Women’s Fashion — Sweet for Summer

Simplicity with a splash of blooming accessories goes a long way. This sizzling season embraces a relaxed look in lightweight apparel with highlights in footwear, jewelry and handbags. Spice up your summer wardrobe with any of these must-have pieces.

Dress to Impress
Mellow yellows never get old. This classic cut halter dress is a perfect piece for a summer picnic or with some ice cream in the park. www.dynamite.ca

Jackpot
Get sun-kissed in the Bianna top by Jackpot. Wear this loose asymmetrical linen nude with graphic floral as a cute cover-up on the beach. www.iccompanys.com Read more

Men’s Fashion & Accessories

Prowling on the scene, the alpha male deserves only the crème de la crème in accessories and apparel. Summer style is here to make a statement and this is no exception to men’s fashion.

ICCompanys Suave suits cut to perfection are a classic of all seasons. This summer, snag a charcoal grey suit for a stylish twist in your wardrobe. www.iccompanys.com

Etsy Cufflinks Go vintage with Etsy’s antique clockwork cufflinks. Made with sparkling ruby gemstone movements, these 1/2 inch diameter cufflinks can add polish to any suit. www.etsy.com

Etsy Card holder Embellished with silver wings and a polished vintage strip, the Thermal Time glider card holder by Versatile Elements is small but makes a powerful impression. Read more

Swimsuit designer Sonia Vera

Model-turned-swimsuit-designer Sonia Vera knows what the trendy, jet-setting woman wants. That’s why she’s blended her abundant experience and fashion savvy to create her very own line of swimwear. With star styles and all the rage colours and patterns, Vera has created a brand that shines like the sun. Read more

What Men Want — Hot New Fashion

Not only is this season a time for blooming new life, it’s an excuse to embrace some hot, new fashion.

▶A classic designer T-shirt is a spring wardrobe must-have. Strut your stuff in one from Canadian fashion line HardiHood Clothing. www.hardihoodclothing.com

▶Let sophistication wrap around your neck with this sterling silver marine link chain from Ben Moss Jewellers. www.benmoss.com

▶With a slogan that reads “I am what you are not,” Hardihood Clothing promotes uniqueness and individualism with its edgy urban wear. www.hardihoodclothing.com

▶ A mix of black onyx and stainless steel, this cross pendant gives wearable strength. Read more

Fashion Trends — Spring 2010

Blooming designers and flirty fashionistas all around town are turning to blushing hues and floral prints for spring 2010. If fashion characterizes the expression of mood and personal style, the floral print is certainly a direct statement of the season. Over the last year we have seen the greeting of the garden print trend make an entrance onto the fashion scene. As we carry over to this season, the trend is accelerating at full force with noteworthy designers who are excited to reinvent these playful prints in an array of flattering compositions.

Among the many competing brands are Soaked in Luxury and Anthropologie. Their collections teem with flirtatious lace, gorgeous prints, and stunning silhouettes. Accentuating feminine curves is on the agenda this spring, and the key to the season is the radiance of playful pieces. Read more

Jason Meyers Wows Fashion Week

Some of the fashion industry’s top designers flocked to Toronto for LG Fashion Week last fall to showcase their Spring 2010 collections. Among them was Project Runway Canada’s season two finalist Jason Meyers, who wowed a fashion-infatuated audience with fresh colours and cutting-edge designs. “I really try to design with the aspects of timeless and edgy,” says the Hamilton born designer, who had his own tailor as a teenager.

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If Looks Could Kill

Glitz and glam is back. After last autumn’s neutral-toned ensembles, this season’s embellished necklines and bedazzled pieces are primping you for the sparkling winter season to come. Canadian designer Franco Mirabelli’s fall collection sparkles and shimmers just a little brighter, drawing in an audience ready for precisely contoured suiting and textured solids paired with extravagant costume jewelry. Keep an eye out for a classic-cut peacoat, asymmetrical lines and fun fur textures that Mirabelli blends with classy contemporary pieces. The simple solids matched with eye-catching accessories will have you all polished up for a day at the office or a night out at a hot spot. Read more

Slip Into Crush Lingerie

In  the heart of Thornhill, Ont. rests Crush Lingerie, a destination designed to fulfill everyone’s fantasies.

Founded by two sisters who both share the vision of offering the finest quality brands of select intimates, Crush Lingerie is a transcendent hidden gem. Since Mya and Lorraine Hoang opened the romantic emporium in August 2009, women and men have been whispering sweet nothings about the boutique’s vast selection and enchanting interior.

Oozing with Victorian style and charm, Crush Lingerie offers exclusive intimates, underwear and sleepwear for women and men. Carrying coveted collections from Europe and North America, you are sure to find something that fits your figure and suits your style. Custom measurements will ensure that you Read more

Bengiamini Furs: Cosy Up to Comfort

As the temperatures quickly drop, invest in warm and lavish outerwear pieces that wrap you in stylish protection from the cold. Scour Bengiamini Furs’ luxurious selections to find rich European leathers and furs. “The first clothing worn by human beings was fur and leather,” says sales manager Olga Broock. “This is a tradition that is as old as mankind,” she adds.

Owners of Bengiamini Furs, the Petersen family hails from Denmark where for decades they flourished in the fur industry as manufacturers. “The store is for anybody who likes good quality, fashionable products,” notes Broock. Pieces adorned in luscious furs like mink, fox, sable and chinchilla are offered, as are leather and shearling items. “Our products are natural and they let you breathe.” Read more

Wild Orchid Lingerie: Budding with Inimitable Intimates

Proper undergarments enhance everything about a woman, from her curvy silhouette to her mood and spirit. “A woman comes in and says she’s a 36B and after measuring her with the correct size of 34E, she walks out confident and satisfied with the service we provide,” explains Patricia Caira, owner of Wild Orchid Lingerie. For 16 years, Wild Orchid has been fitting a diverse clientele with premier lingerie, intimates and swimwear that flatter every shape, size and personality. “In 1993, we were the first store in Woodbridge’s Market Lane to offer and expose women to the best fits and correct sizing in bras and swimwear.” Two years ago, the store launched an online website and relocated to their present location in quaint and nostalgic Kleinburg. Coveted garments from European brands like Charnos, Chantelle, Triumph, Prima Donna and Read more

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