Embrace the opportunity to lavish love and affection on those who hold a
special place in your heart this Valentine’s Day. Photo: Brooke Lark | Unsplash
Get creative about showing your love this Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day if you wish to shower your girlfriends with love instead). However and whoever you choose to celebrate, it’s simply about taking a moment to show some love, positivity, and gratitude – to yourself or someone special in your life.
When it comes to gift ideas, there’s plenty to inspire, so we’re sharing some of our faves.
Elle & Riley Cashmere Heart Socks, $99
Never underestimate the power of a truly beautiful pair of socks. They don’t come much more perfect than these supersoft cashmere socks with heart details for Valentine’s Day perfection. Made from 100% OEKO-TEX certified cashmere.
Rose and Thorne Peony Lace, from $49
Lingerie is a multi-faceted gift – both for the gift giver and the recipient. Depending on the style, it can be a confidence booster, a sensual seduction, or a purely uplifting experience. Extreme comfort never goes amiss either. This Rose and Thorne offering ticks all of the boxes and is available in cup sizes from B to J with matching midi shorts or bikini briefs.
Bardot Jamilla Corset Dress, $186.65
Say hello to the ultimate LRD. In show-stoppingly perfect fire engine red, the design embraces clever ruching and draping, with flattering corset detailing in the waist. Elegant, sleek, and sexy – embrace your inner siren and wear with confidence.
Converse Lift Heart with Chain, $140
Step out in style this Valentine’s Day in the newest Chucks offerings from the Converse Love Collection. Swoon over the gold chain and embroidered heart details whilst enjoying the traditional Converse style and comfort.
Calvin Klein Valentines Day lingerie capsule, from $34.99
Crafted from alluring semi-sheer mesh, with a graphic hearts design, this Calvin Klein folded hearts offering is available in men’s, women’s, and plus size designs. Choose from trunks and thongs to bikini briefs and bralettes or collate a matching set for each other.
The unpredictability of summer makes this pair of Merry People boots quite the thoughtful gift – who doesn’t want toasty dry feet year round? Treat yourself to this classically designed ankle rain boot, which is available in an array of fun colours (hello pink and beetroot combo). Made with natural rubber and lined with neoprene, it’s a seamless merging of practicality and style.
NYNE Triumph Singlet, $149.50(on sale)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something special like this divinely versatile singlet by NYNE. Knitted locally in the Bay of Plenty, pair it with your favourite lingerie for 14 Feb and then enjoy year round dressed up or down or layered for cooler months.
House of March duvet cover, $320
Sweet dreams are on the menu with sumptuous certified Fair Trade organic bed linen from House of March. For lovers of impeccable quality, this New Zealand-designed collection of sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases will reignite your passion for bedtime. Made in India from the highest calibre cotton threads, the focus is on delivering chemical-free organic premium bedding.
LUSH Valentine’s Day range, priced from $7.90
Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day doesn’t need to break the budget. Show your love and affection with a luscious bath bomb, bubble melt or other loved-themed goodies from LUSH and spend some time making your loved one feel cherished and appreciated. We recommend the Hot Lips Lip Mask & Scrub ($7.90), Love Shower Gel ($15.90), or a Love Gift Set (from $26).
DYSON Corrale Straightener, $749
Love your hair this Valentine’s Day and invest in this cord-free Dyson straightener for smooth hair on the go. Choose the gift of sleek smooth hair, with patented flexing copper plates designed to deliver enhanced styling with less hair damage. Includes charging dock and heat-resistant travel pouch.
Customise these Bestie Bracelets to celebrate some of your favourite friendships. Personalisation options include initials, hearts, stars, flowers, and love locks. Stack together and share with your group, or with one special bestie. Available in sterling silver or 14-carat gold filled 3mm beads.
Medley Earrings, priced from $33
Adorn yourself (or someone who deserves a treat) with a perfectly curated ear stack of pieces from Medley. From understated studs and engraved charms to hoop earrings, chunky hoops, huggie earrings, and threaders, there’s a sparkling array of choices.
Circe 3-Pack Leather Bound Set, $150
New Zealand botanicals are at the heart of this lush natural perfume collection. Designed, made, and bottled right here in Aotearoa, all Circe fragrances are original and formulated in-house. If you’re tormented by the array of fragrances to choose from, this set of 3x10ml Circe travel-size bottles of your choice makes for the perfect self-treat or Valentine’s Day gift. Presented in a leather case (designed and handmade by The Knot Leather).
Forget Me Not Love Journal, $69
Capture your love story forever with this precious keepsake designed to help couples record their moments of love, reflections, and love journey. Our Love Story couples journal from Forget Me Not is also a valuable tool for encouraging reflection and new connections.
Invest in one top-quality, versatile bag for road trips, weekends away, and romantic getaways. Boasting a 50-litre capacity (and suitable for carry-on on flights), this clamshell opening bag lies flat for easy packing and is stacked with features to delight the organised traveller, including an internal laptop pocket, zip pockets, and an external pocket with magnetic closure. Better still you can add personalisation to claim it as yours forever.
Diptyque Baies 2.0 Hourglass $287
Elevate your home or workspace with this elegant diffusing system from diptyque. Offering a sophisticated take on home fragrance, simply turn to delicately release the Baies signature scent of fresh rose, blackcurrant leaves and berries.
Frater Vetiver 100ml Parfum Spray, $449
The art of fragrance-making is steeped in tradition and history. The creative mind (and nose) of Wellington-based Jamie Frater is dedicated to encapsulating the excellence of classical French perfumery traditions and mastering the true beauty and mystery of scent. This Frater Vetiver offering is a mesmerising journey for the senses of fresh citrus elegance and rich woody mahogany layers.
Micari Coconut Shell Candle, $40
There’s love, heritage, and pride behind the Micari collection of candles. This small Polynesian-owned business celebrates the significance of the coconut with these ethically sourced coconut shell creations, featuring hand-painted Pacific artwork and filled with flavours such as mango coconut milk, and lime and coconut.
CIRCA fragrance diffuser, $49.95
Set the scene for romance with fragrance and tease the senses from the moment you enter the room. CIRCA offers 12 stunning scents designed to constantly diffuse delicate fragrances throughout your space. Our picks for Valentine’s Day are Amber & Sandalwood, Rose & Lychee, and Vanilla Bean & Allspice.
Millo Duo Loungers, from $1199
Finding the perfect spot to curl up in while enjoying utter comfort just got a whole lot easier. This New Zealand-designed and made Millo Duo lounger collection offers a huggable foam chip inner that entices you to melt into relax mode and enjoy time together.
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