Fact: Christian Louboutin’s signature red soles were inspired by watching his assistant applying red nail polish at their Parisian office. So it’s only à propos that the first product in Louboutin’s Beauty line, initially launched in 2014, was a brilliant rouge lacquer. New for Fall/Winter 2017 is this rich metallic Rouge Louboutin Metalissime. At Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com
The geometric, antique brass brass on this Lucas Coffee Table from Yaletown-based Suquet Interiors will add understated sophistication to any living space. Add a bowl of popcorn and a mug of eggnog and you're holiday-ready. $1,100 at Suquet Interiors, suquetinteriors.com
Hunter Women’s Original Fitted Down Jacket is a nod to this season’s metallic trend. The short, fitted jacket features a water-resistant finish and detachable faux fur collar to keep you fashionably warm. $535 at ca.hunterboots.com
All fireplaces and mantels from Yaletown’s Suquet Interiors, including this Boboli Fireplace, are designed by the brand and salvaged from the façade of an 18th century monastery building in Mexico City after the devastating earthquake in 1985. Price upon request at Suquet Interiors, suquetinteriors.com
Coach’s High Shine Metallic Dinky adds holiday bling to any outfit and has my favourite feature: a convertible cross-body strap (allowing you to be hands-free to enjoy all that Champagne and canapés at this season’s soirees.) $340 at Coach, coach.com
I love the elegant sophistication of Breitling’s Galactic 36 Sleek Edition watch. With its gorgeous steel, gem-set case and bezel, pearl diamond dial and Sahara Red strap, the wearer is sure to be fashionable (even if they’re a little late) to this season’s gatherings. $14,990 at Birks, maisonbirks.com
Part of Stittgen Fine Jewelry’s River of Life collection, these rings are handmade in the company’s workshop in West Vancouver, and like all the pieces in the line, carry a thoughtful message. In this case, the undulating line on the rings represent the ups and downs in life and the beauty of the unique path one chooses. Price upon request at Stittgen, stittgen.com
