GLAM GIFTS TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON

Want to really treat yourself — and your loved ones — this Lunar New Year? Consider wrapping up a stylish gift item such as a festive sweet, stacking bracelet or special-edition sneakers. Here are our top gift picks for this year’s Lunar New Year.

CHIC SNEAKS

Step out in style this year with a stylish pair of sneakers like these Stuart Weitzman Adleluna shoes. The limited-edition style features an on-trend stacked sole and a simple upper (with a cute gold design featuring little piggies, of course) ensuring they’ll add a dose of fun to any outfit — from jeans to simple sweater dresses. $325 | Stuart Weitzman; stuartweitzman.ca

PARISIAN DELIGHTS

Gift a sweet treat with these Ladurée Canada Lunar New Year Gift Box. The red-and-gold box features 12 delicious French macarons inside. Plus, the gilded gift box makes for a perfect keepsake for storing mini mementoes or assorted office odds and ends once the macarons are all eaten and enjoyed. $50 | Ladurée

BEST BITE

Another sweet treat that’s always a fail-safe festive option is a box of chocolates like this Year of the Pig Gift Box from Purdys Chocolatier. The red-and-gold boxed goodies include an assortment of truffles and other assorted chocolate confections perfect for satiating those sweet-tooth cravings. $25 | Purdys; purdys.com

SWEET STUDS

Elevate anyone’s ear arrangement with a pretty pair of earrings. These stud earrings from Michael Hill feature petite diamonds and 10-karat rose gold, not to mention an adorable heart shape. They’re sure to add a touch of sparkle to any lobe. $399 | Michael Hill; michaelhill.ca

ARM PARTY

Up the arm candy element with a simply chic stacking bracelet like this Links of London Mini Friendship design. The slip-on style features a bold red shade contrasted with rich gold elements. It’s sure to become a fast favourite, whether worn alone or stacked with other favourite pieces. $295 | Links of London; linksoflondon.com

SLEEK SILK

A large number of fashion brands now offer full collections featuring Lunar New Year-inspired designs. One such designer delight is this Louis Vuitton Superstition Classic Bandeau. The twosided silk piece features a mini monogram print on one side, and an adorable rendering of the assorted animals in the Chinese Zodiac on the other. Wear it around your neck, wrapped around a ponytail, or wound through the handles of a favourite bag. $230 | Louis Vuitton; louisvuitton.com

TIME TELLER

Giftgoodtime—andgreatstyle — with a timeless timepiece like this OMEGA Ladies DeVille Tresor watch. The style boasts delightful details including dainty diamonds and a chic band to ensure you’ll spend more time staring at your wrist than your smartphone. Guaranteed. $5,550 | Omega boutiques