Valentine's Gift List 2018 - For Her

Now, many cynics would have us believe that Valentine’s Day is just another one of those sugar-coated celebrations, designed by Hallmark in an annual bid to make young sweethearts spend their life savings… Bar-Hearts-Bug!  In fact, it is a historical celebration of Saint Valentine’s romantic martyrdom (a 3rd Century Roman priest who, after Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marriage, continued to unite young lovers, eventually being captured executed for doing so...)

So if you innocently, just so happen to leave this page open on your loved one's laptop, no one will judge... You're merely honouring a Saint, dear girl.

"Without Valentine's Day, February would be... well, January."

Above (L-R Clockwise):  Contrast Seam Bow Blouse, Amour Sweater, Silk Eye Mask, Polka Dot Handles Shopper Bag, Baja Deco ID Bracelet, Bobby Lobster Canvas Shopping Bag. 

Above: All you need is Love (*oh, and one of Victoire & Lou’s dreamy, beautifully curated, Valentine’s Gift Boxes... #ItsNotCheesyIfItsFrench)

Above (L-R Clockwise):  Knickers of the Week, Margo Embellished Georgette Midi Dress, Cutout Sequinned Tulle Dress, Bella Silk-satin Pajama Set, Lapis Leavers Lace And Stretch-tulle Triangle Bra.

Above:  Snuggle up and watch a romantic classic (think, 'When Harry Met Sally,' or 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'…) on the star-lit Berkeley rooftop, with Moncler blankets, hot water bottles, and staff serving you luxury winter canapés, chocolates, unlimited mulled wine and champagne… "I'll have what she's having!"  
 

Above (L-R Clockwise):  Gabby Ruffled Lace-trimmed Embroidered Tulle Thong, English Mint & Ginger Lip Care, Gabby Lace-trimmed Embroidered Tulle Suspender Belt, Hot Lips Mini Celebrity Trio, Eau Rose Hair Mist, Gabby Lace-trimmed Embroidered Tulle Underwired Bra.

Above:  Chinti and Parker's latest cashmere collaboration sees 100% of its profits go towards supporting Women for Women International, helping survivors of war living in some of the world's most dangerous places to rebuild their lives. Their three-year training programme equips women to earn money, regain their confidence and actively participate in their communities. Stronger Women = Stronger Nations! 

Above (L-R, Clockwise):  En Passant Eau De Parfum, Heart Printed Midi Dress, Soho Disco Textured-leather Shoulder Bag, Magnolia Eau De Toilette, Crème De La Mer, Super Star Distressed Leopard-print Sneakers.

Above:  "And they call it, Puppy Love..."  100% of the proceeds from this jaw-droppingly beautiful bouquet (a mix of Carpe Diem roses, All for Love roses and beautiful flowering eucalyptus) will go directly to the brilliant Wild at Heart Foundation, helping animal welfare projects worldwide.

Above (L-R Clockwise):  Close To My Heart cashmere sweater, Silver-tone Faux Pearl Hair Slide, Patch-pocket striped silk pyjama shirt, Striped wide-leg silk pyjama trousers, Mini gold-plated earrings. 

Above:  Forget your sleeve, wear your heart on your heels this Valentine's Day with Rogue Matilda's characterful Lover's Gold metallic brogues.

Valentines Day Gift Guide 2013

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul..." 
Judy Garland  

Above:   Charlotte Olympia Debonaire Heart-Shaped Platform – RRP. £545.00

"A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." 
Ingrid Bergman

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Charlotte Olympia Delphine Suede Platforms – RRP. £595, Topshop Limited Edition Pearl Swing Dress – RRP. £195.00, Diptyque Rose Duet Candle at Space NK – RRP. £42.00,  Mimi Holliday Lace and Silk Satin Bow Back Knickers - RRP. £37.00,  Lulu Guinness Lipstick Red Snakeskin Lips Clutch -  RRP. £295.00

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Topshop Iris Print Dress - RRP. £42.00, Rosie for Autograph Rose Bra and Brazilian Knickers - RRP. £22.50 & £12.50,  REN Moroccan Rose Bath Oil at ASOS - RRP. £30.00,  Fabulous Frocks at Waterstones - RRP. £14.99 £13.49, Miu Miu Sunglasses - RRP. £225.00,  Harvey Nichols Valentines Hamper - RRP. £70.00

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Cowshed Gorgeous Cow Duo Set - RRP. £16.00,  Charlotte Olympia Debonaire Heart-Shaped Platform – RRP. £545.00 , Mulberry Double Wrap Star Charm Bracelet - RRP. £150.00, Raspberry Marshmallow Fluff at Harvey Nichols - RRP. £2.30, Chloe Love Chloe Eau de Parfum at Boots - RRP. £48.60, Miu Miu Sunglasses - £225.00, Marc by Marc Jacobs Heart Headphones - RRP. £35.00 

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Smythson 'Everyday I Love You' Notebook - RRP. £35.00, Lauderee St.Valentine Macaroons - RRP. £32.00, Voluspa Japonica Candle at Anthropologie - RRP.£10.00, Limited Edition Pink Bubbly Vaseline - RRP. £3.49,  Shourouk Necklace at Matches - RRP. £372.00,  Olivia Von Halle Lila Sophie Silk Pyjamas - RRP. £330.00,  Phoebe Coleman's 'Love Me Tender' Bracelet - RRP. £66.67,  Pretty Ballerinas Rosario Heart Pumps - £149.00

"Love is a game that two can play and both win." 
Eva Gabor

Valentines Day Lust List

Many cynics would have us believe that Valentine’s Day is just another sugar-coated celebration designed by Hallmark in an annual bid to make sweethearts spend their life savings… Bar-Hearts-Bug! In fact, it is a historical celebration of Saint Valentine’s romantic martyrdom (a 3rd Century Roman priest who, after Emperor Claudius II had outlawed marriage, continued to unite young lovers and was eventually executed for doing so...) Now, around ONE BILLION Valentine’s Day cards are sent worldwide each year.

So if you innocently, by mistake, just so happen, to leave this page open on your boyfriend or husband's laptop, no one will judge... You're merely honouring a Saint.

"Without Valentine's Day, February would be... well, January."

Above: Breakthrough Fiji Bracelet (15% from this piece goes to Breakthrough Breast Cancer) £115.00 from Monica Vinader, Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers Monroe Soft Bra, £29.17 at Austique, 1 Dozen Long Stemmed Ecuadorian Valentine's Roses, £69.00 at Only Roses, Tainted Love Set (includes their bestselling lip gloss, a multiple colourstick and a popping pink nailpolish) £44 at Nars, Chloe eau de parfum 50ml, £52.00 at Selfridges

"I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self-respect, and it's these things I'd believe in even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn't all she should be. I love her and that's the beginning of everything."

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Left: Je t’aime Cushion, £69.50 at Jan Constantine and

Red Love Cushion, £66.50 Jan Constantine

Above: Rosa Mundi Limited Edition Scented Candle, £40 at Diptyque, Love Letters Book, £125 at Smythson, Hummingbird Love Cupcakes, £2.50 each at Hummingbird Bakery, Rose Pebble Soap, £16.00 at Daylesford Organic, Rose Duo Gift Set, £38.00 at REN

Left: Personalised Love Biscuits, £39.50 at Biscuiteers. 8 hand made, personalised , iced chocolate biscuits delivered in a Hearts Tin

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Charles M. Schulz

Above: Engraved Marano Clutch, £350.00 at Anya Hindmarch.

You can have the clasp of this glittery Anya Hindmarch clutch engraved - a truly memorable gift. Each Marano charmingly has a little dance card tucked into its pocket!

Above: Heart-Shaped Chopping Board, £34.99 at notonthehightstreet.com, Love Love Tea, £4.95 at Harvey Nichols, Blush Sarong (10% from this sarong goes to Coral Conservation) £45.00 from Sophia Rogge, Moët & Chandon ‘Your Love’ Rosé Champagne (includes a gold pen to write a Valentine’s message onto its pink bottle) £47.50 at The Champagne Company, Nice Dream Last Night Mug, £15.95 at Emma Bridgewater

Above: Soft Pink Printed Scarf, £195 at Mulberry, Valentine's Day Macaroons,

£14.10 for 6 (pink grapefruit combined with vanilla) at Laduree

"Love is everything it's cracked up to be... It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk everything, you risk even more."
Erica Jong

Left: Cashmere Bed Socks, £32.00 at The White Company
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"If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?"

Above: Scarlet Cashmere Wristwarmers, £19 (in sale) at Brora, Naughty Cow Travel Kit (includes Lippy Cow Lip Balm, Knackered Cow Bath & Shower Gel,
 Wild Cow Body Lotion, Wild, Horny or Lazy Cow Satin Knickers) £26 at Cowshed, Flamingo Kiss Stripe Tee, £28.00 at Urban Outfitters, 'Rien Que Toi, Moi, Nous' Ring ('Nothing But You, Me, Us') £85.00 at Laura Lee Jewellery, Laurie Silk Chiffon Briefs, £25 (in sale) at Agent Provocateur, Vintage Red Lips Clutch, £295.00 at Lulu Guinness

And remember boys... Nothing says LOVE quite like LOUBOUTINS

Above: Some of the SS'12 Christian Louboutin collection - Swooooon!