It’s the day when love both sated and unrequited takes centre stage. And if you need reminding, it’s on Tuesday.
Yes, Valentine’s Day, February 14, has been courting Kiwis for some time and the dalliance is now a full-on romance. Here at The Colombo, our retailers have everything you need for your Valentine, from lavish gifts to a simple card. They are also all expert in helping suitors or partners find just the right gift for their loved one.
Or maybe you want to treat yourself. Perhaps a new frock for the big date, or some alluring lingerie to seal the deal?
It’s a day when you want to look and feel your best as well. Our hair, beauty and nail salons are ready to help with that.
Several stores have a special Valentine’s Day display of gift ideas. All have gift vouchers for the really hard to buy for.
At Annah Stretton, art icon Frida Kahlo is the inspiration for a collection that includes everything from gorgeous dresses to umbrellas to a stopper for your bottle of celebratory bubbles!
At Stencil, nothing says I love you like a pair of Nikes subtly decorated with hearts. The Sydenham Pharmacy has the Mor Marshmallow range of perfumes, toiletries and pampering lotions. And at Sollos, delightful découpage hearts capture the love vibe in a burst of colour.
For the bibliophile in your life, Caroline from The Curious Dog bookshop has put together a list of recommendations. For lovers of fiction she suggests:
- Conversations with Friends In her debut novel, Irish author Sally Rooney weaves a tale about two young women who become involved with an older couple in Dublin’s literary scene.
- The Song of Achilles American writer Madeline Miller’s adaptation of Homer’s Iliad, set during the Greek Heroic Age
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Taylor Jenkins Reid’s historical novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo.
- Detransition, Baby American author Torrey Peters explores gender, parenthood, love and trans life.
If you want to start the romance early, Academy Gold Cinema has the incomparable André Rieu in concert in Dublin, screening at 10.30am.
Finally, if sweet nothings are called for, a box of macarons from Sweet Société will hit the spot.
The Valentine’s Edit
Macarons from Sweet Société • Beach Bat & Ball Set from Industria • a table at tangleby from The Curious Dog • Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion from Embrace Skin & Beauty • Virgin Frida Lightbox from Annah Stretton • Francis Head Décor from French Country Collection • Breville Barista Express Impress from Smiths City • Nike Valentine’s Day Shoes from Stencil • Stella + Gemma Stella Candle from Identity
WIN
Sweet Société has a box of a dozen delicious macarons to give away. To enter, check out The Colombo’s Facebook page and tell us who your Valentine is! Entries close Monday 13 February. Our lucky winner will be announced on Facebook.