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Summer’s no time for wearing a coat, but coat shopping?
Check!
Finding a classic coat — at sale price — during summertime gives me much the same feeling as finding that perfect bikini in the middle of January.
Bliss!
I’m not normally a fan of Gwen’s L.A.M.B. line, but there is the odd time that I love one of […]

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Unlike Lauren Conrad’s over-priced clothing line, Gabriella Cortese’s designs for Antik Batik — specifically these fringed suede boots — are a worthy buy. All quality, inspired by global style and free-spiritedness, these Antik Batik fringed suede boots are nothing if not a great alternative to Uggs.
While I certainly wouldn’t wear them everyday, I’ve a feeling these booties would make a […]

Read the rest of Get the Look | Lauren Conrad | Antik Batik Fringed Suede Boots

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So I was just perusing ShopBop’s offerings for their FABulous extra 25 percent off sale, and found a few items that qualify, a few items that don’t, –
And ALL things that are worth a closer look.
I’m especially loving the few jackets marked down by one of my favourite designers, Diane von […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | ShopBop Sale

Menswear is really hard to wear correctly, especially if you’re a woman.
Basic logic, right?
You’d be surprised how many women I see who think themselves super-stylish, wandering around in too-baggy, menswear-inspired trousers. Seriously, runway to real life is an art.
Enter Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The boys behind Proenza Schouler know how to tailor menswear to a woman’s body.
That’s […]

Read the rest of Proenza Schouler | Pleated Menswear Pants

Mostly recognized for her flowing romantic gowns and hints of femininity, I guess Alberta Ferretti was attempting to channel a Grecian goddess with this toga-ish mini dress.
‘Attempting’ is, of course, the operative word, because this dress falls short on the fabulous meter (and I’m not talking about the hemline).
While the Net-a-Porter editors think it brilliant, […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Alberta Ferretti Double Layered Mini Dress

Her designs are the perfect example of California comfy-chic: Flowing cotton and jersey, cut low in the neck and high in the hem, with spaghetti straps or no straps at all.
When Lauren Conrad first announced she was “designing” her own clothing line, I guffawed (like every other woman in North America.) But after looking through […]

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This dress design is an ode to summer – meant to look like the sky — and I’d say the blue and frothy print of this Zac Posen creation even resembles the sea.
I remember thinking when Agyness Deyn strutted down the runway in this sheath that the colour would have popped so much more effectively if she still had […]

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Summer brights are so inspiring, and I’m loving Karta’s collection of appliqué and embellishment-heavy dresses. Of course Karta — and said line’s designer, Judi Lambert — are based in LA, so naturally most of the dresses are mini-length. How perfect is that?
Check out this amazing A-line design. An eye-catching neon pink colour, I love the clean cut […]

Read the rest of Karta | Rhinestone Embellished Dress

It’s taken almost 14 years, but me thinks Consuelo Castiglioni — the designer behind Marni — has perfected her craft.
Check the evidence.
Marni’s patent shoulder bag, a vivid, vibrant green, is the epitome of artistic accoutrements. Does this not look like something you’d find at a modern art gallery? Pure patent leather has never looked so structured. […]

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Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Alba are just a few of the celebrities styling Charlie Lapson handbags, and it’s easy to see why.
My latest obsession, Charlie Lapson handbags are quality leather creations derived from skins like croc and calf. Each bag is uniquely designed to suit every kind of woman. From sporty satchels to […]

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I’m all about classic styles coming back as chic, but Marc Jacobs has taken it too far, –
Check out his Great-Aunt-Grandmother-bed-dress-inspired sheath.
The fact that it’s Italian silk is appealing, but super soft silk is trumped by an awful orchid print. Pair that pattern with a style that’s better suited for senior citizens, and you’ve got 995 dollars worth of ugly.
So I’m […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Marc Jacobs Collection Printed Silk Dress

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Victoria Beckham, last seen popping out of an oversized bag while posing for design genius Marc Jacobs, is now featured in said designer’s latest ad getting a grip on a Marc Jacobs collection handbag.
The concept sounds cute, right? And it is, –
Until you look at the ad.
All too-tanned and dressed in taupe, –
Is […]

Read the rest of Beautiful or Bizarre? | Victoria Beckham’s Marc Jacobs Ad

No wonder Anya Hindmarch has been honoured for the past two years as Accessory Designer of the Year at the Glamour Awards: She’s got such a unique design sense! I’ve yet to meet someone who wouldn’t carry her namesake designs.
I’m loving her series of mirrored shoulderbags for this season, especially this smooth calf leather boho-esque […]

Read the rest of Anya Hindmarch | Leather Mirror Shoulderbag

Dressing right for this spring and summer is all about including some tribal influences and safari style in your wardrobe. 2008’s classic uniform includes anything done in a crisp khaki — jackets, shirt dresses, or skirts – cinched with a fabulous skinny belt in a bright colour. I’m loving khaki skirts that hit just above the knee, done in a […]

Read the rest of Dare to Compare | Marc by Marc Jacobs and Ann Taylor LOFT

Before I discovered Toronto designer Jay Godfrey’s darling designs, I thought ombré was just a modernized tye-dye — overdone and ugly, — but now the cascading colour-block technique is really growing on me.
From shirts and shoes to bags and bohéme-like scarves, I’ve compiled my top ombré trend list over on ThisNext.
Do check it out and […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | All About Ombré