Our totally chic Valentine’s Day gift edit for every budget and taste

30 January 2025
By Fashion Quarterly

Celebrate being in love with an abundance of feel-good gestures to make every night feel like date night.

For couples and singleton’s alike, we can think of plenty of reasons to love Valentine’s Day.

It transforms an ordinary weekday into an excuse to celebrate: for established partnerships, perhaps you dust off an annual tradition and make space for one another at your favourite restaurant; for new flames, it’s a chance to take stock and explore how deep your bond is; and for singles, it’s a chance to partake in a social and cultural moment with friends or new acquaintances.

But for all of us – regardless of our relationship status – Valentine’s Day provides us with an all-too enticing temptation to splurge on a gesture of varying scale. Whether you need some help dropping hints to your significant other, or simply want to feel out a treat for yours truly, we’ve got you covered with our annual Valentine’s Day edit.

From personalised jewellery and fine fragrances to creating considered moments with the help of a few daily luxuries, there’s something for everyone. Proceed with caution, lovers…

Read on for our selection of Valentine's Day gifts:

Meadowlark 'Sweetheart' charms, from $255.
Meadowlark 'Sweetheart' charms, from $255
Sleeper Pajama Set, $535
Sleeper Pajama Set, $535
Shark Black Sparkle FlexStyle, $550
Shark Black Sparkle FlexStyle, $550
Ashley & Co Tint Me Lip Punch with Red Radish, $15
Ashley & Co Tint Me Lip Punch with Red Radish, $15
The Facialist Perfect Cream $85
The Facialist Perfect Cream $85
McClurgs Round Piccolo Solitaire, from $4,750
McClurgs Round Piccolo Solitaire, from $4,750
Maison Balzac Pompette Vase, $205
Maison Balzac Pompette Vase, $205
Loewe Cucumber Wax Candleholder, $279 from Faradays
Loewe Cucumber Wax Candleholder, $279 from Faradays
Leone Wild Berry Pastilles, $6.90 from Sebato
Leone Wild Berry Pastilles, $6.90 from Sebato
Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express, $230 from Sebato
Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express, $230 from Sebato
Paris Georgia 'Suki' bodice, $530
Paris Georgia 'Suki' bodice, $530
The Virtue 'Iris' 50ml, $229
The Virtue 'Iris' 50ml, $229

Coming up roses

Nothing shows gratitude for a loved one quite like a bouquet of beautiful blooms. Consult your local florist to pick out a personalised arrangement that’ll really make their heart sing.

Saint Valentine True Love Flatback Studs, $96
Saint Valentine True Love Flatback Studs, $96
Anine Bing ‘Lee’ Sweater, $919 from FABRIC
Anine Bing ‘Lee’ Sweater, $919 from FABRIC
House of Chocolate 'Chocolate Heart & Kiss Me Lips Box Duo', $49
House of Chocolate 'Chocolate Heart & Kiss Me Lips Box Duo', $49
Curiornoir Cellar Feels 'Mulled Red' candle, $210 from Muse Boutique
Curiornoir Cellar Feels 'Mulled Red' candle, $210 from Muse Boutique
Ohen 'The Contour Bra' in sand, $129
Ohen 'The Contour Bra' in sand, $129
Adidas 'Taekwondo' metallic sneaker, $180 from Karen Walker
Adidas 'Taekwondo' metallic sneaker, $180 from Karen Walker
Jessica McCormack Pearl and Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, $16,500 from Simon James Store
Jessica McCormack Pearl and Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, $16,500 from Simon James Store
Abel Nurture Eau de Parfum 100ml, $370
Abel Nurture Eau de Parfum 100ml, $370
Terroir Project Chilled Red, $24 from Everyday Wine
Terroir Project Chilled Red, $24 from Everyday Wine
Chloe Zara Everyday Comb, $42
Chloe Zara Everyday Comb, $42
Lindelli "The One" 1ct diamond pendant necklace, $2,500 AUD
Lindelli "The One" 1ct diamond pendant necklace, $2,500 (AUD)
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori watch, $9,600
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori watch, $9,600
Cult Gaia 'Avery' sandals, $1,035 from Muse Boutique
Cult Gaia 'Avery' sandals, $1,035 from Muse Boutique
Gucci Jackie 1961, $6,500
Gucci Jackie 1961, $6,500
Maryse ‘Hyacinth’ mineral tint, $55 from Colleen
Maryse ‘Hyacinth’ mineral tint, $55 from Colleen

Shimmer and spice

They say that diamond’s are a girl’s best friend, but so is yellow gold, too. Why not spoil them with a personalised pendant that they can cherish forever?

Tronque 'Body Essentials' mini trio limited edition, $75 (available from February 1st, 2025)
Tronque 'Body Essentials' mini trio limited edition, $75 (available from February 1st, 2025)
Charlotte Penman Bebe Amore Studs, $230
Charlotte Penman Bebe Amore Studs, $230
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Capsules, 60-Piece, $96
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Capsules, 60-Piece, $96
YSL Touche Eclat Glow-Pact Cushion, $148 from Life Pharmacy
YSL Touche Eclat Glow-Pact Cushion, $148 from Life Pharmacy
Hydroflask Ceramic Wine Tumbler, $50
Hydroflask Ceramic Wine Tumbler, $50
Mckinlays x Commonplace Anderson Slip On, $279
Mckinlays x Commonplace Anderson Slip On, $279
Naveya & Sloane Honey Jane Chain Bracelet, $1,595
Naveya & Sloane Honey Jane Chain Bracelet, $1,595
Jean Paul Gaultier 'Divine' Eau de Parfum, 30ml, $155
Jean Paul Gaultier 'Divine' Eau de Parfum, 30ml, $155
Jeuneora DewyDays™ Antioxidant Glow Serum, $96
Jeuneora DewyDays™ Antioxidant Glow Serum, $96
SOPHIE Store 'Love Struck' earrings, $56
SOPHIE Store 'Love Struck' earrings, $56

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