Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner we thought it was an appropriate time to start thinking about what you’ll want to pack for a romantic weekend for two. Whether you’re staying close to home or venturing somewhere a little more exotic, a romantic vacation requires certain essentials — like sexy lingerie, a hot pair of heels and lace. With that in mind, read on to find out what other must-haves we suggest you should pack.
1. T. Babaton Tinsley blouse, badigeon, $98, aritzia.com.
Designing great pieces for the young professional, we think this blouse by T. Babaton can do double-duty in and out of the office. Pair with a black pencil skirt and textured tights during the week, but when the weekend hits pair with dark skinny jeans and a blazer. A great outfit for museum hopping in Paris or taking a food tour in Quebec City.
2. Christian Louboutin Summerissima crisscross platform sandal, $995, neimanmarcus.com.
Splurge alert! You’ll feel instantly sexy the moment you slip on these gorgeous red, white and black colourblock sky high heels. Leather and suede, they’re the perfect dinner shoes to pair with a LBD.
3. Tiffany & Co. twist bow ring in 18k gold, $635, tiffany.ca.
There is something super sweet about this delicate bow ring. A nice alternative to a statement piece of jewellery, we love how it can subtly dress up an evening outfit.
4. Nicholas Rebecca Chantilly lace dress, $347, shopbop.com.
This sexy lace dress by Australian designer Irene Nicholas is the perfect date night dress. A scoop back and cap sleeves, if it’s too cold for bare legs, we suggest pairing with nude tights or thin solid black ones. Anything textured will be too much.
5. Jessica Jensen woven carryall, plum haze, $898, shopjessicajensen.com.
For a weekend getaway you can opt for a smaller carry-on. While this weave textured tote from Canadian designer Jessica Jensen is hardly small, it’s big enough to fit your travel essentials.
6. Chloé eau de parfume spray, $85, sephora.com.
Unsure of what sexy scent to pack on your weekend adventure? We vote for this fresh, floral fragrance by Chloé. With hints of pink peony, freesia and lychee, it’s an ultra-feminine scent that isn’t subtle either, so spray accordingly.
7. Butter London in Slapper, $14, butterlondon.com.
Just because you’re having a romantic weekend doesn’t mean you have to wear pale pink nails. We like the idea of a bold shade, like this gorgeous teal from Butter London.
8. Agent Provocateur Evalyn embroidered lace balconette bra, $190 and hipster briefs, $170, net-a-porter.com.
When it comes to lingerie, it doesn’t get much sexier than Agent Provocateur. Black lace with touches of pink, this set is the perfect underpinnings to your lace dress.
9. Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, $9, revlon.ca.
Soft lips? That’s a no-brainer. Keep them soft and smooth with this new lip butter from Revlon that’s made from a mixture of mango, shea and coconut butter. Available in 20 shades, we like the pretty pink hue Sweet Tart.
