Portside, the latest venture by Mark Brand. Located in Gastown, Portside...

Things Not to Miss About Vancouver

And of course, there are always things that you won't miss about the place you're leaving. - Translink delays and countless break downs (I will, however, miss their social media presence) - Grey...

Things to Miss About Vancouver

Moving to a new city is, of course, bittersweet. On one hand there are so many new experiences to look forward to, but on the other, there are so many habits, favourites, routines, etc. that are...

Fashion Education: Rad Hourani Couture

Please note that this is not a review of Rad Hourani's Paris couture show. Jordanian-born designer, Rad Hourani, was recently invited to become an invited member (membre invité - guest member) of...

Sarah: KnowShow - Proof Style and Function Aren't Mutually Exclusive

Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarallin Hey Vancouver, dare yourself to dress better, why don't ya? Vancouver has a couple of reputations (aside from the overpriced housing, but that’s a whole other...

Emily: In the Know (Show)

Follow Emily on Twitter: @em_rossco KNOWSHOW is a bi-annual lifestyle tradeshow. What does that mean you ask? It means all of best looking, most rugged, well-dressed men get together in one room in...

KnowShow: A Show Worth Knowing About

Last week Emily, Sarah, and I stopped by the KNOWSHOW to check out what was in store for the Fall/Winter 2013 action sports, fashion, and lifestyle brands. What's great about KNOWSHOW is that it...

Sarah: Golden Globes Best/Worst

Follow Sarah on Twitter @sarallin Here’s my Golden Globe fashion recap, and first Haus of Hybrid contribution (!!!). Because I’m totally qualified to write these things while sitting at home in...

Golden Globes: Best Dressed

Like I said, let's hope the Oscars are better! Olivia Munn in Giorgio Armani Love the column. Love the simplicity. Love the colour. It's not over-powering, that's the key. Kerry Washington in Miu...

Golden Globes: Worst Dressed

So I had planned on making a collage for this, but since I have no idea how to use PhotoShop and have no interest in actually taking the time to figure it out, it didn't happen. So, the Globes! Was...

The Party

So the cat's out of the bag and you all know I'm leaving. I got a new job and my start date is January 30 (so soon!). I will be heading out January 27, which leaves me less than 20 days to get my...

New Year, New City

The rumours are true! I'm moving! To Ottawa! Our fair nation's capital. I've been waiting rather (im)patiently to share the news with you all. If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen some...

Looking Forward: 2013

We're finally fully into January. Did you make a resolution for this year? What is it? You read about my 2012 resolution, and though it's a good resolution (and I succeeded at it), it's become a...

2012: Year in Review

2012 has come and gone. Can you believe it? Where did the time go? It seems as though it was yesterday I was making my first New Year’s resolution. In 2012 I resolved to try something new every...

Photoblog: Ottawa

As we here in Vancouver bask in the wonderfully wet and mild winter (where my friend recently went golfing), I thought I'd share some over due photos from my most recent(ish) trip to our nation's...