Love Your Valentine? They’ll Love MECCA HQ’s Gift Picks More
February 4 | 3 minute read
Words by Christie Sinclair
If nothing else, we like to think of Valentine’s Day as a little reminder to show the people in your life that you really do care. And the very best way to do that? With a MECCA bag (and the treasures inside it), of course.
Whether you’re looking to surprise your long-term partner, ride-or-die, or someone you’re trying to woo, our motto is (always) to love big and give generously. With that in mind, here are MECCA HQ’s top gift picks, including a heart-stopping French fragrance and the chicest dishwashing accessories perhaps ever.
For Your Galentine
What on earth do you gift the main character(s) in your life? Well, according to MECCA’s Content Producer Maddy the strategy is this: something they wouldn’t buy themselves. Ticking this very box is DIPTYQUE’s Valentine’s Day Roses Candle. “Sure, you could give them a regular candle, but DIPTYQUE’s take on a classic rose scent is heavenly,” Maddy tells us. “Each year the brand releases one of their iconic scents in a limited-edition Valentine’s Day vessel and yes it might seem a little extra but it is pure pleasure.” Wrap up the original 190g or the triple-the-average size, should you really want to wow them.
Are they serious about skincare? Or dabbling in a new routine? Either way, Maddy thinks Emma Lewisham’s The Heroes Set, featuring the Supernatural Face Crème Riche, Skin Reset Serum and Illuminating Oil Cleanser, upgrades their daily routine into something closer to a ritual. “The plant-derived actives in these three iconic formulas have been proven to increase hydration, even skin tone and brighten skin when used together,” she says. “I have no doubt they will thank you every morning – and evening!” she says.
For the Work Wife
For your partner in (office) crime, the one who knows your coffee order and where you keep your snack stash, MECCA’s Editorial and Content Manager Julia believes in gifting something you know they’ll use every day. “Everyone needs a stash of really great lip products for their desk or work bag,” she says, adding, “And honestly, you can never have too many.”
“kit:’s Kissing Balm is my desk essential,” says Julia. “It’s thick, but not sticky, the nourishing oils counteract drying air conditioning, and the fresh minty tingle makes every application so satisfying.” Charlotte Tilbury’s K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick is her go-to for work. “It’s hydrating but stays where you put it, exactly what you want from a lipstick you’re wearing to work. They’ll love it!”
For the ‘No Commitment’ Lover
They may have ghosted you for the last week but also sent you the perfect meme at 2am this morning. You’re still playing it cool, so your gift needs to show your good taste but absolutely must not look like you’ve tried too hard. Our Digital Campaign Specialist Jasmine has just the thing: Air Freshener 01 “Taunt” – the cult-loved car (or closet) scent from the LA-based indie fragrance brand DedCool. “Gifting an air freshener might seem random, but it's the perfect practical little gift!” she explains. “Once they try this creamy, milky scent, they’ll quickly realise you can never have enough of it.”
For the Newly Weds
Since you’re still mastering the art of being ‘married’, the perfect gift is something that preserves that newlywed glow while adding a little romance. A year on from her big day, Eleanor, MECCA’s Head of Brand Experience has nailed the brief with two selections from MECCA’s top shelf. “I'm gifting my husband a full-size bottle of his wedding scent, Maison Crivelli Ambre Chromatique Extrait de Parfum and the 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Face Mask.”
With notes of Incense essential oil, pink peppercorn and bourbon vanilla absolute, this heart-stopping French-made scent from Maison Crivelli will have anyone falling head over heels all over again. While 111Skin’s face masks, which is very much like a cold plunge for the face, “is the perfect addition to our relaxing night in,” says Eleanor.
For the Long-term Lover
For Your Platonic Soulmate
While romantic relationships come and go, platonic twin flames are forever – at least according to MECCA’s Copywriter Izzy, who plans on spending Valentine’s Day at MECCA Bourke Street with her little sister. “It’s a day for us to celebrate our forever friendship,” she says. “What better way to do that than with a fresh bouquet and the scent of roses, passionfruit and caramel?”
From Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 February, Flowers Vasette and Sol de Janeiro are doubling down on the beautiful blooms. When you purchase from the Flowers Vasette location at MECCA Bourke Street, you’ll also receive a complimentary gift with love – a mini version of Sol de Janeiro’s new Rosa Charmosa Dewy Cream. Infused with smoothing crystal peptides and a soft floral-gourmand scent, it leaves skin luminous and hydrated for up to 48 hours.
