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Wrapping up

SEARCHING FOR gifts?

Carol
Crenna

FASHION STATEMENTS

With the holidays looming
ahead, make Christmas giving an
art form again.

Forget rationalizing. There is
little. on their wish list that they
actually NEED. So indulge your
friends and family with life's little
luxuries, those extravagant
pleasures that we deny ‘ourselves
when practicality rears its hum-
drum head.

Forget about what they need —
give thera what they want. -

The most dedicated holiday gift
givers may have started shopping
in July and have the event wrap-
ped up by September. But if you
are still deciding, then relax, take
heart aud remember that fashion-
able Christmas giving kas nothing
to do with the price tag. Some of
the best gifts mentioned here are
under $20.

If you have taken the plunge to
elbow your way through crowds,
press your noss against store win-
dows and shop til! you drop, the
North Shore News brings you its
pick of the best (and most stylish)
presents to give, and receive, this
season.

Here is a guide to the great
gifts, with help from some of the
North Shore’s most respected gift
receivers.

Since you're looking for gifts
that. are unprecedented and un-
forgettable, these men and women
have disclosed their most memo-
table. gift, and what they would
truly like to receive this Christmas.

These presents may be some-

- thing that they didn’t know they
wanted, would not have bought
for themselves, but once received,
they would not want to live
without.

WISH LIST

e@ Frank Le Gros, deputy fire
chief of North Vancouver City

AT THIS time of year, your
social calendar fills, your list
grows, your attention span wanes,
and your bank account empties.
Here is a store guide to help you
put the fun back into the festive
season and to lessen the jeg work.

To fill the orders for everyone
on your list, use this test for the
ultimate gift: if it is something
that you want to keep, but care
enough to give, it’s perfect.

Keep in mind the following
trends in gift-giving for Christmas
1991 as you shop:

@ New, environmentally friendly
products;

@ Daytime iuxury, mixing
glamorous evening fabrics and
jeweiry with comfortable daywear;
@ Multi-functional gadgets for
the home and cffice;

@ Classic elegance, such as Gucci
watches and Gucci loafers;

@ Antiques and second-hand gifts
— recycling for interesting giving;

@ The best of the ‘told fash-
ioned’’ gifts, such as eyelet lace,
country furniture, paisley prints,
cameo brooches and cufflinks;

THIS CHRISTMAS, rather than sho;
add a little luxury to everyday iife.

fire department:

“My favorite gift would have to
be something to do with my
favorite hobby. I would like a
salmon fishing trotling rod and
reel. It would be made by Daiwa,
a top-of-the-line Japanese label.”’
® Jzck Loucks, mayor of North
Vancouver City:

“My favorite gifts in the past

your

FASHION
holiday gift-giving |

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that I have received include a
VCR from my children, which I
was very surprised to have been
given, a microwave oven for when
I have to do the cooking, and a
tie that reads Number One Dad,
which I enjoy wearing.”

He and his wife decide what to
give each other for Christmas by
buying it for themselves months in

p for gifts that your friends and family needs, try for gifts that

advance. “‘Then my wife wraps
what I bought and hides it away
until Christmas morning. Often I
have totally forgotten what it is!’’
He adds that he always tells his
children when they ask to get him
a vie “because I wear them a lot.”
@ Patricia Parente, manager of
Lonsdate Quay Market:

“It is easy to remember that my

An A to Z store guide for
Christmas gift shopping
throughout North Shore

@® Homemade and home-grown
= local crafts and designs;

@ Art, for an individualistic gift;
@ Color and texture — in
clothing, shoes, bed linens and
furniture, rich bright colors with
lots of soft texture are in;

@ Healthy living and outdoor ac-
tivity, whether it’s for a watk in
the woods or a tobogganing ex-
pediiion, give sports clothing and
equipment.

A TO Z SHOPPING

Map your way around some of

the shops carrying the most fash-
ionable gifts of the North Shore.
Clothes with clout, stand-out
sports gear, pampering potions,
luxurious lingerie and knockout
knickknacks, you can find them
here.

Acme Exclusiv Closet Shop,
{04-980 West ist St., North Van-
couver, will increase her capacity
for more clothes, with a fitted
closet organizer.

Aritzia Fashions, Park Royai
South, has trendy, good quality
ladies’ separates.

Barkhor, Lonsdale Quay, has a

great selection of jewelry and
some unique tote bags.

Bobby Dazzler, Park - Royal
South, is one of THE spots to get
unique gifts for men.

Canadian Closet, 1385 Crown
(off Mountain Highway), will get
her organized with a new,
custom-made closet.

Chez Elle Esthetics, 1369
Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
This salon specializes in men’s and
women’s treatments for wrinkle
reduction, facials, acne treat-
ments, and depigmentation of
brown marks.

favorite gift was the diamon
engagement ring which my hus|
band gave me four years ago, s
we were engaged on Christmasig
Tke gift I would like most thigg
Christmas is a weekend ‘away’ agi
@ tourist even in downtown Vang
couver. I also love to receive cozy
winter sweaters.”’ ;
@ Mario Corsi, manager of th
Park Royal Hotel:

“Of course, J would like to b
able to have all of my family herg
from Italy. to join me fof
Christmas. But, if I cannot hav
that, a nice bottle of wine would
be fine. 3t should be Chateau
Fite '59.””

@ Walter Mustapich, film pro
ducer/director, former productio:
manager of the series MacGyve.
(when series was filmed in B.C.),
and West Vancouver resident: .

“I want a black Porsche Targa,
and I know that i will get it when
my girlfriend has enough money.
The best gift I have ever received™
was from my girlfriend and was a!
bottle cf Gianni Versace after-Jj
shave accompanied by a nicely

wrapped bundle of IOU notesIa
issued for backrubs, etc. to be us- RS

ed when ever I want.” :
@ Kay Alsop, journalist, former
fashion editor of B.C. Woman to
Woman and The Province; she
now sits on five association

boards and lives in West Van- ai

couver:

“My favorite gift was when my
daughter took me to a health spa @
in Carmel; California, for two
weeks. I also love te get wild bird
seed to feed the birds outside the
house. I loved the gift my hus-

band gave me years ago, white iam

figure skates, but I have had them
since the ’50s. I still use them to
go skating with my five-year-old &
grandson. I would like a new pair, 9
perhaps with a few lessons thrown §
in.” . * . a .
@ Maureen Bragg, real estate
agent, president of the West Van-
couver Real Estate Board:

I will have to say I like to
receive Chanel No. 5 perfume, but
not eau de cologne, actual per-.f
fume. I have worn it since I was
18 years old. Chanel No. 5 was
my most memorable gift because
it was the first gift'my husband.
ever gavé me, and actually the
first present I had ever received
from anyone for Christmas.”’

@ Janet Slade, lawyer. with the § ;

firm Davis, Gourlay, Spencer and
Slade of West Vancouver: 7
“I would really like to go
somewhere warm, with no phones &
and stress, far away from the of- @
fice. I would love to receive a
cruise to an island in the middle
of nowhere.”*

Coriander Boutique, Park
Royal South, has a good selection
of fine imported accessories and
jewelry for women.

Dog’s Ear T-Shirt Boutique,
Park Royal South. Why not some
interesting sweats?

Edward Chapman Ladies Shop,
1849 Marine Dr., West Van-
couver. Don’t forget about the
original sellers of the finest British
clothing and accessories.

Gulliver’s The Travel Accessory
Store, Park Royal North, has a
good selection of luggage and
travel gear at all price points.

Marine Centre Yacht Supplies,
Park Roya! South, carries outdoor
gear that could be used for other
activities as well as boating.

Perks, Lonsdale Quay. This
shop is a favorite for unique gifts
for him.

Ruby's, Park Royal South.
Don’t forget this store for fine
ladies’ accessories and jewelry that
you won't see elsewhere.

Shefield and Sons Tobacconists,
Park Royal South and Capilano

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