The last minute Valentine's Day gift guide

Cat lady in the house? Starbucks’ ‘Feline In Love’ Valentine’s collection for 2024 is sure to steal her heart. This year, a bunch of purr-fectly cute kitties takes centre stage, accompanied by a flurry of hearts and ribbons in sweet shades of pink and red. Pretty drinkware like tumblers, cold cups, and teacups aside, there are also handy lifestyle accessories like a fuzzy cat cup holder and luggage tag. Prices start from $14.90. Get your paws on them before they get swiped off the shelves.

Get these from Starbucks outlets or online.

This Valentine’s Day, nothing shows true love like a bouquet of flowers. Gift her fresh blooms from leading florist FarEastFlora.com – as part of their Valentine’s Day Collection, they've got more than 65 floral designs for you to choose from. Whether you've got classic red roses or striking tulips in mind, there’s a beautiful bouquet that she'll go gaga over. You can even choose a showstopper of a bouquet, filled with 99 roses in full bloom. While a classic bouquet is sure to impress, you can also pick from other fresh assortments such as a massive 1.2m bouquet or a giant ribbon bouquet. A bouquet starts from $64.90 with same-day or next-day delivery available, depending on when you check out – limited delivery slots available though, so lock in your orders early.

For those who prefer a long-lasting token of love, FarEastFlora.com also offers preserved flowers. Choose from arrangements like flower domes, floral boxes, or even heart-shaped bloom boxes. These have been treated with non-toxic chemicals so your special lady can still gaze at them fondly for up to two full years. 

From now till February 14, enjoy up to $30 off their Valentine’s Day Collection. Specially for Time Out Singapore readers, make sure to use special promo code “TIMEOUTVDAY” to get additional $8 off a minimum spend of $80.

Get these from FarEastFlora.com

Wanderlust and Co. has been operating for more than a decade, but only recently made their Singapore debut in Orchard in 2023. Priding themselves as a sustainable jewellery brand, they only use recycled brass, stainless steel, and sterling silver for their demi-fine hypoallergenic pieces, which are all coated in 14K to 18K gold for durability. Their designs aren’t your run-off-the-mill ones either – browse everything from pasta-shaped pendant necklaces, to tarot-inspired ones, and huggie earrings with pastel rainbow-hued bling.

Prices start from an easy $19 for a celestial Sunburst Brooch Pin, $33 for horoscope-inspired rings, and can go up to $439 for a luxurious pave 18K gold vermeil tennis necklace that’s fully adorned with sparkly cubic zirconia gemstones.

Get these from Wanderlust and Co.’s physical store at Takashimaya or online.

Have your girl puckerin’ up with this limited edition V-day version of Lancôme’s L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte lipstick ($61). Mirroring the embossed motifs on the lippie itself, the lipstick’s cap comes adorned with velvety heart accents, tweaked from the classic houndstooth pattern. Offering rich pigment with a single swipe, the formula is infused with a blend of rose extracts and jojoba oil, ensuring that one’s pucker stays soft and hydrated.

Choose from two shades – French Touch (#196), a sexy bold orange-tinted red, and the all-new French Tea (#277), a timeless pink-nude ‘milk tea’ shade that’s effortlessly flattering.

Get it from Lancôme counters or online.

If your lady’s a Sanrio fan, the ‘Forever Hello Kitty’ collection from local footwear label Anothersole is sure to set her heart aflutter. Pick from a total of six versatile and easy-to-match shoe styles, ranging from lace-up flats ($179.90) to casual slides ($109.90) with embossed Kitty motifs, and sneakers ($199.90) decked out in diamantes arranged in the shape of the character’s iconic bow. Pair these with Anothersole’s Anew Hello Kitty Mini Bag ($125) which comes in two versions – one full of bling with pink trimming, and the other more understated in cream and black.

Get these at Anothersole’s physical stores or online.

You can hardly go wrong with some sweetness during the season of love, especially not when it’s Godiva we’re talking about. Their limited edition Valentine’s Day chocolate gift sets come presented in whimsical pink floral-printed boxes, each containing an assortment of six to 18 fine treats to indulge in. Aside from love-shaped pieces, each box also includes a couple of glittery moon and star chocolates for that extra sprinkle of magic. The former is a velvety almond praline, while the latter is rich milk chocolate encasing ginger-infused ganache and a walnut, with a drop of added sweetness from honey white chocolate.

Get these from Godiva’s boutiques or online.

Surprise your beau on date night with some elegant footwear from DMK’s latest Spring Romance collection, specially curated for Valentine’s Day. In line with the whole theme of love, the popular local fashion label has come up with plenty of romantic silhouettes worthy of the increasingly popular ‘coquette girl’ aesthetic – think versatile Mary Janes, pointed pumps, and platform heels in soft, pastel shades. Pictured here are the satiny Serenity Ballerina Mary Janes ($43.90), an everyday take on ballet pointe shoes that she can comfortably dance across town in.

Get these from DMK’s boutiques or online.

Get your lady in the mood for love with the Lush Valentine’s Day 2024 collection, featuring irresistibly fragrant bath and body products that will be the perfect accompaniment for a romantic soak in a tub. Some highlights from this year include the new Love Letter bath bomb ($13), a Rose Argan massage bar ($25), and a cute Strawberry Crumble Bubbleroon bubble bar ($16) that’ll not only nourish your skin but also transform your bath water to a cute shade of pink.

Get these from Lush’s physical stores or online.

Let the princess in your life live out her dreams of royalty with the latest Disney Princess Enchanted Living collection – a limited edition range of home and lifestyle items that are as pretty as they are practical. Clad in tasteful shades of white, gold, and powder blue with subtle Disney Princess motifs, these elegant pieces are currently all the rage amongst adult women who grew up with fairytales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Some of the more popular picks include the lightweight compact umbrella featuring Ariel, the expandable cabin luggages, as well as the mahjong set which comes in a gorgeous music box.

FairPrice members can redeem these using Bonus Points and a top-up ranging from $15.90 to $298 depending on the product, but not to worry if you aren’t a member, as you can always buy them off the shelf at full retail price (from $49.90).

Get these at selected FairPrice outlets, selected Cheers outlets, and FairPrice Online from now till March 27, while stocks last. Check out the full collection here.

Relish in the romantic scents of springtime with Burberry’s newest perfume launch – Her Eau de Parfum Petals ($270 for 88ml), a sweet fragrance with a base of wood and creamy amber, paired with hints of crushed berries, violet, and jasmine. Housed in a sleek glass bottle with a pastel pink and gold cap, this intoxicating and feminine EDP comes with decorative flower petals floating about within for an extra magical touch.

While there are various places to snag this perfume in Singapore, purchasing from the official Burberry website allows you to personalise it with engraving on a gold foil charm at no extra cost.

Get it from Burberry’s online store, Sephora, and selected department stores.