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Hot Dates: Happy Halloween

Halloween charms from Thomas Sabo

October 31
Celebrate Oct. 31—grown-up style—with autumn-inspired charms from Thomas Sabo. Sure, you’re no longer getting decked out in your ghoulish best, trick-or-treating from house to house, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop celebrating All Hallows’ Eve altogether. Pop by Thomas Sabo’s new Oakridge Centre store to choose charms of your own, or model your bracelet or necklace after the acorn and pumpkin combo shown above. Other options for ringing in this scary holiday: pints of pumpkin ale and creepy, festive decorations at HomeSense.—Jennifer Patterson

More information:

Thomas Sabo, Oakridge Centre, 650 West 41st Ave. 604-263-7226.

www.thomassabo.com

Homesense, 493 Robson St. 604-683-4406.

www.homesense.ca

Hot Shopping: Holiday Sparkle

Charm your way into your loved one's heart with these winter charms by Thomas Sabo

From stars and snowflakes to sleighs and boots, Thomas Sabo’s winter-themed charms make great little gifts. These beauties come as singles, or buy a bracelet or necklace chock-full of them. This Christmas don’t just decorate the tree, decorate yourself. Available online at www.thomassabo.com.—Sarah Rolling

Charming Changes

Charm by Thomas Sabo

Charms are hot, and the choices are many. Dave Stratton, owner of the jewellery store that bears his name, Stratton’s Jewellery, classifies charms into three categories:

Traditional: Soldered silver and gold charms that dangle from chain bracelets have been popular for over forty years. Stratton’s Jewellery displays 500 styles.
Beads: Each colourful bead is purchased as a souvenir of a person, place or event, so bracelets become a string of memories. Rearranging the beads changes the look. Stratton’s sells Chamilia, Bacio and their own custom beads, some 250 styles.
Lobster Clasps: Easily placed or removed from bracelets or necklaces, these versatile charms can be coordinated with outfits and moods. Stratton’s features the Thomas Sabo 500 piece collection that changes every 6 weeks. There are larger items as well as charms with coloured stones, crystals and enamel.

Hot Shopping: Fly Me to the Moon

These unique luggage tags depicting Vancouver scenes are a fun souvenir. Photo by Caroline Toth

Celebs are always at their best while travelling—so what’s your excuse? Start with travel charms from Tiffany & Co. to spruce up your outfit, tuck no-name carry-on inside a luxe tote from Louis Vuitton and make sure everyone knows the drool-worthy bag is yours with luggage tags from Casa (pictured). Each tag captures an iconic spot on the West Coast in an art print.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: FIFA Fans

Cute charms by Thomas Sabo celebrate soccer

In the spirit of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa (Jun. 11 to Jul. 11), Thomas Sabo has created a collection of soccer-inspired charms. Just think how cute you’ll look as you cheer your team to victory while sporting these sterling silver collectables. Available online at www.thomassabo.com.—Jennifer Patterson

Charming Souvenir

Charms by Thomas Sabo

“They’re back in a big way,” says David Stratton of the silver and gold charms that were once popular and are again in vogue. Stratton’s Jewellery currently displays over 1000 charms from $13 to $30. Favourite designs with visitors include Banff attractions, Canadian maple leaves, grizzly bears, snowflakes and mountains. “Lobster claw clips make them easy to place on bracelets, necklaces, cell phones and backpacks,” notes David.—JN