For when a bunch of roses just isn’t enough – ensure you don’t put a foot wrong this Valentine’s day and get her something she’ll really want, with our invaluable guide to gifts for women. Find the perfect present, quirky or classic, no matter how long you’ve been together.
Valentine’s Tea
Black loose-leaf tea with the whimsical Valentine’s addition of sugar hearts and strawberry pieces, presented in a pretty tin.
Black Cashmere Scarf
A luxuriously soft shawl-scarf in a simple and timeless design. Perfect for a cold February evening – present this to her and then take her for dinner or a moonlit walk by the Thames.
Chocolate Printed Leather Heart Frame Keyring
A small but chic gift – the recognisable mulberry-bush logo is embossed onto a heart-shaped leather key-ring. Perfect to slip into her Valentine’s card if you don’t want to make a more extravagant gesture.
Tubéreuse Candle
Diptyque’s classic Tubéreuse candle has an intoxicating, seductive fragrance. This version is presented in a stunning red hand-blown glass jar rather than the usual black-and-white packaging.
Decollete Leather Pumps
One of Louboutin’s more classic designs, these elegant black courts are a no-brainer, if you know she would rather a red sole than a red rose this Valentine’s.
Heart Box of Fine Chocolates
Give this charming pink and gold heart-shaped box after dinner for extra brownie points. This stylish packaging hides eight delicious, classic chocolates and truffles.
Strawberry Love Preserve
A sweet, romantic addition to breakfast in bed – pop this delicious strawberry, passion fruit and rose petal jam onto her tray.
L’Agent Luxury Soap-on-a-Rope
A nourishing, retro style soap-on-a-rope in AP’s sensual L’Agent fragrance, presented in a stylish drawer-style box – a simple bit of every-day luxury, ideal if neither of you like going over the top on Valentine’s Day.
Diana Kordas 18-Karat Gold Diamond Ring
When in doubt, buy diamonds. If you want to splash out a little more, this stunning white-and-black diamond adorned cocktail ring is just the right combination of luxury and simplicity. You’d be hard pressed to find a woman who won’t be delighted to open this on Valentine’s day.
Sweetheart Mini Casserole Dishes
A lovely gift for the Nigella in your life, these stoneware casserole dishes come with the cachet of the Le Creuset label, but in a more quirky and romantic design for Valentine’s Day.
2012 Grey Leather Diary
In the days of iPhones there is something very romantic about a paper diary. This dove-grey leather bound design from luxe accessories label Anya Hindmarch is a simple but chic gift – personalise it by writing in your anniversary and other important dates before presenting it to her.
Belle De Jour Red Patent Leather Clutch
YSL’s iconic clutch design in a beautiful glossy cherry-red – tough and feminine at the same time, this is the perfect statement accessory to accompany her Valentine’s night outfit.
Selma Dancing Lace Silk Briefs
These Stella McCartney briefs in nude lace and black silk-satin are sexy but understated.
