Valentine’s Day 2019 gift guide for him and her - Dinner - Drinks - Flowers - Choose 1

Latest spending data has revealed Australians spent more than $23 million on Valentine’s Day last year. And unsurprisingly, florists experienced a whopping 500 percent increase in sales on Valentine’s Day last year compared with an average Tuesday that month.

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Valentine’s Day 2019 is around the corner and if you are seeing someone, the time to pick up a gift is now. In lieu of public interest and long-distance concern about the health of your relationship, we’ve handpicked some of the best gifts for Valentine’s Day that will help you rack up those brownie points. Keep the corny stuff limited to edibles—cupcakes, romantic dinners, dessert with rings stashed inside them—and get creative with the rest. Scroll ahead for our top gifting picks for Valentine’s Day 2019 for both men and women.

Here’s curated Valentine’s Day 2019 gifting guide for women

So you’ve already gifted your boyfriend the video game he was eyeing on his birthday. Do boxers sound too cheesy to you for Valentine’s Day? Use this occasion as an opportunity to infiltrate into his closet and give it a fashion upgrade. Replace that boring preppy sweater with a cozy knit from Isabel Marant. Looking for something that says street cred? Heron Preston and Off-White are the essentials you are looking for. If your (or your partner’s) approach to Valentine’s Day is more practical than romantic, an additional pair of earphones or a slick office bag will make for the perfect gift too.

Scroll through our edit the best gifts your boyfriend could want below:

Sweater, Isabel Marant
Hoodie, Heron Preston
Backpack, Off-White
Earphones, Marshall Modeeq Hero T-670
Bag, Paul Smith
Royal shower case, Truefitt and Hill
Backpack, Moncler Genius
Perfume, Dior
Cufflinks, Dior
Coffee maker, Chemex
Shoes, Bottega Veneta
Shaving kit, Bombay Shaving Company

Here’s curated Valentine’s Day 2019 gifting guide for men

Cinderella’s glass slipper who? Pick embellished flat sandals from Gucci that shatter all fairytale romance complexes. Dating someone who posts more #shelfies than #selfies? Pick Maria Popova’s thoughtful compilation on the human interest in love and the quest for happiness. Or even better, go with the chilling audiobook of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ available on Audible.in and throw a curveball with your interest in feminist literature. Want to treat your SO with unadulterated luxury? We’ve spotlighted everything from a Chanel hair clip to a single pearl and shell earring from Alexander McQueen—these gifts will result in a reaction, not unlike this emoji: ?.

Choosing presents can be hard, and on a day full of pressure like Valentine’s Day, it can seem like a real uphill task. Beauty gifts—perfumes, makeup, and skincare—can’t ever hurt. Go ahead and swap a bouquet with fragrances this year, because some of the most romantic numbers smell exactly like the real kind but last way longer. Try Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden A Song For The Rose, which smells like Bulgarian rose and woody musk. If you’re choosing to go down the utility-first route, everybody can appreciate a Beautyblender to create a flawless base or a heart-shaped gua sha tool to shape the cheekbones.

Scroll ahead for our picks of the best gifts to tell your girlfriend you love her this Valentine’s Day: