Valentine’s Day late present information – finest buys from Boots, Debenhams and Ann Summers

Valentine’s Day is nearly here and if you’re of the many people who forgot that the 24 hours dedicated to love is tomorrow – then fear not.

If you’re wanting to stay out of the dog house, we advise not to pick up a bunch of over-priced flowers at your local petrol station in a state of panic.

Receiving a limp and slightly decayed bouquet could be a bad sign of what is to come in your relationship. Saying that, it’s the thought that counts – so whatever you think your partner might like then trust your gut.

But, if you’d rather trust us with your Valentine’s Day gift choices then we’ve got you covered with a range of different ideas to please the lady in your life.

Or, if you’re wanting to treat a gal pal or enact a move of self-love this February 14 and beyond to chase those winter blues away.

Below, check out our hand picked best buys from the likes of lingerie from Debenhams and Anne Summers to alternative bouquets from Asda and beauty bits from Boots.

Lingerie

Whether you’re buying for yourself or a partner this Valentine’s Day, then buying lingerie is a great way for a woman to feel sexy and empowered.

Debenhams stock brand NastyGal who have a whole range of undies that will most certainly get hearts racing – either in the bedroom or you’re wanting to big yourself up in front of the mirror.

And if you order next day delivery by 11pm today then you can get the lingerie on your doorstep by Valentine’s Day. First up is the NastyGal ‘ Leopard Print Ruffle Lingerie Body’, the flirty and fun one-piece is stylish yet sexy.

The animal print is bang on trend this year, thanks to the resurgence of the 90s. This means your partner can look bang-on-trend in and out of the bedroom.

It’s perfect for a fashionista who wants to look seductive, but without all the hassle of different lingerie pieces. It currently costs £20.80 with Debenhams site-wide offers.

For something a little more daring, then we suggest the NastyGal ‘Embellished Tassel Satin Lingerie Body’, which is currently down from £35 to £18 – nearly half price off on the Debenhams website.

The red satin bodysuit style lingerie is spiced up with some red tassels across the chest and also featured across the thighs, putting the ‘yee-ha’ into all cowboys and cowgirls in the bedroom.

Along with high-cut leg design and integrated thong, the one-piece also features detachable garter straps.

Elsewhere, Boux Avenue has teamed up with designer Dilara Findikoglu to create a collection perfect for those ‘gothic, but sultry’ women.

The various style collaboration features one-pieces and underwear sets inspired by Dilara’s own ‘Victorian lingerie’ collection, which she also styles into everyday outfits.

One standout piece on the Boux Avenue website is the Red Courtesan Satin Dress, which is a figure-hugging piece that features ‘wide satin straps with ribbon tie detail, suspender ends, and a silver metal zip fastening at the front’.

The limited-edition lingerie currently costs £70 on the Boux Avenue website. It can be ordered online for next day delivery if purchased before 7pm.

Over on Anne Summers, Love Island Star Molly Smith models a super seductive one-piece set which would be a perfect alternative to buying roses.

That’s because the ‘Faithful Non-Padded Body’, costing £55, features a floral design amongst the raunchy black corset design across the bodice.

The elegant but risqué piece includes ‘embroidered illusion tulle with picot trims and gold-toned hardware detail’ along with a ‘thong-shaped back for a barely there feel’.

If it’s good enough for a Love Islander, then if should be good enough for your gal. Anne Summers will deliver it to you on Valentine’s Day with express delivery, which is free if you spend over £50.

Now, this might not be lingerie, but these pyjamas from M&S are perfect for a cosy night-in for Valentine’s or Galantine’s Day. While going out in the cold and horrible weather might put you off Valentine’s Day, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate it.

If you’re planning a fun Friday at home with movies and grub then the Cotton Rich Checked Heart Print Pyjama Top and Bottoms are a real winner.

The two-piece set is sold separately by M&S, with the top costing £18 and the bottoms also priced at £18. The cosy pyjamas feature a chequered pattern with cute little red heart designs dotted across the clothing.

Chocolate

You still might be trying to get through the Christmas chocolate or perhaps attempting to refrain from sugary treats. Despite of a box of chocs being the way to many-a-heart, it might not always be well-received due to the above – or it can look a bit ‘thoughtless’.

However, M&S have mastered the cheeky Valentine’s Day chocolate that will put a smile on anyone’s face, even those who can no longer stand the sight of treats post-Christmas.

The ‘M&S Love Struck Valentines Arrow’ costs £3.75 so it’s fairly cheap, and most certainly cheerful. Not just because of its solid and creamy chocolate, but due to the design having a bit of a phallic shape…

It can be found on the Ocado website or in-store at M&S.

Drink

A bottle of prosecco is often a safe bet for any occasion – everyone likes bubbles, right? Well, if you want to buy your Valentine or Galantine – or yourself – something a little different tipple wise then we’ve found a couple of options below.

Love Island host Maya Jama has paired up with Gordon’s to release a special edition of their much-loved pink gin. Who better to trust with your Valentine’s gift than the queen of all things love!

Maya’s name has been plastered over the fun and flirty limited-design of Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin, which includes the 1-litre, 70cl, and 0.0% Alcohol Free bottles as well as the Pink & Tonic Can.

The ‘free-spirited’ labelled booze can be purchased from a number of supermarkets, it’s currently cheapest at Asda costing £15.97 for the 70cl bottle.

Something for a little more ‘sophisticated’ is the Jameson Orange Flavoured Irish Whiskey. The drink is a little more serious yet sultry, but injects a bit of fun with the citrus twist.

For those who are more of a high-brow sipper and like to keep up with the trends, which is currently zesty twists on classics, then this could be a good bet to impress for Valentine’s Day.

Legend has it, the orange infused whiskey is a great way to spruce up a hot chocolate – now that found like a cheap and cheerful Valentine’s Day in.

The 70cl version of the drink can be found on Amazon for £20.

Flowers

If you’re really stuck then buying flowers will hopefully put a smile on your lover’s face (just avoid the petrol station). However, if you want to mix things up a bit then LEGO have made their own version of rose bouquet.

The box of ‘flowers’ prove that the plastic bricks aren’t just for kids. On the Asda website, the ‘LEGO Icons Bouquet of Roses, Artificial Flowers Set for Adults Valentine’s Day’ is priced at £37.

Instead of just accepting the flowers, the recipient has to work for it – which can turn into a fun date night activity. The set comes with six brick bags and contains 822 pieces in total!

Beauty

Now onto beauty – it’s a great way to treat your partner to the most-wanted beauty brand and some relaxing products that will show your appreciation to your love’s zen.

First up, is a lipstick duo from new cult-favourite Refy – founded by mega-influencer Jess Hunt. The brand is favoured by many celebs and influencers, including Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri.

Every makeup lover always needs a good red lipstick in their bag and Refy have nailed all the possible puckering problems with their Lip Blush Duo.

For £28, you can bag two of the favourite lip products at the same time instead of being bought separating – saving £4. Shades include the sultry ‘Wine’ and the deeper ‘Canyon’ colour that will make any lips irresistible.

Popstar turned makeup mogul Rihanna has plenty of products with her brand Fenty that will make for a perfect gift this Valentine’s Day – or to yourself.

The Glossy Posse Volume 7.0 Full-Size Gloss Bomb Trio currently costs £24, instead of £40, which promises a ‘poppin’ pout’ ready for all that February smooching.

Fenty have compiled three of their favourite lip products into one box, it includes: Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in new shade ‘Dragon Mami’, Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in shade ‘Hot Cherry’ and the Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream in shade ‘Fenty Glow’.

Over on Boots, the retailer has currently got a deal on for fragrances. A perfume is a great way to keep your lover smelling fresh and you’ll look fancy by pulling out the big bucks for Valentine’s Day.

Good job you can get a whiff of designer sprays at a discounted price, with the much-loved Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum 30ml costing £58.65 instead of £69 on the Boots website.

It’s said to have ‘delicate, light, and crisp notes of Neroli’ and a ‘vibrant warmth and re-invented sensuality’ thanks to the infusion of Amber.

The feminine fragrance has been incredibly popular, so it’s a safe scent to buy if you don’t know what kinds of scents your partner prefers.

Skincare brand ROOAR’s Warm & Soothing Massage Oil says to invigorate, calm and rejuvenate those who have it lathered onto their body.

If you’re wanting to treat your partner to a relaxing, yet sensual, Valentine’s Day then a massage oil is a great way to do that.

The beauty shortlist awards winner is said to ‘unleash an invigorating sensory massage journey of skin nourishment’ thanks to it being packed with the likes of apricot and rosehip oils.

While the notes of lavender help to relax, the infusion of ginger is said to aid circulation and act as pain-reliever. The massage oil can be purchased for £36 from the ROOAR website, with 10% if you follow our link.

Now that your Valentine’s is on the climax of relaxation, the best way to end off the day of love is the ultimate pamper session. The long day of romancing can be tiring – so you might want to show your appreciation for all their efforts with SKG E3 Pro Eye Massager with Vision Window, priced at £69.99.

Or £99.99 from Amazon for the more advanced product with a Bluetooth option where you can play music through a speaker installed in the product.

The smart piece of wellness technology sends vibrations around your eyes to aid you into a state of relaxation. If your partner is health-focused then this eye massager can show that you truly do care.

And if you’re feeling some extra love yourself this Valentine’s Day, then maybe treat yourself to the mask that provides a ‘comfortable heating massage’.