7 actually nice presents we want this Valentine’s Day
A gift from bae or a gift from you (to you)
While '90s rom-coms had us believing that Valentine's Day was all about heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and a dozen red roses, we're a little more savvy in 2020. No more cheesy gestures at the top of our wish-lists, these days we're crossing our fingers for something a little bit cooler.
To give you some inspo (and to provide a page to conveniently leave open on your laptop screen), here are some of the really-quite-nice gifts we're hoping for this V Day.
The chic jewellery storage
With a rich green velvet lining, gold finishes and a huge octagonal mirror, we're getting serious vintage vibes from this luxe Oliver Bonas jewellery box.
With separate compartments for earrings, rings and longer pieces, you can bid goodbye to hours spent endlessly detangling necklaces (which means more time to spend getting romantic with bae 😍)
The perfect-for-spring perfume
Is there anything better than the gift of your new favourite perfume? A light, fresher take on florals, this special edition reimagining of one of Jimmy Choo's most iconic fragrances will see you through spring and beyond.
As suited for a romantic dinner as it is everyday wear, the fragrance layers sweet, fruity top notes with frangipani flowers and a warm base of sandalwood for a scent that's distinctly girly without feeling sickly sweet. We're officially obsessed.
The luxurious eye mask
Be honest; would you spend £50 on an eye mask for yourself? Probably not - but isn't being treated what Valentine's Day is all about?
This pure silk eye mask not only feels glorious as you cosy up under the covers, but promises to protect the delicate skin around your eye area - a must-have if you're prone to tossing and turning throughout the night.
The unique earrings
Get double the glamour with this unusual take on hoop earrings. Available in a gold-plated, rose-gold plated or sterling silver finish, these star-shaped hoops give the illusion of a double earring - without the pain of a second piercing. Result.
Pair with a red lip for a chic take on date night accessorising.
The classic fragrance
You know the saying - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. So consider adding a classic, universally-loved fragrance to your Valentine's Day wish list: Jimmy Choo's original eau de parfum is sensual and feminine; it's basically seduction in a bottle.
Spritz a little on pre-Valentine's date night for guaranteed irresistibility.
The cool print
It might not be a traditional Valentine's Day present, but a unique, colourful print will give your bedroom an easy injection of cool. Look to Instagram to find your new favourite artist; the platform is filled with extraordinary women creating empowering, fun work.
We love this bold print from French artist Marylou Faure from the Nobody’s Baby collection. The best part? 10% of profits from her prints go to domestic abuse charity Women's Aid.
The feminist subscription box
With the aim of helping more people discover brilliant writing from female authors that may otherwise go under the radar, Books That Matter is a subscription box that delivers an inspiring and empowering book, plus at least three extra gifts from independent companies, to your door every month.
The perfect gift for anyone that loves to put their feet up and settle in with a brilliant read.
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