The perfect Valentine's gift

by Olivia Foster

Yes it’s that time of year again, and, whether we want it to or not, Valentines Day is upon us.

For those of you who are happily loved up this is the perfect time to show the world and your partner just how much they mean to you.

For the singletons out there, it can be the ideal time to finally admit to your cheeky crush.

And what better way to do both of these things with a Valentines gift.

£10 and Under 

These are suitable gifts for people you’ve only just started going out with, people you secretly fancy, or when you just don’t have any money.

FOR HIM – While it’s a bit of a stereotype that women should always be in the kitchen, most of us secretly love a good baking session, so what better present than some hand made Chocolate truffles?

Here Delia gives you a step-by-step guide.

They show you just enough tips to make him something nice and they won’t cost you the world, perfect.

FOR HER –Men often worry that girls will read far to much into a valentines day gifts, especially if you haven’t been together for very long.

This heart shaped box is great for an early couple as it’s something she can keep and being heart shaped its valentines themed.

If you’re still together a year, you could even buy her jewellery that she can keep in it.

£20 and Under 

At that stage, you’ve been together long enough and buying a Valentines present is no longer a choice but a necessity.

FOR HIM - Tickets to a gig, you know him well enough to know his favourite bands so why not see if one of them is touring and buy some tickets.

You don’t necessarily have to go on Valentines Day, but you can guarantee it will be something he won’t forget.

FOR HER- It’s cheesy, and it has your face on it, that’s right, why not get her a t-shirt with both of you printed on it.

Ok, so she’s probably not going to want to wear it out but it’s the thought that counts.

Even if she sleeps in it, it’s a cute reminder of a perfect memory together, and if you see her sleep with it, then at least you know she has a sense of humour.

£30 and over

Ok, you either you have money to throw around or you just simply love this person, if you’re going to splash the cash these are the best gifts to do it on.

FOR HIM – Get him something not only personalised but useful by buying him an ipod shuffle, update it with his favourite tunes or just “your song”.

You don’t need to purchase all the albums either just make sure you can get access to his laptop or CD collection sometime in the run up to V day.

You can also get the shuffle engraved with a special message but don’t make it to kinky remember, he will be carrying it around in public.

FOR HER – Girls like jewellery, they like pretty things and even more so, they like something to wear so they can brag to their friends about what he got her.

Disney Couture is the ultimate in kitsch cutesy jewellery, plus the inscription saves you having to come up with something yourself.