Love is in the air, which means Valentines Day is near! Here at So Darling! we have found some of the loveliest Valentines Day gifts for that special someone in your life, or even for yourself!
More Than Sweets Personalised Sweet Jar
£7.99
Hallmark are more than just cards, and this gift proves that! Sweets for your sweets…
Perfect for a partner with a sweet tooth, these quirky and fun personalised chocolate bars, sweet jars and mugs allow you to add a special touch and leave a lovely message to the person you love.
Moulin Rouge Heart Seam Sheer Tights
£10.00
Moulin Rouge from Pamela Mann brings love into your life with these beautiful heart seamed tights. Girly and fun, these seamed tights have beautiful heart detail that shapes the silhouette and provides an elegant yet playful alternative to a plain black sheer. An easy to wear pair of tights. The black are a perfect complement to an evening dress. The white are ideal for summer and bridal collections.
Roses are red, violets are blue M&M’S® World London is soft launching its new Personalised Printer for Valentine’s just for you
Whether you want to say: ‘Be my Valentine’, ‘I love you’ or ‘Will you marry me?’– the new Personalised Printer at M&M’S® World London will give you the opportunity to The new custom printing service, which officially launches in March, will enable the in-storempersonalisation of M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolates in just two minutes. The service will offer the option to choose from 15 different colours and one mix blend, as well as select up to four icons choosing from hundreds of options and/or create their own personalised message to feature on their bespoke M&M’s blend from a touch screen booth. Once selected, visitors deposit the M&M’S into the machine, and press a button before their personalised M&M’s are dispensed for collection. Visitors to the London store will also be able to add a personal and heartfelt visual to M&M’s by selecting from a gallery of clip art images, including: engagement rings, champagne flutes and love hearts – perfect for wedding proposals, celebrating engagements and wedding favours. Each M&M’S Brand Milk Chocolate personalised blend will be available in a range of sweet cup sizes starting at £15.99 for a small container.
The Personalised Printer can be found on the lower ground floor of M&M’S World store, located at 1 Swiss Court, London, W1D 6AP. The store opens daily from 10am to midnight, and from 12pm to 6pm on Sundays.
For more information about M&M’S World, visit: www.mmsworld.com, www.facebook.com/mmsworld or www.twitter.com/mmsworldstores.
From Japan with Love this Valentine’s
£35.00
The House of Suntory has the perfect gift for your loved one this Valentine’s, Hibiki 12 year old in a 50cl bottle. This beautiful riveted glass bottleepitomises the luxury of ‘the Hibiki moment’. With its 24 rivets representing the 24 season in Japan. On the 14th of February treat the whisky connoisseur in your life.
Renowned as one of the best blended whiskies in the world, Hibiki 12 is rich and smooth, with a long, sweet yet spicy finish. Hibiki means resonance in Japanese and truly celebrates the unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and sense of luxury – the ideal expression of love for this Valentine’s Day.
The blending team in Japan have been responsible for creating this award-winning blended whisky. Numerous types of pure single malt whiskies ageing in various types of casks, including Mizunara, a very rare Japanese oak, all combine to create a full orchestra of flavours and aromas.
The introduction of a smaller sized bottle is set to expand Hibiki’s fan base and will make it the perfect gift for those keen to indulge in luxury Japanese whisky.
INDULGE IN THE MOST REFINED, SENSUAL TREATMENT OF THE YEAR
£42.00
For you alone or for two, Yon-Ka’s new massage candle is set to impress!
Succumb to the pleasure of Yon-Ka’s exceptional Neroli Massage Oil Candle treatment for one or for two!
Following the success of the original massage candle, Yon-Ka’s new Neroli candle and its indulging ingredients make the perfect treat for a completely relaxing and rejuvenating experience of the body and mind. And what’s more? You can also enjoy it with your partner!
This sensual, relaxing and replenishing body treatment provides complete head-to-toe indulgence that allows you to drift into a complete state of relaxation amidst the subtle aromas of essential oils and orange blossom. This luxurious treatment is perfect for enhancing a relaxing bath, or for giving your partner a sensual massage!
Once lit, the Neroli candle projects a subtle halo of light, creating a sensual and calming atmosphere. The flame rises, immediately intriguing your eyes and relaxing tension in the face, neck and shoulders. The room is then filled with the elegant, smooth and sweet notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Orange essential oils. Both body and mind will feel calm and completely relaxed. The massage will not only leave you and your partner feeling completely relaxed, but it will also leave the skin feeling softened, repaired, nourished and restructured. In addition, the lasting effects of the treatment will indulge the body in anti-ageing properties which prevent dehydration, while the anti-oxidant effects of mango butter and other rare ingredients are heightened by the heat of the massage oil.
For one:
Before drawing your bath, light the Neroli candle and place it on the edge of the bathtub. While soaking in a comforting hot bath allow yourself to slip into the delicious fragrance of orange blossom and essential oils. When you come out of the tub, dry your skin and apply the candle oil straight onto the skin massaging until it has been fully absorbed. This will leave skin feeling smooth, smelling luxurious and muscles will no longer be tense.
For two:
Offer each other an intimate
treat that releases tension and provides utmost serenity for the body and mind. In a warm room with soft lights, place the candle on a flat surface and light the wick. Wait 10-15 minutes until the oil has melted and all of the aromatic scents have been diffused. Hold the candle between your hands for a few seconds to warm them up and proceed to pour a small amount of oil onto the body. Immediately massage the oils onto the body, occasionally trickling more as you need it!
From £3.00
Luxury stationer Ananya www.ananyacards.com has released two, new ranges in celebration of Valentine’s Day: Little Letters of Love and Lovestruck greeting cards. Every aspect of these charming collections is impeccably executed; plus, the cards can be crystal-embellished to bring an extra sparkle to the romantic day!
THE MEN’S 5-BLADE – SO UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH YOUR FACE YOU MAY NEED A RESTRAINING ORDER
From £3.50 a month
A more unconventional gift, but at least it means that your partner won’t be stealing your razor beacause you each have your own!
This bad boy is so up close and personal with your face you may need a restraining order (sold separately). If you didn’t like Grandma’s face grabbing as a kid you’d do well not to plan any visits after using this razor; she’ll be guaranteed to roll the years back.
5 Gothic Arch II design, stainless steel blades
Flexible razor head provides a smooth even shave
Aloe vera glide strip cools and soothes the skin as you shave
Free handle with ergonomic grip
4 cartridges per pack
Postage & Packaging Included
THE WOMEN’S 5-BLADE – IT’S KIND OF LIKE THE MEN’S RAZOR, BUT BETTER…
We at Close Shave Society don’t hate or discriminate. We got tired of going on an Easter egg hunt every time we wanted to shave only to find our prized razor in the shower under your loofa; hence ‘The Brazilian’ came to fruition. It’s kind of like the men’s razor, but better, because we know you deserve better. This razor offers you the flexibility you need to get to those hard to reach places. Just make sure to warn your partner/husband/boyfriend next time you go on holiday to the Copacabana you might be receiving some extra attention.
5 Gothic Arch II design, stainless steel blades
Extra flexible razor head provides a smooth even shave
Aloe vera glide strip cools, soothes and moisturises the skin as you shave
Free handle with ergonomic grip
4 cartridges per pack
Postage & Packaging Included
It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with Krispy Kreme
Share a Krispy Kreme kind of love this Valentine’s with the irresistible new doughnut collection from Krispy Kreme UK. Hand made with love and affection, the delicious new Valentine’s range features the Love Hearts, Hug and Kiss doughnuts.
First up are the delicious Love Heart doughnuts, filled with strawberry jam & kreme, hand-dipped and decorated in pink & white icing with two adorable designs to choose from.
Next up is the Hug, a signature Original Glazed doughnut dipped and decorated in white & red icing followed by the Kiss, a lovingly filled doughnut with delicious raspberry jam. These two are the perfect pairing to share with any loved one! Along with the scrumptious new doughnut range, Krispy Kreme UK is introducing a heart-warming Strawberry Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream and tasty strawberry pieces, to complete your Valentine’s treat. Made fresh daily across the country, the new Valentine’s collection from Krispy Kreme UK is a delight to share with a loved-one or to impress that secret crush! Krispy Kreme’s Valentine’s collection will only be available in Krispy Kreme UK stores until 16th February 2014, priced between £1.45 and £1.60 each. A Heart and Hug doughnut will be available until 16th February 2014 within cabinets across the UK and available in
The Assorted Dozen for £9.95. The Strawberry Hot Chocolate is £2.65 for Regular and £2.95 for Large.
All in-store cabinets will include a Heart and Hug doughnut until 16th February 2014
Love Hearts Doughnuts – £1.60, Hug Doughnut – £1.50, Kiss Doughnut – £1.45
The Assorted Dozen (a selection of our 12 best sellers, including two of the special Valentine’s Doughnuts) costs £9.95 or three assorted of the www.krispykreme.co.uk , www.facebook.com/krispykremeUK , Valentine’s range costs £4.25
A deliciously beautiful gift that will please every single person on the planet!
Kankun Hamper
£10.00
These traditioinal chilli sauces were created by Rolando Cardenas a Mexican who has encapsulated his childhood in a bottle – a secret recipe that was inspired by his family’s cooking, mixed with his passion for vibrant and flamboyant Mexican wrestling. Similarly to Mexican lucha libre, each of the KANKUN sauces have distinctive personalities, ranging from a zesty mild sauce smoky marinade, to an extremely hot pure habanero chilli. This Valentine’s Day, why not spice things up with a KANKUN hamper of authentic Mexican sauces?
Love Hearts Tealights
Six Tea Lights featuring classic Love Heart messages
£6.99
Treat someone special to these wonderful Love Hearts Tealights! These high quality tea lights come packaged in a roll, just like the classic Swizzels sweeties! The pack contains six coloured tea lights, decorated with classic Love Hearts phrases. It’s the perfect gift for Valentines Day, a girly party or just to spoil that special someone. Six delightful Love Hearts Tealights, each in a reusable plastic dish, packaged in a classic Love Hearts sweet roll. The Love Hearts Tealights are an adorable gift that will brighten up any room. Go on, put a smile on her face…
Kiss Your Fights Good-bye
£10.74
Heated fighting triggers a biochemical imbalance in men that causes them to flee from conflict. The technical name for this is the Demand/ Withdraw Negative Escalation Cycle, also known as “husband withdrawal.” This is the number one cause of marital and relationship strife, divorce, and domestic violence. Dr. Jamie Turndorf’s techniques, based on 30 years of research out of her Center for Emotional Communication, transform conflict into connection for a lifetime of lasting love.
Even if you’re locked in battle and have been for years, your relationship can change. Beginning with simple Cool-Down steps, you’ll learn why husband withdrawal occurs and then how to use Climate Control strategies to reset the relationship. Women will discover the real reason why men never seem to listen—it’s nothing personal—and the secret trick that actually makes them want to listen and stick around to settle disputes.
Dr. Turndorf’s proven conflict-resolution method interrupts the cycle of fighting for the majority of couples, and can also be used to defuse disagreements among friends and family members.
Everlasting bliss!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PAUL
Limited edition heart-shaped cakes will impress your other half this Valentine’s Day
They say that French is the language of love, so tell someone you really care with a hand crafted cake from French artisan bakery, PAUL.
The Coeur Intense and the Coeur Douceur are exclusively available at all of PAUL’s 31 stores from 7th February and are the ideal size for two to share over an intimate dinner ‘à deux’.
Chocolate lovers will love the depth of the rich flavours of the Coeur Intense, priced £10.95. This heart-shaped cake sits on a dark chocolate biscuit base and is filled with a delicate chocolate mousse and layers of brownie biscuit and crunchy cocoa bean clusters, all covered in creamy and intense dark chocolate.
Those looking for something a little more delicate should go for the Coeur Douceur, priced £10.95. A velvety white chocolate mousse sits on a Genoese sponge base with a strawberry and raspberry compote filling running through the centre.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
‘Ti Amo Duo’
£30.95
This elegant Limited Edition boxed set of two votive candles from Marie Reynolds is new for 2014 and makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
Marie Reynolds has been a professional Beauty Therapist for over 20 years and throughout her career has accumulated a wealth of experience working with some of the finest skin and body care products from around the world. Massage plays a big part in Marie’s treatments, and to this end she created a range of the most beautiful candles designed to be incorporated into her treatments – and to be used at home as an aromatic room fragrance and massage oil. All Marie’s candles are made from ethically sourced organic soya wax, creating a clean, safe-burning candle. The soya wax liquefies from a low melting point which enables it to be scooped from the candle and massaged into the skin (use a spoon or spatula to scoop the wax) to nourish, moisturize and fragrance. Pre-burn, the candle wax is gentle enough to be used as a lip/body/face balm! The Ti Amo Duo candle set is packaged in a stylish white presentation box with pink tissue and an organza ribbon bow. The burn time for a single 5oz candle is approximately 10 hours.
INDULGE – a heady mix of ylang ylang, neroli and bergamot combined with luxurious organic soya wax, Moroccan argan oil and shea butter
PASSION – a sensual blend of sparkling champagne and blackcurrant with a subtle golden shimmer to evoke a mood of romance and desire Ti Amo is available as a Limited Edition Duo votive set: £30.95 from www.mrlcandles.com
Pretty Polly Tights
Give your legs some love and attention this Valentine’s Day
Pretty Polly offers a range of hosiery perfect for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re are planning a romantic night in or a fun night out with friends, Pretty Polly is on hand with a selection of tights that you’re sure to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day. From heart motif tights to fashion forward styles, Pretty Polly has a style to make you feel fabulous for every occasion on 14th February!
Embrace your inner cupid with Pretty Polly Smitten. These tights will perfect your pins and the cute embellished heart motif along the back seam will add a sparkle to your eye. £12
If it’s va-va-voom you’re after, look no further than Pretty Polly Gloss Hold Ups. Accompanied under an evening dress, these luxurious hold ups will to add a finishing touch to your outfit. £7
Dare to make an impression? Style Pretty Polly Suspended with a classic black dress and unveil a hint of the suspender detailing to bring out your flirty side. £10
Creat a Tub of Love with Radox
This Valentine’s Day why not give your beloved the perfect gift – a hot shower or a long soak in a Radox bath. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Radox has a couple of bath and shower treats designed to keep you and your partner’s senses bubbling all night long. Pour Calendula and Rose bath for a calming, luxurious soak, or ‘spice it up’ with a splash of Eastern Spirit.
The pink shades make them perfect for Valentine’s gifts
Step into a shower with our Eastern Spirit shower cream and rejuvenate your senses. This Limited Edition blend is inspired by the Orient and combines delicate Lotus Flower with the oil of Orange Blossom to help soften the skin. Rejuvenate yourself so that you’re energised and ready to take on the new day.
Love Heart Post It Note Dispenser
£8.99
Looking for a Valentine’s gift that will stick in the mind? Then Post-it from 3M has it covered with these heart shaped notes and dispensers. Perfect to tell mums you love them, to thank a colleague or as a token of affection for your Valentine, these Post-it hearts will put a little romance into everyone’s notes and
Heart Shaped Super Sticky Post-it Notes
£3.19
Pack of two different coloured heart shaped notes ideal for sending the perfect Valentine’s message… sticky enough to stay on vertical surfaces so you can be sure your Post-it Heart Pop-up Dispenser (includes pink Post-it notes)
Cupid takes a day off this Valentine, thanks to Cadbury’s new ‘with love’ chocolates
Cadbury ‘with Love’ Cadbury chocolate box
Hopeless romantics can give a delicious treat to their partners this Valentine’s Day with the new Cadbury ‘with Love’ chocolate box.
The Cadbury ‘with love’ chocolate box come in two perfectly packaged sizes: a sharing box, 180g, RRP £4.00 and a personal box, 48g, RRP £1.50 but currently on reduction for £1. Both ranges are now available at all major supermarkets.
Scrumptious caramel filled love heart chocolate, will melt anyone’s heart this Valentine’s Day!
REVEAL YOUR SEXY-SIDE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH CHARNOS HOSIERY
It is a universally accepted truth that stockings and hold ups are the sexiest of all hosiery. So what better time to show them off than at Valentine’s? Charnos Hosiery’s Boudoir range is the epitome of sophisticated elegance and is the perfect finishing touch this Valentine’s day.
Subtle Seduction
Boost your confidence with these Boudoir smooth bodyfree tights. 15 denier, these classic beauties will give you a sensual, sexy look while achieving a smooth silhouette. And will keep you cool during the hottest of romantic endeavours. (£6.00)
Traditional Sultry Stockings
Or maybe those of you daring to show off your flirtatious side would prefer the sexy and glamorous Boudoir all in one suspender stockings. Charnos Boudoir stockings and hold ups provide luxurious support and comfort for an elegant and sophisticated look, all night long. (£6.00)
The look of Elegance
Those looking to romance in elegance, try these all in one Boudoir lace suspender tights, which offer a sexy allure of stockings with the smooth line of tights to wear under that perfect LBD. (£7.00)
LOVE POTION EAU DE PARFUM
£21.95
Oriflame’s aphrodisiac perfume Love Potion is the embodiment of seduction. Perfect to increase desire and passion! The fragrance has an oriental character and is based on two well-known aphrodisiac ingredients – ginger and chocolate. The sensuality of the scent is provided by ginger and spices from India, as well as exotic aromas of slightly sweet cocoa flowers, fresh tangerine, tender lily and vanilla.
Goody Good Gums Sweets
£1.00 each
Goody Good Stuff – the innovative, all-natural, gelatine-free range of sweets is the perfect natural sweet to give your sweetie this Valentines! Goody Good Stuff Sweets are made with a revolutionary new bio-gum technology which eliminates the need for gelatin while still producing a delicious, bouncy and clear gummy sweet. Made with fruit juice, plant extracts and non-GMO glucose from vegetables, Goody Good Stuff sweets are safe for Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal and Kosher diets. Goody Good Stuff is also completely free from major allergens such as gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts and cassiens, making it safe for any Valentine.
The 10 flavours available include: Strawberry Cream, Summer Peaches, Cola Breeze, Sour Cheery Cherries, Tropical Fruit and Koala Gummy Bears and can be found across the UK at ASDA, TESCO, Waitrose and Costco.
CHOC Chick Raw Chocolate Making Kits
Raw Chocolate Starter Kit
£12.95
The CHOC Chick Starter Kit is an introduction to raw chocolate making and has enough ingredients to make around 30-40 raw chocolates (using the mini cases included) or 3 bars (using simple plastic containers) and over 30 truffles. Our ingredients are ethically sourced from cooperatives in Ecuador and our cacao is of the single origin Nacional Arriba variety. The CHOC Chick Starter Kit is an ideal gift for any occasion and is the simplest way to discover the joys of raw chocolate making.
The CHOC Chick Starter Kit Retails at £12.95 and Contains:
100g Organic Cacao Butter
100g Organic Cacao Powder
100ml Sweet Freedom – low GL natural sweetener made from fruit
Recipe booklet to make raw chocolates, truffles and cocktails
Mini baking cases
Limited Edition – BLEND collective Love & Unwind Bath & Shower Oil
£24.95
100% natural ingredients
A Valentine’s gift should reflect individuality and style as well as love. Why not avoid roses and chocolates this year and give something that is as beautiful and unique as your loved one: the limited edition BLEND collective Love & Unwind Bath & Shower Oil, which is available from www.blendcollective.co.uk. This exquisite light and silky moisturiser contains a beautiful blend of pure, calming essential oils such as Frankincense, Neroli, Cedarwood and Sandalwood that help relax body and mind. Blended by one of the UK’s leading aromatherapists – Glenda Taylor – it is a truly stunning bath and shower oil that anyone who likes to be pampered will fall in love with. BLEND collective is a luxury natural and organic bath and body care brand from Sussex, which is known for its contemporary monochrome look and its award-winning products, which are now available from Fortnum & Mason, Fenwick, Whole Food stores, Heal’s, www.feelunique.com as well as many other handpicked independent stores nationwide.
Propercorn
90p each
This year, gourmet popcorn brand PROPERCORN is celebrating Valentine’s Day by saying a huge thank you to everyone for their LOVE and support over the first two years. To do this, they have creatively rebranded their packs in the hope to spread some PROPERLOVE to everyone who eats their popcorn and has helped to keep the popcorn dream going. Valentine’s Day is about having a little fun while celebrating the people who matter to you. This is Valentine’s Day #doneproperly.
The freshly popped butterfly corn comes in a variety of delicious flavours including:
Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sun-dried Tomato
Sweet & Salty
Sour Cream & Chive
Lightly Sea Salted
And the brand new, Sweet Coconut & Vanilla
Naked Body Set
Maybe your boyfriend’s the most unromantic man on the planet. Or perhaps you’re single and surrounded by loved up couples. Whatever it is that’s irritating you this Valentine’s Day, we guarantee it won’t be your skin with Naked’s 97% natural and sulphate-free Coco de Mer range. Treat dry, sensitive skin to the 24 Hour Naked Coco de Mer Body Butter (£4.99). Intensely rich, shea butter extracts will keep your skin feeling soft and hydrated all day and all night, while exotic coconut and passionflower oil will leave you smelling divine. The gentle formula, free from sulphates and parabens, won’t strip away essential oils, so it’s perfect for those with delicate, easily irritated skin. Inject some va va voom into Valentine’s Day and get hot and steamy in the shower with the Ooh La La Coco de Mer Body Wash (£3.99). Indulge your inner Cleopatra with the Spoil Me Coco de Mer Bath Foam (£3.99) and relax amongst the soft, everlasting bubbles. The Naked Truth: Made with lots of naturally derived ingredients without sulphates, parabens or petrochemicals; This is goodness in a bottle.