Need A Unique Gift For Valentine’s Day? We’ve Got You Covered

The day of sky-high expectations, a ridiculous surcharge on flowers, and couples hashtagging #blessed is almost upon us. In the interest of offering some order onto the chaos that is your browser tab situation while scouring for less-than-typical Valentine’s Day gifts for your boo (ain’t nobody got time to search all day), we’ve done the hard work and collected a few lifestyle gifts that are equal parts playful and swoon-worthy.

Away with low-key boxes of chocolates and forced smiles (we’ve all been there), these V-day appropriate lifestyle gifts will keep you in the good graces of your significant other!

STARBUCKS

Left to right: Lilac Series ($46.90, $22.90, $32.90)

Left to right: Charm series ($36.90, $29.90)

Starbucks x kāi Keepin' It Cool Lanyard Card Holder ($16.90)

Starbucks x kāi Summer Vibes Keychain ($16.90)

Pink Heart Mug ($26.90)

Starbucks x kāi Just Chillin' Card Holder ($16.90)

Because we’re packaging snobs, there are a few quintessential boxes a Starbucks tumbler has to tick: a pretty AF print, quirky motifs and whimsical colours. Aside from their Valentine’s Day drinkware (calling all pastel lovers!), the new Starbucks x kāi Collection has even launched card holders, keychains and lanyard card holders!

Available in all Starbucks stores.

KIKKI. K

A6 Greeting Card My Happy With Love ($6.90)

Left to right: Greeting Card Wonderful With Love ($5.90), 365 Days Envelope Card With Love ($6.90), DIY Message Card With Love ($12.90), A6 Greeting Card Boat With Love ($6.90)

Greeting Card Hearts With Love ($5.90)

DIY Love Letter Card With Love ($12.90)

Left to right: Gift Bag Large With Love ($5.90), Spin Wheel Card With Love ($12.90)

‘Tis a fail-safe gift for your loved ones who gravitate towards hand-written sentiments. The new With Love collection from kikki.K features a range of cheeky to traditional greetings such as “You float my boat” and “I’d swipe right”. We’ll bite.

Available online and in stores.

LUSH

Love Token ($15.50)

Valentine's Day Series

Left to right: Avocoda Wash Naked Shower Gel ($25), American Cream Shower Gel ($17)

Unicorn Horn ($12)

Six Blue And Yellow ($14.60)

Peachy Bath Bomb ($12)

Ambergine Bath Bomb ($10)

You’re probably thinking, as we did, “Is Lush for real?” Turns out, they are. The brand took a hint from the emojis (eggplant and peach) that have been deemed a sexual reference and remade them into punny bath bombs just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Available online and in stores.

BANG & OLUFSEN

Beoplay E8 Late Night Blue ($399)

Beoplay A1 Late Night Blue Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker ($400)

Beoplay E8 Late Night Blue Case

Beoplay E8 Pink ($399)

Instead of attempting to decipher the hints of their V-day wishlist slyly mentioned over dinner, Bang & Olufsen is here to meet that tall order. The brand’s first wireless earphones are said to deliver an effortless listening experience on the move. Available in blue and pink, the Beoplay E8s promises to be a gadget your tech-obsessed partner will surely appreciate.

Available in selected stores.

KLOOK

Havelock Island

Lake Mývatn Hike and Bath

Goa Hot Air Balloon Flight

Venice

Marrakech

How do you find and plan the right vacation for Valentine’s Day? That’s where Klook comes in. Their category “For Lovers” provides couples and singletons romantic travel adventures on their booking platform. Boasting over 80,000 activities in over 250 destinations worldwide, spontaneity will be the theme du jour this year.

Visit online for the full selection of activities available.

Written by Sinead Lee.