EVENING seperates like this gold lurex shell by Jessica Sport, $35 at Sears, are the trend of the moment because they enabie you to mix and match for the occasion. "gee TRERKERS Ws Boomers & Echoes «IDS & MATERNITY LTD. 984-5163 2,400 Sq. Feet of Store Space Consignment & New Matemity, Kids, Equipmeet * Perego Strollers © Val's Kids © CoscolEddic Bauer * Baby Bjorn Robeez © Rebel Maternity * Kinder Sling/Cozy . * Duet Maremity * Trekkers * Bravado Bras Mon. te Sst. 10 - 5:38 1774 Loesdelc Ave. N. Vancouver (canmen or (71H & tersoae) NOV. 26: ViVi is hosting its second annual model contest and fever dance at the Wett Bar aight club. ViVi, the only Asian modeling agency Tips t0 make heliday Siyle work for you THE hoiiday season is cn its way again and with it comes a host of social functions rang- ing from parties with co- workers to fancy dinners with friends and formal affairs. For many women the big question is how to look fabulous while sticki to the budger. Annie Helegda, Sears fashion director and resident style expert, offered a few hot tips. “The great thing about fashion this season is that it’s all about the accessories. That means looking fashionable can be very affordable. Start with classic wardrobe items and style them up with the latest jewelry, footwear and handbags,” she said. Evening separates are the trend of the moment because they enable you to mix and match for the occasicn. Taffeta skirts are sold with coordinat- ing shells, bustiers and fancy feather- knit and sparkle-knit sweaters. This is a great way to shop for holiday fashion with skirts priced at $60 and tops start- ing at $30. According to Helegda, basic black is always in style, but for those who prefer colour she notes that warm reds, berries and purples are the colours of the season. Shine is another important look for the holiday season — satin and silks as weil as shimmery gold. “It has been quite some time since the fashion scene embraced accessories to this magnitude,” s Helegda. Here she lists the top items that you can use to update your holiday look: Pearls: These were shown on designer runways and have since become a fashion hit. Classic and cic- gant, they're the perfece match for eveningwear. 8 A silk lower: Another runway show- stopper that's an easy and affordable way to add glamour and elegance. Fiad a colour that matches your outfit and wear the flower in your hair, on your shoulder or at your waist, above . the hip. @ A sexy shoe: Strappy high-heeled sandals, a sling-back or mule. Peau de soie is the material of choice. and embellishments such as beads and sequins dress up a shoe even more. BA stole or boa: Wrap your bare shoulders in style. Try a “pasima,” $30, Sears’ affordable version of the ever-popular pashmina shawl. Or a taffeta stole in_ coordinating cofour. Sears has them fer $15. A clutch: The perfect evening purse, in elegant peau de soie or adorned with beads, sequins or feathers, makes a statement all its own. Sears has them starting at S20. in Vancouver, will be intro- ducing 49 new faces to model scouts from around » the city. Tickets are $25 each and are available chrough . ViVi Studio (821-1235) or get them, on the Internet at . The ; Wert Bar is at 1320 Richards St, Vancouver. Evening begins at 6:30 p.m., and model contest starts at 7:30 pm. Nov. 26, Dec. 1, 2, and 3: “The Nutcracker Kids : Party,” a collaboration of Eatons and Alberta Ballet and Bailet British Columbia, is being held in the Eatons Pacific Centre toy depart- ment from noon to 2 p.m. on each of the above dates. Children and their families are invited to celebrate this holiday classic with live entertainment by the chil- dren’s group “Groovy Gals” and Nutcracker readings by professional story tellers. Participating children wilt receive special Eatons loot bags and will have the oppor- tunity to write letters to Santa. Eatons will present Alberta Ballet and Batiet British Columbia in The Nutcracker from Dec. 8 to 10 with three evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and two matiness at 2 p.m. at. the Queen Efizabech Theatre. Seven Eatons stores | will open across Canada on Nov. 25 asa division of Sears Canada. ONGOING: Auxiliary ‘to the Lions. Gate - Hospital Thrift Shop seeks durations of women’s, men’s and chil- dren’s clothing, jewelry, shoes*and kitchenware. 128 W. 15th St., North Van. . -- : — Compiled by Marete Good | FASHION FILE is a weekly Sunday column. If your busi- ness ov charity is planning a Sushion show, send iss: gosr. information as early as possi: ble to the North Shore. News, ” 1139 Lonsdale ‘Ave.,: North Vancouver, B.C., V7M°2H4. Email or fax to 985-2104, Priority given to fundraising fashion events and fashion shows tak _ tng place on the North Shore. from r & a6 ca of-the-art technology . for all skin types. - Call today for ~. extraordinary . holiday specials ae 5 i ERNWA MACHINES NOW SALE PRICED FOR XMAS |