Many people think that Valentine’s Day is just an excuse for the chocolate and flower markets to boom. A silly day created by Hallmark to increase card sales – and maybe, just maybe they’re right.
But how I see it is, we celebrate so many other things in life, why shouldn’t we celebrate love, in all of it’s gloriously gooey form?
Whether you’re all paired up or flying solo, this gift guide is filled with ALL of the gifts that anyone could want, no matter their taste!
The girl who LOVES to look good
Whether it’s her hair, skin or nails, this girl gets what it takes to be good, so give her what she really wants this year and pick up something from this stash.
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Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash, weleda.com.au
A’Kin Pure Radiance Rosehip Oil, $19.95, 1800 631 283
evo Love Touch Shine Spray, $29.95, au.evohair.com
label.m Hair Perfume, $49.95, labelm.com.au
Wella System Professional Colour Save Mask, $34, 1300 885 002
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, $100, 1800 012 169
The Detangler, $9.99, 02 9317 6500
UBU Kabuki Brush, $12.75, 02 9317 6500
QVS In Style Tweezers, $8.99, 02 9317 6500
The guy who LOVES to look good
Similarly to the girls, these are the gifts for the guys that style their hair and take an uncanny amount of pride in their skin.
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Fudge URBAN Surfer Wax RRP $9.95
Dermalogia Close Shave Oil, $32.50, MYER or Dermalogica salons
LYNX Clean Cut Defining Wax Shine Finish, $9.99, lynxeffect.com.au
For the guy or girl who LOVES to smell amazing
These new season scents are just what the doctor ordered. From light and floral, to deep and sensual juices for any budget, the hard part is simply choosing.
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Agent Provocateur Fatale Pink fragrance, $119, David Jones
David Beckham Instinct Gold Edition, $39, 50mL, 1800 812 663
Daisy Eau So Fresh Marc Jacobs Sorbet Edition, $89, 1800 812 663
Impulse Romantic Spark, $4.95, 1800 061 027
LYNX Gold Temptation Daily Fragrance, $5.99, lynxeffect.com.au
Antonio Banderas fragrance
For the girl who is REALLY into her beauty products
From the new 50 Shades of Grey collection from OPI, to the ultimate red lipsticks from Jane Iredale and Max Factor – any beauty afficionado is bound to love the lot.
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Paula’s Choice Nude Mattes Eyeshadow Palette, $73, paulaschoice.com.au
Napoleon Perdis Light Switch Luminizer Palette, $70, napoleonperdis.com.au
LUMA Powder Blush, $24.95, lumacosmetics.com.au
OPI 50 Shades of Grey Collection, $19.95 each or $29.95 for mini pack of all 6 shades, MYER, David Jones, Sephora.
ORLY Sugar High Collection, $18.95 each, orlybeauty.com.au
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick, $20.95, 1800 181 040
LUMA Daring Curves Mascara, $24.95, lumacosmetics.com.au
Jane Iredale Lip Fixation, $56.00, 1300 SKINCARE
Clarins Lip, 02 9663 4277
For the guy who’s into whatever you buy him
This Knight Hoodie is the ultimate jumper to turn an ordinary guy into your knight in shining armour. Mouth guard optional.
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For the guy or girl who LOVES to be pampered
Scoop up one or all of these goodies and get ready for an indulgent night in!
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Sanctuary Spa Luxury Bath Float RRP $19.95
Benefit Bathina Body Mist, $42.00, Myer stores nationally
House & Home His and Hers Towels, Big W stores nationally
Glasshouse Verona Candle, $26.95/$56.95, David Jones, Peter Alexander, Sephora and Independent stores
GROWN Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream: Persian Rose & Argan Extract, $27.95, grown.com
For the girl who has EVERYTHING already
This Sodastream machine is the thing she never knew she couldn’t live without, and if she’s a dog lover, this print will show her how much you know about her – and think it’s sweet.
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For the guy who has EVERYTHING already
You can be damn sure he doesn’t have Suitjamas! The suit made entirely out of pyjama material! Never has going to sleep looked so chic!
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