Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood and when a Pin Up had va-va-voom curves accentuated by swimsuits with flattering ruching and ample seat coverage. Fans of retro suits don't have to be curvy to enjoy this style: the gathering of fabric over the bust, the high-cut waist on the bottoms of a bikini, both can help create a more hourglass shape on boyish figures.
Nothing defines Boho style quite like jewellery. Pile on bracelets and cuffs, rings and strands of necklaces all with artisanal and global touches, you'll look like you just returned from combing markets in far flung locales. Boho accessories pair well with a maxi dress, or with denim shorts and a cotton blouse, or anything loose and comfy like a cotton tunic. Since it's about mixing and...
It seems like every summer the Maxi dress comes back around—do you shout for joy or run the other way? Worried you'll get lost in the length? If you find one that fits right, the maxi can be flattering, and there's nothing more comfy on a summer's day. If you're ample up top, try a tank style (so you can wear a bra) or a halter top that has a supportive band underneath. If...
I might be writing the most #firstworldproblems sentence possible when I say this, but it’s been a struggle for me to find my personal style. And dad, if you’re reading this, yeah, I have a personal style. I call it Recovering Catholic Schoolgirl, as its roots lie in the fact that for 11 years of my life, I wore a uniform.
During school hours, we slowly graduated from plaid jumpers (adorable!)...
Beyoncé recently spent some time in Paris with her family and she rocked shades and stilettos everywhere she went: from strolling around the city with her man Jay-Z, to lunch at fancy Parisian cafes with her mom and sister, and a Disneyland Paris visit with her nephew, she wowed with her sartorial flair. Uh, and yes you read correctly, the singer doesn't dress down for Disneyland!
With the launch of their newest capsule collection coming to stores May 26, M.A.C Cosmetics has us thinking about hitting the surf in style. Below are our picks from the M.A.C Surf, Baby! collection as well as our favourite items to look ten Hang Tens out of ten when not out on our board.
From an aquatic-hued eye shadow to a coppery bronzing stick, we've picked out a few (or, eight) of our...
Of all the many tricky summer fashions out there, denim shorts have given off plenty of personal style mixed messages. Who hasn't been horrified when faced with pockets peaking out from below cut to the crotch denim, or worried they were just a crop top and cowboy boot away from being a Daisy Duke cliche. Or at the other end, wondered whether in opting for length, they had crossed over into
A classic, leather motorcycle jacket is the kind of piece you'll wear forever—the more beat-up it gets, the better it looks. Come summer leather is largely off-limits, so we're opting for one of these lightweight moto-style jackets in denim, cotton and linen. Cropped styles will give some edge to a loose summer dress, while styles that hit at the top of the hipbone are suited for...
Our favourite diva Jennifer Lopez was just named People's Most Beautiful for 2011. Today we're taking a look at some of the fashion statements Jennifer has made over the past year as a busy mom, performer and American Idol judge.
Casual
Jen loves earthy neutrals, no matter what season she's always pairing taupes, beiges, whites and browns. She also does a great job of pairing loose and...