CELEBRATE ALL THE LOVES OF YOUR LIFE THIS SAINT VALENTINES DAY

 

Sweep them off their feet with these incredible finds.

Ahh.. love. It’s the greatest thing that can happen to a human being… a fate so delightful and intense one wouldn’t wish it on their worst enemy. In just a week, people across the globe will go out of their way to express their love through cards, flowers, chocolates, and romantic gestures on all lovers day (aka: February 14th).

Despite what some may insist  — that Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by the “Candy Companies” to move product —  this day is actually a Holy day. It was created to commemorate the acts of service, compassion, and miracles performed by a Christian martyr who lived during the Roman Empire.

The Roman Catholic Saint Valentine made his mark on the world when he performed secret ceremonies despite Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriages for young men. Besides his numerous acts of compassion and service-hood, it was St. Valentine’s miraculous act of healing a jailor’s blind daughter that touched people’s hearts across the world.

In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I officially declared February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. But it wouldn’t be until the Middle Ages that February 14th would become synonymous with romantic love, which later led to traditions of courtly love. Poets like Geoffrey Chaucer and writers like Shakespeare romanticized the day, associating it with lovebirds and exchanging tokens of affection.

Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be restricted to just romantic love, but all the infinite forms love comes in— from the love of family members to your besties (aka: the gal-entines) to pal-entines to lovers to co-workers! So, this Valentine’s Day let’s celebrate all the ways love shows up in our lives and give a little something special to those who are responsible for it.

Discover the perfect token of love for every lover in your life from this thoughtfully curated selection of V-day gifts below.

Xoxo,

Happy Loving!! 

FOR HER

When shopping for something that says ‘I love you’ for the leading ladies in your life – the thought of grocery store chocolates and flowers just don’t seem to cut it (and rightfully so). This year, aim your cupid’s bow straight for the heart with this curated collection of incredible and unique gifts.

MARK ANTHONY LITTLE BOOK OF POEMS FOR $9 AT AMAZON

LA VERONA FLOWER BOUQUET FOR $65 AT URBANSTEMS

LAUDREE BOX OF MACARONS FOR $90 AT GOLDBELLY

WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS FOR $25 AT AMAZON

PERSONALIZED COUPLES LARGE MATCHBOX FOR $35 AT ETSY

VELVET HOUSE SLIPPERS FOR $23 AT AMAZON

FOR HIM

Because of him you laugh a little louder, love more freely, and life somehow just feels more at ease.

There’s no question about it – there’s no one like him and although a candlelit dinner with bottle of cologne or case of cigars with a Happy V-Day card shtick may be enough to gift for most—the man (or men) in your life deserve(s) more.

Whether he’s your dad, brother, amore, best (male) friend, or bestie at work – show the man (or men) in your life how much he means to you by gifting him something from this list of imaginative luxury gifts.

NON-ALCOHOLIC BOTANICAL SPIRITS SET FOR $94 AT WILDERTONFREE.COM

ARBEQUINA OLIVE TREE, 5FT FOR $128 AT TERRAIN

RESERVE SHEET SET FOR $568 AT BOLL & BRANCH

NESPRESSO CREATISTA MAKER FOR $646 AT NESPRESSO

MATCHA MAKER STARTER KIT FOR $329 AT AMAZON

JADE PORCELAIN CUP FOR $34 AT BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE

 

THE 2024 GRAMMYS HONOR THE CREME DE LA CREME OF MUSIC

 

Besides the spectacular performances from the likes of Dua Lipa to Olivia Rodrigo (and so many more) weaved throughout the ceremony — this year’s Grammy’s had it all!

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards honored the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the year (from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023), as chosen by the members of the Recording Academy.

On Sunday, we laughed with comedian, Trevor Noah who hosted music’s most electrifying night. We exclaimed with joy when diva icons, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion made surprise appearances. We were moved to tears watching legendary Joni Mitchell’s first ever live Grammy performance. We cheered when our favorite artists like SZA, Miley Cyrus, and BoyGenius won their Grammys.

We experienced all this and so much more! The more? Scroll below to witness the most glittering moments of music’s biggest night of the year below.

TRACEY CHAPMAN SANG HER HIT SONG ‘FAST CAR’ ALONGSIDE LUKE COMBS

Last year was a big one for “Fast Car,” but those of us who wished the Tracy Chapman original, from 1988, got as much attention as the Luke Combs version were delighted to see Chapman herself show up to sing her song with Combs at the 2024 Grammys. The crowd’s standing ovation was lengthy, and I can attest that the one at my house went on equally as long.

Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman had the audience on their feet (and reaching for tissues) with their performance of Chapman's "Fast Car." Combs' cover of the song also received a nomination for best country solo performance at this year's ceremony.

MILEY CYRUS WINS HER FIRST GRAMMY

And the Grammy for ‘Best Pop Solo Performance’ goes to… Miley Cyrus for ‘Flowers’! This moment became even more iconic when Cyrus asked Mariah Carey – who presented her with the trophy—to stand next to her, exclaiming, ‘This MC Is gonna stand by this MC," Cyrus said, adding, "this is just too iconic."

MILEY CYRUS PERFORMS HER HIT SONG, ‘FLOWERS’ IN A BOB MACKIR ARCHIVAL BEADED DRESS

Mackie says. “Every time I’ve ever seen her in anything that I’ve [designed], I’ve adored it because she loves to perform and get dressed up—you know that she’s loving every minute of it.” A huge fan of Mackie’s designs, Cyrus and her stylist, Bradley Kenneth, approached the designer about wearing something from his archives to the Grammys.

The swishy hemline, decadently beaded, silver moment of a dress was from Mackie’s 2002 collection, titled To Broadway with Love.  Keeping Cyrus’s choreography in mind, Mackie knew the dress was perfect for her. “She’s there to entertain,” says Mackie, while McFate added, “And God knows a little sparkle will do that.”

“It was a collection of fashions inspired by Broadway musicals,” says Mackie. “[Cyrus’s dress] was from a ‘Big Spender’ number. We had three girls in these little sexy fringe dresses.”

BILLIE EILISH AND HER BIG BROTHER FINNEAS PERFORM ‘WHAT WAS I MADE FOR?’

Billie Eilish and her big brother Finneas delivered a touching performance of their hit from the Barbie soundtrack. The song went on to win song of the year later in the night.

Elish channeled a vintage Barbie look for her Grammys performance as 1965 Poodle Parade Barbie.

What is this specific doll reference, you may be wondering? The 1965 Poodle Parade Barbie imagined Barbie in her latest campy role: A professional (and stylish) dog trainer, in which her accessory is her beloved white poodle.

The doll came dressed with a pink headscarf, green cocktail dress, diamond-checkered coat, and glamorous cat eye sunglasses—all of which Eilish matched perfectly for her Grammys performance.

The only thing the singer forwent, however, was the 1965 Barbie’s poodle-printed handbag. Because that would be overkill. 

BEYONCÉ (IN COWBOY AESTHETIC) AND JAY-Z SHOWED UP

It’s Beyonce! The superstar attended the 2024 Grammys to support her husband, Jay Z, who received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and she brought the rodeo with her.

Beyonce wore a look from Louis Vuitton’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection created by Pharrell Williams.

The singer wore a custom Louis Vuitton jacket with the brand’s signature Damien check rendered in crystals and a matching skirt. She also wore diamond earrings and rings from Cartier.

Beyoncé added to her cowboy core-inspired outfit with a white cowboy hat by Stetson reminiscent of her “Renaissance” era.

Jay wore a Givenchy suit and their eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, wore a white, Vivienne Westwood dress with matching boots. 

JAY-Z RECEIVES THE GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD WITH BLUE IVY BY HIS SIDE

Halfway through the show, Jay-Z received the 2nd annual Dr. Dre Global Impact Award alongside his 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

"Thank you very much. I used to say it was a sippy cup for Blue, but Blue's grown up now she doesn't take sippy cups," he began. "And she has her own Grammys." Blue smiled gamely throughout Jay-Z’s sweet and corny dad jokes in a custom Vivienne Westwood dress.

The first to receive the award was – you guessed it, Dr. Dre—last year.  

LEGEND, JONI MITCHELL MOVES EVERYONE TO TEARS WITH HER FIRST EVER GRAMMY PERFORMANCE

Brandi Carlile introduced the legend, Joni Mitchell, reiterating the impact Mitchell had and still does on music stating,

“…She redefined the very purpose of a song to reflect the contents of a person's soul and before she took this leap, the popular song was observational. It was brilliant and influential, of course, but the exhilarating risk that we all now take by turning ourselves inside out for all the world to see started as far as I can tell with Joni Mitchell doing it first."

The "Big Yellow Taxi" singer, 80, then took the Grammys stage for the first time in her storied music career, performing "Both Sides Now."

Crystal chandeliers encircled Mitchell, who was seated on a throne, as she gave a heartfelt performance. Charlie as well as Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig joined the legend on stage. The performance brought the crowd to their feet for a standing ovation.

Mitchell's 10th Grammy win came Sunday in the best folk album category for Joni Mitchell at Newport.

While this was Mitchell’s first time performing at the Grammys, it wasn’t the first time she graced the Grammys red carpet.

She is a 10-time Grammy Award winner and has been nominated a total of 18 times.

ICON – CELINE DION MAKES AN APPEARANCE TO PRESENT GRAMMY FOR ‘ALBUM OF THE YEAR’

Surprise, Surprise! Celine Dion had the whole music industry on their feet when she made a surprise appearance to present the ‘Album of the Year’ award (won by Taylor Swift who became the first person to win the category four times).

"When I say I’m really happy to be here, I really mean it,” Dion told the adoring crowd.

Dion has been struggling with stiff-person syndrome, a neurological illness, since 2022, which only made her presence at the Grammys more powerful.

TAYLOR SWIFT BREAKS (yet another) RECORD BY BECOMING THE FIRST PERSON TO WIN THE GRAMMY FOR ‘ALBUM OF THE YEAR’ 4 TIMES

Is it any surprise that this superstar would break another record this grammy’s night by becoming the first artist to win 4 Grammys for ‘Album of the Year’?

Not only did she win the Grammy, but Swift made the album announcement of her brand-new album titled, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ while onstage accepting her 13th Grammy for best pop vocal album.

She kept it short and sweet saying, ‘I’m gonna go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you. I love you. Thank you.’

 

GOLDEN GLOBES 2024: SEE HOW THE STARS SHINED

 

The 81st Golden Globes awards was a star-studded affair filled with fashion, television, and – thanks to this year’s host, comedian, and actor Jo Koy - lots of laughs.

Held at the iconic Beverly Hilton, the Golden Globes honor the best in film and American television produced in 2023.

This year’s appearances ranged from actors like Timothée Chalamet and Bradley Cooper to singer songwriter superstar Taylor Swift in custom Gucci (as her Eras Tour film competed (and lost) against Barbie in the newly minted award for “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement”).

We all tuned in to see the two biggest films of 2023 — Barbie and Oppenheimer— battle of who would receive the most globes.

With Barbie claiming nine globes and Oppenheimer receiving eight globes but also the most nominations of the year.

In the end, however, it was Oppenheimer who took the grand prize of the night – the award for Best Motion Picture with Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and director Christopher Nolan awarded their respective globes as well.

In television, both Succession and The Bear won out. Actors, Emma Stone and Natalie Portman, received Best Performance nods.

See what the stars wore to the 2023 Globes.

Which looks were your favorite? Comment below and discover who has similar fashion taste.

MARGOT ROBBIE IN GIORGIO ARMANI

BRIE LARSON IN PRADA

TIMOTHEE CHALAMET IN CELINE AND CARTIER JEWELRY

ROSAMUND PIKE IN DIOR

ELLE FANNING IN PIERRE BALMAIN & CARTIER JEWELRY

JEREMY ALLEN WHITE IN CALVIN KLEIN

DA’VINE JOY

JULIA GARNER IN GUCCI

COLMAN DOMINGO IN LOUIS VUITTON

 

BEST TREASURES FROM 2023 FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

 

Browse the best holiday gifts 2023 has to offer for the ultimate present for everyone on your list.

It is a well-known, world phenomenon that the very next day to week following the holidays -every mall, store, and shop will be filled with people who are looking for gift exchanges and returns.

This year, make sure the people on your list will be the lucky few who will not only really LOVE their gifts but the unspoken gift that comes along with it, not having to make the excruciating trek back to the very shops they were just in.

Whoever is on your shopping list — from the woman in your life that has everything to the mission impossible task of gift giving for any man to teens who are ruled by the ever-changing trends — rest assured, the perfect present does exist and this shoppers guide has got you covered.

Discover the best gifts of 2023 for every personality on your list, below:

FOR HER

COFFEE ESPRESSO CUP & SAUCER AT RALPH LAUREN FOR $25

VB POWER SLEEP SET AT VICTORIA BECKHAM FOR $168

CUSTOM PET VINTAGE PAINTING AT PURR AND MUTT FOR $50

CERAMIC DIFFUSER AT VITRUVI FOR $86

FOR HIM

ECO-WISE WOOL THROW BLANKET AT BACK COUNTRY FOR $149

MONTANA TRUCKER JACKET AT BESPOKE FOR $140

SMITH LOWDOWN SUNGLASSES AT BACK COUNTRY FOR $191

ALPACA CREWNECK SWEATER AT BRAINDEAD FOR $245

FOR TEENS

FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI AT AMAZON FOR $78

KINDLE PAPERWHITE AT AMAZON FOR $140

NETTIE DOUBLE SET PICKLE BALL AT BESPOKE FOR $150

GLOW RECIPE DEWY SKIN SET AT SEPHORA FOR $62

FOR KIDS

BARBIE MOVIE COLLECTABLE DOLL AT WALLMART FOR $25

RIDE-ALONG SCOOTER AT AMAZON FOR $90

HARRY POTTER LION PLUSH AT AMAZON FOR $15

GEO SAFARI JR. TELESCOPE AT AMAZON FOR $64

 

NEW FALL FAVORITES? DISCOVER YOURS HERE.

 

Inspired by the biggest trends from 2023’s runways, these are THE must-have items that will resuscitate your wardrobe back to life.

This season autumn coats, plain white Tees, and cozy sweaters –all made appearances in every major show as models strutted polished (yet powerful), minimalist styled looks down the runways.

Now that every major designer debuted their Fall 2023 collections, we have inspiration to replenish our own closets. So, in alignment with 2023’s biggest trends of the year, replenish your fall wardrobe with these covetable pieces.

QUIET LUXURY PIECES

Quiet luxury maintained its staying power as the trend of the year as it bled into the biggest runways of 2023.

Labels such as The Row, MiuMiu, Victoria Beckham, and Proenza Schroder – just to name a few— drew inspiration from the basics of fashion and focused their collections on the foundation that makes any wardrobe chic – the essentials. Show after show, models strutted minimalist styled looks from cozy sweaters to autumn coats to plain white T-shirts.

Although wardrobe essentials like plain white tees, denim jackets, and ballerina flats are the mainstay of any updated 2023 closet, you may discover that they, too, need to be restored.

Upgrade your essentials with these lux, modern options below:

SYDNEY RIBBED-KNIT TURTLENECK NAVY SWEATER AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $350

LONG SLEEVE POLYAMIDE T-SHIRT AT ZARA FOR $25.90

WATER REPELLENT TRENCH COAT AT MANGO FOR $400

LEATHER BIKER OVERSIZE JACKET AT MANGO FOR $499

MAX MARA LEATHER A-LINE MINI SKIRT AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $660

WIDE STRAP POLYAMIDE TOP AT ZARA FOR $15.90

LONG SLEEVE SOFT T-SHIRT AT ZARA FOR $25.90

LEMAIRE PLEAT DETAILING TAPERED TROUSERS AT FARFETCH FOR $930

RE/DONE JEANS AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FOR $295

WHITE LEATHER HANDBAG AT PRADA FOR $3,950

SIERRA ALPACA-TURTLENECK AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $585

KATE LEATHER CHELSEA BOOTS AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $595

SANDRO KNIT SKIRT AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $196

TOTEME POINTED-TOE PUMPS AT FARFETCH FOR $650

AUTUMN INSPIRED

When the leaves begin to fall and the air adopts that crisp, cool scent of autumn, is there anything better than the gentle embrace of a cozy, soft-to-the-touch sweater?

Build upon your wardrobe essentials with autumn inspired pieces with  sweaters from J.Crew, shirt dresses from Polo Ralph Lauren, and trench coats from Zara and H&M.

DRAPED KNITTED SWEATER AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $890

LOULOU STUDIO ORGANIC DENIM MIDI SKIRT AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $320

HOUNDSTOOTH WOOL BLAZER AT FARFETCH FOR $695

RIBBED T-SHIRT AT ZARA FOR $12.90

FIRST WIFE TWEED MINI SKIRT AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $198

SLINGBACK MARY JANE HEELS AT J.CREW FOR $198

COTTON BLEND OXFORD SHIRT AT ZARA FOR $39.90

SATIN BLACK LEATHER FLATS AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $250

WOOL-BLEND TURTLENECK SWEATER AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $175

CROC-LEATHER LOAFERS AT MATCHES FOR $406

SHEARLING COLLAR JACKET AT MANGO FOR $160

LISABOA PANTS AT MODA OPERANDI FOR $290

LILY SLEEVELESS TURTLE-NECK AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $395

BEREKELY TOTE BAG IN LEATHER AND SUEDE AT J.CREW FOR $250

ASYMMETRICAL SKORT AT ZARA FOR $39.90

BLAZER WITH ROLLED UP SLEEVES AT ZARA FOR $69.90

CONOLO SMALL SHOULDER BAG AT FARFETCH FOR $1,500

STRIPED TURTLENECK SWEATER AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $450

WOOL DOUBLE BREASTED COAT AT MANGO FOR $160

VERONICA BEARD TWEED MINI SKIRT AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $398

ELLIE LEATHER CLUTCH BAG AT FARFETCH FOR $1910

LONG SLEEVE MODAL BODY SUIT AT ZARA FOR $25.90

POPLIN SHIRT AT ZARA FOR $39.50

AGOLDE DELPHI RIBBED TOP AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $130

WOOL ASYMETRICAL NAVY COAT AT ZARA FOR $169

ORGANIC DENIM SHIRT AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $230

CITY LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $890

PLAID BLAZER AT FARFETCH FOR $280

FIRE ENGINE RED ITEMS

While muted earth tones are the assumed color palette of any new fall season, this year’s runways were dominated by the bold and beguiling color of fire-engine red.

Inspired by fall’s vibrant foliage, replenish your wardrobe with items colored red, as seen in 2023’s fall shows.

CASHMERE SHRUNKEN V-NECK SWEATER AT JCREW FOR $138

FERRAGAMO EVA POINTED-TOE 105MM PUMPS AT FARFETCHED FOR $980

TRULLEM BELTED WOOL COAT AT NEIMAN MARCUS FOR $1,300

CHECK KILT WOOL SKIRT AT BURBERRY FOR $1,890

MARNI PRESSED-CREAS TAPERED TROUSERS AT FARFETCHED FOR $975

FERRAGAMO HORIZONTAL-DESIGN LEATHER TOTE BAG AT FARFETCHED FOR $2,500

THE ROW DALIA GLOSSED-LEATHER SHOULDER BAG AT NET-A-PORTER FOR $1,990

DOEN ANSIA CROP CARDIGAN AT SAKS-FIFTH-AVE FOR $248