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Spotlight On: Unique Gifts for Valentines Day

Love it or loathe it, the 14th of February is on its way. Whether you’re loved up, prioritising self-love, or focusing on your besties and platonic relationships, we’ve got you covered. Leave your last-minute flower bouquets, sickly chocolates and teddy bears behind and find an alternative Valentine’s Day gift idea for them (or you).

1. Cuddle Me

You won’t find any ‘I <3 you’ teddy bears in our Huggables & Plushies collection, but you will find some cute characters ready for gifting. Our UO exclusive Huggables offer the cuteness of a teddy bear with the functionality of a cosy heating pad, just pop in the microwave to heat up.
Huggable UO Exclusive Uterus Handwarmer
2. Date Night

If quality time is your love language, then grab a game and plan a night in for 2. Featuring all of our favourites from We’re Not Really Strangers, we’ve got games that’ll help you open up and get to know each other on a deeper level, perfect for a fresh relationship, a confusing situationship or your long-term thing.
We're Not Really Strangers Couples Edition Card Game
3. Galentine’s Day

Keep 13th February free and celebrate your besties. You’ll never regret finding time to prioritise your core group, regardless of your relationship status, so stock up on some self-care products. Think face masks, skincare, haircare and beauty tools to nail that night in.
Patchology Rose Lips Hydrating Lip Sleeping Mask
4. Pick Me

Because nothing says ‘I love you’ like a bunch of wilted flowers. Turn up with flowers that’ll last beyond the 14th with one of our favourite wall art prints To brighten up any space, pick a floral poster or print and get bonus points for adding a frame.
Cavallini & Co Flower Garden 70x50 Poster
5. Book Lover

Let them know you’ve paid attention to their hyperfixations with a brand-new book or journal. We’ve got personalities covered in our UO Book Shop, from witchcraft and spirituality to fashion and film books featuring icons from cultural history. Or why not spend some quality time together in the kitchen making a recipe from a new cook book.
Emotion: Fashion In Transition
6. Switch On

Let them know that they brighten up any room with a lamp from our lighting collection. Featuring novelty LED lighting, vibey mood lights and cute characters including Snoopy and Moomin, you can create a chilled out ambience in your space just by plugging in.
Colour Change Heart Lamp
7. Serenade Them

Bond over your favourite songs with vinyl and music tech from UO. Our record shop is home to new releases and album classics Ft. romantic faves including Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. Spin any 12” on one of our record players or grab a pair of headphones to listen in your own little world. Pro date tip: swap your favourite albums on vinyl or CD and listen to both in full.
Taylor Swift - Lover 2XLP
8. Prioritise Self-Love

Not got a date this V-Day? Don’t worry, you’ll probably have more fun alone at home with a toy by Lovehoney, Unbound or Smile Makers. Shop our Wellness selection to find vibes, massagers and bullets to give yourself the pleasure you deserve.
Lovehoney Mon Ami Rose Suction Stimulator
9. Good Vibes

Fancy some company? Our Sexual Wellness gifts also work for play as a pair. Grab a toy that’s made to play with others, just pair with water-based lube and one of our guidebooks.
Lovehoney Mon Ami Wearable Couple's Massager
10. Love Note

Gifts aren’t for everyone and sometimes you can say enough with just a card. Write a declaration of love to your soulmate in one of our most-loved greeting cards. Featuring irreverent graphics and well-meaning messages, the cards in our collection always come blank inside for jotting down your notes of love.
Creased Air Force Greeting Card