Anokhi Fashion Lifestyle Entertaiment

1. High-fashion DIY from Persona: pick, choose and combine delicately handcrafted beads to create personalized jewelry (shown here $550 CDN).

2,10. With animals (print, that is) racing all over the runways, the Brave Leather Belts ($125 CDN) from Danita allow you to add the merest hint of a print. For full-on animal, opt for the Leopard Patterned Pencil Skirt ($29 CDN) (women26) from Joe Fresh.

3. From the design team at Thomas Sabo are adorable, Atlantis-inspired charms like the Submarine Pendant ($259 CDN) and Octopus Pendant ($489 CDN).

4. Lace Overlay Pumps (Price on request) from Dior are the perfect gift to satiate the stylestarved fashion follower; the peep-toe and lace overlay add a not- so-demure element of suggestiveness.

5. The flirty and feminine Pink Ruffle Top ($119.50 CDN) from Esprit can be dressed up or dressed down.

6. Marrying bold trims and sleek plumes, Headmistress pairs together the perfect blend of old school glamour and avant-garde style with fierce feather hair pieces: Moose River Headband ($45 CDN) and Parker’s Cove Headdress ($65 CDN).

7,14. The makers of some of the best fitting women’s jeans, the Collin Double Button Skinny ($280 CDN) and Signature Bootcut ($265 CDN) from Hudson Jeans will have any woman strutting her stuff with confidence.

8. Puff-shouldered and body skimming in all the right places, the classic Winter Annie Dress ($148 CDN) from French Connection is winter’s snappy answer to the little black dress.

9,11. One can never go wrong when purchasing jewelry from either Thomas Sabo or Mark Lash. Her eyes will sparkle when she opens this Black Ring ($429 CDN) from Thomas Sabo or these Diamond-Detailed Earrings ($950 CDN) from Mark Lash.

12. A great gift for any humanitarian, the Mini Pouch ($29 CDN) from Dutzi is the gift that keeps on giving, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the women in Yucatan who create them.

13. Shamelessly chic and just large enough to house the essentials, the Sequin Reeds Clutch ($78 CDN) from French Connection is the ideal holiday party accessory.

15. For a one-of-a-kind gift this holiday season, Hermès Photos-Souvenirs au Carré (special order, price available upon request), a series of 365 unique silk pieces. They are the ultimate in luxury.

16. The windproof Hybridge Hoody ($500 CDN) from Canada Goose is a must-have for the athletic woman on your list. This sleek zip-up combines newly invented heatdistribution technology with great design.

17. The runway’s recent lust for leather and zest for zippers are merged into one with the Zipper Trimmed Gloves ($55 CDN) from Danier Leather; they’re this season’s hottest hand-wear.

18. Highly fashionable, the Fur Trimmed Leather Jacket ($599 CDN) from Danier Leather comes with a tie-belt to accentuate your waist while keeping out harsh winds and the cold.

19. Both color and fabric rich—from South Asian designers Lotus—is this exquisitelytailored, hand-embroidered azure-blue and gold brocade silk skirt ($225 CDN); practical and party-perfect.

BY: JACQUELINE PARRISH / PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 2010