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Fall and Spring 2010 saw sheer fabrics starting out on the runway and they must have caught someone’s eye because they came back with a vengeance in fall 2011.  Not only are we seeing sheer blouses and tops but also skirts and pants.
 

From Fall 2011: Alexander WangLouis Vuitton, Givenchy and Stella McCartney 
(images via style.com
Here is the issue with sheer...
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You know that feeling you get when you turn a bad hair day into a chic outfit with the addition of a hat? We channeled that attitude and tops our thinking caps with headscarves this week. The result? A collection of retro beauties and just maybe a pirate.
 

Michelle's scarf recalls the image of Carmen Miranda. Though Michelle isn't rocking fruit on top of her head, we think Carmen...

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This week, we've got a amazing round up of beauty prizes for you. None of our winners will be walking away with a prize under $20. So have a look at the contests we've got going on this week. Don't forget to enter before August 15. Trust me, you don't want to be missing out on any of these.

Pose Off: This week we tried out posing in headscarves. We twisted our scarves into turbans...

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Be still my beating heart. These United Nude shoes are part of a collaboration with Iris Van Herpen and as soon I saw them, I could feel my breathing stop. Some girls are in love with actual living people, I prefer these shoes. The shoes are called 'Crystallization' and they'll run you about $995.00 (CDN).


So, pretty much they're out of my league but that doesn't stop me from...
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We’re putting the focus on accessories for this edition of street style. As you can see in these three outfits, accessories can make or break an outfit. Two of our girls take the summer boho chic trend and make it fall trend-worthy. Finally, we have a sophisticated and classic look; with a structured bag and a gemstone ring- two items that are always in style. Coco Chanel was a big believer in...
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Are you wearing the right bra size?  According to Oprah’s Bra Revolution close to six years ago now, 8 out of 10 women aren’t. Sadly, that stat hasn’t changed.

If your favourite lingerie store doesn't offer professional fittings, we’ve got a few tips to help you measure up DIY-style. 

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Bra sizes are measured in a letter and a number, the letter is the cup size...
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This summer was all about brights, prints, patterns and neons but going into fall and winter, why not try the opposite? This Friday, I am in love with rich, deep jewel tones. You still achieve the bold, stand out look of summer in colours like forest green, mustard yellows and oxblood red (a little morbid but still gorgeous!). These Balenciaga heels are most definitely out of my budget but I still...
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Hanna’s style is a little bit more glamourous than her besties. Formerly known as Hefty Hanna, this Queen Bee has something to prove and she does so through her extensive wardrobe. She treats every hallway like a runway; often mixing textures, prints and designers to create her looks. 
Hanna's outfit screamed fall staples in this week's episode. She kept it simple for the night...
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Last fall, bright tights and patterned hosiery were seen everywhere from the runway to the hallway of various schools and office buildings.  But will the outrageous tight trend continue for the Fall/Winter 2011 season or is it back to basics?


Left and Centre: Attitude by Jay Manuel presented a rainbow of coloured tights at LG Fashion Week last April, suggesting that bright gams will be...

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Summer vacation may be coming to an end, but it’s not too late to take a spur of the moment trip. In the height of summer, Caribbean vacations are not at all hard to come by, but why not take the road less traveled on short notice (the vacation road less traveled often requires months of planning)? Head to Europe, Hollywood or Vegas and come back with some amazing stories to entertain friends...
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