A Short Story

A classic summer uniform from the Mango Summer '13 Campaign. Photo courtesy Mango.

Hard to believe, but August is in full swing. How? How did this happen? Where did July go and why can't time just slow down please, if only so we can enjoy the sun, the warmth, the lack of layers for just a little longer? I say it's time to Carpe Diem, darlings, and rock a pair of only-for-summer shorts. If you've got some shorties languishing in your closet, these 3 outfits might inspire you to wear them a little differently. And if not? Luckily, it's sale season and if you're going to pick up a new pair, now's the time to do just that...

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A Short Story

Bright shorts + a distressed denim jacket = perfect Long Weekend cool. Photo courtesy H&M

Originally posted in The LOOK

Hard to believe, but it's August today. How? How did this happen? Where did July go and why can't time just slow down please, if only so we can enjoy the sun, the warmth, the lack of layers for just a little longer? This long weekend, I say Carpe Diem, darlings, and rock a pair of only-for-summer shorts. If you've got some shorties languishing in your closet, these 3 outfits might inspire you to wear them a little differently. And if not? Luckily, it's sale season and if you're going to pick up a new pair, now's the time to do just that. ..

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On the Catwalk

Choupette and Karl Lagerfeld pose for NET-A-PORTER TV.

I have a confession: I've never understood the whole cat thing. I mean, I totally get why people love cats; I've had 3 incredible cats of my own - from my first sweet Tabby cat, Romey (Romanov from the House of Doom), to Cali who lives with my mom (you'd think she'd be a Calico but she's a Tabby, too) to my current big boy, Chachi (my dog's name is Fonzie, so it only made sense). But it's the whole meme thing that confuses me; the OMG cats in space, and cats playing keyboards, the PURRsonals, and of course, the catbearding. Sure, they're super cute and I'll admit that cats that look like beards are pretty funny, but I guess I've just been too busy to pause (or should I say, paws) for a closer look.

Okay, and then as I was looking for the pic for this article just now, it hit me. I'm on the train, and people are starting to stare at me because I am laughing so hard. I mean, like that kind of laugh where I'm gasping for air and almost peeing my pants because Grumpy Cat is just staring at me over and over again and even if she wanted to, she just can't look happy. Hee :)

I finally get it. I've officially joined the cat caravan, especially when you mix cats with fashion, because let's face it: Kitty Couture rocks. Whether you like 'em jungle cat wild or sweet and domestic, check out these purr-fectly catwalk-ready feline finds...(and don't miss the new ad from Britain's O2 - hiLArious)

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Love Is All You Need

A model backstage at the Burberry Prorsum Fall '13 Show. Photo via Fairchild. 

Here's me, wearing the new jeans I just picked up at Hudson's Bay. Love! 

The heart - that universal symbol of everything L.O.V.E. - hasn't historically been all that trendy. Sure, we all love love, but the heart, well, it's gotten a bit of bad rap in the fashion world. While dots and stripes are always chic, hearts are sometimes met with a bit of condescension. Hearts? Oh, they're so obvious. They're so Valentine's. They're so heart-like. Really?

Well, love will prevail, as they say, and right now, the oft-maligned heart is proving itself to be pretty lovable after all. For Fall '13, Burberry's Christopher Bailey unabashedly covered his collection in hearts while Holly Fulton and Aquilano.Rimondi did the same, sending heart-printed tops and dresses down the runway, too. And while critics of the heart print often dismiss it for being cheesy, these designers show that when done up right, hearts can be sophisticated, luxe and totally grown-up...

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The Grown-Up Way to Wear a Romper

You don’t have to be twenty-something (or Prince George Alexander Louis) to look cute in a jumpsuit (really!) Check out these 3 grown-up ways to wear a romper in my article this week for iVillage.ca...

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