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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 17, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Oakville's Answer to What Not to Wear Cozy up with a book! O'S GUIDE TO LIFE: THE BEST OF O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE Editor: Sunset Books Watch Us Fashions Karen Nano and Kim Carter are Oakville's version of stylists; Stacey and Clinton from TLC's popular television show What Not to Wear. Karen is the owner of Watch Us Fashions, located in the heart of Glen Abbey at 1131 Nottinghill Gate (905827-2271) and Kim is the manager. With these two women and their staff, clothes shopping is akin to having a trusted friend waiting outside the changeroom, someone who gives gentle but honest feedback about whether those clothes you've just tried on flatter or fail you. "We offer a complimentary personalized consulting service, which especially appeals to the reluctant shopper, but women are certainly welcome to do their own thing in here too," said Kim. Shopping at Watch Us Fashions is retail therapy for the fashion conscious and the fashion faux pas crowd. "Sometimes we need to address how a women looks underneath her clothing before we can recommend an outfit. Underwear is as important as outerwear," said Karen. That is why Karen, Kim and their staff has been trained by the manufacturer of the famous "Oprah' bra" to ensure a correct fit. The body slimming Spanx line is as popular an undergarment at Watch Us Fashions. Spanx is the miracle undergarment made famous by the stars for its comfortable and slimming effects. "We've found that just by wearing the proper undergarment and clothing a woman can feel and look up to 10 years younger and 15 pounds lighter." Such fashion sense comes from 16 years in the clothing retail business. "We're excited to see women leave more confident in the clothes they SEE WHY know make them look and feel really great about themselves," said Karen. COME GOLD WINNERS NIGELLA EXPRESS NIGELLA LAWSON Featuring fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas and easy, delicious meals, Nigella Express is her solution to eating well when time is short. her books IN CANCERLAND: LIVING WELL IS THE BEST REVENGE The Best Revenge is, Prominent Canadian journalist, television broadcaster, and radio executive Libby Znaimer's, first-person, no-punches-pulled account of the chain of events that subsequently took over her life. Her story is an example of how to embrace life while recovering from cancer. Kim Karen To do the best by their clients, Karen and Kim rely on well-chosen lines that include Joseph Ribkoff, the Canadian clothier that has mastered the art of dressing women for 50 years. Watch Us Fashions also carries Tribal Sportswear, Jeanne Pierre, CYC and Jones New York. For Karen, Kim and the rest of the staff: Gail, Becky and Tammy, it's great to come to work, not only because of the fun and relaxed atmosphere, but because there is a lot of satisfaction in contributing to the style-conscious streets of Oakville. THE BACHELORETTE PARTY Author: Karen McCulluh Lutz| Zadie Roberts was left standing at the altar by her now famous soap-star fiance. Even though it was more than six months ago, the last thing she wanted was to be associated with anything bridal. So, when her best friend, Grey, announces that he is engaged to Zadie's conservative and beautiful cousin, Helen, Zadie's life hits a new low... THE CHOICE #1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make. THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive? 1131 Nottinghill Gate (Glen Abbey) 905-827-2271 The phone book has officially E V O L V E D. Directories have changed. So should your directory advertising. Directory Commercials Talking Directory Characters Free Website & Update Service Rewards Points & Newspaper Offers Gold Book Local Directory For more information on Gold Book call 310-GOLD or email sales@goldbook.ca