Valentine’s Day, the celebration of love and affection, is just around the corner, and what better way to express your feelings than with a carefully chosen gift?
This year, take the opportunity to drop subtle hints to your loved one by showing your special someone the items that resonate with you in this gorgeous curation of Valentine’s Day gift ideas. By pointing out specific items, you’ll be helping your loved one pick just the right gift. That’s a win-win for both of you.
Guess
Treat yourself to a little luxury with a Guess handbag. Whether you’re heading to a social event, a night out on the town, or simply want to add a glamorous touch to your everyday ensemble, a Guess handbag is the perfect choice.
Renowned for their attention to detail and latest designs, Guess handbags seamlessly blend functionality with high-end design.
Whittaker’s Cocoa Pods®
These premium locally made chocolates are available in a box or a pouch. Made with the finest ingredients and with a 33% cocoa Five Roll Refined Creamy Milk chocolate shell and a decadent filling of silky-smooth hazelnut gianduja, these are sure to please. Each individually wrapped serve is a generous 12.5g, designed to be enjoyed in two indulgent bites. Like all its chocolate, Whittaker’s Cocoa Pods® are made from beans-to-bar at their one factory in Porirua and are proudly palm oil-free.
Available at most supermarkets.
Le Creuset
Discover the latest Le Creuset colour in a selection of Enamelled Cast Iron cookware, oven-to-table Stoneware, and various accessories. The ultimate culinary companion, the latest colour from Le Creuset is steeped in nuance and capped with a luxe gold knob. Rhône is a colour cultivated with elegance, ready to complement and enhance the most elevated palette, and will only improve with age (just like a fine wine).
Rich in French heritage and flavour, Rhône is reminiscent of slow afternoons and indulgent feasts spread across long tables.
Rhône is available to purchase from Le Creuset Newmarket Boutique, online, or at stockists across New Zealand
Nicole Rebstock Petite Molten Hoops
Nicole’s molten sculpted hoops masterfully blend edginess and elegance, offering a modern, feminine twist on timeless gold hoops. Crafted with precision, these hoops boast a 14k gold-plated finish on a pure 925 sterling silver base.
Available online.
Nicole Rebstock Petite Molten Medallion
An exquisite masterpiece, adorned with abstract molten pendants, this piece is a delicate work of art. Ideal as a stand-alone statement or for stacking with other favourites.
A 14k gold-plated finish piece on a pure 925 sterling silver base. With its versatile design, it offers 38-43cm length adjustment through three loops, ensuring the perfect fit for any occasion.
Available now online.
PUMA x Swarovski Collection
The PUMA with Swarovski crystals collection celebrates uniqueness and perfect imperfections, with recycled fabrics and upcycled Swarovski crystals that give every piece those shimmering, eye-catching details.
STORM introduces New Jewellery Collection
Introducing STORM’s exclusive new Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel Jewellery Collection – a bold addition to elevate your style with their signature rock n’ roll edge.
Designed with meticulous attention to detail and inspired by the spirit of rebellion, these accessories are the ultimate statement pieces. Highlights include the striking Black Onyx Dralion Ring and their innovative Chain Layer Necklaces, seamlessly blending two chain styles into one and offering effortless layering without the need for multiple pieces.
Karen Murrell Lippies
Celebrated for their opulent and naturally crafted formulations, Karen Murrell lipsticks offer a great selection of captivating colours that will undoubtedly entice you to choosing more than one.
Karen Murrell lipsticks embody a commitment to cruelty-free and environmentally conscious beauty, making them the perfect gift.
MECCA – joyously celebrating ‘For the Love of Beauty’ with the spirit of Valentine’s Day
kit: Unwind Body Balm
This magnesium-enriched body balm is a bedtime preparation for all bodies. Formulated with Wild Indigo Extract and Shea Butter, this butter-soft balm will leave your skin feeling soft and comforted.
Gisou – Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wild Rose
Capturing the irrestible, fresh scent of wild roses and Mirsalehi Honey, the new iconic fragrance evokes memories of Gisou’s Wildflower Bee Garden in the Netherlands. Intensified with warm notes of vanilla and bergamot, this wild, yet romantic fragrance inspires confidence and serenity. Cruelty free and sulphate free.
Chantecaille – Precious Metals Lip Cristal
Gliding onto the lips seamlessly to create a flawless look, this lipstick adds a dash of shimmer to your lips. Housed in a pretty gold-tone case that reflects the brand’s understated glamour.
Sol de Janeiro – Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist
Immerse your body and mind with notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet, and sheer sandalwood.
“This fragrance captures Gliding onto the lips seamlessly to create a flawless look, this lipstick adds a dash of shimmer to your lips. Housed in a pretty gold-tone case that reflects the brand’s understated glamour.
the emotion of winding down after a perfect beach day. Evocative notes are elevated with exquisite florals, while juicy plum brings a bold, creamy touch.” – Jérôme Epinette, Sol de Janeiro Perfumer
MECCA products available in store or online.
Glasshouse Fragrances
Glasshouse Fragrances – where scents aren’t just fragrances but narratives that transport you to extraordinary realms. Renowned for their unparalleled craftsmanship, Glasshouse Fragrances curates an exquisite collection of scented perfumes, candles, room sprays and diffusers that are designed to evoke emotions, memories, and a sense of luxurious indulgence.
A TAHAA AFFAIR DEVOTION – Eau de Parfum,
This luxurious gourmand floral fragrance blends sweet Sugar Cane, Caramel, Vanilla Orchid, Coconut Water and a sparkling Sea Accord to sumptuous effect. The only thing better is plane tickets to the Polynesian island it pays homage to.
TO THE MOON & BACK – Soy Candle
This whimsical Sugar Dust and Lily scent evokes the kind of romance they write love poems about. Inspired by spun sugar and classic blooms, it layers jammy Marmalade and an interesting Ozone Accord over the top of Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and rich Brown Sugar.
FLOWER SHOW – Soy Candle
Better than a bouquet of the real thing, this limited edition Blossoms and Blooms fragrance is dazzling in its likeness. Innocent yet intoxicating, it melds crisp Green Apple with the heady sweetness of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom.
A PLACE IN PARIS – Soy Candle
This rich, mysterious scent will have you thinking of the City of Love – Paris. Expect notes of zesty Bergamot, powdery Violet and sweet Lily of the Valley balanced with warm Cedarwood.
Nevé
Inspired by Te Waipounamu’s striking Southern Alps, Nevé’s collection of mesmerising scents add instant style and ambience. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Nevé offers a curated selection of candles, room sprays and car diffusers.
Kowhai Blossom + Lime
This uplifting scent is like ‘happiness in a jar’. The clean and crisp citrus blend of orange zest, citron, lime, grapefruit and lemons is given sensuous depth and balanced with notes of warm ylang ylang, patchouli, amber and cinnamon. It’s a guaranteed home refresher and mood energiser.
Room Sprays are available in Nevé’s signature fragrances and are the perfect complement to any space. Simply shake well and mist two to three spritzes to create a truly luxurious atmosphere.
Hand-poured and packaged in stylish white glass bottles, the room sprays incorporate high-quality phthalate-free fragrance oils in an alcohol-free, water-based formula.
Purchase online or at selected stores.
Illuminating Face & Body Oil by Emma Lewisham
With ingredients designed to work synergistically to hydrate, protect against environmental stressors, this luxurious, nutrient rich bronzing oil hydrates and nourishes the skin, while delivering an instantly sun-kissed bronzed glow from head to toe.
Brightening Kit by Dermalogica
This Valentine’s Day, forget the roses, chocolate and candlelit dinner and give your skin some extra love!
This brightening routine features ultra-stable Vitamin C to deliver more brightening power. For a treatment room experience at-home, try applying BioLumin-C Eye Serum first, then BioLumin-C Serum, and finishing with the skin roller.
