Chocolates, roses and teddy bears – Ahh, the cliché Valentine’s Day gifts since sekolah menengah when anonymous gifts were all the rage back then. How time flies….
Well, sorry to break it to you but we’re not exactly teenagers anymore so the template gift ideas have got to GO. It’s great if you’re the kind of person who loves cheesy gifts (I personally don’t mind a huge box of chocolates), but sometimes a little creativity will go a long way in surprising your significant other.
Best of all, this list applies to both genders alike so get your A-game on in the art of Valentine’s gifting!
1. Couple timepieces
Gone are the days of cringe-worthy couple tees – the year of 2017 sees a surge in matching watches instead! One of the most prominent brands to surface is Daniel Wellington given their elegant yet minimalistic take on casual timepieces. Spotting a sparse clean silhouette with a signature bold circular bezel, its incredibly versatile outline comes with a slimmer female design and a significantly larger male version.
Price starting from RM529
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2. Bouquet of flowers
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.
Before you start awww-ing in utter cuteness overdose, get your flower game on with these rustic bouquets. A major step-up from the conventional roses, these artisanal-crafted bunches feature modern floral arrangements of the day that rotates frequently so you’re definitely in for a pleasant surprise!
From cheery sunflowers to baby’s breath, this will surely banish the Monday blues away! If you’re seeking for something a little fancier, Happy Bunch offers a unique Valentine’s Day selection that includes the prerequisite rose bouquet complemented with a gift of choice from lavish chocolates truffles to romantic scented candles.
Price starts from RM42
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And now for the boys..
If your man’s the kind of person who’d prefer not to receive flowers on V-Day (there are people like that out there!), why not get him a bouquet of his favourite food instead?
Hint: McD nuggets would be a great starting point, just like this real-life love story! Look at this girl’s beaming face, it’s simply a foodies dream come true…
3. Fragrance for Him & Her
Regular spray perfumes are so passé – embrace solid colognes as the modern way of feeling and smelling good! Not only they’re easy on the pockets unlike old-fashioned bulky bottles, but their sophisticated packaging is equally to die for!
The perfect his and hers fragrance set, The Apothecary offers exquisite colognes made from premium, natural-selected ingredients for an overall au naturel approach to the senses. One dab of its heavenly scent and you’ll fall head over heels with it!
Price starting from RM60
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4. Be cheeky with lingerie
A symbol of feminine sensuality, a well-tailored piece of lingerie will go a long way in boosting up your girl’s confidence so don’t be afraid to send her some of these during the month of love! This particular set from Dreamscape caught our eye in an instant with their unusual cutting and all-over lining of lavish lace. Finished with gorgeous scallop trims, the slightly see-through silhouette leaves little to the imagination that’s bound to spice up your Valentine’s night. 😉
Price starts from RM49
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As for the boys, they often place comfort and classic designs on top of unconventional cuts so it’s best to go for the quintessentials. However this may vary from men to men, so be sure to subtly quiz him about his underwear choices before purchasing!
From designer brands to mid-range boxerpacks, snazzy prints and minimal designs, this is our chosen pick if you’re not really up for trawling the net looking at crotches the entire day.
Price starts from RM119
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