Haute for the Holidays
NOVEMBER 13TH, 2009
Haute for the Holidays
No need to violate your Visa this holiday season. Divas on a dime are mining the inexpensive designer collections. Herewith, our four favourites:
Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne
Mizrahi
hits the mark with high-shine accessories, cropped leather jackets to
wear over 1920s-style frocks and high-waisted, wide-legged pants. At
Liz Claiborne, Park Royal South, West Vancouver, 604-913-0687, www.shopparkroyal.com and 805 Boyd St., New Westminster, 604-395-8140. www.lizclaiborne.com
Jimmy Choo for H&M
Giving your holiday party gear a glam rock infusion, all bags, belts, and shoes ($149) are leather, yet priced well below their couture counterparts. Collection arrives in stores tomorrow. www.hm.com
Joe Fresh Style
Joseph
Mimran (of Club Monaco legacy) to the rescue with chic outerwear like
striped cashmere scarves ($12), velvet ballet flats ($24) and a dressy
down coat ($59). At Real Canadian Superstores, www.joe.ca
Pure Alfred Sung
Black
satin cigarette pants, a high-waisted pouf skirt and stretch satin
boyfriend blazers are all priced (unbelievably) under $40. Bring on the
invites! At Zellers. www.pure.alfredsung.com