What is the thought process behind H&M’s much anticipated collaboration with Versace? We’ll let Donatella sum it up herself. She told Huffington Post in an interview: “All these people reacting to what was in the archives — Gaga, the people in London, the young kids in the office — they’re 25 years old, they’re obsessed… But they don’t know the whole story. So we did a best of Versace for H&M, a greatest hits, from the beginning until now.”

Landing at H&M stores on November 17th, the collection features some of Versace’s signature designs – each look as bold and sexy as we would expect from the Italian powerhouse. With the inclusion of studded leather, lamé dresses, neon colours, silk jumpsuits, structured jackets and tropical prints, we can certainly attest to the fact that Donatella Versace has once again outdone herself. This isn’t your usual “be wary of expiry date” collection. Versace has always had a knack for creating pieces that are undeniably cool and unique, while still keeping things classic and timeless. The H&M designer collaboration is no exception; and luckily for us, the prices are as fabulous as the clothes!

1. Lamé Dress ($237 CAD).
2. Pink Studded mini dress ($205 CAD), and leather necklace ($47 CAD).
3. Silk dress ($126 CAD) and leggings ($39 CAD).
4. Leather studded mini dress ($179 CAD).
5. Silk top ($63 CAD), silk skirt ($110 CAD) and leather bike jacket ($236 CAD).
6. Sequined T-shirt dress ($110).
7. Silk bustier ($110 CAD), silk trouser ($63 CAD), and pink sandals ($110).
8. Black silk mini dress ($126 CAD).
9. Black body-conscious cutout dress ($126 CAD).
10. Yellow silk mini dress ($205 CAD) and printed handbag ($138).

By: Sophia Loffreda, Montreal

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I talk summer trends from BCBG MAX AZRIA on Vancouver’s Urban Rush.

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Today on City TV’s Breakfast Television I showed how we can all wear ties from Knot Theory. With the menswear inspired trend for ladies that’s taken the front seat in fashion for the past few seasons, now is the perfect time to explore this look. Wear with a suit to a formal event, or with loose fits for a casual look. Summer is full of weddings, late summer nights, and breezy patios. If it’s too hot for a blazer, your tie will add instant style to a guy’s look. Click here to watch.

All clothing from Holt Renfrew.

I caught up with singer Rosette Luve of hit song ‘Fire’ by Sunloverz at this year’s Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival. Hear what she had to say about her sassy style.

For Jean’s Day on April 28th, I talked denim styles of all price points on City TV’s Breakfast Television.

Outfit #1: Wide leg 70’s flare from Forever 21, $29. Shoes from Kiss and Makeup.

Outfit #2: Slim boyfriend, the ‘Emma’, from Mavi, $99. Top and scarf from Mavi. Shoes from Kiss and Makeup.

My jeans are also Mavi, the ‘Alissa’.

Outfit #3: Moto zip deconstructed Work Custom jeans from Holly Boutique in Gastown, $240. Whole outfit from Holly.

Outfit #4: Roberto Cavalli skinnies from Holt Renfew, $895. Top from Holt Renfrew. Shoes from Kiss and Makeup.

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Here are my wedding day predictions for Kate Middleton with dresses from Blush Occasions, hand made hats from Saskatoon’s Sova Design and tiaras and brooches from Elsa Corsi.

For more info on Sova Design, visit www.sovadesign.ca/gallery/index.html and their Facebook page and group.

Thank you to InspirationALL models, Textura Salon and Suntopia Tanning Studios for my VersaSpa spray tan.

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