In the name of romance, we’ve created a gift guide popping with present ideas for him & her. There’s homeware, skincare, experience days and not a dodgy thong insight. Praise be – no lovers’ tiff necessary.
Whether you’re shopping for you, your significant other or your Palentine-Galentine, we’ve shopped around for the stylish, sentimental and the downright delectable gifts to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Get ready to start dropping those hints!
Adventurer Gifts
Got an outdoorsy person in your life? You’re in luck. They may not be the most glamorous to look at but by Jove are they practical. Here’s a look at the gifts every nomad will actually use.
* Amazon, Hydro Flask – 18oz Standard w/std Flex Cap, JADE, £31.95
ODE, RoToTo Low Gauge Slub Socks In Beige, £17
*Amazon, Loowoko Hiking Backpack, £45.99
Rise, ONE UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER, £24.99
*Amazon, Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow, £37.03
Rise, INFINITY PORTABLE SOLAR CHARGER, £39.99
*Amazon, AmazonBasics Packing Cubes, £19.69
*Hunter, Original Waterproof Vinyl Poncho, £115
*Amazon, Silk Soft Sleeping Bag Liner, £9.99
*Amazon, Oasis Pack of 50 Water Purification Tablets, £2.97
*Amazon, Ear Plugs for Sleeping by Deep Sleeps (4 Pairs), £9.99
*Amazon, FREETOO Portable Luggage Scale, £8
Beauty Gifts
Who doesn’t love being showered with bougie beauty treats, eh? From monthly products delivered to your door, perfume in ridiculously aesthetic bottles and Kim K-approved face masks, these are the gifts every beauty lover will heart the hell out of. Pucker up!
*Charlotte Tilbury, PILLOW TALK LIPSTICK, £25
*Revolve, The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops, £45
*Beauty Pie, Membership, £99 for the year
*Space NK, CHARLOTTE TILBURY Limited Edition Filmstar Bronze And Glow Set, £60
Experience Gifts
Buying gifts for V-Day can be a tad overwhelming when you’ve already pulled out all the stops for Christmas. Why not book an overnight stay at a hotel, treat them to a spot of wine tasting or whisk them away for a spa day – nothing says ‘I love you’ like spending some quality time together.
Treatwell, The Spread Eagle Hotel & Spa, Historic Sussex Hotel, from £79.50 and £109.50 pp
Virgin Experiences, Three Course Lunch for Two at the Michelin-Starred Ritz Restaurant, £123
Virgin Experiences, Bluebell Vineyard Estates Tour with Cheese and Wine Tasting for Two, £50
Not on the High Street, Private Couples Stargazing Experience In Wales, £225
Not on the High Street, Brighton Craft Beer Tasting For Two, £100
Odeon, Odeon Limitless Membership, £17.99 or £19.99 monthly
BuyAGift, Gin Masterclass for Two at 45 Gin School, £120
The Ritz London, Afternoon Tea, from £60
Booking.com, The Hoxton Shoreditch, 1 night and 2 adults, £245
Expedia, The Gainsborough Bath Spa, 1 night and 2 adults, from £225
Foodie Gifts
Time to lay on the cheese, it is Valentine’s Day after all! Nothing says you’re committed like a gourmet gift, hand-fed by candlelight. You can leave out the hand-feeding part – unless that’s your jam in which case, get stuck in.
*Amazon, Waffle Maker Iron Machine Household Mini Waffle Maker Electric Cake Maker, £10.99
*Anthropologie, The Monocle Guide to Drinking and Dining, £40
Fortnum & Mason, The Taste of Fortnum’s Hamper, £60
Hotel Chocolat, The Classic Chocolate Cabinet, £50
The Cheese Geek, The Elvis Subscription, 3 months £29.50
Le Creuset SIGNATURE CAST IRON ROUND CASSEROLE Soleil, £99
*John Lewis, Jonny’s Sister Personalised Name Apron, £24.50
*Amazon, Nostalgia Electrics CEM200 Churros and Empanada Maker, £86.09
Biscuiteers, love is sweet luxe biscuit tin, £45
*Prezzy Box, Personalised Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar – 850g, £14.99
*Anthropologie, Bistro Tile Salt & Pepper Shakers, £16
*The Conran Shop, Starter Spice Set, £40
Home Gifts
From monthly candle subscriptions to art prints and calming oil diffusers – these gift ideas will earn you some series house points!
*Habitat, Elzora Chalk white 12 piece dinner set, £80
*Anthropologie, Dana Gibson Leopard Lamp Shade, £48-£58
*Oliver Bonas, Tassel Quilted Geometric Pink Cotton Cushion, £29.50
*Space NK, DIPTYQUE Tubereuse Coloured Scented Candle, £68
Iggy Box, THE BIGGER ONE, monthly membership, £17.95
Desenio, YOU. ME. POSTER, £6.95
*MADE, Hampton Small Round Pouffe, Blush Pink Velvet, £129
Desenio, MY HEART IS YOURS POSTER, £6.95
*H&M, Round cushion with pompoms, £24.99
*Oliver Bonas, Luce Gold Glass & Marble Table Lamp, £78
Luxe Gifts
If you can’t go b-i-g with your gifts on the most romantic day of the year, then when can ya? If you fancy dropping some major dough in the name of cupid, this spenny lot should do nicely.
*John Lewis, La Mer The Moisturising Soft Cream 60ml, £230
*John Lewis, Dyson HD01 Supersonic Hair Dryer, Fuchsia, £299.99
Penhaligon’s, HALFETI Eau De Parfum, £178
*Office, Veja V-10 Trainers White Black, £115
*Amazon, Olympus PEN E-PL9 16 MP Compact System Camera with Electric Zoom, £579.99
Daniel Wellington, PETITE MELROSE, £115
Barbour, BARBOUR ASHBY WAX JACKET, £209
*Amazon, Sony PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Console, £317.99
ODE, Wolf Circus Tosh Signet Ring In Silver, £120
*Liberty London, BYREDO Rose of No Man’s Land Eau de Parfum 100ml, £170
*Apple, AirPods with Charging Case, £159
*Lulu Guinness, PORCELAIN LARGE LIPS SPINNER CASE, £265
*Farfetch, ANISSA KERMICHE tall Tit For Tat 26cm candlestick holder, £145
*Free People, Emeile Grande Ring, £128
*All Saints, BEULAH SHIRT, £148
Gifts Under £50
Show your other half that they’re appreciated on Valentine’s Day with a little gesture that’s not going to break the bank. We’ve got feminist poetry, headphones and pint-sized stocking-cum-hosiery fillers (wahey, do you like what we did there?), here’s a few budget-friendly options for the frugal shopper.
*Amazon, There are Girls like Lions: Poems about Being a Woman, £8.63
*H&M, 2-pack hair clips, £9.99
*Glossier, The Skincare Edit limited edition mini set, £42
Inscripture, Handwriting Rose Gold Bar Necklace, £38
*Marks & Spencers, Striped Slogan Lounge Set, £17.50
*Browns, Valet Studio Pink Kiki Shell Hair Clip, £35
*Oliver Bonas, Little Books: Scottish Whisky Book, £6.99
*Amazon, Marshall Major III Foldable Headphones, £44.99
Waitrose, Moet Ice Imperial Champagne, £49.99
*Papier, Modern Photo Colourblock, £19.99
*Papier, Leopard Print Notebook, £19.99
*Anthropologie, COCO The Art of Chocolate Twelve Bar Collection, £50
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