Snowy, Sexy, Sleepy
PJs and Lingerie are a pretty great go-to gift for the holidays. Whether you’re wanting to treat your paramour to something sexy or give your best friend something snuggly to stay warm during our brrrrreeziest months, today’s lingerie shops are a goldmine for gift ideas. I checked out what Canadian retailer La Vie En Rose has going on, and I have to say, they’re definitely the most versatile for ideas. Whether you’re looking for look-at-me lingerie, ultra comfy PJs, or even gifts for guys, there’s a huge range of styles to suit every price point, style choices, and age.
And if you’re a little intimidated shopping in a lingerie store, La Vie En Rose feels very modern and comfortable, particularly if you’re a slightly antsy guy. It’s not in-your-face sexy posters all over the place; the lingerie speaks for itself. Best of all, whether you’re a guy OR a girl doing some gift shopping, most PJs are made for comfort, so guessing what that perfect fit is compared to a regular clothing store is much less of a challenge. Now. My job is to give you a head start by breaking down the main styles you’ll expect to find. Scope ’em out before you head into one of 150 stores across the nation and shopping will be that much less scary.
For The Sophisticated Snow Angel – Satin Robe Gift Set $49.95
Satin and lace and altogether luxurious, there’s a ton of mix and match pieces available in rich red, classic black, or striking marine blue for the gal that likes to go to bed feeling like she’s at the spa. Even when you’re fully covered up, there’s a hint of sultriness owing to the petal soft, slippery fabrics. My pick? This satin robe gift set which includes a dramatic low-back nightie and a cute kimono-style coverup for those lazy – wait, scratch that, luxe – weekend brunches at home. Bonus: it comes in its own box, making wrapping a cinch. Want to dial it up a notch? Check out the 100% silk items, including this pretty Cherry Blossom-inspired silk chemise.
For the Randy Reindeer: Oh Deer Sleepshirt – $19.95
Can we say bargain? La Vie En Rose has a line of sweet retro-inspired reindeer print nightshirts that come prewrapped and ready to give. This is a perfect choice if you’re on a tight budget for gifts for your friends or Secret Santa draws, and it’s suitable for pretty much anyone. You get to show a little leg, but stay comfy cozy up top as well.
For the Snuggly Santa’s Helper – Flannel PJ Gift Set $34.95
Let’s not kid ourselves. Our winters are cold. And nothing quite warms the soul (or the body) like a pair of uber snuggly flannel PJs opened on Christmas Eve. In which case, La Vie En Rose has dozens (literally) of patterns of colours, ranging from pretty pink snowflakes to charming animal prints of penguins and moose. I love these wintry ice blue ones that’ll feel festive well after the holidays are over. Consider snapping up a few bow-wrapped packages for your sisters, kids, or best friends.
For The Naughty Elf – Lace Frill Babydoll $39.95
On the opposite end of the spectrum from flannels, we’ve got La Vie En Rose’s signature boudoir-inspired lingerie, like this eye-popping lace babydoll set. It’s a perfect marriage of girly (ruffles and bows!) with sexy (lace and push-up!), which makes it an ideal pick for newlyweds, newly cohabitated, or those that are just plain ol’ crazy about each other.
For the (Disney) Ice Princess – Disney Couture Sleep Set
The new Disney Couture line with La Vie En Rose has literally just it the shelves – and it’s perfect for diehard Disney wannabe princesses. These super cute sleep sets are great for any age – tweens, teens, and adult ladies all love to indulge their throwback to childhood, and what better way to do so, in comfort? I’m loving this tribute to Minnie!
Now…did you notice anything about the items I picked? How about the fact they’re all under $50? You wanna know why? Cause I’ve got a $50 gift card to La Vie En Rose + a satin eye mask for one lucky grand prize winner. PLUS I’ve got four pretty in pink satin eye masks like the one pictured above to giveaway. So here’s the score – one person will walk away with a gift card and mask, the other four runner-ups will have sweet slumbers with just the sleep mask. Here’s how to enter, and pay attention, cause I’m shaking things up a bit:
1) To win one of the sleep masks, leave a comment below before December 4th and tell me what your personal sleep style is, using the five themes outlined above. Gentlemen, simply share your preference. Be sure to include your name and email address (the latter of which only I can see) so I can contact you if you win!
2) Entries are limited to one per person per email address (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 4th to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) To be eligible for the grand prize of a $50 gift card + eye mask, you must ‘like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook OR you must follow them on Twitter (@_La_Vie_en_Rose). If you do both, you’ll earn two entries. To confirm your eligibility – let me know which things you do in the comments below, including dropping your Twitter handle in the comments. I’ll be following up with the folks at LVER, although I know you’re a trustworthy bunch!
For full rules & regs, feel free to drop me an email at canadiangiftguide -at- gmail -dot- com. Warm and snuggly wishes to you all!
Canadian Gift Guide 
I’m definitely the Santa’s Snuggly Helper. I’m always freezing cold at bedtime so flannel is my friend!
Thanks Candace! Did you follow LVER on Twitter or Facebook to be entered into the grand prize draw?
Nothing glam here, I’m a comfy “Snuggly Santa’s Helper”
Thanks Kiki – did you follow LVER on Twitter or FB for the grand prize draw entry?
Snuggly Santa’s Helper for sure! And I ‘liked’ La VIe en Rose on FB!
Thanks Holly, you’re now entered into the grand prize draw 🙂
Snuggly Santa’s Helper 🙂 And I ‘liked’ La VIe en Rose on FB!
Thanks Jolene, you’ve earned a bonus entry.
Tee hee hee, the Sophisticated Snow Angel here loves satin!! And I am going to LIKE LVER on FB!
Thanks! You’ve earned a bonus entry for liking LVER on FB!
following in twitter (zebra4hire) and had already liked the fb page before
Thanks! You’ve now got two entries into the grand prize draw.
I am definitely a (Disney) Ice Princess haha. Will like them on FB.
Thanks Stephanie, you’ve earned a bonus entry 🙂
My choice is the uber snuggly flannel PJs!
I already ‘like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook
Now I follow them on Twitter too! (pinecone8)
Thanx for the contest!
Great Tricia! You’re now entered in the grand prize draw with two entries 🙂
I’m definitely the Randy Reindeer, I only like wearing a top to bed!
I’m following LVER on twitter (@erockspell) and I like them on FB!
Great Erin, you’ve got two entries in the grand prize draw 🙂
I’m definitely a Snuggly Santa’s Helper!
FB follower: Kitty Cartouche
Twitter Follower @antispamgirl
Well done Kristy, you’ve got two entries in the grand prize draw!
Hey! Well, as much as I’d love to say I’m the ” Sophisticated Snow Angel “, I actually fit more into the “Snuggly Santa’s Helper” category 😉 I liked LVER on twitter (pancakemeow1) and facebook too! Good luck everyone 🙂
Awesome Jessica, you’ve earned two entries into the grand prize draw! Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more awesome gift-giving ideas AND contests. Cheers!
Im liking and following!
Hey Elaine – what’s your Twitter handle? AND what’s your personal sleep style?
my choice is the the Snuggly Santa’s Helper.
The naughty elf is my preference 😉
‘I like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook and follow on Twitter -fb name louise gilbert. twitter name wildcardacehigh(louise gilbert)
Great Louise, you’ve scored two bonus entries into the grand prize draw!
The naughty elf is my preference
I am more a Snuggly Santa’s Helper but I am sure my husband wishes I was more a Naughty Elf (ha-ha) I also liked them on fb (Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard) and following them on twitter (@BeeWBedard)
Thanks for the opportunity to win
brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com
I follow on twitter @mariab76
Andddd what’s your personal sleep style?
Snuggly Santa’s helper!! And I ‘liked’ them on fb
Thanks Carrie, you’ve scored a bonus entry in the grand prize draw 🙂
I’m the sophisticated snow angel! I ‘like’ La Vie en Rose on facebook with my name, and follow on twitter @bcgirll
Thanks Pat, you’ve earned two entries into the grand prize draw.
Being guy Id have to say that my personal sleep style is pretty “bare” but the odd time I go flannel styles around the holidays… and cold winter months… brrrr
I’m definitely a Snow Angel. I ‘liked’ LVER on Facebook – thanks for the great contest!
Thanks Dana, you’ve earned a bonus entry 🙂
I’m Snuggly Santa’s Helper.
I’m following on Twitter @tlee351
Thanks Tina, you’ve earned an entry into the grand prize draw!
Following on Twitter @LilleaBrionn
I’m a Snuggly Santa’s Helper most of the time… But I just bought the exact same Naughty Elf set you posted, and the Sophisticated Snow Angel as well (in black)!! :0) I “like” La Vie En Rose on Facebook AND I’m following them on Twitter! My Twitter handle is @Zedley84
Thanks, and fingers crossed that I win!! Good luck all! ♥
Awesome Katie, you’ve earned two bonus entries in the grand prize draw. Good luck & be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more great contests and ideas.
I have a few different sleep styles – Of course, one being “sexy”…satin etc for those “sexy” moments heheh – And now that the cooler weather is here, fleece jams all the way!
So somewhere between snuggly santa and randy reindeer. I love the randy reindeer shirt…I’d definitely wear that!
Following on Twitter! (MissHappeePants) – And already “like” on Facebook! 🙂
Great Chelsea, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw!
My sleep style is the Randy Reindeer
I’m a Disney ice Princess. Nothing fancy, just cute and comfy.
I follow LVER on facebook.
Thanks Samantha, you’ve earned a bonus entry!
I am a Ice Princess – thanks for the chance to win.
My preference is the beautiful Flannel PJ Gift Set. It looks so soft &comfy.
I like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook
I follow La Vie En Rose on Twitter (@_La_Vie_en_Rose)
as : itbbrian
Awesome Brian, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw.
I’m a sophisticated sort of snow angel…and I follow LVER on Twitter (sgudlaug) and on FB as well.
Thanks! You’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw. Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more awesome gift ideas & contests.
I’m the Disney Ice Princess
Sophisticated Snow Angel for me. I’ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately, so the sleep mask would definitely be great to win!
I liked on facebook
following on twitter
Great Nikki! What’s your Twitter handle so I can make sure you get your bonus entries into the grand prize draw?
I am an Ice Princess 🙂
following on Facebook-La Vie En Rose
following La Vie En Rose on Twitter
Thanks Jennifer! You’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw – be sure to stay tuned for more awesome giveaways & gift ideas.
I’m in The Sophisticated Snow Angel category
I follow @_La_Vie_en_Rose on twitter (I’m @snagglepink)
I also like them on FB (I’m Marlo De)
Thanks Marlo, you’ve earned two bonus entries in the grand prize draw! Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more awesome gift ideas & giveaways.
I’m a Randy Reindeer. tee hee 🙂
Thanks for making me smile. I’m spending a long Saturday day and night on an ethics proposal. bleagh.
Oops. I should have put this all in one comment. My apologies.
I like LVER on FB as Boo-Boo Wug.
I also follow LVER on twitter as @MysteriousWho.
ps Warm and snuggly wishes right back at ya! 🙂
Thanks Boo-Boo! You’ve earned two bonus entries into this post’s grand prize draw.
I’m a comfy cozy type of girl 😉 I like the Flannel Pj’s, in the darker colors/patterns (feels better wearing them all day lol)….so the ‘fireworks pattern’ Style #: 898-310-0-18
liked LVER on fb 🙂
A.Lamont
The Disney Couture Sleep Set is my preference by far. So darn comfy.
Liked on FB
Username Cheryl Hodgkins
Followed on Twitter
Username iamcherdon
Thanks Cheryl, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw!
ice princess would be my wife’s choice
Randy Reindeer if you please.
I love the Flannel Pj Gift Set
My personal sleep style is Oh Deer Sleepshirt.
I follow on Twitter @_La_Vie_en_Rose as @margaretimecs
‘Liked’ on Facebook as Margaret Imecs
margaret.imecs@gmail.com
Awesome Margaret, you’ve earned two bonus entries in the grand prize draw!
Snuggly Santa’s Helper – Flannel PJ Gift Set is my way to go
Really love the Satin Robe Gift Set
i am def. a snuggly santa helper
following on facebook, liked on facebook
Great Lisa, you’ve earned a bonus entry into the grand prize draw.
I think I’m the Sophisticated Snow Angel 🙂
Wonderful giveaway in time for Christmas.
I follow La Vie En Rose on twitter as agenti99
Thanks! You’ve earned a bonus entry into the grand prize draw.
I am the For the (Disney) Ice Princess!!!!
I like on Facebook and follow on Twitter @tannieschatter, thanks very much!
Thanks Tanis! You’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw.
I follow La Vie on twitter (@retromusic)
Sophisticated snow angel all the way 🙂
I like LVER on Facebook and follow them on Twitter 🙂 (sunshine_279)
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Thanks Nicole, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw. Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more great contests & gift ideas.
I would be the randy raindeer type :)…
I follow them on twitter as nicolthepickle.
Thanks, you’ve earned a bonus entry into the grand prize draw.
I follow on twitter (@wwrk)
I am the For the Snuggly Santa’s Helper since most nights it is so cold! But some nights the naughty elf! 😉 I am following La Vie En Rose on twitter @Mystee007 and on Facebook!
Great Gail, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw!
Yay contests! 🙂
I think in reality I’m the Ice Princess? It’s hard to admit that, but I do have an inner child in me haha. I would love to be the sophisticated snow angel though, just the sound of that sounds cooler!
I am also following LVER on Twitter (simplyrobby)
Thanks Robecca, you’ve earned a bonus entry!
I’m the Snuggly Santa’s Helper
Liked ‘like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook (mars j)
For the Snuggly Santa’s Helper – Flannel PJ Gift Set
Gotta love flannel 🙂
Follow twitter (marsbarjewlery1)
Thanks Marlene, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw.
followed on twitter (jolenelatimer)
I am definitely a Randy Reindeer!!! lol
I follow La Vie En Rose on Twitter! @rebthecatsitter
I like La Vie En Rose on Facebook! (Rebecca Roberts)
I love the Snuggy Santa’s Helper Flannel PJ’s 🙂 They look so warm!
Like on facebook and followed on twitter (drpaskall)
Happy Holidays 🙂
Awesome Deb, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw.
My sleep style is most similar to “For the Snuggly Santa’s Helper”.
I ‘like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook. (Amy M)
I follow @_La_Vie_en_Rose on Twitter @glogirl3
Thanks Amy, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw!
I think the Sophisticated Snow Angel is the look I like best and is closest to what I would like to wear.
I Liked La Vie En Rosed on Facebook too!
Thanks Susan, you’ve earned a bonus entry into the grand prize draw.
i’m sure my bf would love if i was the lacy bedtime buddy but have to say i’m more of the nightshirt kind of sleeper…comfort all the way
My wife is mostly a Snuggly Santa’s Helper, but she certainly has a little Naughty Elf in her too!
Totally a snuggly santa’s helper here. I don’t need to be glam just warm Canadian winters are cold 🙂 and I “liked” La Vie en Rose on FB Have an excellent day 🙂
Thanks Michelle, you’ve scored a bonus entry.
I’m definitely the ‘For the Snuggly Santa’s Helper’!
I am a Snuggly Santa’s Helper however my husband likes me to be a Naughter Elf! I like “La Vie en Rose” on Facebook.
Thanks Lynda, you’ve earned an entry into the grand prize draw.
I am the (Disney) Ice Princess 🙂
I like La Vie En Rose on Facebook (Burcu A.)
Thanks Burcu, you’ve earned a bonus entry.
For me, comfort all the way so I am the Disney Ice Princess!
Long time fan of La Vie En Rose and like them on Facebook
Thanks Monica, you’ve earned a bonus entry.
without a doubt a snuggly santa helper!!! Works great with night shifts!
like on facebook :- )
Thanks Dallas, you’ve earned a bonus entry into the grand prize draw.
I’m definitely a Naughty Elf!
i’m a ‘Snuggly Santa’s Helper’ – i love flannel
i ‘like’ La Vie En Rose on Facebook
follow La Vie en Rose on Twitter (@_La_Vie_en_Rose).
@tooliecat
Thanks Stacey, you’ve earned yourself two bonus entries into the grand prize draw. Be sure to check out the rest of my blog for more awesome gift ideas & contests!
I liked on facebook and I followed on twitter
mommy2fiveboys@hotmail.com
and my sleep style: i would be the randy reindeer 🙂
mistake above: I am very sleepy. my twitter is @mommy2fiveboys
my hotmail is correct in the form that only you can see. that isn’t my email address up there. oops. 5 kids, no sleep, my bad 🙂
Thanks Andrea, you’ve earned yourself two bonus entries 🙂
I love to be Santa’s Cozy Little helper – with warm flannels for the cold season.
The clothes look very comfy!
I like the Sophisticated Snow Angel – Satin Robe Gift Set.
I have also liked LVER on Facebook and joined them on Twitter (@bonchance2010).
Thanks, you’ve earned two entries into the grand prize draw.
I am so the Snuggly Santa’s Helper. I love being warm and comfy when I sleep
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I follow La Vie en Rose on twitter as Prairiebelle
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like La Vie en Rose on facebook – Belinda M
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks Belinda, you’ve earned two bonus entries into the grand prize draw.
I am definitely a sophisticated snow angel. I just love the feel of satin!
Snuggly Santa’s Helper for me!
I’m following from @emilovadragneva
Thanks Hari, you’ve earned a bonus entry.
I like them & follow them already on facebook & Twitter. User name, TeressaBignell
Hi, I “Liked” La Vie En Rose on Facebook and on Twitter, following, from @Aqua_Eyed_Girl. Would this give me two entries, as well? How will you inform us if we have won the gift card? 🙂 I am a combination – sophisticated and snuggly…:p
Hi Dawn – this contest closed last week, I’m sorry! There are plenty of other contests going on around my blog though, feel free to check out for more opportunities to win.