In a break from the norm, this post is pretty much for the guys; ladies, you might want to leave the window up on your computer when you next get up for a cuppa if he's the sort that might need a hint...
With a mere 48 hours left until The Big V, there's still time to get a gift in. Unless a massive diamond is on the cards (I'm sure there's a huge statistic somewhere about how many people get engaged on Valentine's Day...) but if that's not quite on the cards (or you're already married, natch) think outside the box and go for something a little different from the norm.
Flowers are always a good starting point, but rather than stopping off via the supermarket on the way home, indulge her in something incredible. UK lingerie brand Dirty Pretty Things has teamed up with London's hottest florist Wild About on two limited edition gift sets. This set of hot fluoro pink Eloise lingerie come with a stunning bouquet of memory lane roses, mascari, cerise super ranunculas, purple clematis with dark viburnum berries. There's also the option of a gorgeous blue, purple and pink bouquet consists of pink clematis, pink super ranunculus, keano roses and lydia spray roses with berried ivy, complimented by a lingerie set from the Blossom collection, a beautiful and sophisticated padded balcony bra, knicker or thong in pale pink a blue. £160 each from www.dirtyprettythings.uk.com
A fail safe choice when it comes to amazing gift ideas, these divine Louise Vuitton earrings are to die for. Just the right combination of chic, oh so glamorous, and a bit quirky, a little LV is sure to put you in her good books. They are most certainly on my hit list. £265 from Louis Vuitton, Bond Street
A pampering bubble bath is the perfect Valentine’s fodder, and they don’t come much better than an Elemis bubble bath. The Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixir from the Sp@Home Body Exotics range combines patchouli, cedarwood and vetivert aromatic to help enhance feelings of wellbeing and relaxation. Further enriched with a natural skin conditioning cocoa butter derived cleansing ingredient, these indulgent bath bubbles deliver a luxuriously rich and soothing formulation. Ideal. £21 from www.timetospa.co.uk and Elemis counters
Avoid the pressure of buying the ring with another one – the Zoe & Morgan Love Lasso ring says what you mean without the bridal connotations. £99 from www.zoeandmorgan.com
Finally, fashion fans will rejoice at the latest Valentine’s collection from Zatchels. Emblazoned with cute mini hearts, their classic satchel, saddle bag and barrel bag are all available in white with pink hearts, pink with white hearts or red with white hearts. Beyond cute. Collection from £45, satchel from £91 at www.zatchels.com
Love Laurel x
