We can all agree Valentine’s Day is getting more cliché and tiring. Guess what? Galentine’s Day is where it’s at.
Whether you’re having a fun brunch with your friends or an exciting dinner, us editors have selected these top picks for Galentine’s Day to elevate your style.
Esther, Copy Editor
AFNAN Naseej AL Oud EDP
Price: ₦53,000
My passion for Arabian Oud perfumes is unmatched. This Galentine’s, I aim to smell sweet and chic, and only AFNAN Naseej AL Oud can deliver that. Even when layered with other fragrances, it gives me an irresistible, bossy scent that will draw everyone in at my get-together. As always, I aim to impress with my fragrance. This is the reason AFNAN Naseej AL Oud is one of my top picks for Galentine’s Day.
Advanced Mini Box Bag by Tumis
Price: ₦6,650
I love my bags small and cute. So what’s best to own this Galantine if not a mini box bag from Tumis, a quality Nigerian brand? I love everything about the bag. It holds everything I can possibly need for my Galentine’s get-together. It’s also comfortable to carry, suits my style and spices up my whole outfit.
Denise, Acting Managing Editor
BLOOM BAG in Black Gold by Maira Champ
Price: ₦120,000
Lately, I’ve been rediscovering my love for beaded bags, and Maira Champ’s Bloom Bag is the perfect piece to reignite that obsession. With its intricate black and gold beadwork, it’s both elegant and timeless — a statement piece that feels just right for me. And the best part? It’s adorned with delicate floral details, which is a dream come true because I absolutely adore flowers.
Splendour by Elizabeth Arden
Price: ₦51,250
For as long as I could remember, my precious Oma – meaning ‘grandmother’ in German – would give me perfumes as gifts, particularly oriental and floral scents by Elizabeth Arden or Elizabeth Taylor. Red Door, White Diamonds, you name it. No matter the perfumes I have in my closet, I make sure to leave some room for an oriental, floral scent, and in the past few years, it’s been Splendour by Elizabeth Arden. This scent has been gifted to me twice on separate occasions, and I think it suits me – I am a splendour, after all. And that’s exactly how I want to feel as I go out on Galentine’s Day.
Eden’s Elixir by Arami Essentials
Price: ₦13,200
My skin is naturally sensitive, and ever since moving back to Lagos, I’ve been in a constant state of readjustment — the weather, the water, everything. To keep things simple (and my skin happy), I’m prioritising cleanliness and skipping heavy makeup. For Galentine’s, my routine is refreshingly minimal: a generous dose of hydration with Arami’s Eden Elixir, sealing it in with a moisturiser, and finishing off with some lip gloss. And honestly? Thank God, I’m a gorgeous babe!
Ebunoluwa, Fashion & Beauty Editor
Ere Earrings (small) by Refine Studios
Price ₦75,000
Refine Studios has been on my radar since they launched their latest collection – Iyun Mama. The Kofo set seems to be everyone’s favourite but for Galentine’s, I’m leaning towards their previous collection — Sisi.
Ere earrings are currently the bestsellers of this collection and I’m obsessed with its subtle yet bold allure.
Trobul – RhodesbyMo
Price: ₦5,100
One I love about lip glosses is how they elevate every look. They are your cheat code for sealing that Galentine glam. It is only proper to be on my A-game with glosses this Galentine. So, the Nigerian brand — Rhodes by Mo is one of my top picks for Galentine’s Day.
Rhodes by Mo currently has this pink-pigmented gloss – Troubul and its consistency is perfect for lip combos. This lip gloss is sure to beautifully elevate your makeup glam for Galentine’s Day.
