Tennis has always been the fashion sibling to all sports and courtside darlings like Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and of course, Venus and Serena WIlliams have all brought incredible style verve—and sex appeal— to tennis.

I’m channelling all of them.

Even better, Lacoste celebrates 80 years of style this year and opened a brand new store in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. It launched an exclusive EDITIONS collection revisiting Lacoste’s timeless style, reinventing the classic crocodile symbols and silhouettes (polo shirts, shirt dresses, trousers, tennis shoes and accessories) that epitomize the brand—hard to believe its success started with a single polo shirt in 1933.

Even more impressive is the brand’s new items in innovative fabrics. Cupro: a “silk substitute” similar to rayon or tencel that’s a dream to wear: soft, lightweight, perfect for the courts is reborn into a sherbet-yellow Polo twill cupro dress—my favourite. (Read my article on Refinery29 to find out about other hi-tech textiles).

See the rest of the collection below!

Photos: (c) Lacoste

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Warm-weather makes me happy. Why? Shopping of course! Time to sport your favourite summer gear and maybe even buy yourself a little something special.

But what to get?

A new top or dress would probably suffice but what about a stylish tchotchke or beauty toy that’ll keep you smiling the whole summer? If you won’t let an hour go by without tweeting, live by your RSS feed, have more apps on your smartphone and tablet than even your most well-connected friend, it’s time to ditch the usual seasonal buys for a shiny new fashion-, beauty-, lifestyle-inspired trinket instead.

Here’s a round up of six perfect items (as low as $7!) to give your closet, vanity—even your kitchen—a geek-chic upgrade. 

View the entire slideshow on TheKit.ca

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Don’t get me wrong. Nothing can really replace pure wools, silks, and cottons, but from what I’ve observed, a cache of new textiles are quickly becoming just as commonplace as our old standbys. Designers have turned their attention toward new, hi-tech fabrics such as neoprene, casein, lurex, silicone, and tencel. Sounds fancy, sure, but what the heck does that really mean?

Instead of head scratching in the fitting room, I’ve asked a textile expert who helped  translate the jargon. Introducing five fabrics that are making beautiful garments more wearable, sustainable, and some, more affordable than ever.

Read my article on Refinery29

Photo: Burberry Spring 2013 via Refinery29

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That’s why when the new cologne collection from U.K.-based brand Jo Malone landed on my desk with its notes inspired by English Tea, my stomach started to growl. Ginger Biscuit, Redcurrant and Cream, Elderflower and Gooseberry, Bitter Orange and Chocolate—simply divine dahling.

Indulge with me below! Mmmmmm.

Photos: (c) Jo Malone

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I just bloody can’t!

Ted Baker’s latest Spring 2013 collection is just that: posh little shift dresses, lacy little frocks, stately-looking floor-length gowns, belts with bows, really great short suits (the new and hot item to have in your closet), perfectly-tailored suit jackets in punchy Creamsicle orange, lime sherbet and strawberry-ice-cream pink. How fitting that the brand is celebrating 25 years of style. Indeed!

That paired with Jo Malone’s Sugar & Spice collection of scents inspired by English Tea that landed on my desk this week and I’m having a very Brit summer.

Photos: (c) Ted Baker London

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Sleep: the more you get, the younger you look (so says the old adage). But we, the beauty obsessed, like to think before-bed beauty routines also affect how great we look in the morning.

To prove it, I pinpointed five beauty habits you should adopt before hitting the hay.

From an unsmudgeable midnight manicure to making pores microscopic, scroll through the gallery for my favourite overnight miracle makers.

Click here for the gallery on StyleListCanada.

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Photo: StyleList Canada

Vancouver is known for its laid-back, carpe diem kind of lifestyle. Oh, and its stunning mountain view. But the city’s true charm lies in its culinary clairvoyance, supreme sense of style and penchant for luxe west coast living.

The original home of Canuck retail success stories Aritzia and Lululemon, Vancouver is a street style hub (locals mix patriotic plaids with edgy leather knits and sheer layers), celebrity watering hole (Hollywood types frequent the city while filming) and the hometown of some of the world’s most notable fashion faces (model Coco Rocha).

Tenacious, eco-obsessed and just darn beautiful, Vancouver and its residents have a balanced spirit that’s down-to-earth and also a bit big city.

Click here for the slideshow!

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To add to the anticipation, Lana Del Rey released her “Young and Beautiful” video, part of The Great Gatsby soundtrack.

I love her beauty look: Pin curls, gorgeous pink-red lip, two ironic teardrops and her trademark drowsy lilt.

Watch it here!

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Needless to say, I’m a fan. She can do no wrong.

Or so I thought. Roy’s Fall 2013 lookbook hit my inbox this month. After writing, tweeting and editing spring and summer things for months now (while it was still snowing) I’m channelling all of the real-time summer I can. (I, like, DO NOT want to think about fall).

I changed my warm-weather-loving tune thanks to this collection. Inspired by past fashion eras, it has all of the cool autumn textiles you desire: knubby knits, washed velvet, heavy macrame lace, metal embellishments, leather and embroidery—it’s a texture-lover’s dream. And while it may be a little fashion-backward to some, I love the way the models are styled: too-long trousers, sweaters tucked in.

Now fall is all I can think about: Give me that October chill, the turning leaves, give me layers, layers, MORE layers! #Ahhh

Photos: (c)  Courtesy of Rachel Roy

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She’s got that something: She experiments with androgynous codes, prints—she’s got cool couture down to a science. 

Plus, her accolades speak for themselves: Haynes was a finalist for the prestigious ANDAM award, the highest award in France for young fashion designers. She nabbed that title in 2010, 2011, and 2012. No big deal. She was also a finalist for the Dorchester Fashion Prize in 2012. She’s been referred to by Style.com as the “Lindsey Wixson of up-and-coming designer brands: Cute as a button and sweet as pie, but check out that body.” Couldn’t agree more.

Naturally we’ve been counting the hours and days until her collaboration with another cute-as-ever French brand, Comptoir des Cotonniers. The two have come together to create a spring-y, floral-inspired, feminine collection of denim, T-shirts and tops with peplum finishes and dresses and separates priced from $95-$300.

See lookbook images of the CALLA x Comptoir des Cotonniers collection below!

Photos: Courtesy of  Comptoirs des Cotonniers

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