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Of course I’m thrilled whenever ThisNext sends me products to test, so imagine my glee when I received a bottle of OPI’s nail lacquer in my mailbox!
Lately I’ve been all about OPI’s India Collection — specifically the colour ‘Keys to my Karma’ — but with June right around the corner, I wanted to try out a bubbly, bright pink. […]

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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 […]

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Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Arm Candy

Any of my close friends understand my absolute love for anything neutral in hue — whether it comes in the form of makeup, clothing, or accessories.
It only makes sense then that I’d fall head over five-inch-high heels for these GORGEOUS Versace croc-stamped leather and woven raffia sandals.
I’m not normally one to be attracted to anything too abstract, […]

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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

Russell Crowe is hands-down the hottest gladiator I’ve ever seen — even if it was just in the cinema — but ladies who can style gladiator sandals for this spring and summer will rank a close second.
Wearing gladiator sandals takes confidence, so I can understand your hesitation — gladiator sandals certainly are a tough look to […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Get Your Sandals On, Gladiator-Style

Forget 50s-inspired ‘chic’ (can we even call them that?) trend-followers cinching their waists with a belt so thick it wears more like a corset, wasp-waisting themselves in pencil skirts, sucking in and holding breath for shape’s sake, –
Wearing a belt for Spring/Summer 2008 is a breath of fresh air.
Forgetting past years of 4-inch and thicker standards […]

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To dress daringly — be it baring your décolletage in a low-neckline, or showing your gams in a minute mini — is dramatic, but to make it exotic, try throwing in a little print (animal, that is.)
I’m thinking a leopard-print coat by Dior that’s more fresh than spring flowers, and French Sole ballet shoes that […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | AH-mazing Animal Prints

I’m so sure you’ve all started prepping for Valentine’s day — if not plans, then outfits at least — and if not, you’ve still got 3 full days left.
For fresh inspiration, I’ve compiled some of my favourite dress picks for this upcoming sacred day of love, and whether you’re single and ready to mingle or […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Oh Valentine’s, Day That I Love

There’s nothing better during dull winter days — and nights — than giving slushy sidewalks and snowy streets some competition. My motto is, don’t let the winter weather cause you wardrobe worriment; wear whatever footwear you love!
Work open-toes with the weather by pairing them with opaque tights, and don’t be afraid to rock boots with […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Fancy Footwear for Winter’s Darkest Days

Christian Lacroix makes a magnificent dress, whether featuring full-on ruffles, pintucks, or in this case, –
A loud multicolour print.
Possibly drawing from his background in art history, Lacroix beautifully mixes monochrome and sunshine yellow, printing pretty his adorable “Bon Bon” spring/summer strapless dress.
I love the ruching details around the bust, the practical pockets on each hip, and ruffled […]

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Blame it on the January thaw, but I am loving all things yellow. Could I be craving spring weather to slip into some of these vibrantly coloured clothes?
Obviously.
While lemon yellow doesn’t suit fair-skinned women, and butter yellow doesn’t wear well on raven-haired women, I’m convinced there is a shade of this sunshine-inspired colour out there […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Lemon-y Love for Yellow!

Just like the tailored white shirt, pearls — of any variety — are classic.
Whether modernized in a disc shape, or married in design to diamonds, pearls are an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe; pearls are an essential element to effortless elegance.
So channel your inner Coco Chanel and head over to my ThisNext page for […]

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Perfect in Pearls

Christmas is over, the New Year is fast approaching, –
And we still have a good three months of winter left.
So check out my ThisNext picks for winter accessories; I’ve created a list of essentials from sassy metallic boots to classy tortoise-shell sunglasses.

Read the rest of Hope Robertson’s ThisNext Picks | Walking in a Winter Wonderland