Find the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
With Ala Moana Center’s Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gift List
Let the search for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift begin! Ala Moana Center has 10 great gift ideas that will pamper your sweetie. Ala Moana Center asked retailers throughout the mall for their suggestions on the very special something for your special someone. Here are the Top 10 Valentine’s Day gift ideas in no particular order:
1. Give Her the Power of Love
Swarovski’s 2006 Power of Love collection is a sparkling assortment of items designed especially for Valentine’s Day. Give her the key to your heart with a rhodium-plated charm bracelet with removable key, lock and two heart charms in light rose and clear crystal and crystal pave ($95). Also available are rhodium-plated drop pierced earrings with light rose crystal beads and prong-set rose crystal hearts ($25), a heart-shaped faceted Kakadu red crystal flower adorned with Peridot crystal leaves in a clear crystal flower pot ($50), and the 56-facet clear crystal heart with 38-facet Kakadu Red crystal center, metal eyelet and beige satin ribbon ($65).
Swarovski, Third Level, 947-3395
2. Sweet Valentine Passion
Godiva’s limited-edition Passion Truffles are sumptuous collection featuring two new taste experiences -- the airy and delicate Seduce Him Chocolate Souffle, and the refreshingly tart Seduce Her Passion Fruit. These new Godiva goodies are sure to woo, enchant, and, dare we say it, ignite passion in any language. For the more traditional Valentine’s Day assorted chocolates, pick up the Romantic Large Heart, a luxurious suede-textured box with colorful crystals in a heart-shaped pattern. Godiva’s signature Valentine’s gift is an assortment of classic milk, dark, and white chocolates with delicious creams, caramels, nuts, and ganaches, and the new Passion Truffle flavors. Retail: 43-piece large box $85; 15-piece small box $45; 10-piece box $25.
Godiva Chocolatier, Third Level, 951-4824
3. Deliciously Kissable Lips
Inspired by the Dior Jewelry Gourmette Collection, this limited edition bracelet features a central piece that opens to reveal two shades of Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss (a sorbet pink and a glossy caramel). Lavish lips with this ultra-shiny finish that is perfect on its own or over another lipstick. These hot hues hydrate, protect and soften lips with apple seed, SPF10 sunscreen and a caramel note for delicious fragrance. Retail: $70.
Dior, Mall Level, 943-6900
4. Someone to Cuddle Up To
Valentine’s Day is about cuddling up to something cozy, and Build-A-Bear Workshop has a store full of adorable friends for your loved one to cuddle up with. The Hearts for You Teddy ($14) is a 15-inch limited edition Collectibear with soft white fur and red and pink hearts. Hearts for You Teddy has a friendly smile, soft brown eyes, and a heart-shaped nose that will warm the heart of your Valentine. “Be Mine” and “Love is the Stuff Inside” T-shirts are available ($5 each), along with a wonderful Made For You accessory kit ($7) featuring a little red bow-tie, faux candy and rose, and a heart displaying your choice of messages: either “I Love You” or “Will You Marry Me?”
Build-A-Bear-Workshop, Third Level, 951-9200
5. Say it with a Song
A myriad of Valentine’s cards could say just how you feel, but what better way to express your love than with song? Amy’s Hallmark at Ala Moana Center offers an assortment of musical cards that will play snippets of popular love songs for your valentine. Cards feature: How Sweet It Is, Stand By Me, Save the Best for Last and You're My First, Last and Everything. For a more playful serenade, pick up the Wild Thing musical card ($5.99). Card prices vary.
Amy’s Hallmark, Third Level, 949-2413
6. A Treat for Your Traveling Man
Crabtree & Evelyn’s Nomad Collection for Men is a refreshing blend of exotic ginger, citrus and green bamboo. These wonderfully scented products calm and protect skin with anti-oxidant shaving cream, balms and grooming products. For the man on the go, Crabtree & Evelyn has filled a Dopp Kit with the Nomad grooming essentials: Shampoo 1.7 fl oz, Body Lotion 1.7 fl oz, Shower Gel 1.7 fl oz, Soap 1.7 oz, Cologne 0.3 fl oz. (Kit $22). The Nomad Travel Companion ($44) contains an advanced Shave Gel (5.1 fl oz) with Vitamin E to soften the beard, a Deodorant (2.6 oz) with antioxidant vitamin E to give long-lasting protection, and Hair & Body wash (8.5 fl oz) to cleanse and invigorate.
Crabtree & Evelyn, Street Level, 942-2166
7. Tumi for Your High-tech Honey
Give your valentine the gift of style for the office or on the go. Tumi’s new T-Tech Pulse collection of urban-styled travel and business bags will be great for the valentine that loves the high-tech lifestyle. The T-Tech Pulse Hanover Small Expandable Messenger bag ($165) is made of lightweight, high-performance hybrid nylon and comes in colors graphite or flame. It expands three inches and has a padded area for a laptop. Other features include an organizer panel, a water bottle pocket and removable shoulder strap.
Tumi, Mall Level, 949-7089
8. Give Her Sparkles and Sweets
Ben Bridge Jewelers features a heart pendant with diamonds this Valentine’s Day. With a special eight-piece box of See’s Candies included, this gift just might be the combination of sparkle and sweet that will tell your Valentine she’s the one. Heart pendant comes in both gold and white gold. Retail $159.
Ben Bridge Jewelers, Mall Level, 955-0177
9. Something Relaxing for Him
Tommy Bahama, Purveyor of Island Lifestyles features a Valentine find of comfy and stylish boardshorts in their just-launched line of men’s clothing called RELAX. These outdoor-inspired, colorful, and fun boardshorts will let your man relax on the beach or at home in style. RELAX “Lei N Around Avenue” long board shorts are splashed with hibiscus designs ($60,) while RELAX “Koi Story Seeker” swim shorts feature exotic plant patterns ($54). Both are available in an assortment of colors.
Tommy Bahama, Third Level, 955-8869
10. Something Relaxing for Her
Aveda’s “Nurturing for Her” spa package will rejuvenate the love of your life with a 50-minute massage and refreshing 50-minute facial, followed by an Essential Manicure, a shampoo and style and a makeup touch-up. Let a relaxing spa day work wonders for your Valentine. Retail: $245.
Aveda, Third Level, 947-6141
