10 - Sunday, May 11, 1997 ~ North Shore News north shore news oo o BRIGHT TIGHTS. 00 er Carol Claffey celebrates her first 5a a PPS Coe y Po % DESIGNER Carol € recently threw a first anniver- sary party at her boutique at 3022 anville = St. in Vancouver. It was a private affair ~— by invitation only— with many loyal North Shore friends, business associates and clients on hand to offer . : ‘ congrats to the designer on a BS ‘ ae ; : = the introduction of her C ee CONGRATS TO THE CHAP... Mike Claffey is congratulated by Victoria collection pieces for women Leeming, left, and Lauren Bacall look-alike Laurie Konkin. of all shapes with sizing from size 4 co 24. The crowd culated through the store nibbling oon strawberry delights and = champag: Q Floral bouquets kept coming NEWS photos Ann Hamilton through the door. It was a bubbly affair fresh with fash- CONGRATULATING CAROL... Designer Carol Claffey receives a ion commentary. Claffey, who bouquet and warm words of congratulations from friend Brenda had been a special guest Tosoff. speaker at North Van's Cleveland school earlier in the day, welcomed all with her delightful french accent and friendly personality. Origin- ally from Montreal, Clatfey and her business manager/ husband Mike moved to the West Coast from St. Maarten a little over a year ago when a Caribbean hurricane blew them to West Coast shores. They have b ion waves evi MIX AND MINGLE... Susan TOAST FOR THE HOS Allinson says hello. and Dat Brickenden extend their best wishes. ARRIVALS... Anna Laing arrives with her special invita- tion in hand. LINE OF DESIGN... Makeup artist Donna Stocker models one of her CLASSIC tavorite Claffey outfits. COLLECTION.. Debora Nortman models 4 a flattering clas- . " ; ooh. ; : sic black jacket ; a SOMETHING SWEET... CP and pants from | ‘@QRRRRAeorres CHIC PICK... Barbara-Jo Mcintosh peeks Justine Bengough ; oe Vey g 6the CC-Classics LS > Wawmeeass through the boutique. shares a shy smile. . eS 4 m= line of design. yes = — mm! §6TOASTING TALENT... Deep SURE SHOPPERS... West Van's Lynda Barr, left, checks out an HEADING IN... Jurek TASTY TREASURES... Jenny Huang cir- Cove’s own Audrey Topliss elegant white Claffey jacket with friend Diane Thompson of Golas says hi. culates with the fruit tray. makes a toast to Carol Claffey. Diane's Lingerie.