Canicule Chic

We'd like to thank Ella, our resident francophone, for teaching the rest of the flock gang our new favourite summer word: canicule—the French word for a heat wave. Somehow surviving a week of sweltering temperatures feels a little more chic when you can say you're living through la canicule. 😉

Ottawa has been serving up one canicule after another, so we've put together a collection of our favourite outfits to help you stay cool without compromising on style. Think breathable linen, lightweight cotton, seersucker, and breezy silhouettes you'll reach for all season long. 

We've also included a few warm-weather essentials (we're looking at you, refreshing iced teas, cooling peppermint roll-ons and mint rosemary soap!) along with must-have accessories (because summer is exactly when waterproof and sweatproof jewellery shines!) to help you make the most of the season.

From effortless dresses to easy separates, these staff-picked favourites are designed to keep you feeling comfortable, confident, and ready for whatever your summer plans have in store.