All the best Valentine’s Day gifts (that she *actually* wants)

Best for: Romantic nights and lazy mornings

Slip into something silky with this gorgeous chemise. Designed to flatter, this satin number drapes effortlessly over your curves, with delicate lace details adding just the right touch of romance.

Sizes: 12 to 24

Colours: Blush floral print and black floral print

Materials: Main: 97% polyester and 3% elastane. Lace: 90% nylon and10% elastane

Key features:

• Soft satin with a subtle floral print
• Stretch lace detailing on the cups, underbust and back
• Adjustable straps with a racerback design
• Bias-cut for a flattering fit
• Above-the-knee length

Best for: Floral lovers with a sweet tooth

Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that hits all the sweet spots? Sweet Splits has you covered with its mouth-watering handmade cookies. Paired with a posy of fresh seasonal blooms, this bundle is a treat for both the eyes and taste buds.

“This bundle was perfect,” said a happy reviewer. “It was delivered to my best friend for her birthday, and she absolutely loved it. The vibrant colours were stunning, and the sweet treat added the perfect finishing touch to make her day even more special.”

Key features:

• Four cookie flavours: Birthday Cake, OG Choc Chip, Biscoff White Choc and Choc Peanut Butter
• Comes with a mixed posy of red and pink blooms
• Delivered fresh, with same-day delivery available
• Cookies last up to seven days or three months frozen
• Reheat for that perfect fresh-baked taste

Best for: Lovers of understated elegance

If your Valentine is all about quiet luxury, then these stunning gold drop earrings are the perfect understated gift. Made with love and care in Australia, they are just as perfect for everyday wear as they are for a special occasion.

Key features:

• Made with yellow gold for a timeless look
• Measures 20mm long and 11.7mm wide
• Designed and crafted in Australia
• Free shipping and easy 100-day returns
• Lifetime guarantee

Best for: A night-time beauty boost

After a long day, there’s no better way to feel pampered than with a mulberry silk pillowcase. Made with the softest silk that feels just like a cloud, it’s also a game-changer for your skin and hair.

193 Pillow Talk customers gave it a five-star rating, with one person posting: “This silk pillowcase is such beautiful quality and looks and feels very luxurious. This is the perfect gift for someone special.”

Colour: Light pink

Material: 100% mulberry silk

Key features:

• Made from 16 momme Mulberry silk for ultimate softness
• Standard pillow size (48 x 73cm)
• Reduces friction for smoother skin and less frizzy hair
• Retains moisture for hydrated skin and tangle-free hair
• Breathable and temperature regulating

Best for: The perfume cognoscente

Gift your Valentine with a perfume that is off the beaten track. Not only is the scent simply irresistible but it’s long lasting — so it’s perfect for date night.

“A scent that will leave people wanting to know what it is,” wrote a five-star Myer reviewer. “This fragrance is the perfect mixture of cherry with a hint of vanilla. Forever part of my collection now.”

Sizes: 30ml and 50ml

Fragrance notes: Morello cherry, ginger, jasmine sambac, musk and pink peppercorn

Key features:

• Tartness of Morello cherry and ginger
• Alluring musk with spicy pink peppercorn
• Luxe red bottle with a pale pink plaque
• Designed for layering or wearing solo
• Fun, effervescent floral scent

Also available at:

• $395 (30ml) from David Jones
• $399 (50ml – usually $570) from City Perfume
• $408 (30ml) from Woolworths
• $545 (50ml) from My Perfume Shop

Best for: Going all out on Valentine’s Day

One dozen fresh red roses, sparkling wine, chocolates and a cuddly teddy bear — what’s not to love? Whether you’re looking to impress, surprise, or simply make someone’s day, this gift is the ultimate show of affection.

Key features:

• 12 fresh red roses in a beautiful presentation box
• Sparkling wine
• Handcrafted chocolates
• Cute teddy bear
• Option to add a balloon, vase, or candle to make it extra special

Best for: A quick style boost

The ghd rise volumising hot brush is so quick and easy to use that you’ll fool everyone into thinking you spent hours and hours perfecting effortless curls.

“I bought this and I absolutely love it,” said a reviewer who left five stars on the ghd site. “I have got so many compliments on my hair and I have recommended so many people get it!”

Another added: “I love this so much. I have visited my hairdresser once a week for the past 10 years to have it styled with a wave and it’s cost a fortune. I can now style myself (sometimes better than my hairdresser). Highly recommend this product.”

Colour: Black

Key features:

• 32mm barrel for body and bounce
• Cool-touch bristles for root lift
• Consistent 185°C heat for lasting volume
• Heats up in 25 seconds
• Auto shut-off after 30 minutes
• Long swivel cord
• Universal voltage

Also available at:

• $246.50 (usually $290) from RY
• $295 from ghd
• $295 from Sephora
• $295 from Adore Beauty
• $295 from Myer

Best for: A luxe symbol of love

This limited-edition charm is everything you want in a Valentine’s Day gift. The molten gold heart, speckled with rubies and garnets, symbolises a love that’s truly one of a kind. Handmade to perfection, no two pieces are alike, making it the perfect way to say “you’re unique to me.”

Material: Recycled 9K solid yellow gold

Key features:

• Recycled 9K solid yellow gold
• Two garnets and two rubies
• Approx. 13 x 8mm
• Matte or high-polish gold finish
• Handmade, with slight variations in each piece
• Option to add charms, bracelet or hoops to your order

Best for: The queen of self care

Don’t just gift her any candle, gift her the crème de la crème of candles from Diptyque. This candle is rich, warm and totally indulgent, filling the room with deep, woody notes that linger long after the flame goes out.

Key features:

• Rich, woody oud fragrance
• High-quality blend of vegetable and paraffin wax
• Long-lasting scent with an even burn
• Elegant glass vessel for a sophisticated touch
• Perfect for creating a warm, inviting atmosphere

Best for: Uninterrupted beauty sleep

A silk eye mask is one of the easiest Valentine’s Day gifts to nail (because who doesn’t love better sleep?). Made with ultra-soft mulberry silk, this mask from Hommey feels just as dreamy as it looks.

Colours: Rocky road stripes, biscotti stripes, cocoa, coconut, iced chocolate stripes, milkshake, sage, vanilla bean stripes and wasabi stripes

Material: 100% mulberry silk

Key features:

• Certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
• Soft internal cushioning for extra comfort
• Elasticated strap
• Full blackout coverage
• Breathable and lightweight
• Comes in a colour-matched magnetic gift box

Best for: A relaxing weekend at home

This body lotion from Rare Beauty is the ultimate Saturday night essential – perfect for unwinding with a face mask and a glass of Rosé. It’s packed with niacinamide, peach flower extract and ashwagandha, so it’s got the good stuff to firm, revitalise and hydrate skin for hours.

The lotion has over 1220 five-star reviews at Sephora, with customers raving about how it hydrates without feeling greasy and how the scent is “soothing and calming.” As one reviewer put it, “It’s a lovely option for medium-level hydration that makes skin feel silky smooth.”

Key features:

• Hydrates skin for up to 24 hours
• Soothing, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly
• Contains nourishing ingredients like shea butter and macadamia oil
• Warm, cosy scent that lingers just enough
• Packed with antioxidants to revitalise and brighten skin
• 97 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic bottle

Best for: Making a stylish statement

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with these limited-edition Ray-Ban sunnies. With sleek grey gradient lenses, a polished black frame and a gold-accented snake plaque designed by Chinese artist Jianmei Li, they combine style and culture in one stunning package.

Colour: Polished black frames with grey gradient lenses

Key features:

• Limited edition
• Size: 66 15mm with a temple length of 145mm
• Grey gradient lenses with a stylish gradient treatment
• Polished black frame with subtle golden accents
• Snake metal plaque designed by Chinese artist Jianmei Li
• Comes in an exclusive box with embossed details and a thank-you card
• Generous face coverage with a low bridge fit

Also available at:

• $207 at Sunglass Hut

Best for: Lounging in luxe comfort

If your Valentine is a homebody or loves to curl up on the couch with a Netflix documentary (who doesn’t?), they’ll definitely need a fabulous pair of pyjamas to lounge around in.

Colours: Khaki, black, periwinkle, pink & black, soft pink & white, and navy

Material: 100% polyester

Key features:

• Non-stretch satin
• Collared neckline
• Short sleeves
• Button-through front
• Chest patch pocket
• Piped trims
• Comes as a two-piece set