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Valentine’s Day gift guide

Published:Friday | February 10, 2023 | 12:29 AM
Gifted by 1023 specialises in customised gift boxes for him and her.
Gifted by 1023 specialises in customised gift boxes for him and her.
Moodz & Kulcha House offers a number of backdrops for your photos and selfies.
Moodz & Kulcha House offers a number of backdrops for your photos and selfies.
Make a loud statement in this red latex bodycon dress from Loud Fashion.
Make a loud statement in this red latex bodycon dress from Loud Fashion.
The lobster thermidor is a chef’s special on the Valentine’s Day menu at Chive.
The lobster thermidor is a chef’s special on the Valentine’s Day menu at Chive.
The signature drunken cheesecake at Chive.
The signature drunken cheesecake at Chive.
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Living has the perfect guide to help you celebrate the one you love. We’ve teamed up with Lynk, to create a list of places you can go, things to wear and gifts to get for this special day.

WHAT TO BUY

Finding a gift that’s just right for your significant other can be a daunting task. Add a personal touch with a curated gift or experience this Valentine’s Day.

Personalised gifts and picnics

Gifted by 1023, specialises in creating gifts for your special someone with personalised gift items sourced and packaged on location. This Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a new service for customers, intimate indoor picnics complete with wine and cheese pairings and customised gifts, available for booking just in time for Valentine’s Day. For the skincare and home décor lovers, DoubleT Collection offers a variety of customised candles, wax melts and body oils in scents, such as Velvet Sugar, Birthday Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Mango and Coconut Milk.

WHERE TO GO

So you’ve found the perfect gift, but now you need to figure out where to go to celebrate the special occasion and make the day memorable.

Brunch, lunch or dinner

A cosy and relaxing eatery, Press Bistro offers a variety of healthy and tasty options for brunch, lunch and dinner. Their Valentine’s Day menu includes sweet pancakes, French toast, and waffle options; marinara pasta; cilantro-lime glazed shrimp skewers; pan-seared salmon topped with crispy honey-glazed bacon bits; multiple dessert options, and a special Valentine’s Day drink, the strawberry Moscato cocktail and other specialty wines and beverages. Also brunch, lunch and dinner date approved is Chive. Their Valentine’s Day menu includes lobster thermidor, carrot lamb racks, peppercorn crusted marinated beef tenderloin and an array of signature Chive desserts.

Something fun and different

Make some extra special memories this Valentine’s Day with a visit to Moodz & Kulcha House, Jamaica’s first selfie museum, located in Island Village, Ocho Rios. Take a journey through the unique spaces and capture social media-worthy moments or purchase a photography package from the in-house photographer. For Valentine’s Day, experience a ‘Red Moment’ in their specially curated Valentine’s Day Room complete with themed backdrops, signature cocktails and keepsake items.

WHAT TO WEAR

Never underestimate the importance of the well-coordinated outfit or a clean shave for a special occasion. It might be exactly what you need for that confidence boost on the big day.

New look

Whether it’s for a beach day, brunch date, dinner date or country trip, Fashion 911 has clothing and accessories for men and women. Or if you’re looking for something just for women, Loud Fashion has you covered and, this year, is collaborating with D’Angel’s Xposed lingerie line, offering in-store discounts for V-Day.

Groomed gents

Whether you’re getting ready for a big night out or treating the man in your life, male grooming is so much more than a hair cut. Montego Bay’s GQ Gentlemen’s Grooming Lounge offers all traditional barbering services along with nail techs for manicures and pedicures - because men need to keep their nails straight and their feet smooth too!

Where are you going this Valentine’s Day?