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Did you know cherries are sweet to eat, but even better to wear? This summer, it’s time to ditch the florals and consider wearing the clothing trend that’s been seen everywhere lately, cherry print. The playful 90’s inspired design made it’s reappearance in February, when it was featured on J. Crew’s newest lingerie collection and […]

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If you’re anything like me, your closet is much more together than your kitchen. You’ve coordinated your outfit from head-to-toe so that you’re always on trend but when it comes to hosting a dinner party, you might serve your guests champagne from *gasp* a wine glass — an actual storyline from this season of Real Housewives of […]

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“Shooting at the Ladies’ Market was amazing,” says Shaughnessy. “In a city that is all about stimulation, we captivated people’s attention when we took to the street. It was wild! I’m sure everyone was thinking, ‘Who is this clown girl?’” The Ladies’ Market in the neighbourhood of Mong Kok is full-on frantic but fun. The […]

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A natural-dyed shirt dress is in the window. An organza skirt with applique pleats on one rack, a hand-spun silk jacket on another. Hand-embroidered cotton trousers in one corner. A jute and stainless steel statement necklace on a low table. A few steps into Aloja, the newest arrival on Toronto’s bustling College Street, and you […]

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I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I recently discovered the underwear I wore to prom tucked away in the back of my top drawer. A long lost vestige from my teens, I’m not entirely sure why I’ve held on to them so long, I can’t remember the last time I slipped them on, and yet, […]

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Online shopping has changed the game. With anything and everything suddenly at our fingertips, and delivered directly to our doors, instant gratification is only a quick click away. Now it becomes more about which sites and where to shop. New Canadian-based e-tailers have been popping up giving us a uniquely Canuk perspective on the digital […]

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There’s no doubt about it, wedding season is upon us. Starting in May, our weekends slip by in a champagne and cake-filled blur (we can think of worse ways to spend Saturday nights). With all of those parties in your iCal, it makes the I-have-nothing-to-what-to-wear dilemma that much more apparent, but shopping for a wedding outfit […]

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  One of the most difficult things with planning to travel is figuring out what to pack and what to wear on our vacations. With the outrageous baggage fees some airlines are charging, you can bet we’re definitely going to try to squeeze every single little necessity into our carry-ons. With such limited packing space, […]

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A photo posted by Fashion Magazine (@fashioncanada) on Oct 21, 2015 at 9:01am PDT Our vacation days may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t planning for the next trip. And while good eats and cool attractions are key to deciding where to venture to next, a stellar shopping hit is essential for […]

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If you’re anything like me, the struggle to find a bathing suit for your body that not only flatters curves but figure flatters is one that fills me with more anxiety than finals, first dates and family functions combined.

Growing up, I was always on the chubbier side of the spectrum. Never morbidly overweight, but definitely holding on to my cozy layers of baby fat far into puberty. When summertime came and it was time for all us kids to get shipped off to summer camp, I dreaded days spent lounging on boardwalks and beaches, fearing the scrutiny of my skinnier peers. I remember the first bikini I ever bought that made me feel confident in my skin. It was a turquoise triangle bikini with thick bands, palm trees and pineapples adorning my teenage tatas. Since then, I have owned one bathing suit for nearly 7 years–a low-cut, black one-piece that screams “I don’t want to be wearing a bathing suit right now!”

Well, no longer. Sure, over the years I have slimmed out and have grown into my fuller hourglass figure. But most importantly, I grew into the idea that summer was meant for fun, and hiding under a beach blanket is no way to spend it.

Similar to shopping for the perfect bra or pair of jeans, swimsuit shopping can be downright daunting. There are just too many people out there telling us to suck in, cover up and, god forbid, wear a tankini if our mid-sections aren’t quite as chiseled as Candace Swanepoel’s. So, I will not sit here and barrage you with options for covering up your “ass”ets. Nope! Instead, I want us all to focus on highlighting what our mamas gave us. Embrace curves, accept flat chests, let your ba-donk-a-donk jiggle free! Here, we’ll show you how to find the right bathing suit for your body from long and lanky to pear shaped and beyond.

Be it a weekend at Coachella, a trek out to Orange County or a desire to live in the Hollywood Hills, it seems like there are endless reasons to head to Southern California. And given just how popular the golden state has become, we thought it was high time for a SoCal shopping guide. Our in-depth research was done during Fashion Week L.A.—or Style Fashion Week, as it’s referred to locally—and we toured the best shopping districts this booming, ready-to-wear region has to offer. From vintage finds to designer sample sales, here are five L.A.-area retail spots you can’t pass up next time you fly south.

Ready to shop? Check out our top 5 picks! »