Loulou's views

One of the main reasons I loved travelling to south Florida and to D.C. frequently was for the shopping. Of course, the warmer weather was always a wonderful bonus, and yes, even the weather in D.C. is better than the weather we have here in Ottawa—but really, shopping was always a highlight of my travels. Ottawa just didn't have enough awesome shopping for me, you see, but recently, so much has changed and all the shopping centres I frequently visit here in Ottawa have been or are under massive renovations. These renovations mean new stores have opened up, like some of my personal favourites: J.Crew, Nordstrom (coming soon!) Express and  H&M!  I'm so excited because H&M is opening its second Ottawa location this November 13th in Place d'Orleans and I can't wait to get shopping. I love Place d'Orleans because it's close to home for me and also, free parking is a huge bonus! This H&M is going to be massive, you guys—20,000 square feet—and it...

There has been so much buzz lately about all the fabulous new stores making their way to Ottawa (finally!) One store that I've been hearing all my friends talk about non-stop? H&M . Everyone's favourite fashionable store with amazingly affordable prices is opening its doors in Ottawa, at Bayshore Shopping Centre on October 17th,  and I'm so excited be getting a look at the store before the grand opening. As if I wasn't excited enough already, H&M sent me this fabulous little white studded jacket. The perfect jacket for fall—great to wear with jeans, a little pencil skirt, and even a dress with tights and little booties—my staple fall outfit.  There are so many things I want to buy! Dresses... shoes... sweaters... I can't wait to take a look into the new store on October 15th during the private shopping night. A night of shopping, music, cocktails and friends is my kind of night! H&M in Ottawa is an amazing thing—I'm so excit...