These five finds will give your summer style a boost.
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A summer style refresh can sometimes be as simple as picking up a new accessory (OK, or maybe two).
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While basics such as shorts, T-shirts, effortless dresses and the like can form the sturdy foundation of your seasonal wardrobe, accoutrements such as bags, sandals and sunglasses can help make your much-loved summer favourites feel new.
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With an eye for a healthy balance between trends and timeless keepsake items, we’ve rounded up five easy accessories that will give your summer style a boost. Guaranteed.
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Joe Fresh Jelly Strap Kitten Heels
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Jelly shoes continue to be a top footwear trend this summer. These kitten-heel sandals from Canadian retailer Joe Fresh offer an alternative (and more polished) to the meshwork designs that we wore the first time around. Featuring a one-inch heel and a glossy smoky-black finish, these thong sandals will be a style you reach for again and again.
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Boss Revers Tote Bag
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A roomy tote bag is an essential item for summer adventures. We’re talking about something that can fit your water bottle, snacks, chargers, a book, sun hat and so much more. This Boss Revers bag takes the never-full style to stylish new heights thanks to a grained leather material and light gold hardware. Available in two sizes and a few leather hues, the sharp lines of the Revers style are said to be inspired by the lapels on a tailored suit.
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Aritzia Sunbeam Raffia Short-Brim Hat
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A hat for summer? It’s a must. We love this packable raffia bucket hat option from the Vancouver-headquartered brand Aritzia. Available in a few colours for this season, the headwear design is said to be made by hand using the natural fibre sourced from Madagascar. The breathable, lightweight style is so easy to wear that you just might forget that you have it on. Good thing it’s so cute.
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Monos Mira Sunglasses
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Another summer accessory staple, sunglasses add fashion and function to your everyday looks. Vancouver-headquartered luggage brand Monos is making it easy to find an essential sunglasses silhouette this season thanks to its first eyewear collection. Called Mira, the collection includes 24 styles across six silhouettes. Featuring nature-inspired colours and sculptural shapes, the eyewear designs boast UV400 lenses for 100 per cent UV protection, according to the company.
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Poppy Barley The Trouser Belt
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Give your go-to black belt the summer off (it really does deserve it), and opt instead for a lighter-hued waist cinch. From the Alberta-based brand Poppy Barley, this sleek-yet-simple belt is made using smooth leather and features a gold-tone metal buckle for a menswear-inspired appeal.
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