north shore news § FASHION wees balloons and lollipops for the @ Supermodel Cindy chooses Pa \ OMEGA’S newest watch design has more than its new spokesmodel’s stamp of approval. Supermodel Cindy Crawford played an important role in consulting on the final design of the new Constellation My Choice watch, according to press information supplied by the watchmaker. Crawford was present when the Swiss company unveiled the watch last month in Las Vegas. According to Omega‘s Canadian publicist Barbara Kern, Crawford’s demands were for an everyday watch that could be worn round the clock — comfortable for wear during, sports and dressy enough for evenings out. Prices for the Constellation My Choice timepiece start at $2,150 for the all-steel model and rise to $9,350 for all gold. In recognition of the watch- maker’s 150th anniversary: a limited-edition Constellation FUN IN THE SUN: Omega’s diamond-studded watch and Body Shop's tip pencils. with diamond-studded white gold bezel is available for $13,500. Only 10 are for sale in Canada. The timepicces are available exclusively on the North Shore at Lugaro Jewellers in Park Royal. goog Roots has teamed with Starbucks, HMV stores and Travelcuts to raise funds for Care Canada. The goal is to raise $60,000 for the organiza- tion, which provides relief and long-term development assis- tance to people in developing countries. Holders of Festival Aftika passports, available at participating stores, are entitled to 15% off regular-priced Roots merchandise, 5% off any Kumuka Expedition trip to Africa booked — through Travelcuts, 10% off Frappuccino and 2-for-1 Tiazzi blended juiced tea at Starbucks, and a free Frappuccino with the purchase of selected Real World CDs from HMV. Also up for grabs is a trip for two to Africa. Ballots are at all store locations. The promotion ends Tuesday. Lynn Valley Hair Studio will mark its 30th year in busi- ness today with a public cele- bration. Stylists at the salon, located in Lynn Valley Centre near IGA, will be snipping hair to the Latin rhythms of a salsa band from noon to 5 p.m. There will be face painting, kids. Those waiting in line fora trim can enjoy a hot dog and pop tor $2. Haircuts are $12, with all proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in memory of salon owner Silvana Francis’ late father Mauro Stagnitta, who, with partner Angelo Auceluzzo, opened the barber shop in ‘68. 0900 As individual as your hand- writing, the shape of your lip- stick can hint at aspects of your character. As revealed in a Body Shop survey: straight across, you are level-headed; a perfect slant, artistic and passionate about life; dipped in the mid- dle, conservative and witty; perfectly balanced, cautious and prim. Body Shop's lip shine jumbo pencils don’t kiss ’n’ tell. They're $10 in melon, mango, lotus and lilac. — Layne Christensen of ; MET 1405 Bellevue Ave. be Vancouver 913-0201 ify _\ Ladies Quality Consignment weg lhy fa "Nina BPs 7 “The Pelt Professionals” FOR LIFE Exercise your mind with fitness facts ° Shane Collins on page 35 in your .