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Valentine's Day gift guide: 21 ideas

Becki Murray & Ella Alexander

8 February 2017 at 0:19 pm

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<p>Whether you're flying solo on Valentine's Day or have a partner to snuggle up with, Desmond & Dempsey's classic cream pyjama set is the perfect balance of chic and comfortable. The embroidered heart motif adds a hint of romance.</p><p><em>Luxury cotton pyjamas, £130, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://desmondanddempsey.com/collections/women/products/classic-cream-signature-set" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Desmond & Dempsey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Desmond & Dempsey</em></a></p>

<p>Most of us want a Bella Freud jumper all year round, but the slogan and scarlet shade make it very Valentine's Day ready.</p><p><em>Embroidered merino wool jumper, £300, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.bellafreud.com/close-to-my-heart-jumper-red.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bella Freud;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Bella Freud</em></a></p>

<p><span>This signature unisex scent is at the top of our beauty director's Valentine's Day wish list. The combination of leather and smoky notes with sweeter ones of iris and violet make the perfect date night statement. </span></p><p><em>Santal 33, £165, Le Labo at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.libertylondon.com/uk/santal-33-100ml-1001225081.html?dwvar_322898_color=98-NO%20COLOUR&referrer=search&gclid=COiM8qjFq9ECFREjaAodmXQLqA#" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Liberty;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Liberty</a></em><br></p>

<p>From Mark Twain to Mozart, <em>Love Letters of Great Men</em> is a collection of the most romantic letters in history penned by some of the world's most famous figures. Either buy it for yourself and have faith duly restored in love or give it to the person who deserves to have such words written about them.</p><p><em>Love Letters of Great Men, £ 9.99, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/love-letters-of-great-men/ursula-doyle/9780230739468" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Waterstones;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Waterstones</a></em></p><p><br></p>

<p>With its light rose scent and deeply moisturising formula, Aerin's Hand and Body Cream is a lovely treat for dry and weather worn skin.</p><p><em>Rose Hand and Body Cream, £37, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/aerin-rose-hand-26-body-cream-125ml_471-81004877-Y9XT01/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Aerin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Aerin</em></a> </p>

<p>Jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer is inspired by love, which makes her work a go-to for romantic gifts that you'll want to wear all year round.</p><p><em>18-karat gold diamond necklace, £2,650, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://bit.ly/2lniDNo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Jennifer Meyer at Net A Porter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Jennifer Meyer at Net A Porter</em></a></p>

<p>Your lips will be kissably soft after using this rosy balm that plumps, hydrates and lightly scents your pout.</p><p><em>Impearlious Baume de Rose Deluxe, £190, By Terry at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/831806/by_terry/impearlious-baume-de-rose-deluxe" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Net-a-porter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Net-a-porter</a></em><br></p>

<p>There's not a woman alive who wouldn't be mildly pleased to receive a pair of Manolos. These satin embellished heels have a touch of indulgent romance about them.</p><p><em>Burgundy satin pumps, £795, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.manoloblahnik.com/gb/products/sicariata-11730747" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Manolo Blahnik;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Manolo Blahnik</em></a></p>

<p>We can't think of a better way to store all our make-up products than in this pretty-in-pink cosmetics case that is sure to make a statement in your handbag or on your dresser.</p><p><em>Panama Textured-Leather Cosmetics Case, £175, Symthson at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://bit.ly/2iPmWn6" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Net-a-porter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Net-a-porter</a></em></p>

<p>Playful, sensitive and steamy, Leonard Cohen brings his wit and world-weary sensibility to love, sex and aging in <em>Book of Longing, </em>a great bedside read if ever there was one.</p><p><em>Book of Longing by Leonard Cohen, £9.99, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.foyles.co.uk/witem/fiction-poetry/book-of-longing,leonard-cohen-9780141027562" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Foyles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Foyles</em></a></p>

<p><span>Ask for the gift of luxurious beauty sleep with this 100% silk eye mask. It will also treat your sensitive eye area with the care and anti-ageing protection it craves. </span></p><p><em>Silk Eye Mask, £34, Slip at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/692267?cm_mmc=ProductSearchPLA-_-GB-_-BathandBody-Slip-Google&cm_mmc=GoogleUK--c-_-NAP_EN_UK_PLA-_-UK+-+GS+-+Beauty+-+Low--Beauty-_-__aud-187931171362:pla-104401085372_INTL&gclid=CISmi4DHq9ECFdKKaAodv2sKpg" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Net-a-porter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Net-a-porter</a></em></p>

<p>The soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's <em>Romeo & Juliet</em> will warm even the coldest hearts. At the very least, dancing round the room to Candi Staton's<em> Young Hearts Run Free.</em></p><p><em>Romeo and Juliet vinyl, £20, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/William-Shakespeares-Romeo-Juliet-Music/dp/B00RHYBETI" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Amazon</em></a></p>

<p>While anti-aging skincare can be a gifting grey-area it is almost impossible to resist the fresh floral scent and radiance boosting results of this dry oil- the suspended rose petals only elevate its allure. </p><p><em>Infused Face Oil, £48, Diptyque at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.libertylondon.com/uk/infused-face-oil-30ml-R097355006.html?dwvar_000533464_color=98-NO+COLOUR&referrer=departments&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhbzABRDHw_i4q6fXoLIBEiQANZKGWz7t_uXHoEAOJPVWQp19KmnkbykTv9pz8F5cp39gNgoaArqo8P8HAQ&utm_source=LinkShare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=UKNetwork&source=Rakuten&ranMID=41662&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-c1nun2h29WUWuuOmeWrb5Q" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Liberty;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Liberty</a></em><br></p>

<p>This Bella Freud candle is perfect for this romantic time of year in both name and colour. It's warming sandalwood and amber notes will set the mood for a cosy night-in. </p><p><em>Loving Candle, £40, Bella Freud at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/the-conran-shop-bella-freud-loving-candle-180g_614-10174-924146/?cmFromPage=rv" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Selfridges;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Selfridges</a></em><br></p>

<p><span>A luxurious beard oil, like this one from Tom Ford, makes for a lovely Valentine's gift. It contains jojoba and almond oils as well as vitamin E to keep facial hair soft and nourished. </span></p><p><em>Tobacco Vanilla conditioning beard oil, £40, Tom Ford at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/tom-ford-tobacco-vanilla-conditioning-beard-oil-30ml_450-3001058-T3EY01/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Beauty-_-TOMFORD&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=49224252&$$&_$ja=tsid:35948%7ccid:198793654%7cagid:10882064974%7ctid:aud-86331023623:pla-80210114494%7ccrid:40375183774%7cnw:g%7crnd:5696512791902435345%7cdvc:c%7cadp:1o2&gclid=CLDxzbSyrdECFQskaAodsu8Pdg" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Selfridges;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Selfridges</a></em><br></p>

<p>Indulge either yourself or your partner to Harrods' champagne hamper, packed with treats handpicked for Valentine's Day, from Marc de Champagne truffles to biscuits, tea and jams.</p><p><em>Champagne hamper, £240, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://bit.ly/2kSn2uD" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Harrods;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Harrods</em></a></p>

<p>A beautiful palette and four even prettier powders inside. Chanel's new limited edition compact multitasks as a bronzer, highlighter and blusher to enhance your natural glow. </p><p><em>Coco Code Blush Harmony, £49, out 27 January, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=CO_BOUTIQUE_uk_-_bing_-_corporate_-_brand_-_pure_brand_en_GB_sea_20160819&WT.mc_t=sea" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chanel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chanel</a></em></p>

<p>Treat your loved one (or yourself) to a personalised notebook, courtesy of Papier.</p><p><em>Liquid notebook, £12.99, </em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.papier.com/stationery/notebooks/for-her" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Papier;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><em>Papier</em></a></p>

<p>The Mondrian Hotel's Agua Bathhouse & Spa offers an array of pampering opportunities for your loved ones. We're particularly tempted by the Aqua Adventure Couples Suite that allows you and your significant other to relax and unwind together. </p><p><span><em>Aqua Adventure Couples Suite, from £150, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/spa-fitness/agua-spa" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mondrian Hotel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mondrian Hotel</a></em></span><br></p>

<p>The Love + Bubbles Blow Out package at gorgeous Fulham salon Blush + Blow is perfect if you have a Valentine's date. At cleverly designed stations you can comfortably enjoy a manicure and blow-dry simultaneously, while sipping a glass of bubbly. We recommend adding on an Olaplex treatment (£30) which will leave your hair stronger and shinier than ever before.</p><p><em>Love + Bubbles Blow Out<span> available until 28 Feb, £55 (usually £63)</span></em></p>

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