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'WHFBY FREE PRESS, FASH-ION'88, M>ARCE 30,1988, PAGE A5, FAS-IT.ION .';8 MU ~1X I.rig& umer Practicalty and*.,nnovationumdig The: Norma Peterson ,Boutique in ýWhitby, "the shop with' the new-:'approach"l and offeing exclusive designs,- bas been attracting shoppers from ail over Peterson,) a seasoned designeèr, combines commerciai practicalit itdaing .innovation 'in 'color, styl andfabric. The' coton blended knits she first intrQduce d aot10 years ago share the sýpotlight with new soft, supple suedes, smart oversized coats, unusual custom print: jersey collections, light. chambray suni- mer knits and bold aniMal prints. Ail are created to be of a different design than sum- ilarly-styled .offerings,' a trend be*gun by Peterson in 1978. Attention to -detail, color, quality,' workmanship and an ability to create spontanieous limited edition" collections set Peterson apart from others. The concept, best described as_- an "easy piece dressing," combines practicality,, style and functional ease. Most désigns are in non-seasonla fabrications that offer a mix-and-match versatility well-suited- to today's active woman. Boutique -owner Sandy Byers doès ber buying weekly ra ther than1 seasonally for up to the minute styles in a rainbow of colors. ,Whether you are petite, tail and willowy or generous proportions Normna Peterson "has a combination that is distinc- tively you. Mens, adis 'asio ns, accessories ,o,,M ed es'lnci meS co jction For the individual who wants one'stop. shopping for their spri*ng fashion wýrdrobe, shop aàt the. .Mercantile,' 321 Brock St. S. -Mercantile o ffers a'omplete s"election Spring is full of beautiful colors, asare spring and summer fashio'ns this, year. White, pink, - mnt anid yellow are only some of the beautiful shades that 'Born te .1lipp' Byron. St, S. bas tPoe.P Eý1eryone-,has co1orFs- that zsuit their own taste andý Born to Shop can help decide which is best for *you. Fashion does not always have te be expensive, so when you are looking for quality and affordable prices look no further than Born te Shop. Looks and feels like snakeskin! range of ladies and men's medium-priced, name-brand fas- hions. Prom hosiery to party dresses te, swimsuits and jogging suits, Mercantile is the place to shop. Colors for-spring tend te be in the pastel spectrum with gorgeous coordinates in pink, mint, m aize, apricot and powder blue. Fabrics focus on comfort, coolnes and serviceability. The new "Ara-cool" dress shirts from Arrow are à must for every maie wardrobe. Super new fleece activewear coordinates froni Duo and Pacesetter are guaranteed to makespring, leisure hours more enjoyable. Nautical themes are very strong for spring - incorporating the goid, navýy, red. white story or softer shades of bluemixed with white accents. Nautical looks are evident in f and 'influence sweaters, shorts> jackets, shirts, dresses and even hosiery. New natural lookig nails, The big news in nails this year is "natural" and the Nailworks at 209 Dundas St. E. can design an acrylic nail extension that looks like you were born. with it. The xnethod is known as 'caps' where two colors of acrylic are _used in a clear nail"shelli then placed on the natural maii. The resûlt is a thin acrylic nail that can be worn without polish. Nailworks bas been expanding as fast as Whitby and now boasts five nail technicians and one esthetician to accommodate any woman looking for a new spring image. çzJ- perfect.holiday!,, *Cotton Separates *Bathjflg Suits- *Èvening Wear *Prom Gow%*ns *Tuxedo Rentais Looks and feels like snakeskin! "ep into or Dreamworld and see. our exquisite collection of Bridai Fash ions for the entire wedding party. 301 Brock St*. N. (Corner of John> in Whitby 668-1199 A&.~A4Â'~&&AÂ~4Â& £éA A~& 4 A'4 A £ A A £ £4444 > -mA Se t the'.stage fo'r th e Tuesý. -, Sat.