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.

Ever since Kanye sported whacked out sunglasses in his “Stronger” video, I’ve seen these awkward plastic frames with slits absolutely everywhere. Though they offer virtually no functionality - these plastic frames are used to play up an outfit with sparks of wild neon colour. With varieties like metallic, glow-in-the-dark, with and without lenses, and multi-coloured varieties, Kolorshades is a full-fledge offering of this fly-by-night trend.
The thought of having shades where you can see my pupils makes me cringe (or squint really hard) - stop with the faux glasses!

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You’d think the bolder the better with our beloved primary colour red, but it seems that the faded has made a comeback. Rather than wearing your own aged and preloved shirts, you can now purchase high quality shirts lacking colour from fine retailers this season.
I’m personally not a fan of this frugal use of dye - who’s with me?
> image courtesy of clubmonaco.com

Gladiators are undoubtedly here with a vengeance this summer. I haven’t made the leap (as a laggard in these footwear trends) to purchase these for fear of losing protection for my feet. Being no worse off than flipflops and no better off than a bunch of string wrapped around your feet, these things are undeniably attractive footwear for those sunny days.
Distinguished only by their strappy nature, gladiators come in an abundance of styles, colours, and textures to match various looks. Take the plunge?
Ps - I really like the Payless one …

Welcome back Spring! I associate the season with an unhealthy addiction to clothing, frozen drinks, and yearning for new colour in my life. Coloured denim is back with a vengeance - even Levi’s has managed to grapple with the concept in their line, and the colours look refreshingly different (last year in the Summer/Fall we were all about just the solid electric blue and red).
When I first saw them, I really couldn’t swallow the idea of going back to the elementary school days of OshKosh jeans and cuffed sweatpants - …

There’s been a huge movement beginning in 2007, to supplement our typical overpriced flatboots with in-your-face rubber boots. These fun and versatile splashers come in a huge variety of colours (literally of the rainbow), and have the right shape to justify any wild colour you pick (red, yellow, or even the regular green without getting any funny looks). The original HUNTER brand rubber boot has been featured on Shopbop and is the classic, high quality galosh that will surely make a splash (sorry, pun was too blatant and easy). They’re …

Who can deny that the conventional and impractical item that is the clutch has made waves in the formal-attire world. I first recognized their potential through growing attached to a Club Monaco leather clutch. They’re everywhere for good reason.
A clutch is great not only for formal affairs, but also for casual coffee-run/going-to-grab-something times. It’s functional also for going to events both casual and dressier (going to a lounge for example, so long as you keep your eye on it).
The classy aura and simple elegance of a clutch is undeniable. Here …