Show your besties some love with these Galentine’s Day must-haves!
February 13th is Galentine’s Day, and it’s right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate your besties than with a mini Galentine’s Day celebration?
Check out our top picks below for the perfect virtual experiences, outfit essentials, and get-together must-haves you need to treat yourself and your gal pals to the best Galentine’s Day ever!
LIP LAB by BITE Beauty Virtual Experience
Price: First lipstick, $60 each additional lipstick, $40
Nothing says “girls-night-in” like a Galentine’s Day night with the girls! While it may feel like we’re running out of creative lockdown activities, Lip Lab by BITE is offering a unique way to have a super fun virtual experience that is specifically tailored to you and your girls.
We all know how frustrating it can be to find the perfect shade that works for you and your skin tone. This is why Lip Lab Colour Experts from Lip Lab’s Queen Street West location are excited to virtually take you through the Lip Lab experience, where you can take part in the entire lipstick creation process – from mixing pigments and selecting finishes and flavours, all the way to engraving your inspired shade name. BITE follows all local safety guidelines, and their Clean Standard is where you can find a detailed outline of how they keep their labs as clean as their ingredients.
This is the perfect Galentine’s Day activity for you and your besties to take part in, and you can even surprise a special someone with an e-gift card. No matter the occasion, Lip Lab by BITE has something to offer you. Booking an appointment is super easy, and after your 30–45-minute personal consultation, you’ll be receiving your very-own creation by mail. The best part? Free shipping!
Le Chateau Feather Trim Bell Sleeve Midi Dress
Price: $99
If you and your girls are planning a GNO this Galentine’s Day, get ready to embrace the season of love with Le Chateau’s February Romance Collection. This show-stopping midi dress features a feather-trim bell sleeve in a stunning baby pink colour. Wherever your Galentine’s Day takes you, Le Chateau’s February Romance Collection has a style for all. Check out the website to shop the latest styles!
Price: starts at $7.17 (depending on retailer)
Castello, Canada’s number one specialty cheese, has everything you need for the perfect Galentine’s Day charcuterie board- starting with their Tickler. The name alone implies a fun night ahead, and this is the perfect Galentine’s Day food must-have because the tangy extra mature cheddar pairs well with red pepper jelly. This is the ideal appetizer to share with your girls!
Price: Rooms start at $400/night (book your stay here)
Indulge in a fun stay and skate with your girls at the Bisha Hotel in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. The Bisha has transformed its outdoor terrace into a skating rink available exclusively to guests who will get the opportunity to walk through the Bisha Chalet and enjoy free pastries, coffee and hot chocolate before their skate.
This hotel is one of the first hotels in the city to offer this, and something to note is that couples will enjoy a free breakfast for two at Kōst restaurant plus a 2-hour skating time. The Bisha is the perfect getaway for friends and the perfect Galentine’s Day treat for your girls!
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IKEA SÄLLSKAPLIG Champagne Coupe
Price: $20/ 4 pack
If you and your girls are planning to celebrate Galentine’s Day in, these champagne coupes from IKEA are a must-have for your get-together. They’re super chic and perfect for housing your favourite cocktail- or mocktail!- recipe. Be sure to snap a pic of you all cheers-ing for the perfect Galentine’s Day group pic!
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Organic Bytes Valentine’s Edible Rose Cake
Price: $69
What’s a Galentine’s Day get-together without good food? Organic Bytes offers delicious cakes that are free from refined sugars and white flours and instead filled with organic ingredients. This Valentine’s Day-themed cake from Organic Bytes is the perfect indulgent treat for you and your besties to enjoy and features decadent layers of wholesome cake that is topped with the fresh cashew vanilla frosting or coconut vanilla frosting of your choosing.
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PrettyLittleThing Satin Feather Trim Long PJ Set
Price: $51
If you’re planning the ultimate girls-night-in pajama party this Galentine’s Day, then it’s time to gift your besties matching PJ sets for the occasion! These PJs feature super cute feather-trim detailing and come in three different colours for you and your besties to choose from. Be sure to round out the night with some fun drinks, delicious food, and the romantic comedy of your choice!
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Quo Beauty Flash Dry Nail Colour
Price: $4-$11
Add a pop of colour to your look this Galentine’s Day with Quo Beauty’s latest collection of nail varnishes. This is the perfect item to include in your besties’ Galentine’s Day goodie bags. You can also shop the brand’s expansive range of colours and turn your girls-night-in into an at-home spa night, where you all take turns painting each other’s nails! You can even have a design-off where the person who creates the best nail art design gets to pick the movie flick for the night!
Whether you’re planning on going out or staying in this Galentine’s Day, be sure to shop the above products and experience to ensure your Galentine’s Day is one that you and your besties will never forget!
Published by HOLR Magazine.