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N o r t H a n d W e S t V a N c o u V e r W i N t e r 2 0 1 1

FRED LEE’S AFTER HOURS

WHITENIGHTSLighten up your evening wear

FESTIVEFINISHESParty hair and makeup

HOME forthe HOlIdaySAdd sparkle to decor

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

There’s a chill in the air. Shop windows sparkle with holiday fashions. Eggnog lattes have returned to coffee house menus. And party invites are rolling into the Inbox. The holiday season is a special time of year, as we open our homes to family and friends, celebrate the sights and sounds of winter festivities, and toast to the year ahead.

For this latest issue of Look, we turned to the experts for their ideas and advice on entertaining in style. Scott Pearce, of GardenWorks, takes us on a tour of the Christmas tree lot. Raincoast Crisps creator Lesley Stowe shares her recipes for easy appetizers. And our wine experts, Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris, uncork their festive favourites. Vancouver fashion photographer Zenaida Kwong shot our fashion story, White Nights, in which stylist Deanna Palkowski shows us how winter white, silver and gold (and not a stitch of black) are setting the new standard in evening wear for the holiday season.

We also shopped our local boutiques for the latest gift items and gadgets. See all of these objects of desire for home and body, work and leisure, trendsetters and tots in our handy pullout Holiday Gift Guide.

Happy holidays!

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7 TOP TREES A TOUR OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT.

8 BACKSTAGE BEAUTY INSIDER TIPS FOR THE PARTY SEASON.

11 FESTIVE FASHION GOLD SETS THE STANDARD IN EVENING WEAR.

14 GIFT GUIDE FAB FINDS FOR HOLIDAY GIVING.

22 CRISPY COMBOS LESLEY STOWE’S PARTY PICKS.

26 PERFECT PAIRINGS OUR WINE EXPERTS UNCORK THEIR HOLIDAY FAVOURITES.

26 AFTER HOURS FRED LEE’S FALL FETES.11

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Layne Christensen

MANAGING EDITOR

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ART DIRECTION & DESIGN

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CultureD Douglas Fir 4-9 ft. $$-$$$Features a full, dense canopy of rich green to blue-green, fragrant needles and a symmetrical tapered shape. Cultured Douglas fir are planted on tree farms as seedlings and then fertilized and pruned annually for about five to seven years before being harvested. Needles hold well for up to three weeks.

graND Fir 7-9 ft. $$$Grown on tree farms, and tend to grow at a rate similar to a Doug fir, but a bit more finicky, requiring more attention. Cultured Grand fir (Abies grandis) has a dense canopy of glossy dark green needles, and a lovely citrus fragrance. Needle retention is on par with cultured Douglas fir.

Noble Fir 3-9 ft. $$$-$$$$The gold standard of fresh-cut Christmas trees. Broadly tapered from bottom to top, with deep green to blue-green needles and a moderate fragrance. Planted as seedlings on tree farms, Abies procera is fertilized and pruned annually for seven years or more before harvest. Space between branches for decorations to hang naturally, strong branches to hold heavy ornaments without sagging, and a full, layered appearance. Needles hold for more than four weeks.

Fraser Fir 5-9 ft. $$$$ A narrow form makes Abies fraseri a good choice where space is limited. Grown primarily in the East, but tree farms in B.C., Washington and Oregon plant some each year. Needles are medium green, often with silvery undersides and with some fragrance. Needle retention is almost as good as a noble fir. Strong branches hold heavy decorations without sagging.

NorDmaNN Fir 5-8 ft. $$$$ A “true fir” (Abies nordmanniana) native to the Republic of Georgia and northern Turkey. Features beautiful, soft shiny needles with a deep green colour and evenly spaced strong branches perfect for heavy ornaments. Holds its branches for more than four weeks.

blue sPruCe 5-8 ft. $$$$The most traditional of Christmas trees. Grown in colder climates and in the past more readily available than the varieties that are popular today. Sharp needles make them hard to handle, and they are less likely to hold needles for more than 10 to 14 days. These days, blue spruce still has a following, valued for its steel blue colour. Look to choose these as freshly cut as possible, and be sure to wear gloves!

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air pulled smartly into a posh ponytail complements bare-shouldered fashions, whatever the season.

For New York designer Carolina Herrera’s spring-summer 2012 collection, celebrity hair stylist Orlando Pita created a gracefully looped ponytail.

Get the look this party season with these tips from the star stylist, who uses Moroccanoil products to give hair a smooth, shiny and frizz-free texture.

Apply a hydrating styling cream on dampened hair for a smooth soft hold, then blow-dry straight. Next, part hair in the middle and pull into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Tease hair to add fullness, especially if hair is fine, and spray with hairspray. Loop the teased length of the ponytail onto an elastic, shape into a triangle, and wrap a section of hair around the elastic to finish. Secure with hairpins and spritz the entire style with hairspray. Finish with a light mist of Moroccanoil’s new Frizz Control.

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olished nails from nearly nude to artfully adorned are creating a buzz on the catwalk and providing inspiration just in time for the party season.

Metallic nail lacquers are the perfect complement to sparkly holiday fashions, says Vancouver nail artist Christina Culver, of THEY Rep, who worked the spring-summer 2012 collections at New York fashion week.

“Mixing matte with glossy finishes, tone-on-tone, is a modern take on the trend. “It’s elegant and pretty,” says Culver, who is a fan of Butter London nail lacquers, sold in specialty stores like BeautyMark in Yaletown, where Culver sees clients by appointment.

The nail pro used Pearly Queen for the base and Diamond Geezer for the custom nail art pictured here. Keep it neutral, she advises. “Summer screams more for bright bold prints and super colour.” A French manicure with colour or with a matte base and glossy tip is the way to go for the holidays.

Another favourite: Black Knight, “a wicked multicolour glitter in a black polish” from Butter London’s holiday collection.

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blackened olive and cocoa. “The colours are perfect for a night out. As they wear and smudge together they create a gorgeous and vibrant smoky eye,” says Tom Pecheux, creative makeup director at Estée Lauder. Apply the Gelée Powder EyeShadow ($28) dry during the daytime or wet with the Kajal EyeLiner ($23) and volumizing mascara for added intensity. Pair the Cyber Green or Lilac shadows with Blackened Black liner for a sultry look. Find Estée Lauder at your nearest cosmetics counter. — Manisha Krishnan

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Lighten Up!by Erica Hughes

At this time of year, we all tend to do a little more hibernating,

perhaps a little more cooking (and eating) and a little more organizing. With the amount of daylight declining every day, it’s a great opportunity to step inside your closet with a cup of tea and do some serious purging. Those ratty old sweaters that you have been holding onto for three years, and now are not even wearable to the grocery store, need to be tossed. Those outdated wool coats that you think can pass as somewhat current, won’t. The black basic layering tees that have had holes in them for the past year that you hope no one will spot, need to be replaced. The faded tights that are too tight around your waist need to be burned! The black winter riding boots that are stained from the salt of years-gone-by need to be relegated to the garden only.

I think you get the point. If it looks old, worn or ratty, you won’t feel your best wearing it. By lightening your closet of all of the misfi ts and “I may wear them someday”

pieces you can concentrate on simplifying your daily struggle of what to wear on a cold, rainy winter’s morning. This fall is all about a comfortable elegance. It’s about the sweater coats, the stretch denim jeans, the oversize infi nity scarf, the cozy tights and the fi tted sweater dress. It’s about the amazing blazer (and I don’t mean a blazer that has a matching skirt) paired with those spectacular riding boots that make you feel like a million bucks every time you wear them. It’s also about layering those long comfy cotton tanks under everything, especially with a cute chunky cropped sweater.

Now that your closest is lighter, you can concentrate on the fast approaching holiday season. Creams, silvers and golds are playing a big role this time around. If you insist on wearing velvet pants, make sure they’re leggings. And fi nally, if you are feeling very festive this year, red always works!

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$70 Shearling lines these cosy slip-ons for girls. The Chuck Taylor ‘Beverly’ boot from Converse.

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Nicole Miller champagne sequin strapless gown $695 at Blush (Ambleside)Dream wool wrap with Mongolian lamb trim $278 and LA Bling crystal ring $78 and crystal cuff $38 all at Phoenix (Park Royal)

Whiting & Davis silver framed clutch $280 at Blush and online at whitinganddavisbags.comIvanka Trump stone-encrusted ‘Asteria’ evening sandals $190 at The Bay (Park Royal)


Nicole Miller champagne sequin strapless gown $695 at Blush (Ambleside)Dream wool wrap with Mongolian lamb trim $278 and LA Bling crystal ring $78 and crystal cuff $38 all at Phoenix (Park Royal)

Whiting & Davis silver framed clutch $280 at Blush and online at whitinganddavisbags.com


Bianca Nygard sequin jacket $148 at The Bay (Park Royal) Etc ivory top with chiffon neckline $129 at Aldila (Ambleside/Lonsdale)Inge Christopher gold snakeskin evening bag $210 at Blush (Ambleside) Bead and crystal necklace $24 at Melanie Lyne (Park Royal)


Cableknit sweater dress $25 at H&M BCBG Max Azria white cotton turtleneck $82 at BCBG Calvin Klein sequin top $65 at The Bay (all Park Royal)Gold and diamond tennis bracelet $17,500 gold and diamond floral ring $4,399 and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra watch in 18-karat gold with diamond bezel $29,300

all at Lugaro (Park Royal) Hue opaque tights $12 at Sears (Capilano Mall) Dyrberg Kern ‘Pyramid’ bangle $105 and Diane von Furstenberg ‘Alie’ open-toe booties $430 at Wear Else (Park Royal)


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Cream silk tuxedo jacket $560 and wide trouser $420 by Vancouver designer Carlie Wong (carliewong.com for stores) Bianca Nygard gold lurex knit top $78 at The Bay (Park Royal) and Sears (Capilano Mall)

Pendant necklace in 18-karat white and yellow gold with fancy yellow and white diamonds $9,000 at Lugaro (Park Royal)Crystal cuff $100 and CPAK gold oval hoop earrings $25 at Wear Else (Park Royal)

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RisottoINGREDIENTS1 cup Arborio rice ½ White onion 2 cloves Garlic2 Tbsp Vegetable oil2 Tbsp Butter4 sprigs Thyme50 mL Dry white wine3 cups Vegetable stock2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese4 sprigs Chive2 Tbsp Mushroom liquid

Finely dice onion and garlic. Heat a heavy-bottom pot on medium for 5 minutes. Add oil and half the butter. Add onion and garlic along with thyme sprigs. Cook until onions are translucent. While cooking, bring vegetable stock to a boil, and turn heat down to a simmer. Once onions and garlic are translucent, add rice and cook for 2 minutes, ensuring that all rice is coated by oil and butter. Add wine and cook for an additional 5 minutes. The rice should start to stick to the bottom of the pot. While stirring, add ½ cup of vegetable stock. Continue to stir until all liquid has been absorbed into rice. Add another ½ cup of stock and continue the process until all rice is cooked. Place aside until ready to serve. Before serving, fi nish with the mushroom liquid, butter, chives, and cheese. Adjust seasoning.

A classic risotto is as comforting as a sturdy umbrella in Vancouver.

Once you feel confi dent making a basic risotto, you can expand your ideas to create and pair new fl avours. At Beachside Forno, executive chef Jason Harris pairs a classic risotto with warm fall fl avours. To cut through the richness of the risotto, the Ambleside bistro fi nishes the dish with a few slivers of pickled shallots. Try to make the risotto as close to service time as possible. The longer the rice sits cooked, the longer it will absorb all the liquid and become overcooked. Remember a good rule of thumb: if you won’t drink the wine, don’t cook with it.

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together or elegant cocktail party. Great to nibble on their own, they shine when topped with your favourite dip, cheese, pâté or antipasto.

Here, Canada’s cracker queen — who recently added to her gourmet food empire with the debut of Raincoast Cookies — shares her own palette-pleasing pairings for the holidays.

Balsamic vinegar jelly paired with mascarpone on the Salty Date and Almond Raincoast Crisp.

Cambozola with a thin piece of prosciutto draped on the Rosemary Raisin Raincoast Crisp.

Cranberry Orange Confi t with chèvre on the Cranberry Hazelnut Raincoast Crisp

A slice of parmesan and a drizzle of honey on the Fig and Olive Raincoast Crisp

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Roasted baby onions, wild mushrooms INGREDIENTS30 Pearl onions5 Crimini mushrooms10 Wild mushrooms, dried1 Tbsp Vegetable oil2 Tbsp Butter5 sprigs Thyme¼ cup Vegetable stock

Place pearl onion in hot water for 10 minutes. Place dried mushrooms in a separate container and cover with warm water. Let mushrooms sit submerged for 30 minutes. Strain onions, and peel the skin off. Place on a towel and pat dry. Remove mushrooms and tear into small pieces. Heat a heavy-bottom frying pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cut crimini mushrooms into quarters.

Add oil, onions and criminis. Fry over medium heat until onions take on a golden brown colour. Add thyme and butter and cook out until the butter turns brown. Add stock and mushrooms, and cook until butter and stock reduces and coats the onions.

Pickled shallots INGREDIENTS2 Shallots½ cup White wine vinegar¼ cup White sugar1 Bay leaf5 Black peppercorns10 Fennel seeds

Slice shallots paper thin. Bring all remaining ingredients to a boil, and strain and pour over the shallots. Let shallots cool in the pickling liquid.

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Party WineSparklingCarrion, ‘Cristalino’ Brut nature Cava DO, Spain $12.99It’s important to have a steady supply of bubbles during the festive season but nothing headache inducing. Thank you Spain for making inexpensive sparklers without sacrificing character or quality. Cristalino is crisp and citrusy and its classic packaging will make people think you spent more.

White2010 Jean Jean, ‘Ormarine’ picpoul de pinet, Coteaux du languedoc aOC, France $13.99Why not introduce something new to your friends? The rarely seen Southern French white grape varietal Picpoul crafts a wine packed with lime and lemon zest. Excellent on its own or with salad, seafood and snacks of all kinds. Beware: dangerously easy to drink.

reD2010 Montes, Classic Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile, $13.99Montes Cab is a consistent performer but after trying the most recent release we couldn’t stop ourselves from singing its praises once again. With characteristic cassis notes, dark chocolate and a touch of mint this Chilean champion packs a lot in at a very modest price.

hether you’re the host or the guest, the wine you select helps set the tone. It’s just as important as choosing the menu, the

music, your outfit and guest list. Unique wines that charm the crowd go a long way to making a holiday gathering successful.

When your social calendar is packed with parties, how can you afford to splurge every time? Set a maximum (ours is $15) and stick to it. There are plenty of well priced wines that over deliver for the money. Instead of being seen as cheap, you’ll be congratulated for being savvy. Our picks are crowd-pleasing and food friendly but just as easy to drink on their own.

Christmas supper and fancier dinner parties are suitable occasions to stray from your everyday drinking budget. Treat yourself and guests by splurging on that special bottle. Out of town visitors will appreciate something from B.C. and any discerning local should be thrilled to try the latest from our own vineyards. Wherever the wine is from, aromatic and fruity whites as well as lighter bodied reds with soft tannin, bright fruit and good acidity are the most successful choices with the turkey feast. Not everyone is sticking to tradition these days though, so have a fuller bodied red on hand for less conventional but winter weather fare.

Dinner WineWhite2010 Bartier Brothers, ‘the Cowboy,’ Okanagan Valley VQa, BC $26-$29Celebrated local winemaker, Michael Bartier has just launch his own label and we say hooray! The Cowboy is a 50/50 blend with Sauvignon Blanc bringing lively acidity and tropical fruit to the richer and aromatic Schonberger grape. Fresh, fragrant and mouth-filling, it is just what your turkey feast is begging for.

reDS2008 Château labrande, Malbec, Cahors aOC, France, $19.99Think Malbec, think Argentina? Absolutely! But this grape originally came from France. Your friends will think you’re cutting edge when you introduce them to Malbec from the region of Cahors. Expect a savoury wine with pronounced earthy and cassis notes. Fantastic match when meat pie makes it to the dinner table.

2009 Faiveley, Mercurey aOC, France $28.99Pinot Noir is always a winner with traditional Christmas dinner. Make your guest feel special and choose one from Burgundy, Pinot’s highly lauded homeland. The 2009 vintage is fantastic and this Mercurey offers delicious drinking at an affordable price. Elegant and focused red fruit with a hint of spice.

Michaela and Michelle will decant more perfect pairings at Cheers to the Holidays, their December monthly tasting. Details at housewine.ca.

Ingredients3/4 fl. oz. Splenda vanilla syrup3/4 fl. oz. fresh lemon juice1 fl. oz. white cranberry juice2 fl. oz. Smirnoff raspberry vodka

RecipeIn a mixing glass, measure Splenda vanilla syrup, fresh lemon juice, white cranberry juice and Smirnoff raspberry vodka. Pack mixing glass full with ice. Top with a stainless steel shaking tin. Shake vigorously 12 times to mix ingredients. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a wide lemon zest, squeeze to release oils.

Toast to merriment with a cool cocktail for the festive season. The newest addition to the Sips List at Earls Kitchen & Bar is a slimmed down version of the classic lemon drop martini. At just 150 calories, the Skinny martini, pleases those watching their waistlines, with its appealing blend of house-made sugar-free vanilla syrup, raspberry vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and white cranberry. Syrup cuts the bite of vodka while a dash of lemon cuts the sugar, for the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

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President Stephen Toope and human rights activist and former Miss World Canada Nazanin Afshim-Jam launched UBC’s $1.5 billion fundraising and alumni engagement campaign at War Memorial Gym.

Global V’s Marisa Thomas and Robin Gill attended the Global Party at the Opus Hotel, one of 80 luxury properties participating in the worldwide fundraiser benefitting 80 international charities including the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.

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