Friday, April 26, 2024

Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day? How to Have the Perfect Night In

Look, both the weather and the state of the world means that going out on a Monday night is, quite frankly, firmly in the too hard basket.

Home is cosy, home is safe – and home is also where you can dial up the romance to the absolute max – or have an epic night with your best gal pal. Here’s our guide to the best at-home V-Day possible!

WEAR:

me by Bendon You Glow Suspender Belt

It’s kind of hilarious that you add MORE material to make your undergarments sexier but hey, why not. As I mentioned previously in our Valentine’s Day guide to going out, the simple act of a matching set (or even just a bra and undies in the same colour) is a massive achievement. Dial up your flirt (and your confidence levels!) with sexy set from Bendon – and don’t forget the suspender belt for something a little fancy.

Suspender belt $69.95, Undies from $39.95, Bra $74.95

By Natalie Sleepwalker Dress

Comfy AND stylish? We thought it was just a myth but here’s a perfect option for you if you’re staying in and want to feel strong, elegant and chic. Kiwi label by Natalie leads the way on gorgeous yet pragmatic pieces for your loungewear – and this one is going on my personal wishlist!

Sleepwalker dress, $279

ENJOY:

Cast Iron Fondue Set

Forget the adage that a way to man’s heart is through his stomach – the way to a woman’s is cheese. Treat yourself and whoever you’re with carbs and cheese – and then replace with chocolate and strawberries for dessert. And don’t worry if you don’t get through all the chocolate sauce… we’re sure there are other uses for it too!

Capital Kitchen Fondue Set, $119.99

Villa Maria Pinot Noir

VillaMaria SingleVineyard Marlborough SouthernClays PinotNoir 2014

Romantic nights need good wine – look no further than Villa Maria’s gorgeous single vineyard pinot noir. Don’t let the fact it’s hotter than Hades (the HUMIDITY AM I RIGHT) put you off red wine – pop in the fridge for half an hour or so to slightly chill it down – the optimal serving temperature of this delicious Malborough drop is 15 degrees.

Villa Maria Southern Clays Pinot Noir, $59.99

Moustache Cookie

Cookies are great. Giant cookies are even better. It’s a perfect accompaniment for any occasion – especially if you’re curled up on the couch just enjoying each other’s company!

Moustache giant cookie, $29.99

Lush Lots of Love

This box is just full of love and with seven bath and body treats, it’ll just keep giving. This is an amazing gift to sweep anyone off their feet (and into the bath!). This pack from Lush contains a Temptation shower gel, New Rose soap, Ro’s Argan body conditioner, Groovy Kind Of Love bath bomb, Sex Bomb bath bomb, Tisty Tosty bath bomb and the Support Bubble bubble bar.

Lush Lots of Love, $87.50

Moët & Chandon With Love

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, with the Moët’s amazing Glamour Package featuring a bottle of Rosé Impérial, a personalised message of ‘With Love’ in gold calligraphy on the bottle, the cute keepsake box, a bouquet of pink and white florals overflowing out of the box – and it’s hand-delivered! What more do you need for your epic night in?

Moët & Chandon With Love, $275

Ecoya Saffron Limited Edition Madison Candle

ECOYA limited edition candle

Don’t just rely on scents like rose and vanilla for romantic occasions – Ecoya’s new limited edition range elevates simple fragrances to a WHOLE new level. Featuring patchouli and iris accords, alongside jasmine and leathery saffron notes, this scent is intimate and feminine – perfect for a sexy night at home.

Ecoya Limited Edition Saffron Madison Candle, $54.95

TREAT YOURSELF:

We’re Not Really Strangers

We’re Not Really Strangers is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections. Three carefully-crafted levels of questions and wildcards allows you to deepen your existing relationships and create new ones. Level 1 (Perception) explores how others view us on the surface and allows us to challenge our assumptions of one another. Level 2 (Connection) digs deeper and asks the rarely asks questions. And finally Level 3 (Reflection) prompts us to reflect on what we learned about each other and ourselves. Be prepared for ALL the feels.

You can also get friendship editions, as well as romantic decks, race and privledge expansion packs, a family edition and more.

We’re Not Really Strangers from $37.50

MAKE IT SEXY

RO Flutter Rabbit

Wonderfully feminine, the VERY cute Flutter Rabbit has been perfectly designed to deliver intense pleasure directly to your internal and external passion spots. It’s a great length that doesn’t intimidate, and accurately positioned powerful dual independent motors will skilfully ease you into a deep and full blended orgasm. Velvet soft silicone ears will flicker, tease and tantalise!

RO Flutter Rabbit, $100.95

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