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See our Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013 trend roundup » As Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013 comes to an end, it’s obvious who the key players are in influencing what will dictate the top trends of Spring 2013. The pieces you once thought were only Fall/Winter specific (ie. fur and leather)? Designers are very loudly […]

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FASHION contributor Zeina Esmail discusses five collections of day two at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013: Prada I woke up yesterday realizing it was Thursday, which meant going to see the Prada show in the flesh. The experience of seeing such an influential fashion collection in person, whether good or bad, is like nothing else. […]

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FASHION contributor Zeina Esmail hits the Italian cobblestone on day one of Milan Fashion Week Spring 2013 and picks up a few up-and-comers on her way: See the top 5 collection picks » First Place: Francesco Scognamiglio By far my favourite of day one (Sorry Frida), Francesco Scognamiglio’s dreamy, forward thinking collection is just more […]

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It was a whirlwind day of running between shows and showrooms, but I’ve managed to suss out five of the best offerings of the day, beginning with the most unexpected one from Oscar de la Renta. From a man known for glamorous gowns and ladylike day-wear, it was a surprise to see Karlie Kloss open the show in a latex top and skin-tight pencil skirt. Clearly courting a younger contingent, uncharacteristically punky coloured streaks were added to wispy beehives and billowy shorts suits were on offer for evening. Is Oscar abandoning his core clientele? I seriously doubt it, but it’s always refreshing to see a designer throw us a curveball and stretch his style beyond the expected.

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These twill shorts come in two prints (adorable little sailboats or classic polka dot) and at $25 a pop, we may just have to snag both prints. The modest length makes these shorts completely wearable, and the soft material gives them some lightweight comfort for a hot day. Old Navy printed twill shorts ($25, oldnavy.gapcanda.ca)

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Love ’em or hate ’em, shorts–the poster item for summer–are here to stay, at least through the next three months. While some of avoid these thigh-flaunting guys at all costs, others have succeeded to find a pair that flatter whatever assets they may have. By others, of course, we’re talking about the ladies of Style Panel, which now includes Edmonton’s Kassandra Camponi and Fredericton’s Kristin MacDonald. So without further ado…

Question 4: Can all body types wear shorts? If so, how? Read the answers now! »

Or jump to: ALEX GRANT, TORONTO | GRACIE CARROLL, TORONTO | KASSANDRA CAMPONI, EDMONTON | KRISTIN MACDONALD, FREDERICTON | LOLITTA DANDOY, MONTREAL | MO HANDAHU, HALIFAX | NIKI BLASINA, VANCOUVER| VICKIE LALIOTIS, EDMONTON

Got a question for the gals? Send ‘em through to stylepanel@fashionmagazine.com and watch as your most irritating styling problems are solved.

The adorable print of these shorts will take you through the whole summer. Another reason to love them? Their $29 price point: stylish and affordable. Joe Fresh Printed shorts ($29, joefresh.com)

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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.

Ease into bikini season with this pretty pair of boardshorts by Roxy ($50, roxy.com). Perfect for sea and street, the lingerie-inspired hem ups the flirt factor of this summer staple.

We love the cut of these classic tailored white shorts—a great basic to get you dreaming about summer. ($41, mikkatmarket.com)

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Should your hair match your heels? Yes, if they are colour-blocked in the season’s brights. But what goes in-between? Architectural angles with chunks of light and dark.

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Photorealism, watercolours, freehand sketches, and computer-engineered florals bring originality and emotion to spring’s most eye-catching designs.

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