This past year has weighed heavily on many of us. But small amounts of joy and kind gestures have tremendous power to lighten the load. The best present this year? A bright outlook. Let your loved ones see the world through rose-coloured glasses and other translucent bits of blush.
A LOT has changed since last Valentine’s Day.
Co-quarantining couples have likely spent more time together than might seem wise. Meanwhile, couples with separate living arrangements have dealt for the past year with their own decidedly unromantic logistics. In short, we could all use a pick-me-up, so this Valentine’s Day, give your loved one a rosy outlook. And we mean that quite literally.
Below, 11 strategically uplifting picks, from rose-coloured glasses to diaphanously pink luxe skincare and everyday jewellery.
1. Flowers, Upgraded
Skip the paper wrapping and deliver roses in a vase they can keep this year, like this one from Mud Australia. The round small vase’s cylindrical design is perfect for small posies of favourite blooms. Vase Round Small in orange and blossom (see lead picture), $89, mudaustralia.com
2. A Knit of a Different Color
Perhaps too good for Zoom, this Ganni cardigan is made from plush cashmere and embellished with glistening crystal-studded buttons. $378, net-a-porter.com
3. Freshly Tinted
These literally rose-coloured glasses will give everything in her life a peachy veneer—you included. Chloe Sunglasses, $387, otticanet.com
4. Rosy-Cheeked
This light-as-air, oil-free moisturizer packed with three types of hyaluronic acid is ideal for spa-caliber at-home pampering. Summer Fridays Cream, $67, mecca.com.au
5. A Bag to Brag About
Shimmering and nostalgic, Gucci GG Marmont mini sequin bucket bag is a chic upgrade from her Covid-era fanny pack. Bag, $1895, net-a-porter.com
6. Gilding the Lily
For the truly decadent Valentine, an 18ct white gold tennis bracelet that she will wear every day and think of you. Tennis Bracelet, $7860, cerrone.com.au
7. For the Entertainer:
Impress her with these seed servers from Dinosaur Designs. Dinosaur Designs Resign Seed Servers in Guava, $125, dinosaurdesign.com.au
8. Socks to Love
True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match. These red and bubblegum-pink hue will brighten up even the rattiest pair of fuzzy WFH slippers. Prada socks $165, matchesfashion.com
9. Think Pink
This Marimekko ‘Urna’ glass vase in pink, is so beautiful she can fill it up with flowers or display it on its very own. This pink glass vase is mouth-blown and designed by Carina Seth-Andersson. Currently, on sale at Living By Design, $250 was $395, livingbydesign.net.au
10. Night Time Dreaming
For the lover of a luxurious night’s slumber, it doesn’t get any more glamorous than this Olivia Von Halle lustrous silk-satin printed pajama set. Trimmed with neat pipinga and hand printed with a crane bird motif these PJ’s will guarantee a first-class night’s rest. Pajamas, $717, net-a-porter.com
11. Clearly Uplifting
These satin pumps are the adult version of the Cinderella slippers she wore at age 5, right down to the glittery toe. Manolo Blahnik Shoes, $1240, net-a-porter.com
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