Here are my top picks for his and her Valentine’s Day gifts. Let’s start with hers.
HER
- Maison Francis Kurkdijan Gentle Fluidity (Gold) This is my absolute favorite. You will not get any complaints with this gift. There are two versions, the Maison Francis Kurkdijan Gentle Fluidity Gold and Silver. They are made to have similar but distinctive silhouettes for him or her (fluidity) blurring the identities. I love that both, you and your partner can wear these scents. They have essences of coriander seeds, musk, and vanilla with a hint of amber wood. It’s super clean but moody. I just love it. I also mix the Gentile Fluidity with the Maison Francis Kurkdijan Baccarat. My grandmother would wear Calvin Klein’s Obsession perfume. It was her signature scent. This is now mine!
- Lululemon Align Leggings If you want your partner to feel like they are literally wearing nothing, the Align leggings are the perfect buy. Lululemon’s apparel is priced at a premium compared to other brands in the market. However, I have not found anything with the same soft and barely there fabric. The fabric is breathable and most of the apparel is dry fit. The leggings come in different colors, patterns, and lengths for the short, medium, and talls. I consider the Align leggings athleisure wear because I wear them to work out but also for regular life daily. I always calculate price per wear. Are they a little pricier? Yes. But do I love them and wear them daily? Yes, so totally worth it.
For extra credit: go ahead and purchase the matching energy bra as well. It’s comfortable enough for everyday wear but it has enough coverage for her to run or train in.
- Diptyque Baies/Berries Candle I do love a good Bath and Body Work’s candle, but this is a special occasion so spend a little on the luxury. This particular brand is one of my favorites. I don’t burn the Baies candle every day, but I love those self- care days where you need someone to draw a bath for you and hand you a glass of wine. Do you see the idea and set up I just gave you? You are welcome. I love scents that fall between clean and masculine. There is a coolness of blackcurrant berries but it’s still not the loud flowery scent of berries. It’s divine and it definitely sets a mood. The candles burn for about 60 hours which means many night caps or baths for you and your significant other.
- David Yurman Continuance Heart Necklace Jewelry like diamonds are a girl’s best friends. Gifting your lady with this heart necklace will surely put a smile on her face. Nothing says classic and chic like David Yurman. This piece is simple yet beautiful. She will get a lot of wear out of this necklace because it can be dressed up or down. David Yurman’s pieces are timeless and pretty universal across styles.
- Cult Gaia Purse If you really want to receive some cool points and maybe take a risk. You should get her this Cult Gaia acrylic clutch/purse. It’s very unique but versatile. It’s giving art deco vibes and influenced by a geometric design. She can wear this with a sexy dress and heels or jeans. Accessories are what really make an outfit. You do not always have to purchase Louis Vuitton or Gucci to impress your lady. This purse will wow a woman whose style is classy chic or trendy. If your lady loves Zara, Nordstrom’s Rack, or H&M, it’s a great chance she will love this purse.
- Bouquet of Roses You can never go wrong with purchasing a lady a bouquet of roses. I can’t say all women love flowers but at least on Valentine’s day, flowers are loved and appreciated. If you are sending flowers to your girlfriend or wife, I would send at least 24 long stemmed red roses. If you really want to wow her send 50-100 red roses. Woman love grand gestures from their significant others.
If you have just started dated someone new, I would send a dozen of pink roses. In my opinion, pink roses say, I like you and I’m feeling you. If there is a crush or maybe just a platonic friend you want to send flowers, I would go with the assorted colors (pink, red, orange, yellow). Now whatever you do, please stay away from that baby’s breath. Remember when you had to put baby’s breath in your hair for any formal event as a kid? Hated it. Baby’s breath just screams grocery store. But hey if your wallet says grocery store do what you have to do. The thought on this day definitely counts. Global Rose can send flowers next day and they have all colors and quantities.
For extra credit: Don’t forget about your mom and your daughters. Make sure to send them some love as well.
HIS
- Creed Aventus Cologne I did enlist some help on these items to purchase for men. I also thought about what I would love to smell or see my significant other wear. Apparently, this cologne is called the “panty dropper”. I’m not sure if that would encourage or discourage me from purchasing for my man but it is one of their best-selling scents. I have to admit it smells amazing. It has pineapple, ergamot, blackcurrant leaves, apple, jasmine, sandalwood and vanilla. Creed really gave us the entire kitchen sink of ingredient scents, but I guess it’s worth it for that classic lingering smell that women love.
- Cigar Whiskey Glass If your lover is a cigar and whiskey fan this is a gift, he will surely appreciate. It’s nothing like the perfect pairing of whiskey with a cigar after a long day. How convenient is it to have a space specially cut out for your cigar while enjoying your drink? This is great for those night caps on the balcony or porch. You can pair this gift with your significant other’s drink of choice and cigar. I suggest going to an actual cigar shop or lounge where the cigars are fresh and high quality.
For extra credit: Pick up a Padron 1964 Cigar and pair with a Macallan Sherry 18 single malt scotch whisky. The Padron is well aged with dark and earthy flavors. The Macallan is soft rich with hints of spice clove orange and oak.
- Ralph Lauren Men’s Robe Men love a great lounging or sleeping robe. This terry velour robe is super soft and plush. I would say it’s cuddle approved. This is perfect for when he is fresh out the shower or maybe for the first sip of coffee in the kitchen nook. A robe like this is essential for daily life. You can pair this with some comfy slippers. I love a complete gift. Go ahead and upgrade his lounge or sleep wear.
- Apple AirPods Max Apple released the “on ear” earphones in December of 2020. They are noise cancelling and the sound quality is exceptional. These earphones would be perfect for the partner who listens to music at the gym, watches movies or listens to music on planes, or maybe the airpods just will not stay in his ear. They come in a number of different colors (space gray, sky blue, green, silver). You can always still buy him the old faithful’s, airpods.
For extra credit: I would pair with the magsafe charger – it chargers your iPhone without a cord or outlet. It’s compatible with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 for magnetic charge. Game changer
- Lululemon License to Train Jogger I believe many have been sleeping on the quality of materials and styles made by Lululemon. The selection and fit is really top notch. These joggers are my new favorite for men. They fit comfortably but still have a slight slim fit. He can work out in these joggers or throw them on to meet you for coffee. I’m sure he will be skeptical at first but wait until he puts them on. He will be sold.
- Phillips Trimmer Just about every guy I know trims up their beard, mustache, or hairline on the regular. This is a really popular trimmer that has multiple uses. It comes with 19 different trim attachments. It can be charged by battery, so he can throw it in the bag for work trips or vacations. This is a great buy because it helps him, help you by keeping your man all cleaned up and tidy.
So, there you have it. 6 things for her and 6 things for him all under $550
But wait, do you have champagne taste but a beer budget?
Check out Klarna, Afterpay, or ZipPay. These are buy now pay later apps. Your payments are split up over 6 weeks. For example, if your total is $500 you would pay $125 at checkout then $125 every two weeks for the next 6 weeks. How cool? Thank me now by commenting on this blog! Let me know if it was helpful and what you plan to buy your significant other for Valentine’s Day.
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