Americans spent almost 20 Billion dollars last year for Valentine's Day. I repeat. That's 20 BILLION DOLLARS!!! While I personally believe that Valentine's Day is just another day that has been created into a social holiday for marketing and a way to get consumers to spend more dough, a part of me secretly loves it. Love and affection should be shown every day through words and actions, but it's kind of nice that there's a separate day set aside for a little extra love, a few more pink hearts everywhere, and an excuse to go out and celebrate L O V E. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or as many New Yorkers would call in a "complicated situation", you can still celebrate the occasion. It can be anything from a romantic night out with your significant other or a Galentine's day brunch with your girlfriends to sipping a cosmo by the fire with you dog, or simply texting your family a few extra bitmojis with you sitting on a cartoon heart.
My love language has always leaned more toward quality time, physical touch, and acts of service, but I do think that physical gifts are important every once in a while. It's something that you can see in your apartment or room and be reminded of the person and story behind the gift. You don't have to spent a lot of money on something in order to show someone how much you care or love them. It's really more about the gesture, the details you pay attention to in your conversations, and the thought the you put into picking something special out just for them.
When it comes to picking out the perfect gift for the gals and guys in your life or just for yourself (because YOU should love YOU more than anyone else), look no further than this universal guide for all your Valentine's Day needs. While these hand-selected picks are fab for February 14th, they're honestly all great options for birthdays, holidays, or even just-because gifts, which are my favorite to give all year round!
Happy early Valentine's Day Lovebugs!
For HIM
...for the Boyfriend, Brother, Dad, Grandpa, Guy friends, and Uncles in your life
1. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris, $17.85
2. Moleskin Classic Notebook, $21.79
3. Chemex 6-Cup Coffeemaker with Wood Collar, $41.95
4. Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 - Instant Film Camera (Black), $59.95
5. Tile Pro with Replacement Battery, $34.97
6. W&P Design Cocktail Syrup, Set of 3, $35
7. Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag, $48
8. Ross Michaels Mens Hooded Bathrobe, $34.99
9. S'well 'The Wood Collection - Teakwood, $25
10. Crate & Barrel Hatch Decanter, $34.95
11. PrettyCare 3D Sleep Mask with 2 Pack Eye Mask for Sleeping, $14.95
12. Set of 9 Grey Beverage Chilling Stones [Chill Rocks] Whiskey Stones, $8.95
13. Barbour Fringed Tartan Scarf, $79
14. Mpow Flame Bluetooth Headphones, $19.99
15. The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living, $15
16. Moscow Mule Copper Mugs Set of 4, $29.99
17. Personalized Mark & Graham Union Leather Key Fob, $45
18. Crate & Barrel Colin Table Tray, $79.95
19. Ninja - 4 qt. Digital Air Fryer, $99.99
*if you are based in NYC, you can get a personalized jar of Nutella at the Nutella Cafe at Union Square for less than $9.
For HER
...for YOU, and the Sister, Mom, Grandma, Girlfriends, and Aunts in your life
1. Gua Sha Tools Rose Quartz Roller and Jade Face Massager, $19.99
2. Nadri Valentine's Day Cluster Heart Earrings, $50
3. Victoria's Secret VERY SEXY Short Satin Kimono, $54.50
4. Dior Lip Glow, $34
5. Sugarfina Xoxo Candy Bento Box, 3 Piece, $26
6. Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette, $49
7. NAMJOSH Velvet Pumpkin Embellished Headband, $50
8. Yankee Candle Large Jar Candle, Vanilla Cupcake, $23.99
9. Bloomingdale's Leopard Cashmere & Calf Hair Gloves, $69
10. Victoria's Secret Heart Faux-fur Slipper, $34.50
11. Kaya Faux Leather 15-Inch Laptop Backpack, $89
12. Three OUAI Kit, $25
13. Calpak x Oh Joy! Set of 5 Packing Cubes, $48
14. Women's Ugg Fleece Lined Socks, $49.50
15. Cravings, by Chrissy Teigen, $20.98
16. Agate Cheese Board, $78
17. WOLF Caroline Zip Travel Case, $56.75
18. Wild At Heart Passport Holder, $24
19. Spasilk 100-Percent Pure Silk Facial Beauty Pillowcase, $22.99
20. Be Mine Wine Glass, $16.95
For this Valentine's Day, Blake gets a Nutella with his name on it. He told me to wait until February 14th to give it to him, but I've already treated myself to a few spoonfuls. I hope he will still be my Valentine. XO.
Outfit Details:
Top - Club Monaco Tamea Sweater
Skirt - Club Monaco Tilla Skirt
Booties - DSW (similar - Dolce Vita)