The Sartorialist may be your favourite source for style inspiration, but it doesn’t hurt to borrow a look from those chic classmates of yours. Boys and girls, take note: think neutral coloured peacoats, military jackets and layer, layer, layer! Fashionistas on campus are taking this look to new levels by stacking jewellery and experimenting with chunky metals, wood and fabric pieces in bold hues. Gentlemen, sport knitted caps and beanies for a lesson in cool weather wear. Ace Fashion 101 with these campus-friendly fashion fixes.

1. Gap Classic Peacoat ($138)

2. Old Navy Women’s Wool- Blend Cropped Military Jacket ($62)

3. Aldo Metal Multi- Coloured Necklace ($15)

4. H&M Knitted Cap with a Wide Ribbed Trim ($13)

By: Brittany Sammy, Toronto

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The Shorts: Hadley Denim Shorts, $78, available at Abercrombie & Fitch.

For grabbing brunch with the bf, try a chic, low-key look with flats, a blouse and camel-coloured belt.

1. Faux Leather Belt, $18, available at Smart Set.

2. Tursi Penny Loafers, $59.96, available at Aldo.

3. Equipment Signature Blouse, $255, available at JacFlash.

Head to the beach in the afternoon in sandals, a tunic and your favourite bikini.

4. Girl By Band Of Outsiders Abbey Silk Cot Natural Top, $195, available at Jonathan + Olivia.

5. Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, $30, available at Old Navy.

6. Marci Knot Flat Sandal, $69.50, available at Banana Republic.

Show off your tan when you go out at night in a slinky top, heels and statement necklace.

7. Silence & Noise Colourblock Crossback Tank Top, $49, available at Urban Outfitters.

8. Valentina Necklace, $275, available from Rocaille.

9. Conjur Ivory sandals, $89, available at Nine West.

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

You should follow me on Twitter @sara_rochelle.

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Aviator

1. Leather-trimmed metal aviator sunglasses by Cutler and Gross, $480, available at net-a-porter.com
2. Silver and purple sunglasses, $5.80, available at Forever 21

Glamorous

1. Classic black sunglasses, $310, available from Prada
2. Oversized sunglasses, $15.50, available at American Eagle

Bright

1. Round sunglasses by Matthew Williamson, $367, available at shopbop.com
2. Blue sunglasses, $8.50, available at Ardene

Wayfarer

1. Outsiders Oversized Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban, $144.23, available at shopbop.com
2. Tortoise sunglasses, $12.50, available at Old Navy

Round

1.Round-frame acetate and metal sunglasses by The Row, $410, available at net-a-porter.com

2. Matte Round Sunglasses, $10, available at Urban Outfitters

Cat’s Eye

1. Zoro angular-frame acetate sunglasses by Alexander Wang, $325, available at net-a-porter.com
2. Dolder sunglasses, $12, available at Aldo

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

You should follow me on Twitter @sara_rochelle.

It’s that time of year again…time to dust off your sunnies and stock up on extra strength SPF, because Coachella is just around the corner. The three-day music and arts festival is almost as much about fashion as it is about the bands, especially considering the stylish celebs who always make an appearance. This year you can cheer on Canadian indie darlings Arcade Fire, Death From Above 1979 and Broken Social Scene while staying chic in the desert heat (if you were lucky enough to snag a pass or two before they sold out). The festival kicks off this weekend.

1. Mid-length pocket tee, $36, available at American Apparel

2. Cross-body bag, $24.50, available at Nine West

3. Sailor short, $59.50, available at Levis

4. Tiki Print Dress, $16.90, available at Forever 21

5. Plaid-trim fedora, $14.94, available at Old Navy

6. Espadrilles, $40, available at Aldo

By: Sara Constantineau, Toronto

You should follow me on Twitter @sara_rochelle.

What we can do, however, is throw one standout spring piece into the mix to revamp our winter style. We all tend to default to the same boring, albeit practical, winter looks after awhile. Adding some colour and lightness will not only brighten the spirits, but will also triple the amount of outfits you can get out of your wardrobe (and make dressing in the morning a lot more fun). Read on for two easy ways to get excited for spring while still staying warm!

1. Maxi Dresses

Though it’s too cold to go it alone in a maxi dress, if you throw on a little cropped jacket, a wool hat, and boots, you’ll be more than ready to face the cold while still looking spring-appropriate. To really create some edginess, pair a feminine dress with more masculine outerwear. The juxtaposition between the delicate dress and tougher jacket will give the whole look more appeal.

Aldo boots, $99.98
Old Navy dress, $32.50
Mackage leather jacket (Aritzia), $575.00
Club Monaco fedora, $149.00

2. Shorts

As long as the rest of the outfit is winter-proofed, why not throw in some cute shorts in a lighter fabric? Score fashion bonus points with a pretty colour or pattern. Don’t forget to throw in some opaque black tights- we’re not quite in bare leg territory yet!

Club Monaco coat, $129
Cooperative wedges (Urban Outfitters), $58.00
Pins and Needles shorts (Urban Outfitters), $54.00
Rag & Bone sweater (Holt Renfrew), $275.00
Rebecca Minkoff bag (Holt Renfrew), $195.00

Photo Credit: maxi.jpg Stockholm Street Style (http://carolinesmode.com/stockholmstreetstyle/), shorts.jpg Mr. Newton (http://mrnewton.net/)

By: Alexandra Grant, Vancouver – to find out more about our new contributor Alexandra, see post below!

You should follow me on Twitter @tovogueorbust

Thanks to stylist Elim Chu for assisting me and to Holly Boutique for the lace-front black dress I wore.

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The Gap has opened its digital doors north of the border and it couldn’t have come soon enough. Everything at Old Navy, the Gap and Banana Republic is now available online to Canadians, including exclusives not available in stores. Even better? Free shipping on orders over $50 and trust me – your orders get sent to you fast, like less than 48 hours fast. I was invited to the launch party at Andrew Richard Designs last week in Toronto. Hosted by Toby Lenk, President of Gap Inc. Direct, guests were able to take the site for a test run. Here are some of my favourite items, all waiting in cyberspace for you to click on over and order them.

1. Banana Republic Leopard-print Cardigan $85
2. Gap Boyfit Pants $69.50
3. Old Navy Faux Fur Vest $39.50

By: Caitlin Agnew, Toronto

Show your support and get in the spirit with these inexpensive Canadian goodies. My faves are the Old Navy fleece blanket to keep you warm at David Lam Park at 8pm tonight for a Celebration, the Lush yummy maple soaps and the Gap grey hoodie for a night of skating at Robson Square. Go Canada, eh?

Top to bottom: Old Navy fleece blankets ($10), Old Navy water bottles ($5), Lush maple soaps, Old Navy t-shirts ($15.50), Lush Canadiana gift set, Gap t-shirt ($19,50) and hoodie ($54.50).

The top resolution on almost everyone’s list is getting back to the gym.  You don’t have to have tight buns, toned abs and sculpted arms to look good while working out. Old Navy’s made it a lot easier with fun colours, great fits and affordable prices. You’ll find decorative water bottles, bright yoga mats, patterned support tops and juicy zip-ups, to name a few. See you in class?