An over-the-shoulder bag by Peter Kent.
With airlines limiting travellers to a single carry-on, your choice should be stylish and useful. Crafted by Peter Kent, this over-the-shoulder bag is large enough to fit a small laptop, some files and a cellphone, and comes with a silver-clipped leather strap to secure your keys.
$750;
www.peterkentcanada.com.
Studs and stars accent these Jimmy Choo leather flats, a grown-up version of basic ballet slippers comfortable enough to withstand the rigours of lengthy power lunches and airport delays.
$425;
www.holtrenfrew.com.
Take a bite out of the winter chill with Virginia Johnson's shark-motif 100-per-cent merino wool shawl. It's warm enough to double as a blanket on long-haul flights.
$207;
www.virginiajohnson.com.
Keep dry
Rain jackets don't have to be plain and dowdy: Stay dry in Burberry's double-breasted soft nylon trench, which comes with a smart belt and contemporary tonal check pattern.
$850;
www.holtrenfrew.com.
Stella and Dot's Jenna Pearl and Ribbon necklace adds an elegant twist to the classic bauble by weaving a hand-knotted ribbon into its string of ivory faux pearls. Available online or through independent Stella and Dot vendors across Canada.
$56;
www.stelladot.com.
Special to The Globe and Mail