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| Edmonton | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
Accessories meld well with any fall outfit, but these hippie-inspired items by Shakti may be just the ticket to extend your summer of love well into fall. Stones range from sandalwood, rubies, turquoise, amethyst and carnelian — and the cocktail ring comes in ruby, sapphire or jade. Necklaces, $150 - $300, and the ring, $150, available at Red Ribbon.
Fall’s the season to look forward to this year, with the return of a hot commodity — sweaters. Not only will you keep warm as summer wanes, but you’ll also sport a classic, sophisticated look that never goes stale. St. Croix, $295 - $375, available at Val Berg’s
You may not think of yourself as a scarf wearer, but these versatile cotton/linen scarves are the hot wrap this fall. A scarf, like no other accessory, can create a finished, pulledtogether look as you make your seasonal transition. Wool Crinkle Viscose Scarves are $89, available at Olsen Europe.
There's nothing like a nourishing body lotion to keep your skin healthy during that pesky season change. The Cherry Blossom Shimmering Lotion, enriched with Shea Butter, pampers your skin as it leaves an iridescent veil and flowery scent. $32, available at L'Occitane.
Nothing ignites a little romance on a chilly fall evening better than the glow of a flame. Light this sensuous candle and you’re sure to kindle the heart of your sweetheart. Taylor Centrepiece Set is $9.99, available at Bowring.
Fall is the season to strut your stuff and make a bold statement in chic urban footwear and oversized purses. The classic office look is back and fiercer then ever with classic knee-high leather boots, patent-leather shoes and oversized leather satchels; this is all you’ll need to turn heads this season. Steve Madden Royalty ’08 boots, $125; Enza Angiolini Ginny shoes, $130, Nine West Double Deluxe Satchel, $125; InWear Satchel with front panel, $355, all available at Who Cares Wear.
Tired of juggling all your summertime accessories? Whether you are on your way to the beach or hanging with your girlfriends, this reversible tote is perfect for storing your summer must-haves. The best part is you can flip it to suit your mood or your outfit. $84, Sunshine Reversible Tote Bag is available at the brand new Lucky Brand Jeans store.
Show off your preppy side by sporting one of Gap’s newest Polos. This classic look is back and fiercer then ever. Available in a variety of fresh new colours, this light and cool shirt will keep you feeling and looking great all summer long. Vino striped Polo $34.50 Available at Gap.
Accessories can both change or enhance any outfit and this summer men of all ages can protect their heads from dangerous Uv rays, while still looking stylish in the summer sun. Goorin Bros hats are fun and breezy, while still maintaining that classic debonair look. They will keep you feeling cool and looking hot all season. $45-$60, available at Harry Rosen.
Men need to be just as careful protecting their skin this summer season as women do. They can accomplish this by using Men’s Protective Moisturizing Fluid SPF15. This alcohol free light fluid provides moisture while protecting from sun damage. $38.00 available at Ahava Day Spa.
Kids of all ages can get their groove on this summer by adorning the newest designer line by Elle. This striped cotton jersey dress will keep the flower power alive in your child all season. $59.99, available at Alligator Pie Clothing.
Hitting the beach in style this summer will be easy with a pair of Skechers sandals. The padded insoles offer comfort, while the bold graphics and funky detailing offers supreme summer style. The Skechers Sandal is available in White, Green or Black and is only $39.99, available at The Shoe Company located in Mayfield Common.
Whatever the temperature outside, you can raise the temperature inside with the newest silky, lacy lingerie from La Senza like this firey flirty chiffon “camidoll” — a cross between a camisole and a babydoll. $ 49.50.
Quickly gaining recognition as a leader in highend designer plus-size fashions for women, Toni Plus welcomes the arrival of spring with "Greatest Fits" - an extensive selection of premium denim that are designed for the fuller figure but yet are curve-hugging where it counts, ultra flattering and best of all, so NOT like your dear old mom's jeans. $150-$160, available at Toni Plus.
Featuring official team insignias, the new NHL watches from Roots are sure to score big with true blue hockey fans. Choose between a casual leather look and a dressier silver one. $50-$165. Available at The Bay.
This Valentine’s Day give your masculine honey something particularly, well, masculine, like this retro fire engine scooter in, what else? fire engine red. $59.99. Available at HomeSense.
Time to break out the cotton, the spaghetti straps and show a little leg. A classic but versatile sundress embodies the best of all three like this sensational little number from Apanage, available at Donovan’s Fashion for Women.
Sadly, we’re not actually going but you can look like you just came there with the new Tahitian Monoi Gold Body Shimmer. Made with an extract oil taken from Tahiti’s Tiare flower that is touted to moisturize and protect the skin, this silky gel when applied to the skin creates a just-fresh-from-the-beach bronzed glow. $17 Available at Fruits and Passions.
No guys, we’re not calling you lazy but rather alerting you to the fact that you can pick up a great pair of leather loafers for a cool and light summertime look for as little as $89.99 at Winners.
Edmonton may not have any beaches to speak of but the sizzling summer heat will have you lounging poolside or working on your barely beige tan. Why not look your best in one of the newest bathing suits from Fantasie $70-$200, available at Dawn’s Bratique.
Your feet will love the exposure and look absolutely fabulous in an exclusive pair of sexy sandals from Spain. $248, available at EnPrivado Shoes.
Welcome your inner geisha with with this silky floral kimono from La Vie En Rose. Kingsway Garden Mall, 109 Princess Ave. 471-6781
Returning in bright neon shades like lime and yellow is the easy breezy accessory of yesterday, the clutch bag. Only this time, they’re jazzed up with such eye-catching details as a designer-inspired front buckle $128 or 1960’s-style porthole $70. Available at Town Shoes, Kingsway Garden Mall 109th St. & Elizabeth Ave, 471-9111
The summer season ushers in pants, shirts and even shorts that are definitely showing their striped side with clusters of vertical and diagonal lines and fine narrow plaids. Check out this Hurley Firenze shirt and Element Bushmill Short, both $54.99 at West 49. 8882 170th St. 780-486-6975
Ladies good news…no longer need you worry about your bra strap slipping down to peek out from such warm weather clothing staples as tank tops or be spied through that flimsy blouse. Coming to your fashion rescue is Embrace The Bra Strap Solution – a handy dandy contraption that keeps those straps where they belong…on your shoulders. $8.50 at Night Owl Imports, Manulife Place, 10180-101 St., 423-7757
Create a frisson of elegance with Very Irresistible Givenchy Fresh Attitude, a new fragrance for men from the indomitable French fashion house. The architecturally inspired glass monolith bottle allows the zesty blue fragrance to shine through. This woody, masculine smell is created with accents of mint and Virginia cedar. $25 and up. Available at The Bay.
Slip into something a little more comfortable and a lot more sexy, like this peignoir set and robe from Jonquil. The silky peignoir is long and lovely and complemented perfectly by the luxurious velvet robe. Peignoir $325, Robe $450. Available at Night Owl Imports, Manulife Place, 10180 101 St. 423-7757
Discover Lampe Berger Paris! Channel the spirit of the Empress Josephine reclining on a chaise as the smells of wild peony, tangerine or creme brulee envelop your home. These beautiful glass urns purify the air via a catalytic (flameless) burner in the cap, then decant scent gradually throughout your room. $38 - $398. Available at CC 5040-104A St. 432-1785
The purifying attributes of cade (or western prickly juniper) have been utilized in Provencal France for centuries. Now L’Occitane en Provence has taken advantage of the essential oils from the tree to create the unique CADE skincare line for men. The line features shaving creams and gels as well as other skin care products. $22 - $58 L’Occitane en Provence , #2350 West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170 St. 483-1937
These solid perfumes from Crazylibellule & the Poppies are just the thing for a delicious smelling pick-me-up. The warm aroma of vanilla is mixed with various dessert fragrances, including mocha, pralines, fruit sorbet, macaroons and the sensuously named “pom d’amour” with notes of fruit, rum (!) and musk. $20, available at LUX Beauty Boutique, 10120-124 St. 451-1423
New from Tilley comes the tres romantic Casablanca hat for women. Worn straight on or at an angle for a touch of Parisian flair, this 100% wool felt topper comes with a matching hatband. $95. Available at Val Berg’s Mens Wear
aroma M is a perfume line inspired by the exotic subtlety of Japanese incense. These lipstick sized flacons of perfumed oil come wrapped in delicately beautiful Yuzen paper, and are available in a variety of eight scents from spicy exotic to sugary fresh. $48. Wild Prairie Soap Company, 10746 - Whyte (82) Ave. 439-6640
Take the stars home with you! Imported from India by Ten Thousand Villages, these delicate gold metal ornaments, like all the stock at this Whyte Avenue shop, are “fair trade.” That means that the artisan who created the piece was paid a fair wage — no factories or multi-nationals in sight. Available in small, medium and large, $6 $12 and $20. 10432 - Whyte (82) Ave. 439-8349
Wrap yourself in glamour! All the allure of jazz age movie stars can be yours when you throw on one of these sumptuous fur boas from Morris Furs. Available in a range of colours and sizes, these little numbers will make your winter a little jazzier. $100 - $400. Morris Furs, 10112 - 107 St. 424-4543
Brighten up your cooking space with funky kitchenware from The Tin Box. Made by the Sarut Group in New York, these kitchen accoutrements add a welcome splash of colour and festivity to any meal prep place. We love the cute little bottle openers, pie servers, flasks, thermoses and the toasters that almost make us look forward to our toast for breakfast, again. $15 - $85. 10512 - Whyte (82) Ave. 436-2006
It’s hard to beat the simple elegance of a pair of cufflinks, and these from Dunhill are the cream of the crop. The sliver of platinum and onyx peeking out from your jacket positively shouts sophistication in the most understated of ways. $275. Available at Gemoro Goldsmith, #1093 West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170 St. 444-7210
Who says sun protection can’t look great? This year, the popular TH8 Hat from Tilley is available in three new colours – pink, green and light blue — for all those ray-conscious females out there. $85. But men and kids take note: for this and tons of other great sun safe clothing and accessories for the whole family visit VAL BERG’S MENS WEAR GROUP, C117 Edmonton City Centre West, 424-3424.
For the latest and greatest to come out of the fashion world, check out the newly opened Gravity Pope Tailored Goods. Like the brand’s unique and head-turning footwear line, fashion conscious shoppers are sure to find something here that blows their hair back. 8222 Gateway Boulevard (82 Avenue), 988-1637
Touting an insulated interior able to keep any meal or snack hot or cold, the new insulated lunch bag from Elle is a smart, stylish and environmentally alternative to the brown paper bag. THE BAY.
Distinctively fun and functional items are the name of the game at Around the Town located in the heart of Old Strathcona. Check out their diverse and totally unique stock such as these terrific puppy purses by Fuzzy Nation. Available in most of the popular breeds, they are not only cute and attention-grabbing but also beautifully lined with a striking satin Oriental butterfly print. $45. Around the Town, 10428-82 (Whyte) Avenue, 433-8696.
Have a burning desire to dress in the style of Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Lopez? Well now you can… or at least your feet can! The hottest footwear for men and women can be found at the recently opened Town Shoes in West Edmonton Mall that includes fabulous footsy fashions and accessories from Oscar de la Renta, Richard Tyler, Lacoste and yes, JLo herself like this polka dot D’Orsay cut platform for $115. TOWN SHOES, # 1676, 8882 – 170 Street, 483-1512.
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