What to get them for Valentines Day

Leather is a Luxury!

Since I have been writing about leather these past few, and Valentines Day is literally around the corner, and the shopping deadline for that special someone is too close for comfort, why not get them something in leather. That about narrows down your choices but still gives you a wide array of options, since leather is found in luxury pieces.LeatherUp.com seems to have a wide variety of genuine leather jackets and apparel him and her. Although I have never made a purchase from them, the Letterman Jacket they have made of wool and leather is a nice basic thoughtful gift I know my husband would appreciate.

If your budget is less than $20, you can always go for leather conditioners and treatments for people who have valuable leather goods. Check out any leather store at the mall and most of the leather protectors, treatments and conditioners are well less than $20 with tax included. But for the ultimate leather treat go for Zaino’s Leather in a Bottle , which to me, ths product is like a miracle in a bottle. It is the one true item that truly takes care of your leather, it’s smell doesn’t offend, its not harsh on the human nose or skin. Read why Zaino’s is the winner in being the true leather in a bottle here.

Another great gift idea is small leather goods like wallets, purses, cosmetic and toiletries bags, belts, gloves and hats. Use the internet wisely and keep an eye out for discounts, past seasons overstock or pay a visit to outlet malls for even deeper discounts. If you have military privileges, there are also great find at the Base Exchange. I know, my parents has been shopping great brands at discounts for years.

And for the eccentric, if you are the few who has a couple of more dollars to spare specialty stores like Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole, Hugo, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Fendi, Chanel and list goes on and on…there is nothing more satisfying than opening a fancy box with satin bows, to reveal fine tissue paper that unfold into a new clutch or pair of luxury shoes. The packaging all together guarantees the finest leather, oh swoon.

But for the environmentalist and vegans we have come a long way in creating faux leather. Keep in mind faux leather is not just for the people who cannot afford real leather. The purpose of this is to copy the rich fee of leather to have without killing or destroying anything that shouldn’t be so that the delicate balance of our earth and its resources aren’t outbalanced just because we’re vain.

Personally the best leather products are handmade and each shod be unique. The way the expensive brands hand make, hand cut and hand pick their leather to make a mass production of something there are artisans out there who do the same intricate work and detailing where no two items will even be alike. Check out Etsy.com for handcrafted leather and faux leather gifts of choice.

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