Valentines day is fast approaching & I bet you haven't sorted a gift yet, have you?
This is the one day of the year when you can be as mooshy as you like...
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... but it's also the day you'll feel the most pressure to perform.
You know that she'll go to work or lunch with the girls, ready to sing your praises... or rant & fume about your ineptitude.
Ladies, how do you go about making him feel special, without freaking him out with love hearts & cubby lil' cherubs?
Well, I've had more than a few panicked messages asking for advice on Valentines pressies. So I've popped a little list together for you.
Ladies first-
For her:
All girls love candles, these handmade little heart holders would look lovely on her mantle piece, or just waiting by the bath, ready to be lit & admired.
Every time she lights them, she'll think of you & smile.
Heart tealight holders
£12 from Not On The Highstreet
Pastels are going to huge this season. Particularly mint green.
This clutch will earn you serious brownie points & she'll be amazed by your new found fashion know-how.
Mint clutch
£15 from ASOS
For those of you who stumble a little when it comes to talking about your feelings... this warm little buddy does all the work for you.
Her friends will also be impressed next time they come round for tea.
£17.50 from Not On The Highstreet.
These personalised crates come in the most gorgeous pastel colours, so you can find one especially to suit your girl.
£29 from Plantabox
If she's a list maker, this little red book will quickly become her handbag must have.
Great for you as it'll make her smile every time she reaches for it.
£35 from Smythson
If she's a domestic goddess, she's sure to love this polka dot milk jug. Red & white just oozes Valentines romance.
*Try and resist writing "To go with your great jugs" in the card!
£30 from Sorbet
We've already talked about this whole pastel trend, but if your lady is more of a carry all than a clutch type, this lemon sherbet bowler bag is a winner.
Sunny, light, pretty & painfully on trend.
I can almost hear her gasps from here.
£40 from ASOS
This gorgeous Spring time iPhone case will turn her boring piece of kit into a beacon of style.
Couple with a few more 'I love you because...' texts & she'll be smitten.
Plus, it comes in a Net-a-Porter box, which she'll love.
£42 from Net-a-Porter
With hints of jasmine, rose, freesia, orchids and patchouli, this little bottle is a bouquet all in one.
If love had a smell, it would probably be this.
£65 at Selfridges
This one's a little naughty.
Little Rooster is an alarm clock your lady wears in her... erm... knickers. She can wriggle & move around as much as she wants through the night & it will stay put, but come morning, she'll be wriggling for another reason!
It vibrates to wake you up with a smile.
£69 from Little Rooster
A classic, timeless, personalised bangle is something she'll appreciate for ever.
Keep it a secret to be shared just by you, or have the inscription on the outside & show the world.
£72 from Posh Totty
If all this Valentines stuff makes you a wee bit queazy, this skull ring is the perfect antidote.
Pretty without being soppy, it's just... delicious.
Alexander McQueen Skull Ring
£75 from Net-a-Porter
A group of photographers in Cornwall have been getting up every morning since 2005, to photograph the sunrise.
Tell them the day you met, the day you fell in love, the day of your first kiss, and they'll show you the sunrise on that day.
A life changing day, remembered forever.
Sunrise on the morning we met
£90 from TheDayThat
The problem with silk scarves is that they can often seem dated & old fashioned.
This beauty, printed on the banks of Lake Como in Italy skips that problem all together. The colours will bring out the different shades in her eyes & it's a style that will go with anything.
£165 at Quintessentially Gifts
This bracelet is a beautiful newbie from Mulberry.
Rose gold with a pretty little tree just below the buckle. Understated, classic & generally gorgeous.
(My personal favourite on the list.. *cough*)
£200 from Mulberry
If you feel like splurging, this Valentines red YSL clutch will have her clutching you for the rest of the evening.
It's just... utterly sexy.
£380 from Selfridges
Of course, you could always go for the classic...
*sigh*
Now ladies, I haven't forgotten that you might need a little help too.
Let's be honest, there's only one thing your man wants this Valentines day...You!
However long you've been together, you are pretty much his dream girl.
So wrap yourself up in suspenders & lace.
He wont believe his luck & you'll be swimming in brownie points for the rest of the year!
Topshop also have some gorgeous options, as do ASOS.
If you're worried you wont look your best, go for a corset. There isn't a women alive who doesn't look fantastic in a corset. It pulls in your tummy, pushes up your breasts & gives you the ultimate sex kitten wiggle.
This little number from Gossard will only set you back £59 & is a guaranteed heart stopper.
The important thing to remember is that it's just Valentines day! It's just another day of the year.
Don't get yourself too worked up about it.
Just think of it as a Tuesday with a cherry on top.
If expensive gifts & fancy restaurants aren't your style, you can always go with my old favourite.
A den & a picnic!
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Will I ever grow up?
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Funny you should mention that; I just unpacked some candles for the missus a few minutes ago, though they're the too-clever electronic sort :) Good ideas in there, some nice bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'll ever look at alarm clocks the same again...
ReplyDeletelovely post! xx
I would very much so like that Alexanda McQueen ring in my life, damn my boyfriend for not religiously following the blogs I do! *sigh* lovely choices :)
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I loved this! The den & a picnik would actually be my perfect valentines day!!!
ReplyDeleteGem x
www.feminine-edge.com
p.s *Alexander, just feels wrong mispelling that!
ReplyDeleteLove this, beautifully written! I would love a den and picnik! haha x
ReplyDeleteRose, you are an actual goddess, I was so stuck. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGunna go for the yellow handbag I think... but that rooster does sound awesome!
These ideas are amazing! Quite tempted to link this post to the bf.... hahaaa!
ReplyDeleteLovely post :)
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I love this post! I got my hubby a Mont Blanc pen and he fixed up the house while I've been on holiday (couldn't have asked for anything better!). :)
ReplyDeleteOooh great ideas, perhaps you could offer a service whereby we leave our order of preference on the gifs and then you get in touch with our boyfriends and tell them to go buy them!
ReplyDeleteMy order of preference is as follows:
Everything.
Thank you kindly! ;)
Amelia @ UGLY DUCKLING x
UGLY DUCKLING BLOG!
I love the idea of building a den! The inscribed bracelet is so sweet.
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Excellent! If I had a boyfriend, I would want him to give me the personalised bracelet inside a fort made of blankets and furniture :)
ReplyDeleteOh to be in the throes of young love, we'v been married for 13 years, I'll be lucky to receive flowers - he's wonderful but just doesn't understand the concept of romance.
ReplyDeletewhat about what to buy our bfs?:P
ReplyDeletethats is the question:p
great post nonetheless.
Please send a link to your father! Xxx
ReplyDeleteLove those little candle holders. And the inscribed bracelet. Made their way straight to the top of my wish list...
ReplyDeleteThe Mulberry bracelet is really gorgeous!
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These ideas are really good :) But I already have my gift for my love ♥
ReplyDeleteI think the purpose of this was to give men ideas of gifts for us.....it's also given me ideas of what I would like me to buy me if my husband doesn't turn up with the goods :) xx
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful ideas and those flowers and message.....aw!
www.hazelsblog.co.uk
Hey Hazel, everything bellow the red roses & quote is what we can do for our boys! xx
DeleteI am hoping to find that YSL purse on Tuesday.. And the Mulberry bracelet. And the bowler bag. Am I greedy?? :) xx
ReplyDeleteLovely gift ideas - especially love the mugs and sunset pictures. Also, thanks for introducing me to notonthehighstreet.com, hadn't seen that site before, full of unique kitsch things.
ReplyDeleteSo in love with all of this, I'll take the YSL clutch please and that gorgeous Gossard corset! In all honesty, good food, a cocktail or two and a tounge in cheek mix CD and valentines is sorted for me, 'tuesday with a cherry on top' is the perfect way to describe it
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love this post! (especially that mint clutch) xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou picked out the BEST gifts for us girls! And I need to go to a lingerie boutique asap! LOVEEE YOUR QUOTE TOO!
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ejc
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Thought you might like this ace one as well... http://www.digitalnewsroom.co.uk/noths/tweetheart/
ReplyDeleteLove each and every one of these! Especially the notebook :) I might just have to send this link to a certain someone today...
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Please please please combine a list for men :) I'm stuck as well, its pretty tough to shop for them!
ReplyDeleteRead from bellow the red roses quote x
DeleteI love the idea of building a den! The inscribed bracelet is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI also like that bracelet. Is it made from platinum? i think so...
DeleteI loved "Personalised script bangle".Its the most prettyest gift.Thanks for the others too.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I can't believe it.I love it very mush very colorful blog also informative.
ReplyDeleteThe YSL clutch is a must have! The Alexander McQueen skull ring is growing on me.I want to buy one!
ReplyDeleteAgent Provocateur and Flowerbomb are perfect combination for a great date with your special someone. A little creativity and imagination will go a long way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and will eventually come back from now on. I want to encourage continue your great job,
ReplyDeleteWoah, what's with the kid's-camp-like bedroom setup? Oddly enough though, I think that's what I need right now: a break from the usual, and maybe a chance to mess about the new curtains and bedding with my girl pals like we're having a teenage slumber party.
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