Shopping Guide
Festive fashions
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First Canadian place HOLIDaY 2013
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SILVER BELLES
Ready to be sheen? Festive fashionistas will sparkle and shine through this most wonderful time of the year.
WrISt tAKer
From the Birks Splash collection, this triple-row wraparound bracelet glitters in white gold and diamonds, and is flexible to fit almost any wrist size.
MAISON BIRKS
GIFt BAG
What looks like an heirloom tree ornament is actually a stellar purse. Perfect for adding festive flair to any outfit.
ALDO
Mu HA ST vE tWINKle toeS
If your style is a little more subdued, but you want to try this sterling trend, go for a pedicure with Nicole By OPI’s Stars At Night, brilliant with silver confetti.
REXALL
Go plAtINUM!
SHoe SHINe
Let a wee one take her first steps in a pair of these fashionably forward silver sneakers.
A V-neck tank with generous straps and a chevron pattern paired with a shimmery pencil skirt earns medal status.
MELANIE LYNE
BABYGAp
FANCy pANtS
Metallic denim is all the rage this season! The crackle-effect treatment, which resembles frost on a window pane, makes this pair party perfect.
RW&CO.
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Cover photo: courtesy of Save The Queen!, available at optIoNS For Her
eMerAlD CItY ’Tis the season for rich, emerald greens, a classic holiday hue for fashions and the home. YULE JEWELS
Emerald and crystal clip earrings, created in collaboration with French designer Sharouk. SWAroVSKI
PRINTS CHARMING
Paisley-print silk tie. VASSI FINe MeNSWeAr
LET IT GLOW
Boreal Fir scented three-wick candle. FrUItS & pASSIoN
HOLIDAY DRESSING
Pink Tartan fit-and-flare dress with black satin trim. optIoNS For Her
SPRUCED UP
Classic almond-toe suede pump. NINe WeSt
WINTER GREENS
Wreaths available in store and by special order. pIStIl FloWerS
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WHat WoMeN Want
RING LEADER
Practice self-gifting with a stunning right-hand diamond ring! MAISoN BIrKS
ART OF FASHION
Colour her world with a framed pop artwork featuring her favourite designer, available in custom sizes to suit any space, whether at work or even in a walk-in closet. Art oNe
LITTLE BOW CHIC
WINTER BLOOMS
Who says floral prints are just for spring? This season, Pink Tartan offers a darker, more romantic take on the look. optIoNS For Her eDItor’S CHoICe: A great read for fashionistas and entrepreneurs alike! Tamara Mellon’s autobiography, In My Shoes: A Memoir, offers candid insights into how she grew Jimmy Choo into a billion-dollar brand – beginning with a loan from her dad and continuing through to her struggles to hold on to her business and her sanity.
INDIGOSPIRIT
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HOLIDAY HUES
Try a new shade for your next mani-pedi, choosing a subtle pastel or deep red from the Essie Winter collection. reXAll
She’ll enjoy a winter-long glove affair with the gift of these luxe-looking gloves. NeCeSSItIeS
MADe FOR MEn
MaRCh oF The PeNGUINS VASSI FINe MeNSWeAr
daShING aNd deboNaIR tIp top tAIlorS
The NeCK’S beST ThING HArry roSeN
PlaId TIdINGS tello & SoN ClotHIerS
eDItor’S ADVICe: Indulge with shower gels, scented with Numero 002 and Numero 003 – for your Numero 1! FrUItS & pASSIoN
bRoGUe VoGUe AlDo GIVING tHAt GIVeS BACK! Over the past 12 years, the FIrSt CANADIAN plACe GIFt WrAp CeNtre has generated more than $81,000 in donations for SickKids Foundation. Weekdays from December 9 to 23 from 10:30am to 5:30pm and December 24 from 10am to 3pm, have gifts of any size wrapped for a minimum donation of $5 each. 100% of your donation goes to SickKids Foundation. Located on the street level, by Options For Her.
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CHaLEt CHIC
IN THE FROSTY AIR! Frosted Birch decorative home diffuser set. FrUItS & pASSIoN
Ah, winter in the Great White North. There are plenty of “cold remedies” in store to take on the weather outside – or to snuggle up inside by a crackling fire.
ANTI-FREEZE Men’s knit toque. eXpreSS
eDItor’S CHoICe: Canadian author Joseph Boyden’s The Orenda is a historical tale of battling Iroquois and Huron Nations, of warriors and family, and of faith and magic – all while a gifted young girl has been kidnapped.
INDIGOSPIRIT
SNOW MAN Sisley photo: FABRICA
Moncler down-filled jacket. HArry roSeN
ENCHANTED FOREST Christmas tree made with nutty chocolate clusters. roCKy MoUNtAIN CHoColAte FACtory
COLD SQUAD
Faux-fur trimmed scarf and matching mittens. rW&Co.
FROZEN ASSET
Down-filled hooded parka. SISley 5
In between all the office parties, holiday celebrations, merry-making and other revelry, there’s still work to be done!
tHe DOWntOWn CroWD WRaP STaR AtelIer, SANDrA ANGeloZZI
SlaTe dePaRTMeNT eXpreSS
eDItor’S CHoICe: A great gift for the office intern or your new assistant: the Keurig B130 brewing system makes single servings of exceptional coffee, tea and even hot cocoa. tIMotHy’S WorlD CoFFee
PlUM ChoICe eCCo SHoeS
CReaTIVe FlaRe JUDItH & CHArleS
STeel ToeS NINe WeSt
Ideal for clients and colleagues, tHe BrooKFIelD GIFt CArD is available in denominations from $5 to $500. Recipients can select whatever they want from more than 200 stores, restaurants and services, including many in First Canadian Place. Visit MyFirstCanadianPlace.com for details.
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MISS MoNeypeNNy ROSY GLOW
Oval peach-coloured pearl drop-style earrings set in rose gold, from the Birks Muse Pearl collection. MAISoN BIrKS
CHAIN REACTION
Dark bronze chain-link necklace. NeCeSSItIeS
AT GrEFT i G
WARMING TREND
COPPER TOP
On-trend metallic knit sweater. tHyMe MAterNIty
BRILLIANT FINISH
A glistening textured rose nail lacquer called Make Him Mine, from the Mariah Carey Holiday by OPI collection. ADelAIDe SpA
BRONZED GODDESS
Leather-style tee and tuxedo pants. optIoNS For Her
MAKE A WISH CALL TO ARMS
Rose gold Venetie bangle with sparkling coloured crystals. SWAroVSKI
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Lucky Penny red wine. lCBo
Options For Her photo: courtesy of Cambio
Double-walled rose gold hammered tumbler. StArBUCKS
Get down HArry roSeN
oUt oF OFFICE There’s a reason they call it the holidays – so relax and take things easy.
Fair-Isle Style tIp top tAIlorS
Pretty Relaxed JUDItH & CHArleS
easy outlook KArIr eyeWeAr
eDItor’S CHoICe: A gift from the world’s coolest astronaut! Canada’s Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and Twitter phenom, continues to inspire, this time with An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. INDIGoSpIrIt
buckle her Up! NINe WeSt
draft dodger M For MeNDoCINo
toot toot! SNoWBAll eXpreSS has returned to First Canadian Place. This annual toy drive is Brookfield’s charitable initiative in support of the Salvation Army. From December 2 to 20, please bring new, unwrapped gifts for children, ’tweens and teens to the Snowball Express bin (concourse level, by Nine West and Fruits & Passion).
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eXpert aDVICE
Company coming? Here are some of my favourite finds of the season.
CAtHy DeSerrANNo First Canadian Place Shopping Consultant cathy.deserranno@brookfield.com 416-862-6322
TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
Limited-edition 2013 crystal ornament. SWAroVSKI
GOURMET SOAP
For the powder room: Pinot Grigio hand soap, from the Cucina Bistro collection. FrUItS & pASSIoN
SHAKE THINGS UP! Snowy Owl snow globe. INDIGoSpIrIt
CLEAR-CUT WINNER
Crystal decanter. MAISoN BIrKS
TABLE TOPPER
LOCAL HOUSE GUEST
Rely on Cathy to get your holiday shopping done while you get your work done. For details, visit MyFirstCanadianplace.ca.
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Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut sparkling wine. lCBo
Cathy’s dress: Options For Her
Seasonal arrangement of fresh, fragrant blooms. pIStIl FloWerS
FESTIVE FARE AND SEASONAL SIPS Discover deliciously satisfying solutions for easy holiday entertaining.
T MUSY R T
The classic Bûches de Noël gets the gourmet treatment from master baker Dufflet. Treat guests to any one of three variations, including Raspberry Almond Vanilla. DECADENT DESSERTS
You don’t have to wait until after Christmas to enjoy the Boxing Day sandwich, made with freshly roasted turkey, homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce. BRICK STREET BAKERY
Love eggnog? From December 2 to 6, indulge with a golden buttermilk cupcake topped with eggnog icing that’s spiked with fresh nutmeg and real rum! PRAIRIE GIRL BAKERY
Great last-minute gift! The Merry Collection features three teas and infusions and 10 filters for a joyous holiday season. DAVIDsTEA
Take a break from shopping to sip on a Peppermint Mocha Latte, Caramel Brûlé Latte, Gingerbread Latte or Eggnog Latte. STARBUCKS
For office-hours parties, serve the non-alcoholic Bottle Green, blending sparkling water with handpicked elderflowers. THE MARKET BY LONGO’S
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MIStER
KNotty AND NICe
MIStletoe Does he remind you more of Rudolph Valentino than the other famous Rudolph?
Add a little whimsy – and a little Rudolph red – to his festive wardrobe with a flirty bow tie.
EXpRESS
tAll, DArK AND HANDSoMe
The three-piece suit: tailored perfection that can stand in for a tuxedo at black-tie events. Even when he takes the jacket off, he still looks dressed to the nines.
AlWAyS SCeNtUAl
Calvin Klein’s moody men’s scent, Dark Obsession, gives off an aura of mystery and intrigue.
tIp tOp tAILORS
REXALL
GooD CleAN FUN
Talk about staying power! Old Spice’s latest collection, Swagger, features a body wash that provides eight hours of subtle scent to boost his confidence.
REXALL
ZINFUlly DelICIoUS
If he likes his steaks rare or his pasta meaty, take home a bottle of 7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Zinfandel from California to pair with a candle-lit dinner.
LCBO reD SHoe DIArIeS When he’s in a playful mood, these red-hot lace-ups will heat up the look of everything from skinny jeans to a pinstripe suit.
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WINter WHItES From crisp bright white to creamy vanilla frosting, these whites are right on trend for the season!
Champagne Taste SUZy SHIer
Snow angel BAByGAp
eye Society KArIr eyeWeAr
borrowed From The boys M For MeNDoCINo
Snow Suit MelANIe lyNe
OBJ ECT O DES F irE
Get Carried away eCCo SHoeS
Pearly White MAISoN BIrKS
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MAKING SpIrItS BRIGHt
CANDy StrIpeS Holiday slipper socks.
LEGS BEAUtIFUL
CoMFort & Joy
Merino V-neck sweaters.
tIp tOp tAILORS
HoUSe WArMING
Ultimate Tea Collection: eight teas and infusions, with filters and a measuring spoon.
DAVIDstEA
Looking for more bright gift ideas? Visit MyFirstCanadianplace.ca for the latest in what to give – and receive.
BAtH BlISS
Foaming bath balls in three fresh and fruity scents.
HoMeSpUN ClASSIC
FRUItS & pASSION
Handknit-style cardigan jacket.
eDItor’S ADVICe: For anyone who spends a lot of time at the keyboard, squeezing Exercise Balls by Thera-Band can strengthen hands and reduce stress.
ADELAIDE SpORtS
Sisley photo: FABRICA
SISLEY
eDItor’S CHoICe: Gentle enough for everyday use, Green Beaver gluten-free shampoo and conditioner are ideal for anyone avoiding gluten, even in the shower.
NAtURALLY YOURS
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BLACK MAGIC
ORnatE StAteMeNtS
Transform the look of a white blouse with this crystal-embellished necklace. Wear it with a strapless dress for the ultimate in glamour. SWAroVSKI
Opulence is in! With exquisite brocades, lace and embellishments, more is more this season. Just add gold, silver or pearls to anything black to look fashionably fine. STRIPE IT RICH
Steal the scene looking like a Hollywood A-lister wearing this stunner of a sequin dress. SUZy SHIer
AMAZING LACE
Figure-flattering, demure and ladylike, this is a little black dress that Kate Middleton would approve. SISley
Sisley photo: FABRICA
SCENTS OF STYLE
Roberto Cavalli’s Nero Assoluto is a woody floral with an air of nobility, housed in a baroque-shaped bottle and sealed with a gold crown. reXAll
GO FOR BAROQUE
Women’s holiday wear is rich with historical references. Even a long-sleeve tee is transformed with a brocade bodice and sheer sleeves. MelANIe lyNe
FANCY FOOTWORK Pumped up and ready to party, this must-have shoe will give your black business suit reason to celebrate. NINe WeSt
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For Merry Gentlemen
CLOCKWISE FROM top left Two-toned leather satchel.
ECCO SHOES
Leather basket-weave Canali belt.
HARRY ROSEN
Ombre leather lace-up shoes.
ECCO SHOES
Chronograph watch from the Birks Airmaster collection.
MAISON BIRKS
Collingwood Canadian whisky.
LCBO
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SOMEtHInG For eVeryoNe!
Any consummate hostess or host will appreciate the Dinner Party Collection of after-dinner teas, including Le Digestif, to complete any meal. DAVIDsteA
Great for a holiday treat at the office; an assortment of chocolate clusters, peanut brittle and mixed nuts will put everyone in a merrier mood. roCKy MoUNtAIN CHoColAte FACtory
Perfect for hockey fans and players! The 2013 NHL Collector’s Album honours Canada’s teams with commemorative stamps, medallions, booklet and more. CANADA poSt
No gal can ever have too much makeup: give her the Elizabeth Arden Holiday Blockbuster, loaded with eye shadows, lipsticks and more. reXAll
The commuting business type can sign on the dotted line or download the deal with this crystalline ballpoint pen, featuring a 4 GB USB key. Available in several colours. SWAroVSKI
For the super hero in your life, why not help him choose from a catalogue of vintage comic book covers, which you can then have reproduced to any size to hang on the wall. Art oNe
A practical present, ECCO’s Leather Care Kit features a waterproofing spray, foam cleaner and shoe cream to help clean and protect everything from shoes and boots to handbags and more. eCCo SHoeS
For anyone who works at home, the Smart Elegance phone, with built-in answering machine, stores up to 500 contacts. Bluetooth enables connection to a hands-free headset or hearing aid. HeArING SolUtIoNS
Bookworms and techies alike will love the compact Kobo Arc 7HD, a Wi-Fi enabled multimedia tablet for ebooks, movies, games and more. There’s even a built-in camera for Skype video calls! INDIGoSpIrIt 16
Santa Style
Ho! Ho! Ho! Inspired by jolly old Saint Nick – from his red suit and fur trim right down to the black gloves and big red bag – designers are definitely in a very merry mood. SWAROVSKI
ROSS MAYER
HARRY ROSEN
RW&CO.
ECCO SHOES
ATELIER, SANDRA ANGELOZZI LEGS BEAUTIFUL 17
First Canadian Place Directory
important numbers Brookfield Properties First Canadian Place Management Office 416-862-8138 First Canadian Place Gallery/Arts & Events 416-862-6180 First Canadian Place Shopping Consultant 416-862-6322 Parking 416-862-6304 Security Desk/Lost & Found 416-862-6319
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WOMEN’S WEAR
Fruits & Passion..................416-861-8119 Gateway Newstand............416-214-4605 Gateway Newstand............416-861-1352 Indigospirit..........................416-869-1079 LCBO..................................416-594-9040 Pistil Flowers.......................416-367-1200 Rexall..................................416-362-6480 Starbucks...........................416-214-5577
Restaurants
food COURT
Services Adelaide Club.....................416-367-9957
Express..............................416-214-1312 Harry Rosen.......................416-981-9097 Tello & Son Clothiers..........416-362-9079 Tip Top Tailors....................416-862-9229 Vassi Fine Menswear.........416-363-8060
Amaya Express..................416-214-0005 Bourbon St. Grill.................416-366-6889 Jimmy the Greek................416-362-6781 Maxim.................................416-366-2946 Mr. Sub...............................416-368-7827 Mucho Burrito....................416-214-0333 Pumpernickel’s...................416-863-9880 Santorini Café.....................416-362-6781 Soly’s Grille.........................416-863-9880 Swiss Chalet Express........416-368-2702 Szechuan Express.............416-861-0124 Teriyaki Experience............647-729-7106
SHOES
Market Place
Hearing Solutions...............416-216-1845
Brick Street Bakery............647-288-8080 DAVIDsTEA ........................416-861-0964 Decadent Desserts ...........416-864-9944 Furama...............................416-866-7412 Greenleafs..........................416-363-7085 Ho Shim..............................416-368-0125 Jugo Juice..........................416-867-1800 Kupfert & Kim......................416-504-1233 Naturally Yours...................416-368-0100 Prairie Girl Bakery...............416-504-2253 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory............416-363-2462 Soup It Up..........................416-364-0919 The Great Canadian Bagel...416-861-9626 The Market by Longo’s......416-304-1147 Timothy’s World Coffee......416-361-0003
Lasik MD............................416-646-0000
Atelier, Sandra Angelozzi...416-682-9074 Express..............................416-214-1312 Judith & Charles.................416-203-2929 M for Mendocino................416-304-0002 Melanie Lyne......................416-368-0840 Options For Her..................416-861-8733 Ross Mayer.........................416-546-2061 RW&Co...............................416-861-9441 Sisley..................................416-362-3128 Suzy Shier..........................416-367-1756 Thyme Maternity................416-214-6398
children’S WEAR babyGap.............................416-364-9200
MEN’S WEAR
Aldo....................................416-867-1118 ECCO Shoes......................416-216-4593 Harry Rosen.......................416-981-9097 Nine West...........................416-368-0611
Accessories Karir Eyewear.....................416-363-4669 Legs Beautiful ...................416-366-3839 Maison Birks.......................416-363-5663 Necessities.........................416-868-9424 Swarovski...........................416-642-0392
General Specialty Soap Stories....................... COMING SOON Adelaide Sports..................416-364-2772 Art One...............................416-368-3575
Akco Lounge......................416-368-0125 Duke of Westminster..........416-368-2761 Epikourion..........................416-362-6781 Reds Wine Tavern..............416-862-7337 Szechuan Szechuan..........416-861-0124 Vertical Restaurant & Bar...416-214-2252
Adelaide Health Centre......416-367-5200 Adelaide Spa (ext.141)........416-367-9957 BMO Bank of Montreal......416-867-5000 BMO InvestorLine...............416-643-1778 BMO Nesbitt Burns............416-359-4000 Canada Post......................416-364-0540 Dr. Bernstein’s Diet Clinic...416-869-3118 Drs. Lebovic, Jacobs, Altman & Aronson Dental Office...416-868-1066 First Canadian Optometry Clinic..............416-363-7342
Penny Loafers Shoe Shine Co.................416-203-7496 Plus One Courier................416-365-8080 SpaMedica (25th floor).......416-644-0050 Tello’s Tailor Shop..............416-362-9079 The Preeners Custom Fabricare.............416-362-3823 The Printing House.............416-366-8884 Tip Top Tailoring Service....416-862-9229 Tony’s Barber Shop...........416-368-8108 Toronto Region Board of Trade..................416-366-6811 Travelex Currency Exchange (located inside of BMO)....416-304-6130
FIRST is a free seasonal shopping guide published by First Canadian Place. For information, please email our editor: fcpinfo@brookfield.com. While great efforts are made to provide timely and accurate information, First Canadian Place cannot be held responsible for any errors in product information within this publication. Products featured in FIRST are subject to change and availability.
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ARTS & EVENTS Celebrate the holidays with the
EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED
Cookbook Launch!
Mark McEwan
Cookbook Launch!
Rose Reisman
Holiday Concert!
Molly Johnson
Cookbook Celebration!
Lucy Waverman
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