A modern day Holly Golighty looking for fame-worthy frocks would shop where the walls are painted Tiffany Blue.

That shop is the brand new Holly. Stocked with lines beloved by stars (La Rok, Rachel Pally, Jay Godfrey) and made by stars (Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow, Erin Wasson’s Low Luv), thumbing through the boutique’s racks is like flipping through the style section of US Weekly. What would we get snapped in? Kain grey pocket tee ($98), Genetic Denim black lace cigarette jean ($290) and Charlie My Love blue tie-dye sandals ($280).

Someone tell TMZ style has flown North for the spring.

Holly, 215-332 Water St., Vancouver, 604-681-8883, www.shopholly.ca

It took one dress—a white chiffon gown worn by Michelle Obama at the presidential inauguration—to catapult former Vancouverite Jason Wu’s fashion career.

The same could be so for another Taiwan-born local, Joanna Hu. The challenge to Kwantlen's fashion design students was to design a dress that Lara Osen, owner of Misch, might buy for her boutique. The resulting silk charmeuse dress in military green so impressed Osen that she’s selling that very dress alongside Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim for spring.

Now that’s the power of one.

$595 at Misch, 2960 Granville St., Vancouver, 604-731-1017, www.misch.ca

With all the military-inspired fashion this season, it’s tempting to join the troops.

This tailored, studded flak jacket by Roxy gets wins for both a flattering fit and a perfect price point ($69). Four boxes of them just arrived at the store.

Soldier on!

At Quicksilver, 820 Granville St., Vancouver, 604-688-9030, www.quiksilver.com

When the James Perse pop-up shop, well, popped up on South Granville, we knew we'd find a minimalist space and well-edited collection of our "weekend uniform."

But alongside classic cotton basics are limited-edition pieces exclusive to Vancouver, like the men's grey long sleeve "Vancouver Twenty Ten" crew neck  ($69) and the women's sweatshirt with the Canadian flag ($125).

It's patriotism, Perse-style.

James Perse, 2717 South Granville St., Vancouver, www.jamesperse.com

Criminals love a good chapeau (see Bonnie & Clyde, Al Capone), and while we aim to walk the straight and narrow we can’t help but steal their stylish caps.

Where we’ll be buying them however, is the new Goorin Brothers hat shop that’s popped up in Yaletown, the first of its kind in Canada. Its Hamilton Street space tips its hat to where those wicked wearers of yore would have frequented, an old saloon or gentlemen’s club, with rugs, aged wooden floors, and leather and velvet chairs.

As for the show toppers themselves, the wide-brimmed Bella ($65) and the handmade Clockwork bowler ($140) are the two hats we’d get in trouble for.

Goorin Brothers, 1188 Hamilton St., Vancouver, 604-683-1895, www.goorin.com

With limited parking and packed public transit, we expect to do a lot of walking these next couple of weeks. As such, we think our hard-working tootsies deserve tip-top trainers.

The special pair we’ve got our eye on is the Carl Haessner IIX. Handmade of gold and back Italian leather, the limited edition shoe is a collaboration between Vancouver boutique Lark and shoe brand Zeha-Berlin, and mimics the same Zeha sneakers worn by German and Soviet Olympic athletes back in the 1960s.

Its unisex style means you and your partner could sport matching pairs. Go team!

$395 at Lark, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, 604-879-5275, www.lark.me

His Valentine’s Day fantasy may be French Maid, but we prefer something with French lace that we can wear past February 14.

And what could be more perfect than a bra and brief in blush tones from Agent Provocateur. In addition to appeasing your significant other, the softly sexy Gypsy set satisfies two spring trends—skin tone shades and letting your lingerie take centre stage.

For everyday wear, let just a bit of the bra peek out from the top of a jacket or dress as seen on the Akris runway. And on Sunday, let the set speak for itself and don’t be surprised if he offers to dust the living room en Français.

Bra ($235) and brief ($175) at Agent Provocateur, 1020 Alberni St., Vancouver, 604-688-2712, www.agentprovocateur.com

The older we get, the less touchy we are to life’s little traumas and dramas. If only the same could be said for our skin.

To help our sensitive skin weather the storms, we’ve got a new moisturizer. Skyn Iceland’s Pure Cloud Cream is packed with hydrating almond oil and aloe, as well as anti-irritants like oat extract and chamomile to calm skin, yet it feels feather light on our face.

A frantic day at Whistler watching freestyle skiing? Our skin is cool with that.

$82.50 at Kiss & Makeup, 925 Main St., The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver, 604-922-6292, www.kissandmakeupstore.com

We wouldn’t mind walking a mile in Audrey Hepburn’s shoes. The closest we get is slipping our foot into Ferragamo.

For the month of February, the Salvatore Ferragamo shop on Robson Street will feature its limited edition Creations collection of iconic bag and shoe designs from the archives. Only available in a handful of cities around the world, the handmade collection features footwear originally made for more famous feet, like Judy Garland’s platform sandal circa 1938 (pictured) and Marilyn Monroe’s go-to stiletto created in 1959. To boot, the label’s collaboration with Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto also makes its Canadian debut at the store this month.

Yohji brogues and Sophia Loren sling-backs in one stop? Are you ready boots? Start walking.

Salvatore Ferragamo, 918 Robson St., Vancouver, 604-669-4495, www.salvatoreferragamo.it

The Olympics may eclipse Valentine’s Day this year, but we still have love for the saccharine celebration with a slew of offbeat and saucy gift ideas. Herewith, our picks:

An inscription vase (from $135) let’s you write a love message (and erase it) and a porcelain love charm ($15) says it too, but with fragility. At Walrus, www.walrushome.com

A cashmere pashmina in a bright pink or deep red hue is sure to catch the eye of Cupid. $120 at Gravity Pope Tailored Goods, www.gravitypope.com

Play Sugar Mama with a retro Candyland board game from upscale New York sweetshop Dylan's Candy Bar. $35 at Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com

Art Action Figures of Yoko Ono, Courtney Love or Missy Elliot are better than a teddy bear and can be used as voodoo doll of a former flame in a pinch. $50 at Chachkas, www.chachkas.ca

Show someone you embrace their flaws, whether it’s a bald head or small stature, with one of Usus' Misfits dolls. $25 at Vincent Park, www.vincentpark.wordpress.com 

Pin the Mr. on the Man game makes for naughty fun with your gal pals. $12.95 at Signed, Sealed, Delivered, www.signedsealeddelivered.ca

Grant your man his vices with a silver flask and cigar holder set. $78.95 at Moule, www.moulestores.com

Sometimes what seems wrong together is so very right, like the marriage of salty and sweet in Mo’s Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix. $15 at Mr. Lee’s General Store and Haberdashery, 109 E. Broadway, Vancouver, 604-816-4409.

There’s no shame in a one-night stand when you come prepared with Urban Aid’s Shame on You kit. $28 at Oliver + Lilly's, www.oliverandlillys.com

Someecards.com postcards ($12.95) and Yep Jep anti-Valentines ($30) will give your friends, enemies and lovers a hearty chuckle.

Before dating profiles, there were silhouettes. Send pictures of you and your Lavalife love to Miss Crowland and she’ll turn it into an old fashioned portrait. $35 pair at www.etsy.com

Give a bigger rock than Ben Affleck bestowed on J.Lo in the form of hot pink Brazilian agate bookends. $125 at Cross Decor & Design, www.thecrossdesign.com