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How to dress for a festival: 10 picks that will balance your Coachella fashion wants with your practical needs

By Randi Bergman | April 9th, 2013 | 10:00 am

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In the last ten years or so, music festivals have morphed from sweaty acquired tastes for music diehards to ultimate destinations for the world’s trendiest denizens to flock to. Coachella, the biggest of the bunch, has doubled in size, now offering its same stellar lineup for two weekends in a row. Beginning this Friday in Indio, California, and including such acts as Blur, The XX, Grimes and Metric, Coachella 2013 is sure to be as epic as ever.

But while summer music festivals seem to conjure thoughts of major style statements, take it from someone who has been around the festival block a few times: you’re about to be more uncomfortable than you’ve ever been in your life. Between the blazing hot temps and too-close-for-comfort crowds, you’re best prepare your wardrobe with some practical wisdom. How to dress for a festival? Here’s 5 foolproof tips:
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The new clutch purse: 15 quirky statement makers that bring any outfit to the next level

By Meredith Gillies | April 2nd, 2013 | 10:30 am

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Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to Spring 2013 accessories and this season we’re holding on to statement clutches in all shapes, sizes and patterns.

While those larger than life body bags were the ultimate standard only a few seasons ago, Spring 2013 is the time to edit what’s inside your bag and retain only the essentials (iPhone, lipstick, wallet and that’s about it).

The clutch purse was everywhere on the international runways, and its appeal ran the gamut from quirky (a candy button style turquoise number at Fendi) to 1990s-inspired (a plaid fold-over bag at Dries Van Noten) to the really old school (Céline’s take on the classic brown lunch bag, which was reinvented in bright red leather.)
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Spring 2013’s statement sunglasses trend: 14 attention-getting frames in every price range

By Meredith Gillies | March 18th, 2013 | 1:00 pm

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Sunglasses for spring may not be considered entirely groundbreaking, but this season it’s time to cast aside the traditional aviators and think bigger, brighter, and bolder. Added bonus: a pair that blocks 100 per cent of UVA and UVB rays protects your eyes from being damaged so picking up a couple pairs is really for your health.

The Spring 2013 runways got us thinking about oversized and unique frames but Ron Arad’s out of this world frames sold us on the fact that statement sunglasses are the one accessory we really need. The Israeli architect has not only created completely new shapes for frames but has transformed how they are made by making them completely adjustable, hingeless and only using one piece of material for an entire pair. If that isn’t taking sunglasses to a new and more innovative place, we don’t know what is.
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Warm jackets: 10 picks that are as warm as they are stylish (and hey, some are even on sale!)

By Erin Wilson | January 28th, 2013 | 2:30 pm

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In the wintertime, often the most important article of clothing you own is a warm winter jacket. Buying a winter coat is an important investment, but with so many options it can sometimes be a difficult decision. Since it’s the one item of winter clothing you’ll end up wearing the most, you will want to find one that you genuinely love. But it also has to be practical and actually keep you warm.

For those of you looking to update your outerwear these last few months of winter, we’ve selected 12 warm jackets that will keep you on-trend and help you brave the frigid Canadian weather. From this season’s take on parkas to the perfect knee-length jacket, these coats will help you make it to spring in style.
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Look expensive, on the cheap: 7 timeless ways to look like a million bucks without spending it

By Randi Bergman | December 18th, 2012 | 12:00 pm

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As any budget-shopper with high-end tastes would know, it can feel impossible to look like a million without spending it. We are flooded with runway images of designer looks we love, yet can rarely match that adulation with the IRL amounts in our bank accounts. Since waiting for the good ole’ trickle down can be painful (and sometimes produce less than thrilling results), we thought we’d share a few ways to always look expensive, while shopping on a budget. Avoiding flash-in-the-pan trends, we’ve selected seven timeless ways to look expensive, without anyone knowing how cheap it ways to do it.
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Black Friday 2012: Our constantly updated guide to the in-store and online sales you need to know about

By Meredith Gillies | November 16th, 2012 | 12:30 pm

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Shopping

Canadian Thanksgiving falls in early October and is more about the pies and the turkeys than anything else. For Americans, Thanksgiving also translates to over-eating and pie, but also comes with a side of super sales— both online and in-store.

Black Friday 2012, which falls on November 23 this year, is a day that has become known for extreme markdowns, with department stores including Target, Macy’s and Best Buy starting as early as midnight or 4am. For those afraid of being stampeded for a dress, Cyber Monday is more your speed—it’s when the sales from Black Friday hit the Internet, creating some major deals.

Though the Black Friday craze has mainly been targeted to shoppers in the United States, Canadian retailers seem eager to take part. As for Cyber Monday, many retailers ship to Canada and even Canadian online sites will be participating too.

And because we have never been known to turn down a sale, we will help you out with a constantly updated guide of places to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Canada. It’s the perfect time to start holiday shopping, so let the madness commence.

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Christmas Gift Ideas, Stocking Stuffers: 91 foolproof items under $25

By FASHION Staff | November 12th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Back in our childhood, Christmas stockings were usually filled with chocolate, candy, socks and underwear (thanks Mom and Dad!). For 2012 however, the amount of stuff and the price tags that come with them can tend to add up. For our 2012 gift guide, we have many different stocking stuffers that will suit anybody in your family and with each item retailing for $25 or under, you may even want to buy one for yourself too.

The stocking stuffers featured here are pretty much foolproof, as in you’re bound to find at least a few items here that anybody on your Christmas gift list will love. From The Body Shop’s festive array of gingerbread body polish and bath crystals to tech items like iPhone covers and funky headphones, these Christmas gift idea stocking stuffers are sure to be opened with excitement come Christmas morning.
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Get the Look: 10 cap toe pump picks à la Louboutin for under $100!

By Kyla Parrish | August 28th, 2012 | 2:00 pm

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We’ve spotted cap toe pumps on some of Hollywood’s most stylish A-listers, and Christian Louboutin’s Un Bout pump—seen on the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Beyoncé—is undoubtedly the most coveted proponent of the trend. Whether dressed up or down, the PVC suede cap toe statement shoe has become the go-to footwear for stylish women everywhere, including FASHION’s own Style Panelists, Jen Tam and Vickie Laliotis. Check out 10 versions of everybody’s favourite Louboutin, at a fraction of the price.

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How to dress for a festival: 10 picks that will balance your Coachella fashion wants with your practical needs

The new clutch purse: 15 quirky statement makers that bring any outfit to the next level

Spring 2013’s statement sunglasses trend: 14 attention-getting frames in every price range

Warm jackets: 10 picks that are as warm as they are stylish (and hey, some are even on sale!)

Look expensive, on the cheap: 7 timeless ways to look like a million bucks without spending it

Black Friday 2012: Our constantly updated guide to the in-store and online sales you need to know about

Christmas Gift Ideas, Stocking Stuffers: 91 foolproof items under $25

Get the Look: 10 cap toe pump picks à la Louboutin for under $100!

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