Updated 10 Feb, 2021 12:05pm

Think outside the chocolate box this Valentine's Day with our shopping guide

Are you scrambling to get your Valentine's Day gifts and looking for ideas? Flowers and chocolate might be Valentine's Day staples but eventually they get boring.

This year, Images is helping you think outside the (chocolate) box and surprise your loved ones with something more unique. Whether it's for a romantic partner, a pal, a family member or even yourself — we've got you covered.

All the products on this list are from local brands and what's better than supporting small businesses?

Be cute like a candle

They look cute and smell great, what's not to love?

Meem Candle Studio has created special chocolate-scented candles this Valentine's Day with the option of including your own message. A personalised touch goes a long way.

Honey I'm Home Candles has a new range of scents this Valentine's Day. With names like Love, Pure, Anchor, Symphony and Divinity, we're already hooked.

The Karachi Candle Company has something for your besties — a Palentine's Day special with new candles!

Totally in love with these totes

A practical and adorable option!

Noontime Stories has a deal for tote lovers. You can buy a pack, which includes a tote, a pouch and a card, for Rs1,400.

Mapped PK also has a great tote featuring a map of one of four cities; Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or Peshawar. Represent your city and look fashionable at the same time — that's a winning combo.

Nurture your relationship with a plant

Flowers last a week but with some TLC, plants will last for years! Get ready to be a plant parent and watch your sapling grow.

Puns&Pots has quirky pots for your soil-mate.

The Leaf House also has some great plants and even better advice for plant parents.

Self-care is sexy

The couple that slays together, stays together.

Smell like a rose and feel fresh with Conatural's rose bundle this Valentine's Day. It features a rose face wash, rose face gel and rose water.

Dari Mooch is there for all your beard care needs and they have a special Valentine's Day giveaway!

Mah.Riyah has some great skincare products and the best part is they're environmentally friendly. You can get their products in envelopes to pour into jars yourself and reduce plastic waste.

Jewellery is always an option

Who doesn't love a little bling?

Esfir has a bunch of Valentine's Day specials as part of their Love Locked collection, including these sleek cufflinks.

Takhleek Handmade Jewellery has some gorgeous pieces but this one is very special. This gold plated bracelet has a customised message on it, perfect for the special someone in your life.

Aim for the stars

You might not be able to give your loved one the moon so how about the stars instead?

Don't just show you care, say it with a card

Sometimes, expressing yourself in words is better than all material gifts.

Kurachee's cards are perfect to give to your friends, family or significant other.

Mediocre by Mahrukh's cards are anything but. They're simple and Harry Potter-themed — what more could you ask for?

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