Valentine's Day Gift Guide

{ GUEST BLOGGER } Micaela Armstrong

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! It can sometimes be hard to find a gift for that special someone, so I've compiled five Valentine's Day themed gifts ranging from $10 to $85 that (just about) any girl would love to receive.

First up for $9.95, we have Hot Toddy shower gel from Lush. This warm cinnamon scent is a classic from Lush and can also be used as a shampoo!

Second at $26 is Kat Von D's Studded Kiss Lipstick in Hexagram - a beautiful deep red. I have four of these lipsticks, and I don't know what I would do without them. They're incredibly long lasting and they come in shades ranging from matte nudes to sparkling neons.

Third for $49.99 is a gorgeous Fossil Sydney Zip clutch. The colour choices range, but for the purposes of my theme I decided on Scarlet. The Sydney Zip clutch is the perfect addition to any date night outfit!

Fourth at $79 are our adorable Laurel Ruby Studs (as seen on the Bachelorette!). These studs are such a great everyday staple for my wardrobe. They're so easy to wear on any occasion when I feel like adding a pop of colour to my outfit.

Lastly at $85 is the Wilfred Diamond Mosaic blanket scarf from Aritzia. I love the versatility and style of these blanket scarves, and they're a must have for the cold months!

From the super simple to the more luxurious, these are a few of my favourite reds. Some people are harder to shop for than others, but hopefully these ideas can help get you started!

Micaela Armstrong is Executive Assistant at Brooklyn Designs and a part-time student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Bohemian Babe

I've always been a boho babe and am in fashion heaven right now with all of the bohemian inspired clothing and accessories that are availble. Do you have a boho babe on your gift giving list? 

We're here to help with this amazing gift guide that's sure to excite your hippie chick!

1. Stevie Nicks Art Poster $16: Media Graffiti Studio

The ulitimate boho babe is Stevie Nicks (we named our Stevie necklace after her!) and therefore this is really an essential for your girl. Trust me, Stevie is her style goddess and she will be extatic to receive this print under the Christmas tree.

2. Autumn Aztec Hairties $8: Brooklyn Designs

Your bohemian babe will love this set of hair ties from our collection. Aztez? Yes please! Tie dye? It's a must! She can also use these fun & functional hair ties as cute bracelets for her amazing arm stack.

3. Magic Hour Crossbody $68 : Free People

Free People do boho so amazingly and this bejeweled bag has her name written all over it.

4. Ellie Feather Earrings $65: Brooklyn Designs

Our Ellie Feather earrings will look amazing with everything in her wardrobe. Every bohemian soul loves feathers and what better way to wear this gorgeous boho symbol than dangling freely from her lobes.

5. Alexa Panama Hat $69: Urban Outfitters 

The hat. This is a MUST-HAVE for all the wanderlust souls out there. She will accessorize everything she owns with this gorgeous hat and people will envy her rockin style.  

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: The Fashionista

Can you believe there are only 35 days until Christmas?!

It seems so soon doesn't it? Well, I don't know about you, but I absolutely LOVE Christmas! The warm fuzzy feeling that it brings is what I crave all year long. Not to mention After Eight chocolates, spending time with family and friends, and of course Bailey's Irish Cream.

Not sure what to buy the lovely ladies in your life? We're here to help! We've created some great gift guides that we'll be sharing over the next couple of weeks and today we're starting with The Fashionista.

1. Plaid Blanket Scarf $38 : Asos

Every girl needs a plaid blanket scarf this year especially the fashionista in your life. Trust me, this is a MUST HAVE for sure! We love this oversized scarf from Asos and think it would make the perfect gift to give. 

2. Black Onyx Cameron Necklace $155 : Brooklyn Designs

Perfect for layering, our Cameron necklace features a bold geometric cut gemstone pendant that will also double as a stand alone piece. Every fashionista needs a bold black & gold piece of jewelry this year.

3. Leopard Print Phone Case $40 : Sonix

What's not to love about Sonix cases?! They have so many great prints to choose from, it's hard to decide. But, you can never go wrong with leopard print when it comes to the fashionista in your life. These cases are super fun and I get nothing but compliments on mine (I bought this one)

4. The Best of Sephora $59 : Sephora

Makeup essentials are always in style, and your fashionista will thank you for stocking up her makeup case with these tried and true best sellers.

5. Glitter Hair Ties $8 : Brooklyn Designs

We love this cute little 4-pack and we know your fashionista will too! Arm your glamour girl with our special glittler hair tie pack this holiday season.

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day equals brunch and flowers. If you are looking to do something a little different on Sunday May 11 think about presenting Mom with a gift package over morning mimosas.

Start by thinking about her favourite thing to do then add a bit of sparkle and you'll have the perfect present.

The Foodie-

Find a high end pepper mill and matching 
salt shaker then hang a pair of earrings from 
the holes. The skewer-like Lexie or waffle 
patterned Madison earrings add the right flavour

The Wine Connoisseur-

A new release red wine and four goblets with

 Charming bracelets wrapped around the stems 

will make her blush with happiness.

The Gardener-

Protective gloves with a leaf-style ring like

 the Eve or Vitalia on every finger will remind 

her of her flowers even when she's not digging

 in the dirt.

The Fashionista-

Keep her on trend with a primary coloured 

necklace like the Stevie or August then add 

in a gift certificate for a pedicure and manicure 

so she'll be styling from neck to toe.

The Interior Decorator-

Wrap a pillow in layers of necklaces that     

remind her of home like the nail-like Kristin 

and the wreath shaped Eternity.

 

The Starlet-

Help her channel Alison Sweeney or 
Sarah Michelle Geller with a collection 
of As-Seen-On-TV jewellery and a 
subscription to Netflix.








We'll be sharing more Mother's Day ideas throughout the week and want to hear from you what special things you'll be doing in the comments below!