Valentine’s Day: Luxury Gifts for Women
Valentine’s Day in 2015 falls on a Saturday. If you’re not taking your date to one of many Romantic Restaurants in Toronto, you might want to opt for luxury gifts for women for Valentine’s Day such as fine jewellery, perfume or lingerie.
This Choker from Calvin Klein in Rose Gold and Polished Stainless Steel Choker, $265, is a stunning statement piece that can be worn with jeans or an evening dress. Calvin Klein Jewellery is available at fine independent jewellery stores across Canada.
The PrimaDonna Madison Full Cup Bra, $143, and Thong, $51, in Cherry Pink from Linea Intima will brighten up any woman’s lingerie drawer on Valentine’s Day. PrimaDonna is a luxury, fine lingerie brand that has been around since 1865. Linea Intima is located at Bayview Village Shopping Centre, 1925 Avenue Road and 250 Wincott Drive (Richview Plaza).
Banish the browns and blacks: the New Londoner laptop bag, $285, from Toronto designer Annie Thompson is made from vibrant, upcycled materials. The bag is a large carry-all, big enough for a laptop and features an adjustable shoulder strap and many pockets for various items, including a zippered back pocket. With eye-popping colours for spring and durability from designer upholstery fabrics, this bag has a personality all its own. Purchase online on at Annie Thompson’s studio at 1 Wiltshire Avenue, Studio 205 on Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment at 416-703-4445 or shop@anniethompson.ca
Prada’s perfumes are legendary and Prada’s Candy doesn’t disappoint. With notes that include caramel, musk, vanilla and Benzoin, Prada’s Candy smells sweet for Valentine’s Day. This Prada Candy Gift Set, $106, from Sephora includes a 1.7 oz. Candy Eau de Parfum and a 2.5 oz. Candy lotion.
This Halo Tourmaline Necklace from Erin Tracy, $140, features Tourmaline stones in either Pink Tourmaline, Peach Tourmaline or Green Tourmaline on a Sterling silver chain. Not only does this semi-precious mineral look gorgeous, it has healing properties including relieving stress, increasing mental alertness, improved circulation and detoxifying the body.
