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Wednesday, September 19, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C3 New look, same excellent service at Tocca Finita ADVERTORIAL There's a whole new world out there... d is c o v e r it t o d a y occa Finita is sporting a new look, w ith m ore space to offer a greater selection o f designers, colours, and styles. This w ell-established w om en's clothing store at the co rn er of R eynolds and L akeshore, was renovated in February, and is now softer and sleeker. W omen looking for casual, everyday, business and evening clothing have m ore to choose from than ever before. A m ong the labels found at this unique store are A nne Klein, Eileen Fisher, Teenflo, M arc A urel, M arissa M inichucci, K.S., N ew m an and DKNY. For w om en looking for that special evening dress for the com ing C hristm as season, Tocca Finita offers Laundry by Shelli Segal and After Six. The fabulous lines are just T one o f the reasons Tocca Finita has such a loyal clientele. The store's owner, A nna Rea, is a big reason people com e here again and again. D escribed by one o f her long-tim e staff as "full of life and very bubbly," Rea pro jects her high energy into the service provided. W hen she is on buying trips, she will often choose things with specific cus tomers in mind. She know s what looks good on her clients and does w hatever she can to make sure they can get the look they w ant at her store. In fact, all o f the salespeople go out o f their way to service custom ers at Tocca Finita. From the m om ent a custom er walks in, she can have help looking at the selection, coordinating colours and styles, and finishing the look w ith a belt, shoes, boots, earrings or a necklace. Shopping becom es an experi ence, a tim e to personalize clothes to get the best look. Although many o f the latest trends can be found at Tocca Finita, the main em phasis is on making sure the custom er gets the look that's best for her. The latest trend ;m ay not alw ays work. Classic is always in here, and this year, black and white is popular, in a variety of fabrics and textures, including houndstooth. A good feature com bina tion that is getting a lot o f inter est is cam el and red that looks really sharp. W ith so many loyal clients, Rea is constantly looking for new fashions for the store on her buying trips to Toronto, M ontreal and N ew York. Using her incredible fashion sense and flare, she picks lines that cus tomers love and feel good in. It's a happy atm osphere at Tocca Finita, w here every custom er feels special during a truly unique shopping experience. W W W .Q Atelier Creating special looks for men and women ADVERTORIAL telier is the French word for studio, where people work with their hands, and this is exactly what the staff do at this Oakville salon. Using their hands, combined with a strong knowledge of trends and experience, professional styl ists at Atelier can help create a special look for men and w om en... for a wedding, a new job, or just to feel better about themselves. During an initial consultation, that typically takes half an hour. Atelier stylists find out what peo ple are looking for, and come up with a way to merge expectations with the client's actual features. "People identify themselves with the media or stars, their hair, look and image," explains Enzo A Rubino, one o f the partners at Atelier. "This can be a challenge. We will isolate the hair part, look ing at the client's hair type, and m ake recom m endations. Then we will look at colour and make up." This season, hair has become softer and fuller with some colours and highlights. Rubino says there is some design in hair, and that shorter styles will often flip up at the ends. Product is more important then ever before, for defining hair around the face and for shaping. W omen are looking for styles they can wear during the day at work, and then style for a glamorous evening. The length varies and there is a shaggy feel with varied layers. For men, the short cut is getting a bit longer, and there is a bit more facial hair, which is a seasonal trend. As we move from summer to fall, more colour is in, with the trend toward the natural colour of the person's hair, with a few high lights. The natural process of low lighting, using darker streaks, to cover grey, or combining this with highlighting for contrast, is also becoming quite popular. Anything goes when it comes to makeup. It all depends on what type of look you're trying to achieve. If you want to look dan gerous, more vivid colours would be used. A more subdued look w ould involve soft, natural shades. Consultations are free, but appointments are preferred. As well, junior stylists offer consul tations and services at a slightly lower cost. To make an appoint ment, call Atelier at 845-1911. Jax. 2001 Pamper your feet with stylish elegance at the Foot Shoppe shoes with Nike Air technology in the sole, offering comfort and style for even the most elegant f you've been eyeing a truly unique pair o f shoes in the occasion. "This is som ething very latest issue o f Glam our, chances are you can find them unique," says Heron. "Even dressy high heels have this shock right here in dow ntow n absorbing sole." Oakville. In addition to Cole Hann, Foot Shoppe sells only very upscale, hand crafted footwear other important lines carried here designed with style and comfort are Arche and Mephsto, both handmade shoes from France. in mind. For people looking for a "Even our high heels are good walking shoe, Foot Shoppe com fortable," says A drienne has chunky heels with tread, that Heron, manager. Foot Shoppe. feature square lines and good "You can wear our shoes at work w alking soles. Patent leather and then to dinner." walking shoes are also great for O ne o f the reasons these winter and can take everyday shoes can offer such comfort is a wear and tear. new, exciting innovation, found Other notable trends for the in the Cole Hann line. It's dress ADVERTORIAL Fall Collection Featuring I fall include m id-calf boots, patent leather, w hich is still play ing a huge part in footwear, the colour red and the bowling look, which features contrast stitching and fun coloured striping. "We always do trends with style," says Heron. "We offer the classy version o f a trend, making it more versatile for better longevity. The hottest thing is to look good but be comfortable." To help coordinate that clas sic look, Foot Shoppe sells matching purses, belts, socks and accessories. "No matter what your needs are. we can take care o f them," Hereon says. "You don't have to go to Toronto to find upscale shoes." Canadian & European Designer Collections Available at DANYAFASHION SHOPPE 2378 Bloor St. West, Bloor West Village ta r (416) 766-4511 Casual style fashion tips Simple tips for business casual style For Men: 1. DO ditch the suit and tie for a sportier look. D O N 'T think "sportswear" means athletic wear. 2. DO w ear casual khakis or pants. D O N 'T w ear old, faded or tom jeans. 3. DO w ear collared shirts or polos. D O N 'T try T-shirts or tank tops. 4. DO kick off your oxfords for some com fortable loafers or lace-up shoes. D O N 'T opt for sneakers or sandals. 5. DO stock your closet with an am ple selection o f casual, w ell-pressed separates. D O N 'T forget to tie it all together w ith a classy belt. For Women: 1.DO wear easy separates instead of tailored suits. D O N 'T choose anything too reveal ing. 2. D O w ear khakis with a blazer. D O N 'T forget how great a crisp w hite shirt looks with everything! 3. DO w ear brighter colours and accessories. D O N 'T go too crazy with the pat terns. 4. DO keep a w ardrobe o f these casual staples: the "go-anyw here" w hite shirt, flat shoes, turtlenecks, clas sic-fitting pants, and skirts in various lengths. D O N 'T forget to choose item s in com fortable, easy-care fabrics, like cotton. P «k * I AND A U . BERBER - «ff«soWES* AU SCON® S S S S L M f t N S> * A L LS E W IN GA C ^ L Ex«pt K " * 'k ,; .j a M l 1 Ie lp g iv e a k id a fu tu r e % g iv in g tlie m a p ie c e o f y o u r p a s t. I " AU. REGULAR D R A P S YIA C E V REGULAR _______ w m Donate your old computer to Computers for Schools It could m ean the difference between a child getting by, and getting ahead, in th e next millennium. With a simple phone call, your retired computer systems can be placed where they can reafly make a difference - in classrooms and libraries across Canada. If your company is replacing computers, talk to your systems specialists or supervisors. 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