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Sleep never looked so good.

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The fabric we hate to love.

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Dry clean only: Three words we dread to hear when it comes time to wash our clothes. Because let’s face it. We all know dry-cleaning can be a money-sucking entity (Hello, $20 to clean one silk blouse? Um, no thanks!). But before you throw in the towel and decide to shell out the bills anyways, […]

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Thanks to its light, airy and breathable nature, silk is one of summer’s definitive go-tos. Especially with this season’s array of crop tops, off-the-shoulder ruffles and flowing midi skirts, the fabric is more popular than ever. And when hot summer days call for stylish wear while keeping us cool, incorporating silk into your outfit is a no brainer. However, while it may be the ideal fabric to wear during the warm season, it’s no easy feat to master the skill in silk dressing without a) looking like you’re ready to hit the sack, b) avoid its static-cling properties and c) leave traces of sweat in unflattering places. But before you swear it off completely, this week Style Panel is helping us take the guesswork out of styling this summer favourite. You know, just in case you can’t figure out how to wear silk without showing your pit stains to the world.

Whether they are dressing it up with heels or dressing it down with Birks, the ladies of Style Panel agree that silk makes for an ideal addition to any summer look. Our newest member Eleni McMullin of Convey The Moment sees the true versatility of the fabric, noting how she loves to dress her floral faux silk pants up for the night and down for the day. Loving silk for its easy-breezy ways, With A City Dream‘s Emma Walker and Velvet & Vino‘s Becky Kung both show how a silk jumpsuit can easily up the glam factor for a night out. And if you think teaming a jacket in the summer raises eyebrows, think again. Melanie Morais of Born Lippy proves that wearing a jacket in the summer (especially for those cool nights) is totally doable when its silk and breathe-easy.

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You guys, luxury retailer Hermès wants to deliver packages straight to your door. Well, that is, if you pay for them. As of September 25, Hermès launched their Canadian online shopping site which delivers anywhere in Canada AND is offering free shipping until November 2 to celebrate their entrance into the Canadian interwebs.

You may ask yourself, what does Hermès sell online? Well, they sell carrès (a.k.a. their signature scarves), bags, watches, fashion accessories, jewellery and even a tiny plush horse aptly named Hermy. And that’s only the beginning.

Whether it’s through Stella McCartney’s tireless battles to bring eco-awareness to the forefront, or with H&M’s bringing it to an affordable price range, we’ve learned that fashion really should not come at the price of being at odds with the earth. And since we know you’d love to do both, we’ve made it a cinch with this foolproof eco-friendly guide that hits all the marks with the hottest trends for spring.

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