Sunday, November 16, 1997 — North Shore News - 21 north shore news ‘§ PASHION NEWS photo Grad Ledwidge . So Bla Clothing Co. manager Victoria Leonard joins Aron Bjornson (centre) and Kevin Sharp for informal modelling of the boutique’s “lifestyle” labels at the open- . _ ing of the Bellevue Avenue store. jcHelsTmAS AFESTIVITIES! Weaaistmas ~ PRINTS RIBBONS . & TRIMS Al stock! * Member jf or BS 10° once 1007. puter mar Cotton 100mSpools ‘Members’ BUY. r FASHION FEST! RAYONS & POLYESTERS, Alistock prints &Solids!* Memb 30%-70% CE. eo & VELVETS solids! Members ringing back to | Layne Christensen Fashion Editer layne@nsnews.com WOULDN'T it be great to have your own personal shopper, some- one who shops the world’s fashion markets and brings all the best designs right to your doorstep? In effecr, that’s what Andrea Lockhart does. The Montreal resident scopes out all the best accessories collections in New York and Los Angeles to gather the hottest looks of the season and present them to upscale boutiques across the OLS. and Canada. Here on the North Shore, Lockhare’s selections can be found at None ich, 1447 Bellevue Ave. Lockhart will pay a visit ro rhe West Van store next Saturday, Nov. 22, between 2 and 6 p.m. She'll have with her 3 vast selection of costume jewel- ry that be av ailable for sale. you're not buying, it’s a chance to spot next year's trends. The — boutique’s Janice Hasman,_ Si has a sharp ¢ . “She's aiways ahead, 7 says Hasman. Lockhart’s collection is “great for the forward dress- er.” Her costume copies of gold and diamond jewelry are also great. Wearing faceted cubic zirconia in their ear lobes, diamond lovers are comfortable knowing their real diamond studs are secure at home in the safe. owner, Lockhart SO Blii Clothing Co. has taken over the Bellevue Avenue store space formerly occupied by The Sporting Look (‘TSL). The men’s and women’s ciotiing store officially opened Nov. 6 at 1519 Bellevue Ave. The focus is on “lifestyle” clothing, with the store stocking popular brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Kein Jeans, Jones New York Sport, Nautica, Mac & Jac, Adrienne Vittadini, Mexx, Ralph Lauren Polo Jeans, Sigrid Olsen and Hush Puppies. IF you’re feeling stressed, it may be time to head back to ciass. North Vancouver-based Escents Aromatherapy offers evening classes in the uses and benefits of aromatherapy. All classes are held in the company’s Ki:silane store, 2579 W. Broadway, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There are sessions on blending essential! oils (Tuesdays, Nov. 18 and Nov. 28). Advanced GLACIAL "SAVINGS! HOMEDEC CLEARANCE Great selegtiani of » Prints, olids & se the best ellevue sessions which cover the physiology of smell are Nev. 24 and March 24. There is also a gift-making class, in which everyone learns to make scented lotion, bath oil, bath salts, lip balm and oil lamps. The next gift-m king session is Tuesday, Nov, 18. Cost of the session is $35. For more intor- mation, call the store at 736-7761. FIBRE artist Bev Juno is expected to be the big draw at this year’s Family Christmas Show. Juno is recognized internationally for her sale watercolors, says event organizer Debrah Rea Watt. She reports that Juno’s wearable art and jewelry were snapped up by international ata recent show in Chicago. Locals may have recognized Juno's artistry oat Destino in Dundarave, the only boutique in the Vancouver area to carry the artist’s work. The — Christmas Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. at Marine D Club, 7425 Yew Vancouver. Other North Shore artisans sell- ing their wares at the show: flo- ral designer Eleanor Bolen, children’s clothier Kimberly Mara and fibre artist Izabela Sauer, whose hand-painted sifks are also available at Destino. Admission is $5, with 50% of gate pro- ceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House. show — is am, to 5 DON’T be a slave to fashion. High heels may equate high style but nor without a price. The overwhelming majority of foot problems are caused by extended wear of high-heeled shoes, reports H.H. Brown Shoe Co., which offers following _healthful hints for wearers of high heels: @ Try to vary heel height to avoid unduc _ Stress on foot and calf muscles. The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends that heels be no higher than one-half to three-quarters of an inch. B® Wear the right size. Feet change as we age. Fluctuations in weight oy activities may also result in a different shoe size. W@ Shop for shoes at the end of the day when feet are at their largest. 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