Hot Looks for Icy Times

By Susan Phelan and Diana Stabel

Parka Art
Canadian designer Linda Lundstrom commemorates the 20th anniversary of her renowned LAPARKA line - her own interpretation of the Inuit parka - with a collection of spectacular, limited edition coats that are each a unique form of collectable, wearable art. Embossed with intricate First Nations' motifs, fibre art or hand beading, and created in collaboration with world-renowned Canadian fibre artist Juno, and Kaaren Dannenmann - First Nations trapper and teacher - the Okichitaakwe LAPARKA is both beautiful and cozy. Available at Liliana's Boutique.

Mane Attraction
Founded as an Old World apothecary in New York's East Village neighbourhood over 150 years ago, Kiehl's Since 1851 traditionally carried botanical and homeopathic treatments originally used for medicinal purposes. Over the years, those same pharmaceutical roots combined with modern technology, are the basis of many of the preparations that the company still offers today in their extensive line of skin and hair care formulations. Plain, unadorned packaging and a policy of not advertising allow the company to keep their prices accessible without compromising the quality of the products. Additionally, the company has gained a reputation for their sampling, "try before you buy," program. Available at Holt Renfrew.

Lacoste comes to WEM
Like its predecessors established in other key Canadian locales such as Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, the new LACOSTE boutique in West Edmonton Mall features the latest Lacoste design. With over 1,500 square feet of floor space in which to display the renowned clothing and footwear line inspired by 1920's tennis star Rene Lacoste, this spacious store offers a comfortable and serene shopping experience. This winter, LACOSTE jazzes up its VERT collection by introducing eye-catching and sophisticated two-tone shoes and a dapper new ankle-boot. This limited edition collection, the fourth in the series, retains the distinctive styling of the brogue silhouette while drawing inspiration from the spat shoe that was seen in the summer collection.

Gem of a Jacket
As the temperatures drop, you can turn up the heat, turn a few heads and make your mark with an Andrew Marc jacket. Made from supple Italian nappa shearling and detailed with raw-edge stitching and exposed fur, this handsome tan overcoat will keep you, and all the women watching you, warm. Available at Harry Rosen.

Blushing Beauty
For those after a more natural-looking glow that will leave you looking younger, healthier and more vibrant, try Dallas - the new combination bronzer/blush by Benefit Cosmetics. This sheer wash of colour dusted across your cheeks, forehead and chin gives any complexion a healthy looking radiance that is sheer, sun-kissed and simply sensational. Available at The Bay.