Retail Therapy

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2012: 10 Red Hot Accessories to Set Her Heart on Fire

With only 5 days remaining until Valentine’s Day and men all around the world scrambling to find the perfect gift for the loves of their lives or those in the making, we’ve decided to generously offer a helping hand. We’ve put together a gift guide filled with our 10 favourite shoes, bags and jewelry, all in the loveliest shades of red. Men – pay attention. Ladies – this post can very conveniently be sent, via email, to the men in your life, as a not-so-subtle hint. You’re welcome, all.

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Valentino rubber bow flip flops ($243) – Slip in a pair of plane tickets to a hot, exotic locale for an extended Valentine’s Day celebration.

2. Ela Handbags MILCK clutch in red ($280) – This gorgeous clutch will charm the pants off the lucky recipient…figuratively speaking.

3. Tiffany & Co. ‘Kisses’ book ($55) – To write down all your sweetest nothings for her.

4. Michael Kors small rose gold-plated chronograph watch ($250) – For the trendy gal you’re trying to woo…or keep.

5. Swarovski ‘Intervalle’ red bangle ($180) – Crystals can be a girl’s best friend too, especially crimson Swarovski ones.

6. Thomas Sabo sterling silver heart pendant ($69) – A pretty pendant that will remind her that she’s the love of your life, all 365 days of the year.

7. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel silk-crepe collar ($70) – Not a conventional gift by any means, but for the whimsical gal in your life, it might just do the trick.

8. Tiffany reversible suede and metallic leather tote ($655) – 2 gorgeous bags in 1, for the chic and practical lady in your life.

9. Proenza Schouler PS11 classic iguana in lipstick ($6,825) – Money can’t buy you love, but it can buy you this incredible PS11 bag, which is sure to knock her socks off.

10. Charlotte Olympia Masako silk-satin pumps ($875) – Her very first pair of Charlotte Olympias? She’ll love you forever…or at least until next Valentine’s Day.

xx, T & S

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Contests

Thomas Sabo Celebrates Toronto Flagship Grand Opening + Giveaway!

Thomas Sabo is celebrating the grand opening of their brand new Toronto flagship store in Yorkdale Shopping Centre this Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6-9pm. The 780-square foot boutique is the jeweler’s first in Ontario and will feature Thomas Sabo’s latest sterling silver and watch collections. Stop by for a drink and to shop the Spring collection!

I’ve been a fan of the Thomas Sabo Charm Club, in particular, ever since I discovered it at the Fall/Winter 2010 collection launch and was gifted with the heart charm on a chain. Though I initially wrote it off as being too cutesy for me, I’ve found that it’s surprisingly versatile – it’s looks lovely on its own or layered with other necklaces.

Mr. Backseat Styler, who accompanied me to the A/W 2010 launch event and received a heart charm necklace too that he’s never had the occasion to wear (*wink*), has graciously offered his as a giveaway in celebration of the Toronto flagship’s grand opening this week! The 3-D red-enamelled heart charm (retails for $59) comes on a chain necklace (retails for $29 and up), and both are 925 sterling silver.

Contest Rules:

1. To enter, all you have to do is leave us a comment on this blog post and either ‘like’ The Backseat Stylers’ Facebook page or follow The Backseat Stylers on Twitter. Remember to include a valid e-mail address (will not be published) in your comment submission.

2. Entries must be received by April 24, 2011 11:59pm EST. The winner will be selected randomly from the submissions using random.org and will be announced on April 25, 2011. The winner will be notified by e-mail.

3. This giveaway is open to readers worldwide.

4. There are no prize substitutions.

Good luck to all!

xx, S

UPDATE:

And the winner according to random.org is…entrant #7! Congratulations Melissa! We will be e-mailing you shortly about claiming your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway and please keep an eye out for a new one starting this week!

xx, S

Events

Thomas Sabo A/W 2010 Collection Launch

A few weeks ago, an invitation arrived in my inbox from Faulhaber PR (thank you!) to attend the morning launch of the Thomas Sabo A/W 2010 collection at Smash. Not being a morning person in the least, I decided that a preview of Thomas Sabo’s latest sterling silver offerings and the promise of a gourmet breakfast was worth getting out of bed for. Thus, Mr. Backseat Styler and I were off one sunny morning to Smash, a Toronto-based store and gallery. 

It turns out I got more than I bargained for, because as I munched on hazelnut french toast and mini quiches, I found myself falling madly in love with so much of what I saw. I wanted to take it all home!

The collection, entitled “The House of Adventures”, is made up of chic, romantic and edgy pieces and incorporates colours and themes that are perfect for Fall. I declared no less than 6 pieces as my absolute favourite that morning and I meant it every time, though each declaration was a little less impactful to Mr. Backseat Styler than the last, I’m sure.

Here are photos of the pieces that really caught my eye: 

Crown ring with white syn. zirconia

 
Winged heart pendant with white syn. zirconia


Pendant with black onyx tooth; Horse pendants


Deer skull pendant


Various romantic pieces that made my heart pitter patter


Various winged pendants with red syn. garnet


Winged heart pendant with purple syn. zirconia and marcasite

“It Girl” stainless steel watch with white synth. zirconia bezel and white mother-of-pearl dial with white crystal stones

I’m thinking my pearls need new friends to be worn with, so I’ll be browsing the Thomas Sabo online shop trying in vain to be good and limit myself to just one piece…or maybe two.

Is anything from the collection tempting you?

xx, S

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