valentines day

With Valentine’s Day upon us, fashionistas everywhere will surely be slipping into their finest lingerie to mark the occasion. Real Style recently caught up with Ashley Holden and Amy Pearson, co-owners and founders of Toronto boutique Stole My Heart. From finding pieces which suit individual tastes to their essential undergarments, Holden and Pearson offered their advice on body positivity and new lingerie trends.

For hopeless romantic fashionistas looking for the perfect evening dress that will capture the eyes and heart of their loved one, here are our top picks to help you achieve a glamorous look for the special occasion while bringing some spark back to your relationship. From vibrant red hues and feminine florals to flirty necklines and figure-hugging silhouettes, celebrate the season of love with these stunning dresses that will help transform you into a flawlessly, ethereal sight for the romantic night ahead.

Whether the eternally chic woman in your life is lusting after a new lacy blouse or a classic pendant necklace, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite Valentine’s Day gift ideas under $200.

No doubt you have been carefully planning out that romantic or sexy outfit for your fabulous Valentines’s date night, just in case, we’ve got you covered with some ideas of what to wear for this special occasion.

Clueless on finding a gift for her and desperately figuring out what she might like? Well if you’re still trying to tap into her mind, we’ve got desirable buys she’ll love and admire having that special someone on Valentine’s Day, from affordable to pricey. As the day of love is approaching, we can surely help make your shopping hassle-free with this special gift guide, it’s never too late.

Jessica Alba and celebrity jeweler Jennifer Meyer have joined together to create two heart necklaces that will help raise funds for the AIDS charity.

Whether your Valentine’s Day plans involve a luxury beach vacation, staying posted up in the penthouse at a local hotel (Hint: the egg-shaped tubs at the Four Season’s hotel in Toronto are ten shades of amazing) or a cozy night at home, these seductive lingerie must-haves are guaranteed to heat up your Valentine’s Day evening plans.

Like salt and caramel, some things shouldn’t go together but in reality they are perfection. Clash in style this Valentine’s day with these must have pink and red accessories, as seen at Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2014.

If you want to show her your love her on Valentine’s Day why not impress with heart printed accessories? Heart shaped accessories are not just for little girls anymore. She will show off how much you love her with one of these chic little pieces.

The moment dedicated to love is here, so celebrate in passionate red this Valentine’s Day. There is no better way to evoke love and adoration from your special someone- or anyone within a glance for that matter- than by layering bold shades of crimson, coral, ruby, and scarlet.

The romance of Valentine’ Days may not have the same effect on him, but they doesn’t mean your man won’t appreciate a special gift to show you care. Spoil him with a special Valentine’s Day gift made for men. Skip the flowers and chocolates for something he will use more.

This Valentine’s Day give your loved one your heart – in the form of a beautiful piece of jewellery. While we readily admit that hearts on Valentine’s Day is a little cliché, there is something indisputably romantic about this token of love. Stray from the delicate and precious and instead look for hefty pieces with a bit of edge to balance the sugary sweet symbol.

This Valentine’s Day spoil her with a luxurious gift; flowers and chocolates are nice, but one of these decadent gifts will really impress. Here are our top five over-the-top Valentine’s Day gifts.

If you’re in a new relationship, the thought of Valentine’s Day may result in major anxiety – how to show them you care without going overboard? Fear not, we’ve scoured the web for sweet items that are an appropriate yet thoughtful gesture in which to indulge your sweetheart.

There’s no better time to indulge in fantastical dressing than when love is in the air. If you have a romantic evening planned, whether at home or out on the town, have fun with sensual fabrics and romantic colours taken directly from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 runway.