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! 

stylexsnap: Nicholas, senior multimedia monitoring analyst at PCO

Welcome readers to stylexsnap, a new regular column on CAPITAL HILL STYLE. If you are stylin' in the Parliamentary Precinct, we'll stop you in your tracks, capture it and chat about the individual fashion elements that collectively make you stand out in the capital scene. Here is our first subject.

Meet Nicholas. He’s all things digital at PCO. That’s Privy Council Office.

What caught the attention of CAPITAL HILL STYLE is his bold ensemble of accessories and extras, definitely unique to what we expect to see in the Precinct. We appreciate how Nicholas wears lighter colours and fabrics while pulling off a modern polished look. 

Let’s focus in a little closer. Because, with Nicholas, it is all in the detail.

First – the knot. 

His tie sits tight in an Eldredge knot. 

“I love the Eldredge knot. It adds a little flair to a very traditional style,” says Nicholas. “Plus you get to pick the length of the tie right off the bat, unlike the Windsor.”

Next, check out that pocket square. 

As he tells us, he prefers keeping the silk accessory messy, not folded. 

This hand-made, reversible pocket square is straight from local Ottawa designer, The Wardrobe Stylist. Available at her etsy.com store, Pairing Paisleys, for $25.

Then, we have the glasses. The classic Ray-Ban Clubmaster. Yes indeed, those frames are made of real wood.

And, we can’t let him go without his comment on his prized man-bun. “Own the man bun,” he says. “Shrug off the haters. I’m proud of it.”

And, Nicholas is off. Back to work on Sparks Street. 

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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