We’re all too familiar with the “sweater-dress,” but the newest trend takes it to the next level - the oversized baggy sweater as a dress!  Take a look at these celebrity fashion statements...


Throw on a striped, floral or funky-printed baggy sweater and pair it with your favourite tights, leggings or jeggings to stay warm. Here are some of our favourites:
Forever 21 Pointelle Colorblock...

Striped maxis made their debut on the streets this past summer, and celebrities like J-Lo, Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Gwen Stefani and Khloe Kardashian were quick to pick up on the trend.


We saw stripes in every cut and colour, though simple black & whites proved most versatile.

Forever 21 Striped Sleeveless Maxi ($23.80), Zara Wool Dress with XL Stripes ($69.90), Rachel Pally Santa Monica Midnight...

Mile-high heels can be hard on feet, knees, hips, lower back and spine – but the truth is, we women have a bad habit of sacrificing comfort for the sake of fashion.  Try these daily tips to keep the spring in your step:

1. Roll a tennis ball under the arch of your foot – up and down, side to side.  It will loosen the tightened and strained plantar fascia (arch tissue). 

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With the harsh winter season just around the corner, Fall is all about prepping and taking care of my skin and hair:


(1) St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask:  With the constant changes in weather, and travelling in and out from the cool outdoors and toasty indoors, my T-zone tends to gloss over. This clay mask saves the day and keeps my skin from premature wrinkles (yikes!).

(2) MAC Lipgelee

Dainty pearl earrings are a timeless trend, and we’re now seeing “ladylike” leap a step further with these ornate Victorian era-inspired pieces. Wear them with neutral colours for a classy office look or with bold colours for a night out on the town. These earrings can take any outfit from trite to trendy!

18K Gold Joolwe Earrings, US$39.99

Mango Nenufar Earrings, C$39.90

Spring Lacorte...

Milan went Retro for Spring 2011.  We saw 1920s fringes, 60s silhouettes, and wild colours of the 70s and 80s.   Minimalism - not so much.

Antonio Marras, Versace, Roberto Cavalli

Fringes and feathers were huge, matched with both monochrome and wildly colourful fabrics.

Alberta Ferretti, Antonio Marras, Bottega Veneta

Languidly flowing silhouettes shimmered in both sheer and metallic...

An unusual mix of models walked Balenciaga's Spring 2011 runway on Thursday in Paris.  There were random cool-looking people that Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière found off the streets, the stunning Gisele Bundchen and a very pregnant Miranda Kerr.

Hold the phone - a pregnant model on the runway!?  What's even more unusual is that Kerr is the second pregnant...