If you waited until now to start shopping, we can’t completely dig you out of your hole. What we can do is suggest some great last-minute gift options – that are locally accessible, for your Valentine. It’s never too late – we won’t tell.For her
It’s true what they say: diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But really, we’d settle for anything sparkly (and expensive). Charm the pants off your lady with the I Heart You amethyst necklace ($78) from By Invite Only.
Love me, love my dog? You may hate her annoying pet Chihuahua but Valentine’s Day is the time to suck it up and show the ol’ furball some love with the Kate Spade Saturday pet carrier (US$130). You can’t go wrong with perfumes like the Laduree Sweet Pea home fragrance ($98) – just don’t forget that all-important box of macarons to go with it.
With its bold digital print, the L’ile Aux Ashby laptop case ($85) will win you big brownie points with the missus. She’ll also love the Luxola Limited Edition Lip Set ($75) – it has all the lip essentials every woman needs to pucker up.
For Him
We’d hate to be the ones to say it: Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to (subtly) whip your man’s style into shape. The first step to doing so: a Penhaligon’s nickle shaving set (£136) to get rid of the Neanderthal/caveman look he’s inexplicably so fond of.
Next up: the perfect accessories. We’re talking a super snazzy Edypoi Timepieces watch ($469) and a Herschel leather cardholder ($59). And finally, because every boy needs his toys, get your man a pair of luxurious leather Sennheiser headphones (US$299), which sound just as good (if not better) as they look.