16 - Sunday, December 18, 1988 - North Shore News AN EVENING dress with the top in brown shot taffeta, makes an elegant statement from Nina Ricci. The gown has a draped girdle of petrol blue taffeta and skirt in black tuile. no drying, less than 2% ultra: vioiet “B” rays. $2.00 tan ses- sion (reg. $8.00). Who said ex- ercise has to hurt? 46) Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver | 2 $5 & 210 SPRING iS HERE! STARTS 9: 00 AM MONDAY DEC. 19 WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE WHOLESALE MUST CLEAR OUR WAREHOUSE! FASHION Frill-free elegance is the look for Xmas ‘88 **SLEEK”’ AND “‘elegant’’ are the watchwords for holiday dressing this year. Say goodbye to the recent too- poufy, too-tight concept of femi- nine dressing, in favor of more frill-free elegance. ‘“‘Last year’s whimsical pouf dress is this year’s chic dinner suit,’’ said Sue Thompson, special occasion buyer for a leading chain of women’s fashion boutiques. “The dinner suit is sophisticated and elegant, allowing for more versatility. You can wear it to a conservative office party and then to a black-tie holiday bash. It all depends on the accessories.”’ How can you go from your of- fice party to an elegant dinner par- ty without going home first? Thompson cites the following tips on ways to ‘‘dress up’? and **dress down’’ the dinner suit: Replace your gold earrings with pearls or rhinestones. Add an elegant pin or single strand of pearls. © Opaque hosiery can be replaced by dressier evening textures or sheers. Lace stockings or stockings decorated with rhinestones can re- ally add pizzazz to any outfit. © Switch into a pair of suede or satin high heels — and out of your plain leather mid-heeled career ae ™ BodyGear™s unique system of toning tables lets you trim off in- ches and shape up without strenuous exercise. 49 minutes equals 7 hours workout of floor. “GOT CERTIFICATES FOR THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL ON YOUR CHBISTMAS LIST” . Hours: Monday-Friday &lOpm, Saturday 9-5pm ITEN PUBLIC WELCOME pumps — for dressier occasions. * Replace your work handbag with an evening clutch bag. © Try a frosted eve shadow, a Walters makes ith meana little more Fine Jewutters Sites: | CAPILANO MALL _ 987-8904 § Styling & Toning Studio Ltd. * NOW OPEN x at Park & Tilford Shopping Centre 20% OFF ALL SERVICES! : 4530-333 Brooksbank Ave., N. V. =.newest clothing Late Night Shopping Thursday and Friday § Berit wishes all her new friends a Merry Christmas 3447 Edgemont Bivd., North Vancouver 988-7737 THIS LOCATION SAVE UP TO USE OUR CONVENIENT NO- INTEREST LAYAWAY PLAN FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PURCHASES Jewellers darker eye liner, a deeper blush and a ‘“‘redder’’ lipstick for a dressier look. A change of makeup can change your entire look. (ear movie studio) 983-CUTS (2887) & 988-7117, . BERITS fashion gallery Edgemont Village's boutique til, Pom, Free Gift Wrapping x SB Direct Diamond e SREY Importers