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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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Being photographed in your swimsuit requires nerves of steel, but for two Canadian-born swimwear models, it’s just another day at the office. Kim Cloutier has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit while Justine LeGault shines in plus-size retailer Lane Bryant’s #ImNoAngel campaign. We asked these mermaids to dish on all things water world. Kim Cloutier How […]

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Take one legendary French beachwear label, add in the creator of an exclusive luxury boutique, and what do you get? A capsule swim collection that cool girls everywhere will be coveting all summer long. Laure Hériard-Dubreuil, founding partner and CEO of The Webster (whose cult flagship store is located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach), […]

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Every summer, itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikinis crop on racks everywhere to remind us of dreaded swim season. But what if swimwear inspired us to do something other than work on our abs and tone our buns? That’s where Toronto-based designer Leilanni Todd steps in. Todd’s “Yes! Project” is a limited edition swimwear collection, which […]

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Swimwear has come a long way since the days of Laguna Beach-esque neon bikinis, but despite the efforts of many summer-focused labels, there’s still a serious lack of stylish—yet water-friendly—attire. That’s where Toronto-born designer Beth Richards and Vancouver-based fashion blogger Vanessa Hong step in. Their new collaboration, Beth Richards X The Haute Pursuit, has resulted in a 6-piece […]

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Check out our favourtie swimwear trends » For those who’ve grown tired of the itsy bitsy polka dot bikini, there’s a new swimwear game in town. Well, actually there are several. From the runways at swimwear fashion week in Miami to celebrity poolside #selfies, swimwear designers are upping the ante on a new season of […]

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Swimwear has made its way from the beach to the runway, and has now become full-on inspiration for everyday dressing. Thanks to the likes of Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY (to name a few), swimwear hit the Spring 2014 catwalks hard, taking beachwear to a whole new level of street chic. No longer is swimwear only paired with towels and beach bags; it can add subtle–or not-so-subtle–sexy detailing to your getup, whether you’re heading to the beach or not. However, we know the thought of wearing a bathing suit anywhere other than the beach may be a bit daunting, so we got our Style Panel to weigh in on how to style swimwear for everyday.

All of our Style Panel gals agree that layers and staying casual are key to styling swimwear for everyday. Kayla Short of Short Presents and Emma Walker of With A City Dream both focus on the bikini top as an accent piece. Wearing one under a tank or a sheer top makes styling swimwear for everyday totally practical. Sandy Joe Karpetz of The Pretty Secrets keeps her swimwear look casual by pairing a bikini top with loose, high-waisted denim, while Becky Kung of Velvet & Vino brings sexy back in her monokini layered underneath an open chambray shit and denim cut-offs.

Question 110: How do you style swimwear for everyday? Read the answers now! »

In this new shopping column, our editors share the daily must-haves they’re lusting for IRL. This weekend’s spring-like temperatures had me thinking of the next best thing: summer. I’m in the market for a new suit and am so into this “Zippy” bikini by Los Angeles-based label UNIF. High-waisted without feeling too retro, its ying […]

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It’s almost swim season, which means it is time to flip through endless shopping guides to find your perfect bikni, tankini, monokini and so on.

Summer is the perfect time to try out new swimsuit shapes and styles that work best with your body, and with a wide selection of suits out there—from one piece to two-piece swimsuits in every colour in the rainbow—you’re bound to have options. If you’re thinking about straying away from the simple one piece at your first pool party of 2013, why not look to Mara Hoffman’s colourful tie-dyed swimsuit for inspiration with cutout panels to add a bit of sultriness to your look? If you don’t feel comfortable showing too much skin, take notes from Rochas’ floral two-piece. Showing only a bit of your midriff, this swimsuit style will definitely add a retro yet feminine touch to your poolside outfit.

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Finally, summer is just around the corner and surf, sand and sunscreen are words we’re thrilled to bring back into our vocabulary. We’ve got four glorious months of swimsuit potential just around the corner and to help you prep, we’ve got 30 must-have new styles for the swim 2013 season. While we can’t promise to make the changeroom experience any easier, we can take the guesswork out of choosing a suit that will make the biggest splash poolside.

Look to the runway for inspiration and test the waters in a brand-new bather. From bright shades to solid stripes, we are drawing inspiration from Rochas’ dainty outing to Burberry’s metallics.

On the runway, Michael Kors showed us a sporty take on stripes with a lake-ready colour-blocked style. At Moschino Cheap and Chic, the theme was floral, with hints of Hawaii. And if colour ain’t your thing, Jason Wu made us want to buy a one-way ticket to Saint Tropez when he sent a glammed up little-black-one-piece down the runway with an ultra-feminine cover up worn over top.

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While bushy eyebrows may not yet be synonymous with beach babes, bronzed skin and smoky, dark features were a staple at Miami’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013. At Brazilian label Poko Pano, the beauty was inspired by youthful beach goddesses. Make Up For Ever Alliance artist James Vincent served as key makeup artist for the show and created a look that pulled from the metallic trend that’s dominated traditional runways the last two seasons—but did so with the goal of making it beach-ready and “appropriate for everyday.” After applying smoky layers of Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in a selection of taupe and brown shades, he accented with a hit of gold and bronze.

We love the fun print of this Joe Fresh halter bikini top, almost as much as its price. And PS – its matching bottom is only $12! Joe Fresh halter bikini top ($16, joefresh.com)

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