Woolly Warmth Brave the elements with a piece from Icebreaker, a New Zealand label that makes stylish and sustainable merino wool clothing. The store carries everything from tops and leggings to socks and outerwear in a range of wool weights. Clothes are breathable, fast-drying and machine-washable. New this season is the RealFleece collection of soft [...]

Keep Cozy All signs point to a cold West Coast winter—thanks, La Niña. Cut through the chill with a brightly coloured puffer jacket by Joe Fresh ($49, pictured). This down-filled coat comes with a matching bag to keep it packed away—sleeping-bag style—until the weather takes a turn for the worse. —Jennifer Patterson More information: JOE [...]

Unless you’re trying to revive Annie Hall, no woman wants to look like a man, even when she’s wearing a suit. Thankfully, today’s professional female can dress the part without forfeiting her femininity. At Swank (pictured), the suit gets a flirty makeover with a Nanette Lepore retro-inspired pencil skirt complete with back-panel pleats in knobby [...]

Spring’s hot hue is fresh and vibrant—perfect for brightening up a dreary March day. Enliven your seasonal attire with one of these pick-me-ups. >> Leather bomber, $249, Danier. >> Adidas Original watch from CANDY Splice collection, $70, Adidas. >> Women’s Gambetta Mid sneakers, $95, Lacoste.

One of the downsides of living in a rainforest is the predictable wet—and at times snowy—weather, but don’t let this small roadblock stop you from getting your nature fix. North Vancouver success story Arc’teryx sets the standard for outdoor gear, including high-tech jackets (pictured) and snuggle-worthy fleece zip-ups. Available at Coast Mountain Sports, Valhalla Pure [...]