1) Pixel Heart Morph Mug, £10, Oliver Bonas 

One for the tech-lover in your life, this mug is gimicky in a good way. The design starts out as a plain black pixel-style heart on a white mug, but once hot liquid is poured inside, the red heart reveals itself! Perfect for serving him a cup of coffee on V-Day morning (and then he can make you breakfast!) 2) My Side, Your Side Pillowcases, £26, notonthehighstreet.com

This is an inside joke amongst many couples, whatever way round the emphasis falls. If he starfishes all over the bed, use these pillowcases as a gentle reminder for him to keep his arms (and legs, and feet...) to himself. If you, on the other hand, are the one who takes up all the room, these provide a sweet confirmation that things aren't about to change! Bonus - they can be personalised with your names! 3) Watch with Rose Gold Detail, £25, ASOS

A good watch makes a stylish man. And let's face it, unless he's a major chrono-phile, a watch is not necessarily going to be high up on his list of priorities ("but I can just check my iPhone..!"). However, there will be added sentimental value if you purchase him this black watch from ASOS. The rose gold detail makes it for me. At the very least, he won't be late for dinner.  4) Korres Men's Kit, £19, Oliver Bonas

Not all men use products. Some are more wash-and-go types (and some aren't even that). However, whether your man is already a product-devotee, or if you want to introduce him to that world, this well thought out kit from Korres is a go-to. Containing five products, including a showergel, a shampoo and an after-shave balm, this little kit could be the prod he needs to turn him into a groomed-god. And they smell incredible... 5) Secret Message Valentine's Chocolates, £14.95, notonthehighstreet.com

1) Kiss Print Shirt, £39.50, Oliver Bonas

With V-Day just around the corner, having a significant other is almost irrelevant if you have this shirt instead. Who needs someone to kiss you, when you can kiss yourself? The fabric is super-lightweight, but the long sleeves give coverage, making this shirt perfect for the unpredictable weather of late. Wear under a cosy pastel cardi for a sugary-sweet look.

2) Light Blue Coat, £49.99, H&M

Last year was all about the pink coat. This year, my bet is on baby blue. Half pea-coat, half princess-coat means that the cut of this little number is structured without being too severe. Throw out your boring duster coat, and chuck this over your office clothes instead. If it's good enough for Jourdan...

3) Zip Front Floral Dress, £49.50, Oliver Bonas

I make no secret of the fact that I adore my black opaque tights (200 denier? yes please). They are leg-lengthening, warm, and hide a multitude of fake-tanning sins. The spring months, however, bring me the dilemma of being forced to forgo the tights, or wear them with clashing, delicate pastels. Not so with this dress! The floral print is bold, and the skater-style is a winner for pretty much all silhouettes. 4) Skater Dress with Dipped Hem, £48, ASOS

Speaking of floral skater dresses, you can never (in my book) have too many. Cue this little number from ASOS. The combo of high-neck and short-hem line is the fastest track to sex appeal rather than curb appeal. Granted, the punchy baroque-style florals will not be to everyone's taste, but in the vast universe of spring day dresses ("florals for spring? groundbreaking.") this one at the very least stands apart. 5) Heart Print Dress, £49.50, Oliver Bonas

February, as I've mentioned, is a time when the love in the air either woos you or chokes you. If it's the latter, I suppose you could wear this ironically, but if it's the former, this knee-length heart print shift will see you through spring. This is a classically cut, demure kind of dress, but the whimsical print makes it more than that. With a skinny belt and heels, this could be your go-to for your hot V-Day date.