Heavy Red’s Perpetual Distraction Bathing Suit

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Most dark clad mavens recoil from the sun in horror, but there are times that you do need to set aside your gothic sensibilities and enjoy a dip in the pool. Slather on the SPF 100 sunscreen, put on a wide-brimmed hat a’ la Lydia Deetz, and slip into the Perpetual Distraction Bathing Suit by Heavy Red. The black and white patterned (sorta like an up close spider web!) classic cut bikini will help you enjoy warmer months without having to compromise your noir style entirely. It’s rare to find a unique designer bathing suit for under $80, so snatch up this limited piece!

The Perpetual Distraction Bathing Suit by Heavy Red is available online at www.heavyred.com.

- Meagan

The runway shows at FAT, Toronto’s alternative fashion week.

Pippa

Latex, I get excited anytime I see it used in ways one would not expect.  Pippa’s collection at FAT consisted of country club sports inspired latex outfits in a range of pastels.  I have always loved latex in pastels and I love the idea of a seaform green, latex tennis outfit with the texture of a cable knit sweater.  I am very curious to see one of the knit textured waist cinchers from this collection up close and see how that effect is achieved.  There are a handful of designers out there currently using latex in creative and new ways, from the look of this show, Pippa is one of those up and coming latex designers.  The stand out piece of the show was definitely the pink ruffled bikini (shown in bottom right photo).  Latex is a great material for a swimsuit and this piece is the perfect suit for an intimate, risque pool party with friends.  Pippa’s collection shown at FAT was fun and sexy, looking forward to seeing more from them.

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- Jennifer