The sporty girl's guide to summer style
Sporty Girl's Guide to Summer
The sporty girl's guide to summer style
Cool sneakers
Slip into a pair of classic kicks and add instant vintage appeal to your best basics.
Top, $225, Pink Tartan. Shorts. $152, BCBG. Michael Kors sunglasses, $210, 1-866-733-5677. Shoes, $70, Converse.
Hot hoodie
Play ball in three of our favourite things: an athletic jacket, patterned pants and a shiny tee. Proof that anything goes on Saturdays.
Jacket, $428, Roots. Michael Kors pants, $145, 1-866-733-5677. Top, $30, Gap.
Tomboy tee
This summer's MVP is the baseball T-shirt. Keep it casual in luxury sweats, or dress it up with a flirty skirt.
Converse by John Varvatos Weapon shoes, $180, The Bay. Top, $30, American Apparel. Pants, $37, Gap.
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Anything striped
Score some easy style points with a simple dress in a graphic pattern. It's always a winner in our books.
Y-3 jacket, $320, Sporting Life. Dress, $160, Banana Republic. Nike shoes, $70, Sport Chek.
Playful skirt
Retro shapes like this '50s-inspired circle skirt make for happy days. (Bobby socks optional.)
Skirt, price on request, Line Knitwear. Shoes, $125, Lacoste. Vest, $46, American Apparel. Top, $30, Gap. Nike wristband, $8, Sport Chek.
Beauty note: For a simple, sporty daytime look, even out skin tone with a tinted moisturizer or BB cream. Darken brows slightly with powder or a pencil. Sweep a light wash of taupe eyeshadow over the eye and skip the mascara. Dust a golden peachy blush on the apple of the cheek and finish with a lip colour that's a little deeper than your natural tone.
Get this look: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Laced, $22. Smashbox Halo Long Wear Blush in Peachy Dream, $29. Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Secret, $30.
Bermuda shorts
Heads up! Long tailored shorts are making a comeback, and they're pitch perfect for both work and play.
Shorts, $130, BCBG. Shoes, $125, Lacoste. Top, $49, Joe Fresh. Socks, $8, Sport Chek.
Head-to-toe sporty
Take note: Athletic pieces can feel luxurious and still look casual (think sleek, not sloppy). Make a statement with soft silks, dressy leggings and knockout accessories.
Pants, $296, Pink Tartan. Michael Michael Kors shoes, $198, 1-866-733-5677. Nautica watch, $195, Sears. Jacket, $70, Gap. Top, $29, Smart Set.
Cheeky details
The everyday sweatshirt gets a feminine update. Look for interesting fabrics, fun embellishments, peekaboo cut-outs and a pinch of sex appeal.
Top, $108, BCBG. Phillip Lim skirt, $460, Holt Renfrew. Socks, $6, Mondor. Converse shoes, $65, Town Shoes. Hat, $24, Roots.
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