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Seersucker kick

swaymag — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:08:48 +0000

Give seersucker a high-fashion kick

Give seersucker (the quintessential laidback summer fabric) a high-fashion kick. Cut to a slim-fitting blazer and paired with the right wingmen, it looks ultra-modern and ready for a night on the town. A navy dress shirt lends a sense of intensity, while a monochromatic bowtie and striped canvas belt add just the right amount of prep appeal.

Straight leg jeans, $154, Nine Days, from Six As Nine, sixasninefashion.com. Seersucker blazer, $398, Brooks Brothers, Royal Bank Plaza, 416-368-0162, brooksbrothers.com. Dress shirt, $50, and bow tie, $20, both from Zara, zara.com.

Photography Alvaro Goveia
Styling Donovan Whyte, Judy Inc.
Makeup Kim “Blackspanese” Goodman
Hair Nakisha Straker, Urban Textures SalonS,
urbantextures.com
Fashion editor Ingrie Williams
Special thanks to Elmer Olsen Models and NAM Models

Start your engines

swaymag — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:24:02 +0000

Nighttime is the right time for a healthy dose of sparkle. Skinny black jeans are ready to sparkle when paired with a striped tunic that’s been dipped in sequins. The final touch of stylish individuality comes courtesy of cool and quirky accessories. Fingerless gloves anyone?

Acid wash black skinny jeans $120, Dr. Denim from Six as Nine, sixasninefashion.com. Striped sequin mini dress $675 and black lace-up heels, $495, both from BCBG Max Azria, bcbg.com. Bangle 20, Fashionably Yours, fashionablyyours.ca. Racing gloves $11, Claires, claires.com

Sweet Nights

swaymag — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:58:29 +0000

With tiers of ruffles and tuxedo-like tails in the back, this jacket will turn heads when you want to make a dramatic exit. Throw it on over your favourite black cocktail dress, add some killer jewellery and off you go into the dark to cause some trouble.

Distressed ruffle denim jacket, $574, Nobody, from Lileo, lileo.ca. Black beaded cocktail dress, $1015, BCBG Max Azria, bcbg.com. Rhinestone ring, $75, and bangle, $70, both Fashionably Yours,
fashionablyyours.ca.

Summer lovin’

swaymag — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:30:49 +0000

The right denim jacket can bring together any look. This one is teeming with chic touches, like its oversized lapels that help to elevate even the most casual separates (think tank top and sport shorts).

Mixing in feminine must-haves such as reptile-print platform pumps and a bright, wide-brim hat, gives summer dressing a fresh, fun spin.

Distressed ruffle denim jacket, $574, Nobody, from Lileo, lileo.ca. White tank, $10, Zara, zara.com. Blue sport shorts, $75, Adidas, adidas.com. Snakeskin-print platform slingback heels, $293, BCBG Max Azria, bcbg.com. Bangles, $40 each, Fashionably Yours, fashionablyyours.com. Straw wide brim hat, $15, and woven metal hoop earrings, $10, both from H&M, hm.com.

Lady in denim

swaymag — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:27:21 +0000

This look is equal parts lady who lunches and tough-as- nails rock chick. A classically cool palette of red, white and black means that, yes, you can pair acid wash jeans with a cardi and trench to make it work. For feminine flair, tie on a silk scarf as a belt.

Acid wash black skinny jeans, $120, Dr. Denim, from Six As Nine, sixasninefashion.com. Belted trench, $426, BCBG Max Azria, bcbg.com. Striped cardigan, $475, and printed silk scarf, $198, from Brooks Brothers, Royal Bank Plaza, 416-368-0162, brooksbrothers.com. Rhinestone brooch, $150, Fashionably Yours, fashionablyyours.ca. Oversized hoop earrings, $7, and silver bangles, $5 each, both from H&M, hm.com.

Denim 24/7

swaymag — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:20:50 +0000

Rolled cuffs on dark denim

Whether you’re taking in the sights during the day or prowling the streets after dark, this summer’s hottest fabric has you covered.

Rolled cuffs give dark denim an instant summery twist. Plus, what better way to show off your blue suede shoes? Don’t relegate plaid to your winter wardrobe. Turned out in lightweight cotton and a playful array of different sized prints, this breezy button front shirt makes a natural choice for a warm weather outing.

Straight leg jeans, $154, Nine Days, from Six As Nine, sixasninefashion.com. Multi-print plaid button front shirt, $220, and suede boots, $348, both from Brooks Brothers, Royal Bank Plaza, 416-368-0162, brooksbrothers.com.