February shopping edit: What the w&h team is buying for Valentine's and more
February is the month when we start to hit our 2024 flow. As you emerge from Dry January (and financially recover from all that Christmas gifting), you can start to look forward to brighter skies, Valentine's Day celebrations and a transition towards spring in your wardrobe.
Here at woman&home, our team of editors is already looking forward to Pancake Day (which falls on the 13th of February - the day before Valentine's Day) and also a slightly earlier Mother's Day on the 10th of March. Needless to say, we're eagerly adding a heap of new releases to our baskets ahead of payday.
Whether it's the best rose perfume to bring some romance to your daily routine, or a new puffer jacket to spruce up your wardrobe and plug the gap between winter and spring, here are our top picks for February 2024.
What to buy in February: The w&h shopping edit
Coach Love Eau De Parfum
Fruity, floral and cherry-red, the new Coach Love Eau De Parfum is an ideal scent to transition from Valentine's Day to Spring. With notes of strawberry, and also rose, we're excited to see if it's a contender for our guide to the best fruity perfumes.
M&S Goodmove Quilted Half Zip Hooded Puffer Jacket
Designed to lock in heat on chilly days, we're taken by how chic this M&S Goodmove Quilted Half Zip Hooded Puffer Jacket is. It's available in Beige and a dark blue, with a hood and a front pocket that doubles up to warm hands when you're out and about.
Caroline Gardner Pale Pink Colourful Hearts Plate
This charming side plate from Caroline Gardner comes in a range of colours and kitsch novelty designs. The pink scalloped edges are on-trend and we can think of nothing better to serve up a plate of pancakes for some breakfast in bed.
Bluebella Clea Luxury Satin Short Chemise Black
If you're looking for something wearable yet sultry, you can't go wrong with a satin chemise. This option from Bluebella comes in black and green, and is available up to size 20. If you're looking for something a little sexier, the brand's collaboration with Marie Helvin is totally Valentine's Day-ready.
Fresh Lunar New Year 2024 Kombucha Essence
This leave-on essence from Fresh is made from kombucha, designed to add luminosity to the skin and provide anti-oxidant properties to keep skin young and fresh. The limited-edition packaging for Lunar New Year won't be around for long, so we'll be adding this latest release to our baskets for February.
Tefal Bonne Maman Heart Shaped Aluminium Non Stick Crepe Pan
A collaboration between Tefal and Bonne Maman, we're taken by this heart-shaped crepe pan that will do double duty for Pancake Day and Valentine's Day this year. The pan works on all types of stovetop, meaning it could be one of the best induction pans if you're looking for a fun new frying pan that's also non-stick.
Rachel Jackson Medium Deco Sun Mixed Birthstone Amulet Necklace
Ideal for personalised gifting, this Rachel Jackson Medium Deco Sun Mixed Birthstone Amulet Necklace comes in a range of birthstone options and can be combined to suit your family or relationship. Made to order, there's also the option to add engraving.
Diptyque Limited Edition Valentine's Baies & Roses Candle Duo Gift Set
Another limited-edition Valentine's buy, this Baies & Roses Candle Duo Gift Set from Diptyque comes in special edition packaging and two of the brand's most popular scents. It really would make the perfect gift.
ILIA The Base Face Milk
ILIA's The Base Face Milk is designed to be the perfect makeup prep. Clinically proven to reduce redness and improve skin texture, you can use it as a lightweight moisturiser, or underneath your usual cream to add a boost of barrier-restoring hydration.
YSL Black Opium Over Red Fragrance
Adding a twist to a classic, YSL Black Opium Over Red combines coffee, vanilla and cherry for a flirty addition to the iconic sensual scent. The original is in our guide to the best long-lasting perfumes, so we're expecting this one to last just as well on the skin.
Monica Vinader Heart Station Chain Bracelet
Monica Vinader's Valentine's collection is simple and timeless. We love this heart chain bracelet, which is perfect for layering or day-to-day wear. It comes in silver and gold, and is adjustable from 14.3cm to 18.3cm.
SURI Sustainable Electric Toothbrush
Sustainable and stylish, the SURI Electric Toothbrush already features in our guide to the best electric toothbrushes because of its slim travel case and wall-mountable design, meaning it won't cause any white marks on your sink after day-to-day use.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening & Exfoliating Polish
This weekly exfoliating treatment can beat winter dullness by exfoliating dead skin cells and adding a glow to your skin. Made with papaya and mango fruit extracts, a clinical study found that 97% of users showed significant improvement in skin tone and brightness after 4 weeks. We can't wait to try.
Pomello and Elderflower Aperitif
We'll be waving goodbye to Dry Jan with this premium aperitif. Best served with bubbles, a dash of soda and slice of grapefruit, we were drinking Pomello all through Christmas but it's the perfect drink to transition us into Spring.
Blundstone #2365 Chelsea Boots
Designed to be stylish yet comfortable, the Blundstone #2365 Chelsea Boots have shock-absorbing soles and a water-resistant leather upper to save you from any showers. We'll be pairing these with jeans and dresses alike as we integrate it into our winter capsule wardrobe.
