Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’ve been a good boyfriend all year or pulled a we-were-on-a-break, your V-day gift for her can make it or break it. Do something nice for your girlfriend and score some brownie points in the process with these Valentine’s Day gifts you can get her.
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice: Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Her
Sarees
Chennai has plenty of saree outlets and online brands. The list is never-ending, but we've still managed to curate a lineup of the best brands. Check this list out which can help you choose the right store. If you are looking to shop online, you can check out brands like Margazhi, Saaranga, Mulberrie, Manjal Couture and Nool By Hand.
Handbags, Sling Bags And Wallets
Here is a list of some amazing bag stores in Chennai. Surprise your girl by taking her shopping to one of these places! If you are looking for handbags, try checking out The Mojo Studio for custom made bags, Terku for laptop bags and The Suruku Pai for vibrant cotton handbags.
Dinner Dates
Unleash your romance ninja and plan a special date night for your girlfriend (and if every day is like V-day, skip over this section) and give her a foodgasm. Book a table at Chamiers or Amethyst, two of the dreamiest cafes in the city, and we bet she would love it. You can also go all out and book a whole room just for the two of you at Crimson Chakra. And if it's candlelight dinner you're aiming for, we've got a complete list here.
Lingerie
If you know your girlfriend’s taste in fashion, gift her an intricately designed dress or slick overalls for Valentine’s Day. Save her that shopping trip and you take one for her. You can even buy a bunch of assorted gifts and present it to her - a customised gift box just for her! Maybe some adorable socks (by us, of course), a dress from Mango, and a comfy satin robe from La Senza.
Stationery
A gift worth INR 3,000 vs a handwritten letter/stationery, which one wins? The answer’s obvious, but we’re saying it again. A hand-written letter and some cutesy stationery items win hands down. Hit up Anandha in Adyar and get your girlfriend the best Valentine’s Day gifts - messenger bottles, knick-knacks, washi tapes, satin ribbons, and all kinds of artsy items. Pair these with a bunch of tiny messages written on colourful post its and we bet it’ll make her smile. These handmade notebooks by Malavika and calendars with cutesy doodles are the definition of artsy!
Spa Sessions
This gift for your girlfriend on Valentine’s Day is sure to make you the best boyfriend ever. Book her a spa day. We’re talking about Balinese massages, mani-pedis, hot stone massages and the kind at Chennai's best spas. Women like different things, but one thing we can all agree on is that we love to relax once in a while and chill. You can unwind together at one of these spas this Valentine’s and we’re sure it’ll be the best one ever!
Scarves
Andalt makes natural, organic tie and dye scarfs that every girl will love, for it comes in subtle yet attractive colours like yellow, pink, blue and green. Scarves & Glitters, a store in Phoenix Market City, has more than 30 designs that you can check out too!
Books
Dating someone who’s an avid reader? Hit up Starmark and buy your girlfriend a book for Valentine’s Day; better yet, pre-order her fave sequel. You could also get her a book subscription or a second-hand edition of an iconic book at one of these iconic second-hand bookstores. Whichever you choose, we bet you’ll be turning the pages together.
Body Care
You can never go wrong with practical and useful body products (and most women prefer this over stuffed teddy bears and koalas, we promise you). This Valentine’s Day, reintroduce the joy of scents and smells. Shop for fruity, handcrafted soaps and shampoos from Fruits & Herbs, or pick up a perfume which will drive you both wild (this Valentine’s gift for your girlfriend is sure to be a winner). For more awesome-selling hand-crafted body products, click here.
Shoes
No matter how many shoes you have gifted your girlfriend, she will never have enough. That's exactly why you must check this pretty long list that includes both online and physical stores in Chennai. Have fun choosing the best ones!
What are you getting your girlfriend for Valentine’s Day? Comment below!


