Metro Pop Magazine was a bit of a mystery to me - I went to Chapters with the intention of finding another copy of Lula Magazine (which, since I’ve reported, has never surfaced on a bookshelf again for me), but came out with a copy of Z!nk Magazine and Metro Pop, totalling about $12.50 altogether.
My main motivator for buying Metro Pop was that it was sealed with a mysterious gift contained inside the pages. From my endless efforts to tilt and see what it was inside, I determined it was …

I’m loving this Fall’s preppy look - it seems to be all about faux uniforms, crests emblazoned on blazers, and the revival of the ‘campus’ look. Some of my favourite additions to the style roster would be coat-of-arms necklaces, ‘ivy league’ jackets, and faux horn-rimmed thick framed glasses (although really, they’re just the wayfarer style with clear lenses).
This makes me wish I took advantage of my university years, where retailers touted the ‘campus look’ (aka expensive sloppiness). We can all reminisce though right?
> images courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com, ae.com, ray-ban.com, and …

The latest and greatest in shoes seem to pertain to water - huge rubber rainboots and now boating shoes are the preferred footwear for fall. One of the coolest casual adaptations of the boating shoe would be by Vans in the Zapato (okay, truth is that I’m only writing about them because I love the name and I giggle internally as I type it and reread it).
Regardless, the common traits of the boating shoe are:

Stiff sides and back - simple shape
Laced only at the top, with the laces extended through …

Eyewear has taken on a whole new dimension - year by year I’m noticing increasingly edgy frames, it seems to be changing even more quickly than our clothing trends.
Trying on sunglasses and regular frames is some sort of personal experience - certain shapes, sizes, and even angles are something to be duely noted. Not just that, but glasses are a huge commitment.
A question you may have for me is probably why I even care about them, seeing as I never needed them. I have an interest in frames that have …

So I shouldn’t be taking fashion advice from a 15 year old pop star, but I really loved the ruffle top that Miley Cyrus donned in some random photo that I spotted online. I’ve never given much thought to the combination of something as feminine and delicate as ruffles, and the idea of burly-lumberjack inspired plaid wear, but something about it makes it work for Fall ‘08.
Some good options (pictured above):

Victoria Secret - Ruffle Front Shirt in Plaid
Nordstrom - Fire Ruffle Plaid Top (tunic style)
Kimchi & Blue - Ruffle Blouse

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Nothing like paying homage to the summer, like a great summer dress to throw on for a warm day out.
What kinds of choices do girls have these days for casual summer frocks? I’ve picked out a few that I liked that I’m going to highlight.

The Little Black Dress pays a visit: In this fine season it’s hard to put up with anything darker than navy, but black should certainly be given consideration. This particular one is from Kimchi&Blue, designed as a sheer dress with lace detailing and great play on …

The latest and greatest in summer tank tops trends seems to be the elaborate back design (which sucks for me, seeing as I’m always forced to wear a cardigan in frigid air conditioning. I know, hard life). Racer backs and lacy designs have rapidly moved in on all of my frequented stores (Gap, Urban Outfitters, etc), and the not-so-frequented (Limite, any other trashy club-esque retailer).
Why are they great? Because it’s a spin on the ordinary - I’m loving the simplicity of the front of a tanktop and the intricacies of …

The 80’s is calling, and they want their trends back (could I have come up with a more generic line? Probably not). Regardless, another trend has resurfaced from our beloved past decades, this one being the acid wash jean. For those who still think it’s a bad idea, well, this trend is probably too daring for you. Not only is the wash of the jean an upcoming trend, but the fit is tight, low, and slim - an extremely hard combination to pull off.
Is it or isn’t it welcome …

So everyone’s been ranting lately about the leggings trend - how they’re not a supplement for real pants. But as much as I agree with that perspective, leggings are evolving more and more into the anti-jean, comfortable trend.
But to a certain degree, some leggings are just getting too elaborate, spandex-y, and shiny. One hot up and comer is Lisa Kline with her LNA leggings line (strangely like Canada’s TNA from Aritzia wouldn’t you say?). This designer has chosen to capitalize on the tights-as-pants fad with adornments such as zippers and …

Anyone remember those jeans that were actually sweatpants back in the early 2000’s? Anyone? Remember how they were sold with the likes of Mavi’s, Guido & Mary, and Parasuco?
If not, well lucky for you you can catch the second wave of the “what-you-see-is-not-what-you-get” trend. Highlighted above are some of my favourites - feel free to share your finds too.