A springtime medley of fresh fashions and budding trends, the May issue of LOULOU travels the world in search of the latest looks. Be inspired by glamour from the high seas to the high plains and from as far away as Africa and India. Discover the planet's best beauty tips and products in Global Beauty.

You'll also find an eight-page feature on the rebirth of hippie chic, as well as all you need to know about buying skirts. As always, LOULOU has her finger on the pulse of the wide world of style.

NOT TO BE MISSED: The Laid-Back Hippie Look (p. 66) EIGHT PAGES featuring the look's key pieces: the Indian tunic, the long and flowing skirt, the ethnic necklace and lots of embroidery and lace.

World Tour (p. 74) EIGHT PAGES of the best clothes, shoes and accessories from the world over.

Buying a Skirt (p. 82) 27 skirts divided into nine distinctive styles - you'll have no trouble finding what works best for you. Whether it's swing-style, romantically ruffled or straight and narrow, your next skirt purchase will be well-researched!

AT A GLANCE offers in-depths of the knotted shrug, stripes, metallic accessories, polo shirts, knits and crochets, and tons of bracelets.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Global Beauty (p. 116) From India to Japan, EIGHT PAGES of the world's best beauty tips and products. Eight concealers tested, lemon ingredients investigated, 17 exfoliants to treat your skin rated.

LOULOU takes you on a tour of vintage-clothing stores in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal in quest for the best in vintage from the glamorous '40s to the rockin' '80s.

And as always - outstanding offers exclusively for LOULOU readers, including discounts, contests and gifts with purchase.

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