It’s that time of year again. No sooner have we packed away the Christmas decs and started rebuilding our bank balances than another holiday pops up- Valentines Day. Whilst many people are Valentines scrooges- Vrooges?- I am a huge advocate of any reason to spoil and be spoiled. Whilst it’s always important to spend quality time with your partner, Valentines Day gives us a nudging reminder that in our busy lives it’s nice to stop and indulge yourselves with some ‘just because’ treats. For those wishing to branch out from the fail safe flowers-and-chocolate combination, Valentines Day can become the source of present anxiety. For that reason, I’ve scoured the shops and come up with a collection of gorgeous gifts that I believe will win big with the ladies (and made me seriously question a trip to the shops for myself…)
Clockwise from left:
Paco Rabanne Lady Million Fragrance $79-129
With notes of Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli, ‘Lady Million’ is an all purpose scent and one of my favourites.
Diptyque Tubereuse Rouge Candle $112
Created by the legendary French perfumer, you won’t regret the price tag on this beautiful candle. Set in coloured mouth-blown glass, this feminine fragrance will provide dreamy ambience to any room.
Available here
Created by the legendary French perfumer, you won’t regret the price tag on this beautiful candle. Set in coloured mouth-blown glass, this feminine fragrance will provide dreamy ambience to any room.
Available here
Nars Yeux Irrésistible Eyeshadow Palette $64
This eyeshadow palette is so dreamy I could die. Containing 6 neutral-toned shades, this handbag-friendly offering from Nars has everything you need to create day and night looks.
This eyeshadow palette is so dreamy I could die. Containing 6 neutral-toned shades, this handbag-friendly offering from Nars has everything you need to create day and night looks.
O.P.I ‘Red Over Heels’ VIP set $20
What woman doesn’t love red nails? Make a statement with this trio of rich red polishes.
Lush ‘Hello Gorgeous’ Gift set $49.95
Every woman adores the smell of Lush. This cute box contains a Vanilla Dee-lite Body Lotion; a Think Pink Bath Bomb; The Comforter Bubble Bar; a Gorgeous Moisturiser and a Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub. Good enough to eat!
‘The Love Letters of Great Men’- English Rose Publishing ~$28
We all swooned at that scene from Sex and The City where Carrie reads Mr. Big a beautiful love letter from Napoleon. Whilst many versions exist, this book is by far the best collection of historic love letters- and is now yours to own. Available here
Love Birds Pillowcase set ~$43
Like the idea of matching pillowcases but hate all that ‘my heart, your heart’ crap? These adorable Love Birds pillow cases are hand made and available in 4 colours.
Net-A-Porter Beauty- ‘The Valentines Kit’ $80
For the luxury loving girl, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful offering from Net-A-Porter. Each box features: Charlotte Tilbury’s Mini Magic Cream; Bamford’s Geranium Hand & Body Wash; LAFCO’s Chamomile Lavender Soap; Radical Skincare’s Revitalising Mask; Jurlique’s Nutri-Define Retexturising Serum; Hourglass’ Veil Mineral Primer; Eyeko’s Mini Black Magic Mascara; Anastasia’s Mini Clear Brow Gel and Serge Normant’s Meta Sheer Dry Finish Oil.
Just buy it, she knows what all this means and believe me, it’s good.
Tiffany & Co. ‘Tiffany Twist’ ring in sterling silver $210
There is no better sight than that little blue box on a special occasion. This absolutely stunning twisted ring is understated yet beautifully classy, and is guaranteed to suit everyones taste. I want it SO MUCH.
What’s on your Valentines Wish list?
♥