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5 last minute Valentine’s day gifts for the man in your life

image via @asaprocky They say don’t buy a man shoes cause he’ll use them to walk out of your life (LMAO) it was a huge challenge not to put shoes on the list given that we LOVE shoes here at LP so instead we have 5 suggestions that any partner will appreciate. 1. Sunglasses Versace Tortoiseshell Medusa Biggie Sunglasses: $420 Spring is around the corner, tortoise shades are a great gift since you can wear them all year round. If the gold emblem is a bit much, Prada have an similar understated option. 2. Headphones Beats by Dre Beats Fit Pro: $199.99 Headphones are a great item to keep that gym motivation going. 3. Card Holder Prada Black Saffiano Leather Card Holder: $555 Not for boyfriends, husbands only. 4. Toiletry Bag Boss Grained Leather Wash Bag: $138 This is our top choice, its thoughtful, useful and affordable. 5. Touch Screen Gloves Arc’teryx Gothic Gloves: $50 These stylish lightweight, touch screen gloves make a great gift he will appreciate.

The Best Housewarming Gifts For The Girl Who Has Everything

New year means new beginnings, for some that may involve a new place or just a reset. At times, gift giving can be a challenge especially for the girl who already has everything. Im sure for that girl quality means everything, see below for some of our fool proof recommendations. 1. Linen Duvet Cover Set Parachute Home Linen Sheet Set: $509-610 Nothing is more comforting than a fresh pair of linen sheets. Unlike other materials, linen is great all year round. Best part is they look even better when they’re not ironed/steamed. This set is a pretty penny but the quality will last you years to come. Not convincing enough? this H&M set does the job with a fraction of the cost. 2. Coffee Table Book Assouline Comporta Bliss Hardcover: $127 Assouline coffee table books add flare and personality in your living space. Not only is the cover eye catching, the photos inside are vibrant and breath taking. The travel collection comes in a vast array of colors making it impossible not to find the perfect one for your space. These books can be an acquired taste, but also a bit of a challenge to get your hands on. As an alternative to this, we suggest the Architectural Digest at 100: a century of style. 3. Scented Candles Loewe Burgundy Beetroot Scented Candle: $114 Who doesn’t love a great scented luxury candle. Lighting a candle after a good deep cleaning day is everything. We also suggest Boy Smells in Hinoki Fantôme, smells amazing. 4. Stemless Glass CB2 Stemless Wine Glass: $10.95 (each) Everyone appreciate fun glassware. especially coloured glass. 5. Hand Soap and Lotion Set Aesop Reverence Duet: $127 Luxury hand soaps and lotions make the best gifts, why? Because everyone loves them and no one likes to spend their own dollars on them! The Aesop set looks great on a kitchen sink, or even in the bathroom. It provides a spa like experience at home, who doesn’t love that? If this is a bit above your price point but don’t want to settle for bath and body works, the OUAI hand wash and lotion are half the price. 6. Vase H&M Glass Vase: $39.99 Vases make the perfect gifts cause everyone needs more than one! 7. Kettle Stagg EKG Electric Water Kettle: $215 A kettle is a home essential, why not gift a kettle that is easy on the eyes. 8. House Plant IKEA Birds of Paradise: $45.00 Plants represent growth and change making it a perfect gift for those who are embarking a new chapter in their lives whether it be a move, a new year, or any given milestone. 9. Dutch Oven Staub ® 5-Qt. Matte Black Tall Round Cocotte: $509.99 $279.99 This gift is perfect for the friend that uses her kitchen. This dutch oven is perfect for making sauces, soups, stews, roasted chicken and the list goes on. If you catch one of these on sale even better, this gift stands the test of time. 10. Coasters Eyelet Agate Coaster: $16 (each) Not only are these Anthropologie coasters super cute, they are the perfect dupe of the Conran Shop’s Pamana Marbled Flower Coaster. Its unique shape adds dimension and flare under any glass.

Sleepwear to Outerwear: The Pyjama Edit

Thanks to the pandemic pyjamas are not limited to clothing you just wear at home. Now more than ever, pyjamas are worn out and about; some fancy enough to wear to a dinner party or event. The best part about pyjamas is they usually come in sets (more bang for your buck) all the reason to invest in sets that you can wear at home and outside. We all need a care free outfit with minimal effort from time to time, the convenience in wearing something you can dress up with embroidered socks and platforms, or an open toe sandal for events or even pair with sneakers on the go is totally worth your while. See below for some of our favourite pyjamas were loving at the moment. Tekla Purple Drawstring Pyjama Pants:$180 $113 This is the perfect shade of blue, pairs well with a navy cashmere v-neck sweater, silver ballet flats or a sleek sneaker. White Striped Pyjama Pants: $175 $130 Tekla stripes are #trending, looks great with uggs. Sleeper Brown Party Pyjama Set: $390 $273 This set is everything. It can be worn separately, plus the feathers are detachable. We suggest wearing this with a red lip and gold accessories for a night out. Blue Party Pyjama Set: $395 $316 This set is for the girl who isn’t afraid of color. Olivia Von Halle Lila Callisto printed silk-satin pajama set: $810 This is definitely a wish list item, the price tag is heavy but the prints and material are unmatched. Coco piped velvet pyjama set: $765 This set speakers for itself. Amazon Essentials Poplin Sleep Pant: $24.90 If Tekla is above the budget, this amazon dupe will do the trick! J. Crew Flannel pajama pant in taffy Dorset plaid: $82.99 This pair has flooded our pinterest feeds thanks to gen-z. Zara Satin Top: $39.99 Satin Pant: $29.99 This set looks great in and out the house. Top: $89.99 Pant: $99.99 Not only is this set stunning, its also flattering. H&M Satin Set: $49.99 If your a baddie on a budget, we suggest going up a size to achieve the Olsen effect.

Save Your Skin This Winter With These Product Recommendations

image via: @sknperfct Aesthetic beauty products aren’t cutting it during this season, as temperatures continue to drop, our skin needs some extra TLC. In order to achieve healthy skin during harsh winters, you must use products that focus on 1. Moisture and 2. Protecting the skin barrier. We understand that performing skincare items don’t come cheap, with that in mind, we’ve included some budget friendly options to choose from. Here are our top pick items that ACTUALLY work. Disclaimer: A lot of these recommendations are multi-use. Little Miss Baddie on a Budget HANDS Weleda Skin Food: $19.99 This ultra rich multi purpose formula is a cult fav, its potent ingredients work hard to keep hands moisturized. FACE La Roche Posay Cicsplast B5 Soothing Repairing Balm: $16.50 This product is a cult fav, its ability to protect and promote a healthy skin barrier locks in your moisturizer to perform at its best. This is a must have item. LIPS Glossier Balm Dot Com in Brown: $15 This lip balm is an all in one: it heals chapped lips, provides a beautiful hue (comes in a wide range of colors and flavours) and it lasts forever. You don’t need much plus its has a long lasting wearability. BODY Bio-oil body lotion: $15.99 This bio-oil infused lotion provides a non-greasy finish with all day moisture. It is infused with essential oils such as: Vitamins A, E & F; Rosehip, Sunflower seed, Jojoba, Shea Oils. Best of all it is suitable for Sensitive skin and is non-comedogenic. MULTIPURPOSE (hands, lips, feet) Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm: $14.59 If you need to chose one product from our list it would be this one. This product is a game changer, especially for lips. This multipurpose product regenerates the skin fast. We suggest keeping this product in your car or gym bag so that its with you on the go. Even popular content creator Noorie Ana swears by this stuff. Best part is Aquaphor is fragrance free, latex free, and hypoallergenic. Little Miss Beauty Splurger HANDS Chanel Le Lift hand cream: $90.00 We know, its a pretty penny. This is because Chanel uses 90% of naturally-derived ingredients. This formula includes botanical alfalfa concentrate that is extracted from a thousand-year-old plant known for its remineralizing and nutritional properties. An added bonus: a little goes a long way. FACE Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream: $55 This product is the new kid on the block as it relates to skin barrier products. This product contains beta-glucan (hyaluronic acid’s bigger sister) and collodial oatmeal which works to create a film over the skin’s barrier aiding to lock in hydration and sealing moisture. What makes this product stand out from the rest is its ability to seep into 10 layers of skin through multi-lamellar technology. LIPS Dr. Barbara Sturm lip balm: $70.00 This lip balms light weight formula is packed with vitamin e not only protecting against dehydration but also free radicals. BODY Costa Brazil Creme Para O Corpo Body Cream: $98.00 This body cream consists of rich antioxidant ingredients derived from the amazon rainforest such as Kaya, Cacay and Breu Resin which help boost hydration, firmness, texture and tone.