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In a perfect world, my closet would be overflowing with high-end designer pieces. Also, ice cream and chocolate would be calorie exempt.

However, I doubt a designer wardrobe makeover is in the cards anytime soon. Now that more top designers are collaborating with affordable brands like H&M, Payless, and Target we no longer have to dream about owning a designer piece!


Christian Siriano for Payless;...
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On par with trends hitting catwalks in Europe, black and crisp white had a definite presence at T.O. Fashion week. But between the tailoring, detail and bright accents, rest assured, fashionistas, spring 2010 is shaping up to be anything but “Bland!”

(from left) David Dixon, Pink Tartan, Pink Tartan, Joe Fresh

Canary Yellows and bright purply-blue hues dominated early in the week, and David...
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This is what happens when you try to take amateur photos from the audience on auto setting. I captured a lot of ghosts that night. Aside from the fact that the pictures aren't usable, they look cool, no?

Boo!
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We just love Sunny Fong. We interviewed the Season 2 Project Runway Canada winner a while ago and were anxious to see his spring 2010 collections at the AGO yesterday. Alas, a bug has been circulating the office this past week and we decided to self-quarantine.

Thankfully, Fashion Magazine has put together a series of nifty vids from their coverage of the various shows. Enjoy!
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Karl Lagerfeld in all his fat-mummy-hating-glory


Thanks to iconic designer, Karl Lagerfeld's comment on "fat mummies", my poor body image has sunk to new levels. Ha - not really.

According to The Guardian, Lagerfeld stated it's only "fat mummies" that object to seeing skinny models.


Model, Chanel Spring 2010 ready-to-wear


"These are fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front...
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The shows recently wrapped up in Paris, and the trends coming off the international runways couldn’t be clearer. London, Milan and Paris shared much more than their international status as fashion capitals. The shows were playful, ladylike, as most designers seemed to say ‘it’s time to lighten up’ with their collections.  If you want to plan ahead, here are our tips to staying in...
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While the the weather is starting to cool down outside, the Spring/Summer 2010 runways were sizzling hot inside Bryant Park tents. The city was buzzing for New York Fashion Week, and we found the trends that will get you flocking to the racks next spring.

From left: Tuleh, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Peter Som

Pair a crisp, structured jacket with a flirty skirt next spring for a fresh, put-together...
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Canada was treated to its first Red Carpet Preview Event put on by founders of The Style Box, Amanda Brugel and Gail McInnes. The exclusively Canadian designer showroom which outfits celebrities, were joined by a star-studded crowd, on Wednesday, August 19th, as they celebrated the first in a series of Red Carpet Preview events in Toronto's Spoke Club. Musician Sarah Slean, actors Kristin...
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Every year, Lingerie Française brings in seven lingerie brands from France to show us The Art of Seduction. The collection was so much more than just rocking a fancy bra and matching thong. It was the accessories, the attitude and the confidence that made it more than models in their underwear. I guess this is how the French do it…

From geek chic sexy to burlesque meets Marie Antoinette, the...
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Nada Shepherd knew she wanted to be a fashion designer when she was just five years old – “but in all fairness” she adds, “I also thought I wanted to be a dentist, shrink, doctor, astronaut, ad executive and athlete.”

But that desire to do it all has propelled Shepherd from one of a multitude of fashion students and designer hopefuls to creative director of her own line, NADA. “You name...
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