From adding a bright orange, Canadian-made purse to protecting our locks from the sun, salt and chlorine, here's what the style team's loving this month.

Eight ways to update your look this August

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We show you our favourite spring items under $50 to prep your for summer. 

Five of our favourite spring items under $50

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If your purse is a bottomless pit of tangled cords and lost keys, these five items could change your life.

Five things you need to organize your purse

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Is that bag you lug around every day a sack or a satchel? Better consult our handbag glossary.

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Ugly Christmas sweaters: Get in the festive spirit with a loud, glittery and fun Christmas sweater that won’t put a dent in your wallet.

The best ugly christmas sweaters under $40 for the holidays

Get in the festive spirit with a loud, glittery Christmas sweater that won't put a dent in your wallet.

15 wonderfully ugly holiday sweaters under $40

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Style

Eight ways to update your look this August

Five of our favourite spring items under $50

Five things you need to organize your purse

Our foolproof guide to handbag terminology

15 wonderfully ugly holiday sweaters under $40