Valentine's Day, gift ideas between classics and novelties for the feast of lovers - Lifestyle

Valentine's Day

 : we are all fond of the party of lovers.

Choosing the right gift, perhaps different from the classic chocolates is a recurring thought.

This is the year of hand made, vintage, irony even in the choice of gifts that become more and more personal, customizable and less banal.

Just enough to impress, including textbook makeup and hair.

Here is a selection of ideas, between classic and novelty, for Valentine's Day 2022 gifts and to celebrate February 14th.

We are on the classic of Valentine's Day but why not?

And if we want something different here are some ideas.

The

, some like to call them "Bonsai without a vase", actually Kokedama means pearl of moss, they are therefore seedlings that live in a sphere of moss, earth and nutrients (such as those created by Cinthia for Candle Store in Rome), or

, eco systems that live independently and communicate the unique and complete sense of Nature or

, the plants that grow in water and with artificial light or finally

, a particularly decorative ball-shaped seaweed, which lives in the water and is considered a symbol of love with a romantic story: Japanese mythology tells the story of two lovers who, to escape their families, went to the banks of the Akan lake in Japan, where these algae are born.

Here to make their love eternal, they turned their hearts into Marimo by diving into the lake.

To create the right environment with enveloping music or to chat or chat or video call for hours with your partner, for Valentine's Day

, the Franco-Chinese telephony brand, offers two long-lasting hi-tech gift ideas like the WiShake Vibes 2-in-1 speakers, to spread the soundtrack of your love story at full volume for hours without downloading to the new Y82 smartphone from the long-lasting battery with a minimum duration of two days.

 offers hard drives with all the space needed to 'save love'. 

has also

selected a series of gift ideas for Valentine's Day.

They range from small thoughts to more colorful bouquets of flowers, there are many decorative objects that can accompany, for example, boxes of chocolates, a breakfast in bed for two or a romantic dinner.

Among the

 Homepod mini, perfect smart speaker for anyone with an apple device.

At

, there is a heart at the center of Love in Bloom Kintsugi, a precious object for the choice of materials, ceramic and gold: Marcantonio combines the symbol of love par excellence - the heart - with the poetic Japanese art of kintsugi that succeeds to repair pottery with gold.

And then Augmented Reality to choose the bed for Valentine's Day: the Happidea proposals by

in CASAhomewear: you can choose the complete linen by framing the bed with a smartphone.

From Flying Tiger Copenhagen Valentine's collection with romantic and fun objects, from heart-shaped mugs to stickers to couple's piggy banks.

From super sexy dresses in a modern key that enhance the feminine silhouette and the typical colors of love, from red to gold, from the brand's spring / summer collection

Spring / Summer 2022, to the E-Motion capsule collection dedicated to the anniversary proposed by

, a historic Florentine maison specializing in cashmere knitwear.

In fact, for him and for her paired cotton sweatshirts have been developed, made with the ancient oriental technique of the moment, the shibori with which the garment is immersed in a dye bath that takes on always different abstract patterns.

All handmade, unrepeatable, like small works of art.

Therefore, you do not give yourself a simple sweatshirt, but a garment that carries profound messages to share on the day that celebrates lovers: emotions, bond, passion, dedication and uniqueness.

For DIY fashion 'lovers' there is the new 'Love is Love' kit by

to create, with the needlepoint embroidery technique, a tapestry with the words "LOVE" in the colors of the rainbow, to hang at home, in the workplace or wherever you prefer.

For fashion choices but in the key of ecological exchanges, with a strong trend, you can also be able to find the legendary vintage heart-shaped mini bag by

and many other ultra-romantic bags and fashion accessories in the over three million items included. in

, Parisian but world-renowned for the most desirable 'circular' fashion.

The app (like other trending ones from Vinted to Depop) promotes the circular fashion movement as an alternative to overproduction and overconsumption by providing inspiration and tools to sell and buy one-of-a-kind pieces from others' closets.

To stay in the world of luxury second hand, the

site , the specialist in second hand luxury watches offers over 4,000 serviced and guaranteed watches from more than 50 luxury brands, from Rolex, to Cartier, to Audemars Piguet, to Omega. .

And if you are single, you can get rid of a precious gift like an ex-boyfriend's watch on the same platform.

Among the original fashion gifts, again, the Mini Silvia Belt bags of the

.

Mini bags with belt in red and pink leather made entirely by hand in the artisan workshops of Naples.

Also made in Italy is 'Be my Valentine', a beret with a leather border, an androgynous and cool accessory for winter 2022, by the

brand .

The headdress, originally from the Basque Country, of which it still bears the name, has a long history dating back to the 15th century. garçon from Greta Garbo to Marlène Dietrich to Louise Brooks.

's capsule collection for Valentine's Day

, 'Love Hats'.

Fuchsia high heels with rhinestone heart from

.

Original and new to register with

, a site with

, a different way to celebrate a great love or a great passion ... (it is also used in view of weddings or other anniversaries, with information, photos, curiosities and anecdotes, plans for the honeymoon, wedding list, etc. to share with friends and relatives with a simple click).

Equally original and symbolic is the gift of a

for a whole year, every day, the two lovers will be able to follow all the vital parameters of bees directly from the 3Bee app, read regular updates, watch photos and videos recorded in the apiary directly from the beekeeper.

At the end of the season they will also be able to taste the honey of love, produced by adopted bees.

Each adoption of a 3Bee hive, thanks to technology, allows you to protect from 1000 to 10 thousand bees and produce up to 5kg of honey.

What if pajamas were the ideal gift for Valentine's Day?

Yes if original and ironic like those

, covered with colored snakes.

Born from a project by La Bottega, an Italian company for over forty years market leader in the cosmetic and textile sector for luxury hotels, and ToiletPaper, a photographic magazine created by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari.

This is how the Leisure Wear - Sleep line was born for Valentine's Day.

There is no shortage of small but precious 'thoughts' in the field of high-end costume jewelery, such as

charms dedicated to love.

From classic Minnie and Mickey Mouse, to padlocks, hearts and engraved romantic phrases.

The choice is vast and suitable for all budgets.

There are not only the most classic and renowned chocolates with love quotes in the wrapping (by Perugina who celebrates 100 years of the Baci), there are also artisanal pralines that can also be customized.

, a well-known Piedmontese chocolate signature, for Valentine's Day creates gift boxes of hand-decorated pralines and chocolate truffles, with the possibility of adding a personal touch: you can choose a romantic phrase to dedicate to your loved one and who will be printed on an elegant paper card attached in the package.

'I love you' packs

(on sale on the QVC online shopping channel).

In Rome, colorful cup cakes and greedy cakes that are also aesthetically refined: these are D'Antoni's gourmand ideas.

What makeup for Valentine's Day?

Who said that red is the color of passion?

In order not to fall into the banal & 

offers nail polishes and glosses in pink tones with Plumping Lip Gloss plumping for kissable lips.

The finish is menthol-based for a marked freshness.

proposes the two iconic lipsticks Rouge Pur Couture and The Slim 21 which for Valentine's Day have an exclusive intense red packaging, a symbol of passionate love.

With protective and hyperpigmented moisturizing formula, it gives the lips a noticeable silky effect.

Still lips to kiss with Shine-Up from the MAKE YOU line, vegan, by the

brand .

To ease performance anxiety, Guudcure experts recommend setting aside forcibly romantic looks and if you want to be more beautiful than other evenings, perhaps it is better to choose a make-up that reflects a refined, glamorous and elegant femininity rather than a forced look. .

The Shine-up lip gloss makes the lips naturally full and the hyaluronic acid contained in it firms and smoothes wrinkles.

On the vegan and environmentally friendly front, the brand

for Valentine's Day offers a beautiful range of limited edition products, 100% vegan and cruelty free to celebrate the day of lovers with sweetness, irreverence and joy.

From bath bombs onwards, the collection winks at romanticism: for those who want to give their heart, there is the Strawberry Heart shower jelly, in the shape of a heart (perfect anatomical).

And for singles?

The 'Self Love Club' gift boxes invite you to remember to love yourself too.

Even the brand specialized in skincare

from 1st to 14th February it allows you to customize your favorite treatments.

You can choose your initials or those of your loved one, the dedication "for you" or "I Love myself", or the words of your love story and again 'You are beautiful and more'.

And the nails?

For Valentine's Day the Nail-Spas are taken by storm and the manicure includes glazes with sparkling colors.

proposes 'My Funny Valentine', a strong and very bright red, suitable for the party.

It is spread with a maxi brush that helps even those who are not very capable.

For a perfect manicure the

for the occasion presents the Nail Care line, Cuticle Gel Rose, cuticle gel with rose petals and rose essence, particularly emollient and strengthening.

Festive skincare and make-up also from the

brand in February, dedicated to Valentine's Day and all those moments of intimacy that each of us should dedicate to himself.

All products are phytocosmetics, rich in natural active ingredients and to relax, regenerate the skin and make it velvety you can choose the 'Regenerating Soft Butter' with blends of castor oil, rosehip and stone, dandelion root and a mix of active ingredients dolomites based on lemon balm, mianthorn, dog rose and elderberry.

And the perfume?

Never any one.

If the choice is difficult, you can choose the renowned and appreciated Eau de Parfum Classic Woman and Classic Man by

, in the Valentine's Day gift packages that also include the small version (for men or women) and the ability to customize the bottles with the initials, a date or a special message between lovers and if you are unimaginative you can get ideas on the hashtag dedicated to Valentine's Day #UnaClassicaFrasedAmore from the official Instagram account of the brand.

The renowned Bubble Gum-Toy 2 perfume by

, in the iconic teddy bear-shaped package that is tinged with pink for the party of lovers for all #pinkaddicted women.

The fragrance has pink facets, in addition to the iconic bubble gum, from which the fragrance itself takes its name.

"Moschino # toy2bubblegum, - reads the brand note dedicated to the anniversary, - is a perfume that frees the spirit from negative thoughts, envelops the body and stimulates the mind".

In the male version, on the other hand, you can choose Toy Boy, an ironic fragrance (in the bear, in the black version) that speaks to a dynamic, passionate and passionate man who, however, is not afraid to reveal the more tender and playful side of him.

For a Valentine's Day in the name of passion, the

proposes its iconic fragrances, Eros Pour Femme Eau De Toilette (for her) and Eros Flame (for him).

Sensual and seductive in fragrances and packaging, will they hit straight to the heart?

Just Give Me Roses by

explores the irresistible depth of the rose, the romantic damask, in a perfume enclosed in a burgundy bottle with a green cap.

At

 for the party of lovers comes the new Eau de Toilette for men Stronger with you only, a spicy oriental fougère fragrance that blends an energizing force with a fresh and sparkling signature.

Travels and escapes Is it

better a walk among the flowers or a slow walk admiring wonderful works of art?

The second!

booking  platform

elaborating the data of Valentine's Day 2021 reveals that they went to the largest art galleries, to archaeological and architecture museums, in the lead the Catacombs of San Gennaro in Naples.

In the magical atmosphere of the

it is possible to book a special evening for Valentine's Day.

In fact, on February 14 there are packages of visits to the aquarium reserved for couples to see the nightlife that takes place underwater and then take an aperitif and dine inside the wonderful Cetacean Pavilion. A night in the hotel is also planned. .

In business in New York: from 1st to 14th February

, 100% Smart Business Class, offers all couples a special rate in honor of the most romantic party of the year: two 100% business class return tickets departing from Milan to New York starting from 2200 euros , book on Valentine's Day and leave for the whole of 2022 with the Airbus A321neo of the French company with only 76 seats (which become beds) in a space that would allow 230. Original and exclusive proposals follow, from the floating breakfast in the private pool to the excursion with sled dogs in the snow, passing through a romantic couple's massage and a private dinner in a chalet.

He proposes the

 These include dinner served in the high-end private chalets of the Club Med Chalet in Valmorel, in front of the spectacle of the snow.

Or the excursion with sled dogs on the snow at the Club Med Pragelato in Sestriere.

Still dine in the Baroque-inspired room, including grand piano sonatas, in a historic 18th century palace converted into a Club Med resort atop the cliffs of Cefalù.

You can also book a floating breakfast in the private pool of the Club Med (Exclusive Collection class) Villle di Finolhu, in the Maldives, to start the day in the right mood, lulled by the water. bucolic in the heart of the Marche region for a special stay in the company of the Alpacas. The recommended structure, proposed by the Italian platform

, whose peculiarity is to host a nice colony of alpacas, organizes suggestive treks that accompany guests along suggestive paths to discover the territory, crossing the suggestive woods of the central Apennines.

Or a staycation in the Eternal City: at the

, a treasure trove of elegance and refinement, and at Palazzetto, with an enchanting view of the Spanish Steps.

The Valentine's Day 2022 couple's gift is the

, where you can enjoy rooms, of course, but also spas and restaurants available to couples who want to find some time for them and relax.

An idea that is already becoming a trend.

“We are seeing a surge in bookings dedicated to leisure, there is a desire for romantic dinners served in the room and the spa services are the most requested.

Bookings have grown 300% compared to last year and this is the record year for bookings on Valentine's Day, ”says Simon Botto, CEO of