We're back!

Thank you for sticking around, we appreciate your patience.

Our EIC Jessica Eritou is back from her hiatus from her new job so she is happy to be back and creating content for Capital Hill Style.

Please expect some changes regarding our content. Our focus will still be style and fashion based, as we now reach a broader audience nationally and internationally.

Shop the Look: What Sophie Gregoire Trudeau's been wearing in Japan

Another trip, another fashionable moment for Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Friend and stylist Jessica Mulroney has done in again with statement pieces that are perfect for her trip to Japan with her husband Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

According to the Huffington Post, Sophie is wearing head-to-heel Canadian designer fashion.

Shop the look:
Dress - Erdem 
Handbag - WANT Les Essentiels
Shoes -  Zvelle 
Earrings - Dean Davidson

The next look has to be one of our favourites we have seen so far. The pink dress by Canadian designer Jay Godfrey looks stunning with Sophie's complexion and grace.

Shop the look:
Dress - Jay Godfrey
Shoes - Zvelle 
Jewellery - Jon de Jong (JDJ)

We are excited to see what she wears next! 

Talent and politics unite for the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit

Olivier Douliery/The Cut

As The Cut and Reuters reports, the Obamas hosted a very small 300-or so affair in honour of the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit.

The exclusive event had guests from every creative outlet. From fashion designers like Rick Owens and his partner Michele Lamy, to artists like Janelle Monae, the event brought some stunning looks that we believe now future State Dinner guests will have to up their style game even more so.

Other guests included Scandal's Bellamy Young, Jidenna Mobisson, Master of None's Aziz Ansari (with his adorable mom who is also on the show, as his date!), The Mindy Project's Ed Weeks, and Tracee Ellis Ross.

On Friday, creatives mingled with White House officials, diplomats, CEOs, and donors on the South Lawn. The atmosphere had a special touch of hand-rolled beeswax candles lit up which as Reuters reports, "reflected off ten-foot pillars of ice, an homage to the northern lights."

Pop singer Demi Lovato performed after the Nordic-inspired meal. The dinner included ahi tuna, tomato tartare, and classic red wine-braised beef short ribs.

Olivier Douliery/The Cut

Janelle Monae

Oliver Douliery/The Cut

Bellamy Young and Ed Weeks

Olivier Douliery/The Cut

Tracee Ellis Ross

Olivier Douliery/The Cut

Rick Owens and Michele Lamy

Alex Wong/2016 Getty Images/The Cut

Jidenna Mobisson

Alex Wong/2016 Getty Images/The Cut

Aziz Ansari and Fatima Ansari

Get the look: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Chatelaine spread

Anya Chibis/Chatelaine

For those who may have missed it and perfect for our Capital Hill Style #TBT, Chatelaine wrote an article on Sophie Gregoire Trudeau last March. 

The article explores a day in the life of Sophie, focusing on her hectic work-life balance and how she handles being the spouse of the prime minister. 

Anya Chibis/Chatelaine

As expected, Sophie was styled by Jessica Mulroney using Canadian designers.

Shop the look (according to Chatelaine):
Wardrobe, jumpsuit look:
Jumpsuit, dennismerotto.com. 
Cuff, jenny-bird.com. 
Ring, deandavidson.ca.
Wardrobe, denim look: 
Babaton blouse top, aritzia.com. 
Jeans, joefresh.com. 
Jewellery, deandavidson.ca. 

Spring into summer with bags from Claire Underwood's closet

Pop Sugar

Binge-ing Season 4 of House of Cards is long gone, but the panic for spring and summer wardrobe staples has just begun.

Pinterest

Ralph Lauren

With the help of Kemal Harris (thank you, Kemal!), Robin Wright's stylist on and off the set of House of Cards, we are able to give you the exclusive on Claire Underwood's handbags seen and carried in Season 4.

The polished and impeccable style of Claire Underwood has caught the eyes of fashion editors, stylists, and handbag enthusiasts.

20 Minutes

In previous seasons of the show, Mrs. Underwood carries a Mulberry Bayswater, a Yves Saint Laurent Muse, a vintage Hermes Kelly, and at the peak of Season 3, the Saint Laurent Sac de Jour.

Spothern

For Season 4, Mrs. Underwood uses only two handbags. The first, we have seen before, her Saint Laurent Sac de Jour. Her second, Harris confirmed with us herself, is the Ralph Lauren Medium Tiffin bag.

The Take

Both handbags come in various sizes and colours depending on your own aesthetic. If you truly want to be inspired by Claire Underwood, may we suggest sticking to neutrals tones and colour palettes for a minimal look for summer.

Shop the look:
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
Ralph Lauren Medium Tiffin

Recap: 2017 Invictus Games Launch

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Prince Harry and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were in Toronto earlier this week to promote the launch of the Toronto 2017 Invictus Games, a competition for veteran and active armed forces members.

The Telegraph

It seems like everyone had a great time promoting the games. We've all seen those one-armed push-ups Justin did, right?

Getty Images

The 2016 Invictus Games begin May 8 in Orlando, Florida. 

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Movie Night on the Hill: Room

Cas Anvar and Wendy Crewson

This year's Movie Night on the Hill featured the 2015 acclaimed film, Room starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. The independent Canadian-Irish drama was shown at the Canadian Museum of History, hosted by Minister Melanie Joly. 

Attendees of the reception and screening included actors of the film, Cas Anvar and Wendy Crewson.

From left, Noah Segal, Cas Anvar, Wendy Crewson, David Gross, Naveen Prasad

From Left, Mark O'Neil, Minister Melanie Joly, Jim Fleck, Hubert Lacroix, Wendy Crewson, and Cas Anvar

From left, David Gross, Minister Melanie Joly, Carolle Brabant, Wendy Crewson, and Cas Anvar

From left, Naveen Prasad, Minister Melanie Joly, and Noah Segal

Cas Anvar

Photos by Jessica Eritou

2016 Politics and the Pen Gala

The Writer's Trust of Canada held their 2016 Politics and the Pen gala in Ottawa, at the Chateau Laurier. Hosted by Catherine Clark, and Ben Mulroney, the gala celebrated political and Canadian cultures. In addition, the $25 000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing was presented with John Ibbitson taking home the prize for his work, Stephen Harper. 

Jane Kennedy

Robin Doolittle

Becky Toyne

Whitney Fox, Karen, and Daniel Goldberg

Minister Catherine McKenna and Reva Seth

Laura Stone

John

L. Ian MacDonald and Christna Smith

Jennifer Flanagan and Elizabeth Gray-Smith

Shirlee Engel and Alayne Crawford

Photos by Elizabeth Gray-Smith, 2016.

What Sophie Wore: CAFA 2016

Elle Canada/Twitter

According to etalk, with the help of stylist Jessica Mulroney, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau wore a Mikael D caped jumpsuit, Dean Davidson ring to the 2016 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards in Toronto on April 15.

Screen Style: USA's legal drama Suits has more Canadian connections than you think

Wikipedia

USA's legal drama Suits just began filming its sixth season in this week.

Meghan Markle/Facebook

With the help of the show's wardrobe stylist Jolie Andreatta, the on-screen style is divine (especially Harvey Specter's (Gabriel Macht) endless Tom Ford attire) and we often find ourselves coveting nearly every outfit we see on the screen.

Mashable

As simple and classic as a cardigan and pencil shirt may be, Andreatta has that special touch of making it all seem effortless. According to The Tig, a few of the labels she uses includes Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, and, of course, many Christian Louboutin pumps.

Pinterest

Fashion aside, the popular show is American but has a few quirky Canadian fashionable connections as well.

FILMING
Although the show is supposed to be based in New York City, the majority of the filming is done in Toronto, Canada (deemed one of the most stylish cities in the country). The show features the well-known Bay Adelaide Centre, and often enough viewers can see the TCC street cars in the background.

BFF's
Meghan Markle who plays Rachel Zane on the show is good friends with fashion strategist Jessica Mulroney (who is married to e-talk's Ben Mulroney, son of the former Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney), who styles Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife of our current Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

Jessica Mulroney/Instagram

COLLABS
Sarah Rafferty who plays Donna Paulsen on the show recently collaborated with Vancouver designer MEZZI, for their Cosima bag. The bag features smart technology and can charge your smartphone and iPad. MEZZI fits the show's vibe to a tee with it's modern clean lined aesthetic.

MEZZI

While you're anxiously waiting for the next season to air, Netflix offers seasons one through four, and five is currently available on iTunes.

Political pranks for April Fools

For those who may have missed it this morning, there were some pretty good April Fools jokes from our political leaders this year.

Rona Ambrose listed Stornoway on Airbnb.

Rona Ambrose/Twitter

Tom Mulcair was going YOLO on the beard.

Tom Mulcair/Twitter

And the Huffington Post Canada reported on PMJT's new pre-rolled shirt line.

HuffPostStyle

April Fools!

Dressing for Success with Canadian Coveted Label Judith & Charles

Our Editor-in-Chief Jessica Eritou was invited to attend the Women in Communications and Technology's "Time for Real Change: Mentorship and Opportunites for Women in Communication and Technology" at the Rideau Club this week.

It was a great panel discussion focusing on the political landscape and opportunities available for women in the capital.

Judith & Charles dressed her for the occasion featuring all new pieces from their Spring collection. The Canadian label caught the attention of the fashion world when Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was spotted in their "Close Dress" for the Canada 2020 reception in Washington D.C.

Feminine touches with hints of menswear are a constant theme to the label. According to the label, once she, the client, is familiar with her size, the consistent quality of tailoring will allow her to know how each of their pieces will fit.

The label also has strong ties to Canada. Ninety per cent of the clothes made by Judith & Charles are locally manufactured, which supports local economies.

For Jessica's look, the company dressed in their French blue Beckmann jacket. It is perfect for making a bold statement, and very appropriate for business functions due to the modern tailoring and tuxedo collar.

As the jacket was the main focal point, the Swanson blouse is the perfect piece to wear underneath, which features a very flattering neckline.

To bring the look all together Judith & Charles' flattering flat front Takashi pant ties in the black single button on the Beckmann jacket, and as well if you choose to roll up the jacket's sleeves.

A big Thank You to Judith & Charles, as well as Margaux, Sandra, and Maria from the company for making this happen.