Life and Love
50+ Valentine's Day Gifts That Aren't Lingerie
Spoil your love (and yourself).
Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or just plain ol’ February 14, we’ve rounded up the best fashion, beauty and lifestyle gifts to give and receive for the occasion. (Looking for amazing lingerie? Go here.)
For the ones who prefer lipstick and perfume over flowers and chocolate.
A Valentine's-Inspired Nail Polish
Essie Valentine’s Day Collection ($12, at drugstores and mass-market retailers)
A Heart-Studded Detangling Brush
Wet Brush Original Detangler ($15, Walmart)
A Shampoo That Smells Like Tropical Fruit and Cotton Candy
OGX POP!GLAM Collection (at drugstores and mass-market retailers)
Rose Water-Infused Skincare
Garnier Water Rose Collection (at drugstores and mass-market retailers)
A Velvety Lipstick Decorated With Kisses
Givenchy Le Rouge in 333, L’Interdit ($46, at Holt Renfrew)
A Sleepover-Friendly Skincare Kit
Haley Bogaert Face Treat Yourself Valentine’s Day Kit ($65, hbface.com)
A Limited Edition Eye Palette
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette in Pillow Talk ($95, charlottetilbury.com)
A Face Oil Formulated With Diamond Powder
Rodial Pink Diamond Lifting Oil ($105, shoppersdrugmart.ca)
A Fancy Body Treatment Part 2
Argan Shells Scrub and Wrap Body Treatment at Miraj Hammam Toronto ($215-$255, mirajhammamtoronto.com)
A Rose Bouquet in a Bottle
Tom Ford Rose Prick ($405, at saksfifthavenue.com and holtrenfrew.com)
A Fragrance That Transports You to Venice
Valmont Storie Veneziane Rosso I ($550, lamaisonvalmont.com)
Everything you need for a romantic Valentine’s Day outfit.
A Backpack Made of Recycled Polyester
Fjällräven Re-Kånken Backpack ($110, altitude-sports.com)
Chic Pyjamas
The Sleep Shirt Ruffle Camisole and Ruffle Short in Pink Oxford Stripe ($255, the sleepshirt.com)
The Ultimate Earrings Set
Jewels and Aces The Complete Essentials Earring Capsule Set ($332, jewelsandaces.com)
Pinky Signet Ring
David Yurman Cable Collectibles Heart Mini Pinky Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds ($1,900, davidyurman.com)
Make time for self-care, whether that means the perfect cup of tea or getting a good night’s sleep.
Roses That Make a Difference
From eco-friendly sneakers to cool accessories, here are gift ideas that they’ll actually use.
A Portable Diffuser
Muji Portable Aroma Diffuser ($79, available in-stores)
Shoes for a Night Out
Christopher Bates for Harry Rosen Embossed Patent Loafers ($450, harryrosen.com)
A Suitcase With a Built-In Phone Charger
Away The Bigger Carry-On: Aluminum Edition ($695, awaytravel.com)
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