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Great or Gauche: Iridescence
1. Citron sequin tank, $230 at JCrew.com 2. Gold shorts, $60 at H&M.com 3. Paillette mini skirt, $275 at Net-a-Porter.com Take Our Poll (Photo Credits: Pascal Le Segretain/Peter Michael...
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Great or Gauche: Flower print pants
Our picks (L-R) J. Brand Large Floral Print Skinny Jean, $210 on shopbop.com Current/Elliott ‘The Stiletto Jeans’, $214 at piperlime.com ZARA Floral Print Trousers, $60 at Zara.com Take Our Poll...
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Great or Gauche: Neon nail polish
With everyone form Katy Perry to the models on Missoni’s spring runway sporting high-watt manicures, it’s evident neon nail polish is back for another spin. But wait, aren’t we over fluorescents...
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Great or Gauche: Retro-fit swimwear
Betty Grable was the original pin-up girl, ubiquitous for her ability to fill-out a swim suit. Since then, though, girls have had to tough it out through decades of teeny bikinis or “granny panties”....
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Great or Gauche: Peplums
Between Jason Wu , Armani, Givenchy and Vera Wang pushing peplums down their spring runways, and celebrities ranging from Sofia Vergara to January Jones sexify-ing them at the MET Ball, we’re preparing...
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Great or Gauche: Paisley print
Said by some to be a stylized interpretation of the cypress tree – a symbol of life and eternity – we’re hardly surprised to see paisley print’s return to popularity. The droplet-shaped prints have...
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Great or gauche: faux nails
Was the last time you thought about press-on nails approximately the same time you entered high school? Same as me, until a flood of definitely-adorable options began popping up everywhere – from M.A.C...
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Great or Gauche: Maxi skirts
Blink, and you probably won’t miss the maxi skirt – it appears to be here to stay. It’s quite refreshing to see Hollywood’s leading ladies regularly choosing longer length over bottom-grazing hemlines....
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Great or Gauche: Denim cut-offs
At some point denim cutoffs must have been utilitarian – a means for cooling off on a hot day like yesterday (for residents of Ontario and Quebec, at least!), or a quick fix for a pair that had...
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Great or Gauche: Jumpsuits
I believe the first time I spotted a jumpsuit was on a re-run of the Mary Tyler Moore show, so I had always associated them with the ’70’s. When they returned to store racks with a vengeance last year,...
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Great or gauche: Campy ski sweaters
…I recognize Alpine ski sweaters from two places. Firstly, from the tiny ski hill where I grew up, ’cause moms and dads routinely dressed their families in wool-y layers embroidered in imagery from the...
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Great or Gauche: Candy-coloured hair
…Last week at New York Fashion Week pastel hair showed on the runways for Oscar de la Renta and Peter Som’s Spring 2013 shows, but vibrantly-coloured strands are not a brand new thing. In fact, as a...
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Great or Gauche: Faux fur fashion
…Fur has enjoyed a high-profile on the runway for always, but not always for its luxurious appeal. Anti-fur protests by organizations like PETA regularly plow through the fashion world like a freight...
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Great or Gauche: Crop-tops
…Wait! Before you run out and buy an Ab Roller I’d like to point out that crop tops – though intimidating to add to one’s closet, yes – are not impossible to wear. Crop tops have been in my line of...
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Great or gauche: Ponchos!
…The poncho is not a straight-up piece of clothing. It’s often categorized with its cousin, the cape, and comes close, in effect, to a sweater or blazer draped over the shoulders. The latter is a style...
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Great or Gauche: Animal intarsia sweaters
Animal motifs are storming shops by the herd, and we’re not mad. For the first time since we can remember, winter sweaters seem much less dreary than your average grey or black cable-knit. And, with...
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Great or Gauche: Slipper shoes
Also known as the smoking slipper and, most officially, the Prince Albert slipper, this plush and comfy alternative to solid-sole footwear is undoubtedly in with the cool kids. Beyoncé favours them in...
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Great or Gauche: Sequins
Ready, set, sparkle! One of this moment’s flashiest trends also happens to be the most festive – shoes, handbags and pantsuits in sequins that glimmer. Your preference for this trend may depend upon...
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Great or Gauche: Collar necklaces
The best aspect of collar necklaces is how they so easily dress up the blouse you already own. Don’t own a fancy top? No problem, add an embellished bib necklace for less than it costs to buy an...
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Great or Gauche: Faux Leather Leggings
There was a time not too long ago when leather pants – let alone stretchy leather leggings – were an absolute no-go faux pas. My editor reminded me yesterday of that ‘Friends’ episode when Ross wore...
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