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THE GOODS: Ring in the new year in style

Looking back at 2015, fashionwise, it was the year of 'Athleisure' - sneaks with casuals for extra comfort; boho-chic came back around for the thousandth time; mismatched earrings became a cool-girl signature; pant legs were widened; for footwear we

Looking back at 2015, fashionwise, it was the year of 'Athleisure' - sneaks with casuals for extra comfort; boho-chic came back around for the thousandth time; mismatched earrings became a cool-girl signature; pant legs were widened; for footwear we saw strappy heels, pointytoed boots, and classic loafers.

On the North Shore, it was also the year of big openings: a much-anticipated Simons opened its doors at Park Royal, indie-darling Plenty also made the trek over the bridge, bringing its latest location (one of eight) to the North Shore, and, of course, there are a ton of locally owned boutiques to find new stylish pieces for the coming year. Speaking of which, here are a few inspired ways to make the most of your New Year's Eve celebration.

Niki Hope is a style writer and editor with a weekly column in the Westender. Check out her blog on her website, nikihope.ca.