FASHION Magazine

Florals, pastels and diaphanous dresses are often a few of fashion’s spring favourites, and this year, designers seemed especially smitten with these feminine references. But in the wake of 2017—a year when millions of women marched for human rights, “feminism” was one of Merriam-Webster’s most searched words and Time’s Person of the Year was a […]

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First introduced to the general population as “that girl” with the perfect body and pouty lips in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” video, Emily Ratajkowski has gone on to secure her place in the realm of genetic perfection alongside other such iconic babes as Penelope Cruz and Liv Tyler. But Em (yes, we exist on a BFF […]

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In 2011, a web series called Shit Girls Say took over the internet for a solid year and a half. The viral sensation was so potent that copy cats started to prowl all over the web and spin offs such as Shit New Age Girls Say, Shit Italian Moms Say, Shit Brides Say, Shit Cats […]

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Rumour has it that when makeup artist Pat McGrath set out to create her “living doll” look for Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2012 show, she and her team pulled an all-nighter (at the Ritz, of course!) to glue together 10 sets of false lashes for each model. When the show opened with models perched on a revolving carousel in candy-coloured frocks, their flawless makeup and dense, fluttery lashes momentarily created the illusion that mannequins were instead the stars.

Despite its high maintenance appearance, it’s really simple to recreate this Barbie-esque beauty look. And forget 10 sets of falsies—you can pull it off with just five products in the bat of an eyelash!

Ready to try this look at home? See how to do it!»

Despite the last few days of untimely weather, we’re feeling pretty confident that the prettiest season is here to stay! Cue the trendy pastel-filled Toronto streets, where soft pinks, lavender-like purples and frothy blues have taken form in everything from jeans, to quilted accessories, to Chanel-style coats, like the one pictured above. Check out these ultra-feminine shots. Here’s hoping that there’s many more where they came from.

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See all of our editors’ pick for spring »

FLORALS
Bursting bouquets of oversize buds are ready for the picking.

TRIBAL
Layer bold, graphic patterns and subtle wooden accents for a global traveller feel.

FEMININITY
Wicker, gingham and eyelet are the perfect ingredients for sweet afternoons spent in the sun.

BRIGHTS
Take a graphic approach and opt for thick blocks of bright, saturated colour.

SPORTY
Gear up for the summer in mesh, metallics, drawstrings and stripes.

These mint-coloured button earrings double up on spring trends by pairing a classic lady-like shape with a fresh, aquatic hue. Aldo Kiper mint green button earrings ($12, aldoshoes.com)

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Granny-chic is quite a feat and we adore the girlish reflective flower motifs, flower-appliquéd organza and shimmery pastels of Christopher Kane’s spring collection. And here’s the secret added bonus: they’re comfortable too. To emulate the style, we picked a pair of sport sandals over at Sport Chek and transformed them in four simple steps.

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Stylized ’50s femininity meets Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks: Extraterrestrial perfection was achieved with hyperreal skin and tall, immaculately twisted updos that looked like elongated beehives.

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THE LOOK | HAIR | SKIN | EYES | LIPS

This ASOS watch is the perfect way to touch on spring’s pastel trend. ($31, asos.com)

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The gold detailing adds opulence to this dusty pink–hued crossbody bag—a feminine touch for any outfit! ($20, forever21.com)

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The statement collar has become, for spring, what the necklace has been for years before. No longer just the functional counterpart to the button-down shirt, the collar (attached or removable) has taken centre stage this season—studded at Balmain, detached and printed at Carven and lacy at Preen. We love them, and the ultra-feminine look of Louis Vuitton’s lace numbers had us thinking DIY at first sight. Follow our simple steps to create your own version of the dream-like bib; all you need is a few inexpensive items and a bit of creativity!

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