So I began doing some research on this post, finding the hottest colours this Spring/Summer 2013 for all of you readers, and I realized something different about this season. As a flipped through pictures from fashion shows and look books, I realized that 2013 is the year of colour. From neons to pastels (my personal […]
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Designers have always been interested in finding new, subtle (or, in some cases, not-so-subtle) ways of showing skin. Recently, we’ve been seeing geometric shaped cut-outs around the waist of dresses, and subtle sheer paneling that is revealing without being garish. Similarly, the cold shoulder trend has been very popular over the past few seasons, especially […]
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I remember the first time I drove past the borderline and made my very first purchase at Kate Spade. I mean, who can resist the bright colours and adorable patterns in their little glam shops! Fast-forward a few years later, this American fashion house has finally found its home in not one, but two new […]
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If the thought of exposing your stomach this season (à la the crop top) makes you shudder, why not show off your biceps instead? As the shirt of choice for gym-goers in the eighties, the comfy muscle tee has re-emerged as one of Summer 2013’s hottest trends. Not to be confused with the […]
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One of my favorite pastimes (along with everyone else in the world) is hitting up the beach. There is nothing better than lying out and relaxing at the beach or by your pool, but not everyone wants to frolick around in an itsy bitsy bikini all day long. Whether you’re heading to a […]
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Festivals have long been a source of fantastic fashion, often taking a modern interpretation of festival fashion from the early 60s, when Woodstock and other huge events were in their hay day. Early next month, comes Canada’s biggest music fest, Osheaga. If you haven’t […]
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Wearing denim on denim has always been a controversial and tricky trend in fashion. It can either work really well to create a casual daytime outfit, or turn out really bad, as in Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears bad back in 2001. While this fashion catastrophe stirred up quite the debate, the trend of layering […]
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The way we shop for clothes in 2013 is very different than it 10 years ago – as with all things in the internet age, it has gotten faster, exceptionally convenient and ultimately, more engaging. From in-store to online, we have endless options to fill our closet. In turn, for those of us chasing down […]
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Since Dolce and Gabbana introduced the elegant, minimalistic floral crown headbands on their Fall 2012 runway, a whole new emergence of headpieces followed. I never would have imagined walking down the streets and seeing people casually wear these large bold floral crowns as a fashion accessory. To me, I’ve always seen them as a delicate […]
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When it comes to clothing, the classic blazer is undeniably my fashion weakness. I’m a sucker for a comfortable, well-tailored blazer to quickly throw on and instantly transform a casual day outfit to a professional and sophisticated look. While the neutral dark shades of blacks, blues and greys have always been the traditional “go-to” […]
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