Valentine’s Day: 5 date ideas, 5 perfect outfits

Skating Date

Hold hands in a full printed skater skirt and thick knit cardigan for a wintery date outdoors. All that’s missing is the marshmallow-topped hot chocolate.

Softec figure skates ($90, sportchek.ca)

GOGO sweater ($350, gogosweaters.com)

Maje skirt ($275, maje.com)

Roots socks ($28 for 3, canada.roots.com)

Trying to stay warm during an outdoor date in the middle of winter? An ultra-hydrating lip treatment is key. Pick one with a tint of colour (this cult fave comes in 11 shades to choose from, and the darker berry ones are quite pigmented!) and leave the rest of your face bare.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 ($26, sephora.com)

Studio La Perla bra ($129, thebay.com)

Studio La Perla bottom ($45, thebay.com)

Banff Hot Springs

For a seriously steamy date, head to the Banff Hot Springs and crank up the heat in the warm pools. Slip into a fluffy red robe to watch the snowflakes fall.

Hermes towel ($600, hermes.com)

Marysia bikini ($280, net-a-porter.com)

Lisa Marie Fernandez robe ($123, lisamariefernandez.com)

J.Crew sandals ($88, jcrew.com)

Shy by Sydney Evan necklace ($150, augustinaboutiques.com)

Whether you’re a Ruby Woo or a Russian Red gal, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let your signature red lip shine. A matte finish is great for staying put when things get hot and steamy (in the hot springs, of course).

M.A.C lipstick ($19, maccosmetics.com)

Fancy Dinner Date

Surprise your valentine in a sweet and sexy white lace dress. Keep accessories fun with studs and feathers.

Manning Cartell dress ($921, intermixonline.com)

Valentino flats ($995, barneys.com)

Moo Moo feather clutch ($595, pinktartan.com)

Tiffany blue diamond earrings (price on request, tiffany.ca)

Sabel underwire bra ($48, shoploversland.com)

A striking all-white outfit calls for drama in the beauty department as well, and nothing says drama like flawless lashes. Start your routine off right with a mascara primer to lift, separate and volumize lashes even before mascara application. Unlike traditional white primers, this latest release from Estee Lauder comes in black, for fool-proof application.

Estee Lauder Little Black Primer ($27, sephora.com)

Gallery Date

For a cultural affair, a painterly print is the way to go. Keep things casual with cool kicks and a cheeky bag.

Banana Republic dress ($160, bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca)

Edie Parker clutch ($1,495, edie-parker.com)

Cartier Love bracelet ($6,600, cartier.com)

New Balance sneaker ($100, newbalance.ca)

Third Love bra ($64, thirdlove.com)
Third Love bottom ($25, thirdlove.com)

A bold, printed dress paired with bright gallery lighting can only mean one thing: perfect skin is a must. Make sure your base is flawless with a full coverage yet lightweight foundation, like Nars’ All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation. Just one pump is enough to cover blemishes and give skin a sheer, effortless glow.

Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation ($57, sephora.com)

Netflix at Home Date

Take your pj party up a notch with a silky bordeau set and ‘kiss me’ earrings that do all the talking.

Journelle pajama set ($148, journelle.com)

Comme des Garcons Play hoodie ($300, ssense.com)

Kate Spade Kiss Me earrings ($48, katespade.com)

Random Hearts tea for one ($29, chapters.indigo.ca)

J.Crew socks ($15, jcrew.com)