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April 30, 2013

TREND TO TRY: Backpacks!


Source: Tommy Ton

Baby got back(packs). Take a load off with spring’s most-wanted accessory. No longer just for scrunchie wearing tweens and Dora the Explorer, this school girl essential is making rounds in prints and styles of all shapes and sizes. Check out our favourite ways to try the trend and maybe even indulge in a little virtual shopping. Only the best for the leaders of the pack! read more…

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Lifestyle
April 23, 2013

5 Reasons You Should Ride A Bike This Summer


Photo: Taren Maroun

The sun is out, the birds are chirping and we’ve opted for our jean jackets in place of our bulky parkas… because spring is officially (and finally) here. So what does this mean? That bike season is officially here as well, of course! There are a lot of reasons why you and your bike should become good friends this summer, and if you need some coaxing, just read ahead! read more…

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Fashion
March 29, 2013

Street Style Lookbook: First Week of Spring

~Spring into spring~ with airy outerwear and warm weather accessories. In celebration of the first week of non-winter (woohoo!), stylish folk took to the streets of Toronto shedding their cold-weather layers and Cara-inspired toques. Here are six of our fave fashionable streetsters we spotted. Steal their springtime styles and join in on the warmer weather commemoration to the soundtrack of their top tunes. read more…

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Fashion
March 22, 2013

Bloom Into Spring


Photo: Daniele & Iango for i-D Magazine

Who said we had to wait for April showers to bring May flowers? We love flowers all year-round. They smell good, they’re colourful, and they remind us of brighter days. Join us as we show our appreciation to one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts by incorporating copious amounts of flowers into our spring/summer wardrobe. Don’t know where to start? Well here are some pretty blossoms to help get you inspired. read more…

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Lifestyle
March 12, 2013

Wouldn’t you want to work here? Crazy cool offices in fashion (and beyond!)

We hang on their every tweet and insta-stalk their #ootd posts, but ever wonder what the workspaces of our favourite fashion professionals looks like? Answer: they’re just as awesome as you’d imagine. I’m talking slides à la McDonalds Play House and cushy furniture so comfy you could take a nap! From Wang to Etsy, here is your inside peek into the craziest workspaces on our radar. (Bosses, take note). read more…

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Fashion
March 7, 2013

Your Guide to Channeling Lisa Frank


Source: StreetFSN

It’s all rainbows, unicorns and techni-coloured dolphins on the sartorial scene as fashion pays its respects to the mother of girly 90s graphics: Lisa Frank. Oh, if only Frank’s pink pony pencils with the giant rainbow clad easers on the end were acceptable office supplies au courant. ~Woe is adult life~ but you can still get your sparkly teddy fix in a grown up way. We urge you to Keep Calm & Lisa Frank On by checking out this rainbow-tastic shopping guide. read more…

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Fashion
February 12, 2013

Spring Break! An MTV FORA Look Book

Boo you, winter, it’s vacation time. FINALLY. Whether you’re headed to Costa Rica, California, Punta Cana or Cancun (or you’re not and you’re a dreamer), we’ve got some inspiration/eye-candy for you. ~Enjoy~ read more…

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Fashion
February 4, 2013

THE BEST SWIMWEAR (For Every Budget)

Spring break is almost here and lots of us will be hitting the beach – are you? Hunting for the perfect bather can ruin your holiday before it’s begun. There are a lot of lacklustre wetwares out there – but amongst those are absolute jaw dropping gems. Luckily, we’re here to guide your way – we gon’ help you find the best suits that meet your budget! read more…

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Fashion
November 26, 2012

It’s Tacky Holiday Sweater Time

Starbucks holiday cups have long been out, window displays are in their full festive glory, and the tacky sweater-wearing season has arrived. That’s right; December is around the corner which means for one whole month it’s culturally acceptable (and rather favourable) to rock a thick, bedazzled, visually obnoxious sweater. Note: ~the tackier the better~… read more…

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Fashion
October 22, 2012

Would You? Could You? OVERALLS

90’s grunge fashion has been making quite the comeback - combat boots, leather jackets and lumberjack plaid. The “overalls” trend, however, is a 90’s trend that some thought (and hoped) had been laid to rest — forever. Turns out that isn’t the case. And, we have to say, they’re pretty damn cute. So… will you kick it second-grade-style? read more…

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