After what feels like 85,000 days of January, we’ve broken free and are well into the start of a fresh month.
February is dominated by one big event: Valentine’s Day, and this year brands, shops and retailers have been busy planning all sorts of events and launches guaranteed to leave us all feeling love-bombed - in the best possible sense.
Love and good vibes abound, even after Cupid has been and gone.
There’s plenty to discover this month, from Lunar new year celebrations, and National Margarita Day on Feb 22 - so mark your diary.
Here’s all your big shopping news for the month.
Pandora launches its first ever Marvel collection
Prepare to be charmed by Pandora's latest collection, which makes big screen action heroes the stars of your jewellery box. There are 12 designs based on The Avengers, made in collaboration with Marvel artists, from the Hulk to Iron Man and Captain America. For legends only.
New Look denim goes green
Your hunt for the perfect pair of jeans just got more sustainable. High street favourite New Look has partnered with Jeanologia and is now offering 100 per cent sustainable denim, lessening its impact on the environment. Jeans come in various styles and fits for Tall, Petite, Maternity and Curve and with prices from £25.99. Now all you need is a nice top, and weekend outfits are in the bag.
You can now order fresh pasta from Gousto
Is there such a thing as too much pasta? Of course not. Now you can get fresh pasta from recipe box company Gousto who has launched a 10-minute Pasta Pronto range which includes fan-favourites such as Truffled Mushroom Cacio e Pepe Ravioli from just £3.14 per portion. Perfect if you've been looking for a way to jazz up your dinnertime menu.
Speedy sex toys with Gorillas
Gorillas may be known as the delivery service that can drop off essentials at warp speed, but this Valentine's it's adding even more to its offering - including sex tech.
Yes that's right, you can now order The (Lilly Allen-approved) Womanizer, £25, and Romp Juke, also £25, from its online directory and come (ahem) February 14, you can even get Wright Brothers’ oysters for £18 and selected FLOWERBX bouquets. Really, it's enough to put Cupid out of a job.
Silent Pool Gin launches gin mist
We've seen some pretty eyebrow-raising products ahead of Valentine's Day, but this might be most divisive of them all. Silent Pool Gin has dreamed up the world's first lovers GIN mist designed for use on the body in erogenous zones. We’re not sure how we feel about this, but fans might be gin-terested.
GLOSSYBOX x Tommy’s Charity new mum’s bundle
Beauty subscription service GLOSSYBOX and Tommy’s have teamed up to create a ‘Moment for Mama’ Limited Edition box with 18 per cent of all profits from the box going to Tommy’s Charity - who research the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
The limited-edition box is designed to give mothers and their new bundles of joy a spot of well-deserved pampering with five products from leading brand Mama Mio.
Jeweller Loveness Lee launches a collection with heart
Marking five years of making stunning, sculptural jewels, independent label Loveness Lee has just dropped its Premice collection, a unisex range made with recycled sterling silver and lab-grown gemstones such as rubies and sapphires. Fittingly for February, a core influence is the heart with flowing textures taking cures from the organ’s ventricles. Prices from £95.
Uniqlo x Ines De La Fressange collab
With every passing day we’re getting closer to our favourite time of year - British Summer Time. In anticipation of the clocks going forward, we’re welcoming Uniqlo’s upcoming tie-up with France’s Ines De La Fressange as part of its SS22 drop.
Expect lightweight, effortlessly stylish pieces perfect for a Gallic mini-break: think knits and jackets for the transitional weather as well as plenty of florals and checks, ready for springtime picnics. Bookmark your favourite looks now, and be ready to pounce when the collection goes on sale from March 3.
Hunter x Killing Eve giving it some welly
The new season of Killing Eve is soon to return to our screens, and that means sharp Villanelle dressing is high on the agenda. Hunter has launched a limited-edition capsule inspired by the show, and it features two new designs for the brand. The Hunting is a mid-calf style boot available in Black and Olive and The Chasing is a knee-high style, available in Black, Olive and Camel colourways.
Both are strong, utilitarian designs marry style with functionality and have been made to withstand outdoor adventures while encouraging exploration of the unknown. Sounds ripe for festival season to us.
Peloton launches fresh new workout collection
If your exercise routine has been gathering dust, Peloton is on hand to give you a boost. The cult fitness brand has launched its Pre-Spring Collection, offering a sartorial burst of motivation for your next workout.
Themed on "Refreshed and Ready" there are plenty of dopamine-pumping prints and colours, adding more choice to the core collection. On yer bike!
US conscious clothing label Vuori lands
California-based conscious clothing brand, Vuori, loved by Harry Styles, Ben Affleck, Liam Hemsworth and Kaia Gerber is coming to the UK. The brand is one of the fastest growing activewear brands in the US, and is poised to shake up the British activewear scene. Coming soon!
Batman-themed Oreos are here
Your snack game is about to go up a level thanks to the launch of Oreo’s new Batman-inspired snacks in anticipation of the new action hero flick’s release on March 4. The design on the biscuit has been replaced by an embossment of the masked crusader while the packet features a QR code that transports fans to a virtual Batcave full of riddles to crack for bonus content. There are also exciting prizes to be won, from daily cinema ticket giveaways to a prize draw for an all-inclusive trip to Gotham City at Warner Bros. World in Abu Dhabi!
Packs cost £1.08 and are available in shops nationwide.
Luxury hamper giveaway with hampers.com
A basket heaving with delicious morsels is a universally loved thing, and this month you could send one to your favourite person for free thanks to hampers.com. The company is giving away 100 of its Luxury Cream Tea Gift Hampers, just because. Simply nominate your deserving giftee and you could be in with a chance.
