Yes, we’re still living in a material world, even if the lifestyles of the rich and famous seem a little more elusive these days. Your trump card? Dressing like a one per center as you hit the town this season. That means sparkly frocks and plush pelts (faux, if necessary)
Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Open this photo in gallery: LIVING LARGE: Over-the-knee boots might get you noticed; a full-length mink coat (real or fake) will get you past the velvet ropes. Carolina Herrera mink coat, $30,200, Rag & Bone skirt, $420 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Collective Concepts blouse, $75 through www.eluxe.ca. Hermès boots, $2,850 at Hermès boutiques (www.hermes.com). Karen Roze/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: ADD TO YOUR JEWEL COLLECTION: This year, sapphire and amethyst join ruby and emerald in the pantheon of fail-safe holiday-party hues. Chanel blouse, skirt, pants and bag, price on request at Chanel boutiques (www.chanel.com). Dannijo necklace, $695 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). Karen Roze/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: GILDED GIRLS: Greed can be good – when it comes to an abundance of gold embroidery, glittery sequins and sparkly lamé. On model at left: Wilfred blouse, $198 at Aritzia (www.aritzia.com). Beulah skirt, $75 through www.eluxe.ca. Fox fur coat, $1,650 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). On model at right: Chanel coat, price on request at Chanel boutiques (www.chanel.com). Notte by Marchesa dress, $695 at Holt Renfrew. H&M earrings (worn by both models), $7, gloves, $10 through www.hm.com. Hermès shoes, $975 at Hermès boutiques (www.hermes.com). Karen Roze/The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: ROLLING STOCK: Festive frocks come in many varieties, from metallic micro-minis to floor-sweeping maxis overlaid with lace. On model at left: H&M dress, $60 through www.hm.com. Dannijo earrings, $395 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). On model at right: BCBGMaxAzria dress, $478 through www.bcbg.com. PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS Hair and makeup by Vanessa Jarman for Rimmel and TRESemmé/p1m.ca. Shot on location at Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto (www.trumptoronto.ca). Rolls-Royce Ghost courtesy of Grand Touring Automobiles (www.grandtouringautos.com). Karen Roze/The Globe and Mail
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