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Summer fashion tips from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ style experts

 

Sizzling summer temperatures have finally reached Vancouver, and this season’s styles are the only things hot enough to match this heat wave.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ fashion insider Sarah Murray, program coordinator for , has seen summer’s trends firsthand on both the catwalk and the sidewalk, and recommends these as the five must-have items for summer:

• Crop tops
• Florals
• Full-circle skirts
• Cutoffs
• Luxe sweatshirts

Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to acquire these trends. Murray has a few tips for fashionistas looking to get their hands on these styles for less:

• Transform an old T-shirt into a fab new cutoff or crop top with helpful DIY videos on . Watch ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ TV’s T-shirt hacking video to spiff up a worn-out favourite.
• Hit the racks of your nearest vintage or consignment store, like Value Village, to find secondhand gems such as kitschy sweatshirts and floral dresses. Another ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ fashion insider offers up her tips for scoring bargains from your local thrift shop.
• Take advantage of festival season. From the food truck festival to farmer’s markets, Vancouver is rife with festivals full of vendors hawking their wares. Shoppers with a keen eye can find great deals on items such as skirts, dresses and rompers. For a carefree summer hairstyle to match your new look, check out our video to help you achieve.

A master of these flowy, bohemian looks is ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alum and superstar swimwear designer . Her crocheted dresses and bikinis have graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, the pages of major fashion magazines and are donned by many a fashionable celeb.