Winter may be the season of beautiful, rich textiles and heavy fabrics, but when it comes to what you carry on your arm with your most important necessities in tow, it is nice to downsize to a clutch that fits just right. Some may say the clutch is not a typical winter staple, but I […]
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Bundle up and show a little skin at the same time with a cropped sweater. Casual, fun, and never frumpy, a cropped-length sweater is a great option if you fear the bulky silhouette that usually comes with chunky knits. Pair with high-waisted skinny pants to show off your shape, layer over long tanks and jeans, […]
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In fashion, there are often little rules or expressions we tend to follow season by season, which dictate our wardrobe selections for that time of year. Popular examples most commonly used are: no white after Labor Day, never mix gold with silver, and stick to one patterned print per outfit. Another big “no-no” which has […]
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So when I walked into Bloor Street’s Holt Renfrew last week, there was literally an elephant in the room! Don’t worry, the people at Holt’s have not gone all safari on us right after they just started showcasing their fabulous winter street window displays. Instead, this particular elephant represents a special cause that is very […]
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(Photo: The NeverEnding Story) I recall as a youngin’ being absolutely mesmerized by the Princess of Fantasia in the cult classic film, The NeverEnding Story. Well thankfully for me, and of course you, you lovely, whimsical, bohemian woman, our moment is here. Headpieces are popping up on everyone, from runways to famous foreheads, and the […]
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Enchant your wardrobe this season with emblazoned embellishments on the prettiest party skirts for 2012. Designers let loose with decorations on the fall runways by adorning pieces in ornate embellishments like intricate embroidery, floral appliqués and bejeweled trimmings. To get your shine on, dazzle onlookers in a playful piece like a pretty party skirt for sophisticated […]
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(Photo: Vogue.fr) It-girl Alexa Chung rarely takes a sartorial step that the fashion world disapproves of, so when she stepped out in Bella Freud’s slogan sweater Je t’aime Jane at the Annual British Designers Collective last spring, the trend literally went viral. Since then, fashion industry influencers, including front row veterans, street style bloggers and […]
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(Photo: DIY Fashionista) If you’re feeling inspired by the latest Fall and Winter fashions there is one place you can turn to these days for creative reinforcements that won’t break the bank. With a plethora of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) websites out there you can keep up with the latest trends and minimize the expense of footing the […]
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Cozy up with the perfect fashion & lifestyle accessory this winter, a vintage blanket by Pendleton Woolen Mills. Based on ancient lore and Pendleton’s original archives, these luxurious Native American-inspired designs feature Navajo and Spanish motifs for a bona fide bohemian edge. Made from virgin wool in a variety of sizes, each style offers the […]
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This past summer the color blocking trend took over the runways and the streets as fashionistas wore layers upon layers of color in vibrant, stylish ways. So now that the cold winter season has crept up on us, do we go back to wearing our 50 shades of winter grey? Of course not! We beat […]
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