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Denim has been with us ever since we graduated from wearing a onesie.  It has grown and stretched with us, seen its share of grass, ink and mustard stains but has always evolved with them. Through post-laundry squats and bedside tug-of-wars, it never once complained. We’ve celebrated buttoning a pair and have all been caught doing the awkward rear-end glance.

For Fall 2010, our love affair...

Though we're still in denial about all of this fall/back to school business, we can't ignore the fact that HQ Staffers Nikki and Pam are heading back to campus. Since we know you will miss seeing their lovely faces, we had them pose-off in their back to school outfits.  Pick the winner, guess which year they are each going into and someone will win a prize from our beauty stash.

Nikki...

Bigger is Better is the theme for this season’s accessories. Everything from bags to jewelry needs to be over-embellished and huge.

Bib Necklaces
Get it at: Forever21, $16.80

Fur Boots
Get it at: Debenhams, $180

Tall Socks
Get it at: American Apparel, $12

Embellished Headbands
Get it at: Tallulah Tu, $41

Animal Print Bags
Get it at: Nine West, $40

Which of these trends do you think has staying power and...

It's time to tuck your micro-minis back in the closet because this Fall it's ALL about maxi skirts!  Dress them up or down and wear them day and night.

(left to right) Marc Jacobs Fall 2010, Charlotte Ronson Fall 2010, Michael Kors Fall 2010

Fall is all about neutral shades and every luxurious texture you can imagine: from crushed velvet like Marc Jacobs, pleated at Charlotte Ronson,...

For fashion blogger Beth Jones, one success story wasn't enough.  Following her wildly popular The Vintage Society, she launched her latest effort just this January - B. Jones Style.  The chic Californian loves to pose in her latest finds and classic favourites.  Sound familiar?  Yes - we had to click over immediately when we first heard of her work.

ChickAdvisor: What has...

From Sept 1-30, Moores Clothing for Men will hold its first annual Canadian Suit Drive!

When the recession hit, male-dominated industries like construction and manufacturing took some of the biggest blows, and right  now 56% of unemployed Canadians aged 25 and older are men.

To give disadvantaged men a boost of confidence and the tools to look perfect for a job interview, Moores is collecting...

The military trend is everywhere, but going old school just won't cut it. While tough layered chain and brassy metals will pair well with your army green coat, expect to see things glammed up quite a bit. Soften that green with a little ribbon or even rhinestones this season.

Splurge: Alexander McQueen's Swarovski-embellished Double Skull Bracelet ($330) or J.Crew's Fenton/Fallon...

Fashion Television host Jeanne Beker will be launching her own clothing line, EDIT, exclusively at The Bay this September.

She's quick to state that she has not taken on the role of a designer - she's an editor. She took her pick of favourite pieces and altered them the way she would like to wear them.
The collection is 25 pieces, mostly black and white. She added a deep red for a pop of...

Will Bottega Veneta be coming to an H & M near you? 

Bottega Veneta Ready-to-Wear Fall 2010 (via Style.com)

Rumours are swirling around the announcement set to air on September 9, 2010 of the next guest designer collection, and some people think it's Bottega Veneta.  H & M's Wiki page claims Shiatzy Chen will be the next designer to be featured, but no one seems to be sure...

Krystal Simpson is, by her own admission, not afraid to ruffle feathers.  Her refusal to march to someone else’s beat has made her 2-year-old blog, WhatIsRealityAnyway, a must-read diversion for several hundred thousand visitors every month, and helped open doors to design collaborations with Coach and Quiksilver.

ChickAdvisor: What inspired you to start blogging?

Krystal Simpson: After I was...