Show your sweetie how much you care – and drop some hints about what you’re wishing for – with these 20 ultra-romantic Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
Say it with Flowers
A dozen long-stemmed roses are pretty, sure, but this gorgeous floral Liberty-print shirt is far more stylish (and it’ll last a lot longer, too).
Perfect Shirt in Liberty Arts Fabric Floral, $178. Available at www.jcrew.com
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Getting Fresh
The key to prepping for a hot Valentine’s Day date is making sure your skin is soft and silky smooth – and that’s where this sweet-smelling body polish/body cream/lip treatment trio comes in.
Fresh Brown Sugar Affair Set, $50. Available at www.sephora.com
The Colours of Love
Red and pink has always been one of our favourite colour combos, and now we can carry the cute duo around with us everywhere in the form of a fab handbag.
Marc by Marc Jacob Bob’s Memphis Trip Top Handle Satchel, $555. Available at www.shop.nordstrom.com
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Few things are more old-school romantic than simply holding hands, so make sure yours are ready for action with these rich, fragrant hand creams.
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Sampler, $18. Available at Crabtree & Evelyn
Cuff Love
Not all Valentine’s Day jewellery needs to be saccharine-sweet. We’re crazy about this bold, graphic cuff bracelet, and we suspect it feels the same way about us.
Graphic Enamelled Cuff, $62. Available at www.bananarepublic.ca
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Pretty Panties
Why not ditch the shiny red faux-satin bustier and slip into something a little more comfortable this Valentine’s Day?
Hanky Panky Cherry Hearts Babydoll, $96, and Hipster, $42. Available at Holt Renfrew
Ring-a-Ding-Ding
Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, but we prefer ours wrapped around our fingers – in curvy sterling silver, of course.
Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Swirl Band Ring, $305. Available at www.tiffany.ca
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Burning Love
This luxe limited-edition candle will fill your home with the heady scent of roses blossoming over time (perfect for a romantic evening in the boudoir).
Diptyque Rosa Mundi Limited Edition Candle, $78. Available at Holt Renfrew
Crazy for Shoe
Now this is a seriously sexy Valentine’s Day shoe. Pink, red, Perspex and satin – what’s not to love, forever and ever?
Stella McCartney Perspex-Heeled Two-Tone Satin Sandals, US $1,025. Available at www.net-a-porter.com
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Lady in Red
This little red number is the ideal combination of sexy and sweet; what more could you want for a big night out (or in) with your honey?
TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Bateau Ruffle Dress, $235. Available at www.shopbop.com
Soldier On
This WWII-inspired shoulder bag has a lifetime warranty, just like the love you feel for your guy.
INTREPID II Bag, $258. Available at www.tilley.com.
What a Card
Let your man know how lucky you feel that you’ve won his heart in the game of life – or just set the tone for a really posh game of strip poker.
Golden Playing Cards, $22. Available at www.drakegeneralstore.com
Gear Up
You already know what makes him tick, so give him a stylish little reminder of why that’s so important.
Tateossian-London Square Gears Cufflinks, $160. Available at www.harryrosen.com
Brief Encounter
Subtle and sweet, these boxer briefs are for those guys who dig practicality and poetry.
Gap Allover Hearts Boxer Briefs, $18. Available at www.gapcanada.ca
Rock On
You and your man are always on the same wavelength; why not rock out to the same sound wave? This iPod jack allows accommodates two sets of headphones, so you’ll always be in sync.
Tunes for 2 Headphone Splitter, $18. Available at www.fredflare.com
Hip Heart
He’s got a big heart, so make sure it takes centre stage with this ultra-cool designer sweater.
Play Comme des Garçons V-Neck Sweater, $404. Available at www.jcrew.com
Back to the Drawing Board
This LCD writing tablet is perfect for the list-maker or doodler in your life. Fingers crossed it leads to some electronic love notes in your future.
Boogie Board LCD Tablet, $40. Available at www.chapters.indigo.ca
Fave Shave
He won’t be able to resist a shaving kit this luxe, which means you won’t be able to stop nuzzling up to him every chance you get.
The Art of Shaving The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave, $100. Available at www.sephora.com
Case Closed
He already knows how to take good care of you, so maybe this stylish case will remind him that his tech gadgets need a little TLC, too.
Fred Perry Silk iPad Case, $128. Availble at www.asos.com
Picture Perfect
Don’t let your happiest memories fade into the background. Capture those special moments along the way (and remember to say cheese).
Lomography La Sardina Camera and Flash, $110. Available at www.urbanoutfitters.com
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