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A Bridge Less Travelled

This past weekend, the Canadian Thanksgiving, was spent with friends and family. Comforting and full of laughter, we gorged ourselves on a meal that I made from scratch with all the trimmings: turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, harvest vegetables and more pumpkin-based desserts than you can dream of. While my dear sisters and mom were missing as they were away, I still managed to have fun, despite being in a tryptophan-induced haze for the better half of Sunday.

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“Today, I give thanks for being a part of a ‘family that considers gravy a beverage’.” – Erma Bombeck

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Leith Jumpsuit – Nordstrom Ottawa | Fringe Hat –  Nordstrom Ottawa 

This time of year is particularly beautiful with the sugar maples turning bright, happy shades of orange and gold, and the weather just cool enough to wear your favourite cashmere sweaters. I managed to escape downtown over the weekend and take a walk in the market under the sunshine. I wandered to one of my favourite spots, under the city’s War Memorial which is also an old secluded underpass surrounded by the Rideau Canal and leading to the locks of the beautiful Ottawa River. It was stunningly gorgeous and “I give thanks for living in such a beautiful place”. I truly do.

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The Chateau Laurier next to the War Memorial Bridge

During my last shopping outing to Nordstrom Ottawa, I bought a few pieces that I love…that I have already been getting a lot of wear out of. This particular outfit, a fun black and white window pane Jumpsuit by Leith is so great, I thought I’d wear it for my little outing. Incredibly flattering, soft and so comfortable, I walked around for hours in it. Beautiful from both the front and behind (it has a lovely keyhole back detail), it induced a ton of stares, and a mom and daughter duo who were out and about stopped me to ask about it. I pointed them in the direction of Nordstrom in the Rideau Centre and they ran off towards the mall. Now, THAT makes me happy! I paired it with my Fringe Hat also from Nordstrom, that I wear on a daily basis. Hats are totally underrated and I love that this one polishes off any outfit.

While this jumpsuit fits my like a second skin, I tied my lambskin obi belt around the waist for a polished look. A treasured piece in my wardrobe, I bought this belt at a fine leather goods store in Paris with my friend Jenny. That day was so great…how often do you get to tour Paris with one of your best girlfriends, topped off my top notch shopping!? I live a good life!

Enjoy these pictures and a glimpse of my beautiful city of Ottawa!

*Photography courtesy of Jake Stone Creative

Dominique Baker
Dominique Baker

Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.

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8 Comments

  1. October 12, 2016 / 1:09 pm

    I am in love with this jumpsuit! Love Ottawa as well. Fellow Canadian and I visit frequently as my brother in law lives there. Gorgeous city! Tal xo

    • Dominique
      Author
      October 12, 2016 / 1:19 pm

      Oh awesome, Tal! Ottawa is so pretty, isn’t it!? Where are you from, my fellow Canuck?

    • Dominique
      Author
      October 12, 2016 / 2:06 pm

      Thank you! The print is fun, right??

  2. October 12, 2016 / 5:57 pm

    Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving.

    The jumpsuit looks fabulous – it fits you so well, and I love the window pane pattern.

    • Dominique
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      October 13, 2016 / 11:32 am

      Thank you so much, Andrea! I love the jumpsuit. It’s always such a bonus when pretty clothing is comfortable too!

  3. October 13, 2016 / 11:12 am

    love it!! so comfy and classy

    • Dominique
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      October 13, 2016 / 11:32 am

      Awww! Thanks, Josselyn!

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