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Watercolour dress, $199, and jeweled sandals, $69.90 at Zara. Necklace with pink crystal, $1,245 through Daniel Espinosa.

Dresses for a summer of love

From top to bottom, it's a long story. Get back into the groove with easy, breezy maxis in flowing styles and bright, bold prints


All patched up

From rugs to table runners, patchwork patterns are everywhere. Danny Sinopoli explains why designers are going to pieces


Costume drama

Diamonds and pearls? Try wood and plastic. Costume jewellery leaves the dusty attic and takes centre stage as Chanel, Lanvin et al. unveil dramatic pieces you'll want to wear forever. Be warned: drama doesn't come cheap


Obituary

Yves Saint Laurent, 71

'Chanel gave women freedom' and Saint Laurent 'gave them power,' long-time business partner says

Author Q&A;

Leah McLaren

Why are you single?

It's the question Liz Tuccillo, co-author of He's Just Not That Into You, calls ‘the most annoying'


Style

Liv Tyler

Hit or miss? Popup

We'll do the trendspotting each week, then let you have your say


Trends

In our YouTube universe, we watch alone

Liv Tyler

We'd rather be plugged in to what we want to listen to and deaf to everything else


Earlier discussion

Ask a wedding expert

From gifts to etiquette to planning, get answers to all of your wedding questions


Cross-border shopping

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Planning a shopping trip to the U.S.? Use our calculator to find out exactly what your spree will cost you, factoring in gas and duties

 

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Desert bloom

Embraced by designers around the world, the look of the desert is invading interiors

Beachy keen

Don't sweat it, boys. It's easy to keep cool this summer with casual clothing inspired by the sea and shore

Bridesmaid revisited

Frocks for the ladies-in-waiting could be mistaken for cocktail dresses, complete with pockets, jewel tones and all the latest trends

With these things, I thee wed

Planning an at-home wedding this summer? Danny Sinopoli suggests 12 must-have items for every style of nuptials, while Valerie McTavish offers tips and trends from planning pros

Splash flash

One-piece or two, this summer's suits make bold statements in strong, solid colours. There's nary a polka dot to be seen

The politics of fashion: Haute Harper

He gets points for trimming down. Now it's time for the Prime Minister to stop being so conservative –when it comes to his wardrobe

Shirts, shorts, shoes

This summer, the rule of threes works for the office, the bar and the picnic blanket. For a truly sunny look, top it off with a bright bag

100 mile style

Italian sofas are nice, but not so eco-friendly when you consider how far they have to travel to get to us. As Earth Day approaches, Danny Sinopoli surveys the wealth of chic and sustainable homegrown alternatives in Canada's three largest cities

If it's broke, fix it

Repairing rather than replacing damaged items helps the Earth and your wallet. Before you toss, check our Globe Style list to see whether it can be saved

All the right mauves

Purple's moodier cousin may be elusive and unpredictable, but it's also refreshing, relaxing and light as air. And now that designers are re-embracing the hue, the dusky shade is coming out of the shadows

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