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Fashion
July 31, 2012

Short and Sweet: Ways to (tastefully) wear the crop top

From Prada to Pucci, crop tops made a huge return on the catwalks as one of this season’s biggest trends. While the Natasha Polys and Rooney Maras of the world continue to impel enviousness from faithful fashion devotees, street style superstars are showing us that, if worn correctly, you don’t need a six-figure budget or even a six-pack to wear the trend. And lucky for you, I’m about to share the unspoken tips you should keep in mind when opting for a shrunken shirt. So alas, here it is: four easy-as-pie ways to wear the crop top without looking cheap: read more…

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Fashion
July 31, 2012

Retro Fashion ~Transcends~ Generations

So we decided to make some comparisons between normal high school kids from 1969 and some of our favourite celebz who rose to fame because of their fictional/non fictional high school endeavours. Why, you ask? Well, more than 40 years later, ~fashion~ trends are still the same. Is it 1969 or 2012? I don’t quite know! read more…

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Fashion
July 31, 2012

SPOTTED: Fancy Pants

WHO: Eryn (@erynshannon)

WHAT: J. Crew top, Zara pants, Zara bag

WHERE: Yorkville, Toronto

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Fashion
July 31, 2012

SPOTTED

WHO: Kate

WHAT: All thrifted

WHERE: Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, Montreal

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Lifestyle
July 31, 2012

HEADLINES: Paul McCartney Got Paid A Cool Buck Fifty Seven, Brenda Walsh Complains, and DVF Loves Roxy.

Hey! You can stalk Stella McCartney’s Instagram for your behind-the-scenes look at the Opening Ceremonies. read more…

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Lifestyle
July 31, 2012

10 Reasons Why Ryan Lochte is Making You Say, “Phelps who?”

Okay, yes, he’s EXTREMELY talented. And yes, he’s (GASP) faster than Phelps. BUT – there are a couple more reasons LOCHTENATION is taking over and none of them have to do with his performance in the pool. read more…

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Beauty
July 30, 2012

Get Nailed By The Best: A Nail ARTicle

Who doesn’t love a good mani?  Take it to the next level and express yourself with some  NAIL ART… it’s the equivalent to accessorizing your little black dress with some hot heels, but you won’t want to hobble home at the end of the night. I spoke to Leeanne Colley, owner of Tips Nail Bar in Toronto, the Canadian spokesperson for Revlon Nails, as well as an editorial nail artist with P1M to get her take on the trend! read more…

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Fashion
July 30, 2012

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Sugarpills

Two weeks ago we were all upset that Bad Smelling Boy’s sweatshirts didn’t exist outside of the internet. But now, that’s alright. Because we’ve found these ones and they’re real and they’re INCREDIBLE. read more…

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Fashion
July 30, 2012

TOP 10: Famous Artist Accessories

Whether it’s a product of their personal style, the trends of the time, or their stylist’s sartorial direction, some of the biggest stars in music (past and present) have a signature accessory that defines their look. Now, it’s not to say they were the first to wear it or that they’ll be the last, but somehow, they’ve made a lasting impression on how we look at everything from a flower crown to a round pair of sunglasses to a dramatic top-hat. Maybe you’ll want to test drive some of these iconic styles yourself? read more…

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Fashion
July 30, 2012

SPOTTED: Sunny + Ethereal

WHO: Sara (@malafax / Tumblr)

WHAT: Goodwill Top (with added accesories), Club Monaco dress, Toms shoes, Vintage bag

WHERE: Queen Street West, Toronto

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