Make this Valentine unforgettable for ‘her’ with these great gift ideas that are all proudly Nigerian

It is almost that time of the year again when you may likely be rummaging your brain for what to get your significant other. Take the stress out of Va

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It is almost that time of the year again when you may likely be rummaging your brain for what to get your significant other. Take the stress out of Valentine’s day with these great gift ideas for the woman in your life. It could be your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, niece, cousins or even total strangers you feel the urge to share love with.

A luxurious spa treatment
Get your significant other to glow for you and after Valentine, with a gift voucher to Oasis Medspa, a corrective skin care clinic and luxury day spa. She will most likely thank you for being so thoughtful in helping her achieve a flawless complexion and healthier looking skin.

 

Luxury nail polish
Who says you can’t gift her with a well packaged gift of nail polish in different colours from the stables of Vane nail polish? Good enough, the sister company, Vane Nail bar is offering a Valentine season special called ’14 days of Valentine’. So you not only get to use  premium luxury nail lacquer with non-toxic ingredients and materials that enhance healthy nail growth, you also get to enjoy complimentary paraffin wax and detox services along with exciting discounts on other services.

 

Unique eye wear
Wow your woman by gifting her with a pair of sunglasses from Wooden Elements. Owned by Natalie Akerele, the glasses as well as other accessories from her stable; fedoras, cufflinks, watches and lapel pins –are all made from the finest Brazilian Imbuia wood and what more, you can have her name engraved on it.

 

Makeup
Every woman loves to look her best and will go to great lengths to achieve this, especially with makeup, to enhance her look. With the Hegai & Esther brand, you will be killing two birds with one stone. Not only does your woman get the entire range of cosmetics on offer,  the brand is also home to makeup tools and accessories like disposable items like wedges, spatulas, disposable aprons, disposable mascara wands, mirrors, alcohol, mixing pallets, makeup boxes, makeup brushes, beauty blenders etc, all to help her achieve a flawless look.

Leather handbag
With bags like this which are well crafted, chic and statement-making pieces, who needs outrageously expensive designer hand bags. So make her stand out from the crowd with an eclectic and colourful piece from the stable of Femi handbags.

 

Home grown clothes
Notably known for the use of batik & tye dye which she personally makes, pieces from the eponymous and self named label, AMEDE is sure to create the wow factor for ‘her’, what with the designer’s love and understanding of the use of colour.

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Bolanle Olukanni

 

Skin care
Do you desire skin so fresh it’s edible for ‘her’? Then invest in Cookieskin brand of skincare  for her this Valentine. The brand has a dermal repair line, as well as a preventative and corrective skin care line made with superior active ingredients that nourishes the skin for an irresistible fresher, younger, brighter looking skin. Developed under the supervision of two dermatologists, the CookieSkin brand was carefully designed to treat and prevent acne and cystic acne, uneven skin tone, dark spots, pregnancy mask, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, large pores and dull skin. Good enough, they are affordable and are hydroquinone free.

 

African inspired swim wear
Maybe it is about time she steps out of the rut of constantly wearing bikinis and one piece swim suit made of lycra or polyester, each time she needs to take a dip. Make her try something different, perhaps with a Kente feel. That is what you get from Bfyne swim wears. And boy are they sexy. They fit all body types, come in a mix of brightly coloured prints and are reversible.

 

Fascinators
A stylish and well crafted fascinator may be the accessory she requires to take her ensemble a few notches up and Doris Nwagwu of Fascinators by Omoge have proven time and time again that she is a master of the game.

 

Avant garde jewelry
For accessories to complete her look and stand her out from her peers this Valentine, Gbenga ‘Artsmith Stones’ Dada is the go to person for his array of intricate statement making beadworks.
 

 

Life changing book
A book that will make a definite impact in her life is certainly in order and what better book to gift your partner than ‘The Practice, Influence of Elegance: Inside Out’. Authored by Pastor Jackie Omotosho, it is all about grooming one’s image to fulfill divine destiny. The book carefully guides one on how best to manage your media and personal image, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and also how to maximize your potentials.