Warm her HEART
Ask any woman what she wants for the holidays, and she’ll be torn. She may need something practical, but chances are good that what she wants is just something pretty. Luckily, you can find gifts that are both. Here are just a few.
Give in to her wild side with exotic animal prints by Spanner. The “Wild Thing” cape is cosy in soft felt and has a detachable faux fur collar, while the “Ice” tunic sweater is chic in silver andblack zebra print. Both are available in a wide range of hard- to- fit sizes. The cape retails for a suggested price of $ 299 and the tunic for $ 99; visit www. spannerstyle. com to find a store near you.
Flirty and fun, ck Calvin Klein’s Hug the Curve stacking ring shines in three metallic hues — gold, rose gold and silvery polished stainless steel; $ 115 at independent fine jewelry retailers and select The Bay stores, www.calvinklein.com.
Now here’s a gift that makes scents: Indigo’s large glass perfume bottle has a retro romantic appeal, and can be refilled with her favourite fragrance; $ 19.50 at Indigo stores, www. chapters. indigo. com.
Help her preserve her complexion with Clarisonic’s Aria Sonic Skin Cleansing System. This handy gadget massages skin while gently removing trapped impurities. It retails for a suggested price of $ 199 and is available online at www.spaboutique.ca.
Give her the key to your heart along with one of Tiffany’s pretty Knot Key pendants. These romantic signature pieces are available in a variety of styles, sizes and metals, ranging from sterling silver to 18- karat yellow or rose gold, and platinum set with diamonds. Prices range from $ 360 for enamelled sterling silver to $ 9,215 for a platinum butterfly pattern set with white and pink diamonds, available at Tiffany & Co. stores in Toronto and Vancouver, or online at www. tiffany. ca.
Fashionistas will enjoy the chic whimsy of Dover Publications Paper Dolls books featuring the bestknown pieces by famous fashion designers such as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St. Laurent. The Dover Paper Dolls books range from $ 10 to $ 14 at Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com.
Your glamour queen will love waking up on Christmas morning to find one of Alan Anderson’s gorgeous Hollywood- inspired Art Deco collars under the tree. Canada’s own couture costume jeweller creates stunning one- of- a- kind pieces set by hand with vintage crystals and semi- precious stones. The collection includes cuffs, brooches, earrings, sautoirs and collars, and ranges in price from $ 650 to $ 3,900, exclusive to Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com.
You’ll never forget the way your lady in red looks in Melanie Lyne’s crimson cap- sleeved dress. Pair this sleek, form- fitting frock with a studded oval evening bag, and she’ll be ready to paint the town — well, you know. Red cap sleeve dress, $ 235, and studded oval evening clutch, $ 65, at Melanie Lyne stores, www.melanielyne.com.
Put her in a festive mood with bright, cheery Christmas- coloured tops from Jacob. The question is, should you choose the sleeveless red top with black lace details or the green lace one with the peplum? At these prices, why not go for both? Kelly green lace peplum blouse, $ 69, and sleeveless blouse with lace ruffles, $ 55, at Jacob stores, www.jacob.ca.
Make it easy for her pack her jewelry when she travels with these pretty yet practical satin jewelry pouches. They have zippered sections to keep rings and earrings safe, and a big pocket for costume jewelry. Available in fashionforward turquoise, purple, red and cobalt, it retails for $ 24.50 at Indigo stores, www. chapters. indigo. com.
She will glitter and shine in Jacob’s sparkly fun faux pearl and rhinestone necklace, beautiful with an evening dress and dramatic with a black cashmere sweater and jeans. $ 35, at Jacob stores, www.jacob.ca. The season’s trendiest accessory is the hat, especially the retro- chic cloche. She will love the stylish version at Melanie Lyne — it comes in a soft black formed felt with a pretty grey floral appliqué; $ 45 at Melanie Lyne stores, www.melanielyne.com.
Moroccanoil has launched a line of body products that promises the same intense hydrating for your skin as its popular hair care line. The line includes a cleansing bar, hand cream, body buff, body souffle and Intense Hydrating Treatment for especially damaged skin. Suggested prices start at $ 10 for the cleansing bar. For more info, visit http://moroccanoil.com