by Ashley Bartlett

1. Aime Holiday ‘Bow’ Dress
Perfectly Parisian chic knit jersey dress in cream with bow shoulder details.
$348 at www.aimeluxury.com

2. Voluspa Travel Candle in ‘Truffle White Cocoa’
Luxury hand poured candle. Scent: creamy champagne, chocolate truffle rolled in a decadent bitter white chocolate. 
$7.99 at Chapters Indigo – www.chapters.indigo.ca

3. Macarons by Nadège Patisserie
The most lovely and delicious French treat is the macaron. Wrap these pastel beauties in a bow to delight any sweet-toothed darling.
$2.10 each at Nadège Patisserie, 780 Queen St. W., Toronto – www.nadege-patisserie.com

4. Joe Fresh Velvet Flats
Velvet says festive without sacrificing a pinch of sophistication. 
$19 at Joe Fresh – www.joe.ca 

5. Pink Tartan Striped Cardi
Channel classic flair with this feminine knit cardigan – a luxurious staple.
$250 at Holt Renfrew – www.holtrenfrew.com

6. Chanel and Her World: Friends, Fashion and Fame
If style never goes out of fashion, then a biography of Coco Chanel shouldn’t either. By Edmonde Charles-Roux, former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue and longtime friend of Chanel.
$65 at Chapters Indigo – www.chapters.indigo.ca

7. Lollia Inspire Soaps
Made from rich shea butter and individually wrapped in Lollia’s signature mix of printed packaging.
$15 each at LIV by Au Lit, 418 Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto – www.livbyaulit.com

8. MOET & CHANDON BRUT ROSE Champagne
Toast the new year in style – light cherry, vanilla, and lemon aromas; full bodied, crisp flavour.
$74.25 at LCBO – www.lcbo.com