Celebrate love with these fun and thoughtful gifts.
Valentine’s day is around the corner guys, you know what that means! Time to watch the couples swoon—must make cupid really happy! If you are out and about frantically searching for something to gift your partner or yourself (because nothing can beat self-love) look no further. We at Man’s Life have put together a wholesome list for you to choose from. No more last-minute scrambling for gifts, my friends. It’s time to feel the love around!
1. DID SOMEONE SAY CAKE?
What’s better than cake? Lunch box cakes! The craze for Bento cakes refuses to die down, and it just seems to be the perfect way to profess your love. This tiny, buttercream frosted cake is just too beautiful to say no to. Be it in any flavour or with any kind of decoration, bakers like Bento Cakes and The Home Bakers Delhi are creating magic with them! Order away now!
Available at: Bento Cakes and The Home Bakers Delhi
2. QUALITY TIME
We aren’t being philosophical here, but spending quality time with your lover will only get you closer. We do realise that not all of us are lucky to get a Monday off to celebrate, but we have a solution. You can book a weekend staycation at the Art Village in Karjat, Mumbai which offers you to be one with nature while attending fun workshops to bond over. If you are that Mumbaikar that wants to get to know your city better with your partner, we have just the thing for you. No Footprints, a travel company is organising a bicycle tour that takes you through the streets of Byculla and lets you discover some of the city’s hidden gems and you will end the tour with a decadent breakfast at the Bombay Sweet Shop. What better way to celebrate love than by exploring and experiencing the new?
Available at: No Footprints
3. SHADES OF LOVE
Let’s start with something simple, a pair of sunglasses. It’s a simple gift that can instantly elevate a look and boost your partner’s attire for the day in an instant. Vogue Eyewear for men has launched its newest sunglasses that are classic in shape with the right dash of contemporary elements. If you want to make your lady love look like a fashionista in every sense, opt for new sunglasses from the Prada Symbole collection that gives the iconic cat eyeglasses a geometric spin. It is bold and screams fashion!
Available at: Sunglass Huts across India and the leading e-commerce websites.
4. LET’S GET NOSTALGIC
The best part of being in relationships and loving the people in your life is the memories you make with them. Getting your significant other gifts that reminds them of a specific time or event that means something to both of you is surely wonderful. If you are someone who is looking for gifts that evoke a particular memory look no further than Pine & Lime, which makes customised memory maps marking the spot of importance in your life and framing it. You can even head over to Peppy Store to dedicate music Acrylic plaques for your loved ones. What fun right?
Available at: https://www.pinenlime.com & https://thepeppystore.in
5. EARPHONES FOR THE WIN
Want to tune out the naysayers and enjoy the season of love or maybe you want your loved one to listen to your belting ballad? Gift them some earphones. Could be wireless pods or headphones, as these make an excellent gift to celebrate your life’s own musical!
Available at: https://www.boat-lifestyle.com
6. SPICE UP THE WARDROBE
Add spice and the oomph to your date night. Be it shirts, flared pants or printed tees, dressing up always gets you brownie points. It means you make an effort! A ravishing knit-dress or a floral blazer from United Colors of Benetton is in the right colour palette for the season of love. Gift your partner or buy it for yourself—either way, you will make for a stunning couple!
Available at: Stores Pan India
7. LOVE IS TIMELESS
Love makes you feel like you don’t know whether it’s day or night, but you still gotta keep time while working! Whether you like watches to be analogue or mechanical, there are so many great affordable watches out there. Be it watches from Fossil, Titan or United Colors of Benetton the options are endless. If your partner runs late for a date most times if not every time, gifting them a watch might just be a good idea. A slight nudge and a great gift– win-win!
Available at: Flipkart exclusively and at select Timex world and modern retail stores.
8. CHEERS TO A GOOD TIME
Do you know what can solve all problems? Alcohol! We aren’t promoting drinking here and be sure to be responsible, but getting a little tipsy with your GF or raising a toast to your togetherness is a good way to celebrate a day dedicated to love. It could be a bottle of Smirnoff or Bombay Sapphire or a bottle of wine, pick your poison and have fun! However, please don’t drink and drive!
Available at: Nearest Liquor Shop
If roses and chocolates no longer cut the deal for you, go through this list and we bet you will find something to gift to your loved one!
[Featured Image Credit: Anushka Sharma]
Shraddha Shetty