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The garish colours of this silk frock by <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/jason-meyers-show-much-better-than-project-runway-effort/">Jason Meyers</a> didn't win us over, but the bright leather scooped gloves from <a href="http://www.inesgloves.com/articlesid/13891/SHOP/Detail/My_Fashion_Scoop_Half_Gloves_.htm">Ines Gloves</a> did.

Our favourite piece from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/jason-meyers-show-much-better-than-project-runway-effort/">Jason Meyers</a> was this pair of high-waisted skinny pants.

Black, white and bright pink ruled at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/david-dixons-barbie-collection/">David Dixon's Barbie</a> show. This full-skirt floral dress was a standout.

An Spirograph-like print on a pencil skirt from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/david-dixon-travels-the-world-for-his-spring-2010-collection/">David Dixon.</a>

<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/25/brandon-dwyer-makes-us-dream-of-care-free-days-in-the-sun/">Brandon Dwyer</a> presented a collection heavy on beach wear. This sheer dress would work over a bathing suit or for a night out in Miami.

We love the colour combination in this blazer from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/bustle-puts-on-a-hopping-show-with-rick-mercer-shinan-govani-and-stacy-mckenzie/">Bustle</a>.

This dress-slash-jumpsuit-slash-harem-pant from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/evan-biddell-sends-out-a-troupe-of-intergalactic-warriors-for-spring-collection/">Evan Biddell</a> is contemporary, versatile and comfy looking.

One of the few classically feminine pieces in <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/evan-biddell-sends-out-a-troupe-of-intergalactic-warriors-for-spring-collection/">Evan Biddell'</a>s spring collection was this gorgeous layered bolero. 

The architectural detailing on this dress from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/16/a-trip-to-space-and-berlin-with-greta-and-ezra-constantine/">Greta Constantine</a> is perfectly on trend.

The show-stopping balloon dress at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/16/a-trip-to-space-and-berlin-with-greta-and-ezra-constantine/">Greta Constantine</a>.

<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/jessica-biffi-shows-legs-cleavage-and-ass-for-spring-summer/">Jessica Biffi'</a>s backless bolero was one of her more conservative pieces.

The belted hooded vests from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/jessica-biffi-shows-legs-cleavage-and-ass-for-spring-summer/">Jessica Biffi</a> are ultra-modern armour.

The sheer rosette top from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/joe-fresh-style-show-causes-quite-the-commotion/">Joe Fresh Style</a> was styled in a girly manner during the show but could work with a blazer and dress pants.

A stunning silver number from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a>.

Another great dress from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a>. 

Exceptional draping and luxe fabric put this piece from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a> on our list.

Bustiers featured in many collections last week. One of the best was this deep-cut number with lace underlay from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a>.

A Victorian-inspired jacket from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a>.

With structured shoulders, lace details and layers of black, this look from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a> is a gothic delight.

A loose boyfriend blazer cinched at the waist with a leather belt looked young and modern at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a>.

Shoulder pads were handled with humour at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a>.

One of our favourite looks at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a> was a trench thrown over a cocktail dress for casual-chic elegance. 

<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks'</a> cardigan and tank made with wool Tencel is luxurious and modern. 

<a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks</a> collaborated with textile designer Kerry Croghan to create this "gone fishing" print.

Another nautical look from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks</a>.

Project Runway winner Sunny Fong's tailored separates were the strongest pieces in his <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/20/sunny-fongs-vawk-collection-opens-fashion-week-at-the-ago/">Vawk</a> collection.

By Sarah Saso, as told to Emilie Richardson-Dupuis

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