Top Ten Valentine's Day Wearables (NC & NP)

     That’s right, Neopians, it’s finally here! The most love-y day of the year! It’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day in (Neopets) style, so break out your most beloved Neopets and get ready to dress them to the nines to celebrate the Day of Love! They deserve only the best, and you absolutely do too! Take it from me, gifting your darling Pet a special outfit for Valentine’s Day is a great way to express your love for them and for yourself. We all deserve a treat every once in a while, and there’s no better day to do it than Valentine’s.

     There are so many options to choose from, whether you want to wear exclusively NC items, NP-only items, or if you want to wear a mix of the two! I have compiled a list of the cutest and most on-theme items in both NC and NP categories to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day outfits for your Pets.

     While you’re styling your Pet this love-y season, make sure to keep an eye on the NC Mall for the 2024 Valentine’s Day-themed wearables! If you’re like me, you can’t wait to see what TNT is bringing us this year and to overflow your closets with adorable new items! As of this writing, the 2024 Retired Sweetheart Gram Mystery Capsules and Bittersweet Chocolatier Sweetheart Gram are already available, alongside two new Baby Valentine-themed items - the Baby Valentine Heart Rattle and the Baby Valentine Bib!

     NC:

     All of these wearables have been available through NC caps and the NC Mall in the past. You may not be able to directly purchase them, but as many NC traders know, trading for your customizations is oh so much fun! Add these to your trade list and you’re sure to come up with the cutest customizations for the holiday. Also, some of these items are available randomly in the 2024 Retired Sweetheart Gram Mystery Capsules.

     1. Bursting Heart Shirt

     Wear your heart on your chest, not your sleeve this Valentine’s Day! Show your Neopets family your heart is full-to-bursting with love for them with this adorable pink shirt. Patterned with hearts and full of colour, this shirt is sure to make your Neopet stand out in the Valentine’s crowd.

     2. Handmade Valentine Bot Costume

     Beep…boop..beebeep… (That’s “I love you” in robot!) 2024 is the year to dress up your Neopet as a lil’ love bot! The Handmade Valentine Bot Costume is a great choice if you’re not looking to dedicate multiple NC items to one customization. Your Neopet will be covered head-to-toe in an adorable Valentine’s costume that won’t break the NC bank. Throw in a beautiful background and some trinkets of your choice, and your custom is complete!

     3. Heart Shaped Hot Air Balloon

     3…2…1… LIFT OFF! Let love take flight this Valentine’s Day - just gently place your Neopet into the beautiful NC Heart Shaped Hot Air Balloon and watch as they giggle and grin while they lift off into the bright blue sky. Some Neopets may request that they bring their handheld plushies with them for emotional support - this is not only happily allowed, but even encouraged! You never know when you’ll need a supportive snuggle floating through midair!

     4. Delightful Heart Lute

     A lute… a lute… that’s ohhh so cuuutee. Ahem.

     Let your Neopet serenade you with this adorable little lute! Heart-shaped and hard to resist, this is the perfect instrument to show off your Neopets’ musical talent and their love for you. Customize your way into a love song with the Delightful Heart Lute.

     5. Love-o-Meter

     Measure your Neopets’ love for you this Valentine’s Day by customizing with the novelty NC Love-o-Meter! Will your Neopet’s care for you barely tip the scales or will the bell ring true with their love for you? Use this cutesy item in your customization to find out!

     6. Cherub Wrap

     You need this wrap for your little cupid if you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in cherubic-style! Cherub Wrap makes the sweetest pair with Cherub Wings if you ask me. Just imagine your Neopet soaring through the skies, delivering arrows of love all around Neopia, and you’re sure to go after this charming little wrap.

     7. Charming Weewoo Garland

     What better representative of love than the charming Weewoo? Fluffy, adorable, and oh so easy-to-adore, this pair of Weewoos make up the Charming Weewoo Garland that’s needed to bring any Valentine’s Day customization together.

     8. Heart Tandem Bicycle

     It takes two to tandem! Pair up with your favourite Neopet and add this wearable to their custom! The Heart Tandem Bicycle is fully representative of the holiday and fills out space nicely in your customization. Ride off into the sunset with your Neopet with this heart-felt gift.

     9. Lovely Heart Balloons

     SHINY! And heart-shaped!! And there’s PINK! If you or your Neopet love any combination of these, then this fun decoration is a must-find for you. Lovely Heart Balloons will float elegantly about your Pet for the perfect Valentine’s customization.

     10. Sloth Patented Love Potion

     Does anyone know more about love than Dr. Sloth? Yes? Well… they probably don’t know more about love potions than he does. Some claim love potions never work. And that even if they did, their use would be questionable? Heh. Well, he never said his Sloth Patented Love Potion isn’t evil…

          NP:

     These items are available for purchase with Neopoints. You can search for them with the Shop Wizard (or the Super Shop Wizard if you’re Premium!) or try your luck finding them randomly in the Marketplace. If you can’t find them there, head on over to the Trade Post and see if anyone has them listed, or make your own listing wishing for them. No matter how you come across these items, they’re sure to make your Neopet smile and feel the Valentine’s love!

     1. Hanging Hearts Tree Garland

     Garland is necessary for every holiday (IMO) and you can’t find a much cuter one than the Hanging Hearts Tree Garland. This item still restocks quite cheaply, and can often be found in Marketplace shops or free lots on the Trading Post. I found one myself in the Second-Hand Shoppe!

     2. Dreamy Pink Hearts Background

     There’s no better background for Valentine’s Day than the Dreamy Pink Hearts Background. Customizing with this item will make your Neopet feel so loved, it’s like they’re floating amongst the clouds.

     3. Heart Shaped Sunglasses

     Doesn’t every Neopet have a pair? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to whip them out and rock them in pretty pink style! Try pairing them with the Valentine’s Earrings for a truly fashionable Valentine’s look. Other Neopets will be wishing they hadn’t thrown their Heart Shaped Sunglasses out!

     4. Missed Cupid Arrows

     Another more commonly found item is the Missed Cupid Arrows. They’ll be the perfect decoration for one of your lovestruck Neopets!

     5.Valentines Earrings

     Nothing says love like a pair of big, shiny earrings! These Valentines Earrings are sure to make your Neopet feel not only glamorous, but adored! Let them show out in style with these earrings. They’re not cheap but they could be worn year-round, so they may be worth the investment to you!

     6. Acara Valentine Mirror

     The Acara Valentine Mirror is the perfect item for any of your Neopets who need to practice their affirmations every morning! Especially perfect for customizing any Acaras.

     7. Valentine Fyora

     This NP handheld is perfect for any faerie fan, but especially those who hold Queen Fyora near and dear to their hearts. If your Neopet needs a snuggle plushie this Valentine’s Day, consider getting them a Valentine Fyora.

     8. Lovely Heart Bushes

     This foreground item is just as it claims - LOVELY! Lovely Heart Bushes will fully complete your outdoor Valentine’s Day customization. This is another item that could easily be used year-round.

     9. Heart Flag Garland

     Let your Heart Flag Garland fly with love! This upper foreground decoration will delight any Neopet who loves Valentine’s Day or just loves itself.

     10. Broken Heart Trinket

     Not every Neopet or Neopian loves Valentine’s Day as much as I do, so I of course had to include some anti-Valentine’s Day representation - the Broken Heart Trinket is perfect for indicating the holiday of love just isn’t your vibe!

     There you have it folks, just a quick little guide to some of Neopia's cutest Valentine's Day wearables! Whether you prefer NC wearables or NP, I hope I've helped you find some Valentine's Day inspiration. Until next time!