MAY THE FALL BE WITH YOU
Makeup for Star Wars geeks is one of the more inventive movie tie- ins to come along in the last little while. But it’s just one of many items that can take the sting out of the cold weather.
BACK ON THE CHAIN, GANG
The chain shoulder- strap crossbody bag is back. If you can’t afford a designer version, this leather- trimmed clutch in denim is a classy alternative. Mayle Caro denim clutch, $ 298 at Club Monaco, the Core, 403- 265- 5600, and Chinook Centre, 403- 262- 6507, clubmonaco.com.
HOLEY TEARER
“Who spends $ 200 on a T- shirt with holes in it?” you ask. ( It’s currently on sale for $ 120.88, so the answer might be “not a lot of people.”) But is this not an ingenious way to up- cycle all the T- shirts you own that have developed pesky holes near your belly button? Just add more! Iro Punctured Linen Tee, $ 120.88 at Nordstrom, Chinook Centre, 587- 291- 2000.
LIFE DURING WARTIME
Camouflage is another print that functions as a neutral. ( If you’re the adventurous type, it even goes with leopard.) TNA cotton twill Summit Pant, $ 85. TNA at Aritzia, Chinook Centre, 403- 366- 3898, aritzia. com.
THIS IS THE MAKEUP YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
Star Wars: The Force Awakens doesn’t open in theatres until December, but in the meantime you can wear the makeup. CoverGirl creative director and makeup artist extraordinaire Pat McGrath has created a line of lipstick, nail polish and mascara in light and dark palettes inspired by the film’s characters. You’ll have to go to the States to get the limited- edition packaging featuring famous Star Wars lines, but the products ( sans inspirational quotes) will be available in Canadian drugstores next month.
BLURRED LINES
Gap has teamed up with Ellen DeGeneres’ new ED lifestyle brand and launched the limited edition Gapkids x ED collection. While sold in the girl’s department, the clothing strives to avoid gender specificity. ( There’s not a pink dress with bows in the bunch.) Shown here is the Conversation Denim Bomber ( note the pattern of quilted speech bubbles), which can be customized with patch sets. $ 59.95 ( patch sets, $ 15.95) at Gap, Chinook Centre, 403- 640- 1303, gapcanada.ca.
SPOT ON
Leopard print really is a neutral; it pairs well with everything, even plaid. This faux- fur, animalprint swing coat from Topshop will make everything in your closet feel fresh. It might even leave you hoping for cold weather. $ 180 at Topshop, Chinook Centre, 403- 255- 6121.
YOUR DOGS WON’T BE BARKING
Jazz up your basics with these graphic suede and leather sneaks from Marc by Marc Jacobs. $ 330 at Browns Shoes, Chinook Centre, 403- 252- 4168, and two other Calgary locations, brownsshoes.com.
BOOTS WITH A BOOST
Snow boots don’t have to be clunky. While perhaps not Sorels best are choice sleeker for than deep most snow, of these waterproof and perfect for Calgary’s mercurial weather. Joan of Arctic Wedge mid boot, $ 270 at Arnold Churgin Shoes, Market Mall, 403- 2553, and three other Calgary locations, arnoldchurgin.com.