A Non-Lame Valentine’s Gift Guide

One of my 2021 blog goals was to be preemptive when it came to holiday content. But Valentine’s Day is in 8 days, and here we are. But I’m going to post a Valentine’s gift guide anyway. (Because it’s my blog — we use that phrase a lot, don’t we?)

I’ve never been one to overly celebrate Valentine’s Day, but honestly any occasion to get flowers and candy is an okay day in my book. However, there’s a lot of pressure to buy kitschy V-day branded gift items. And those I’m not a fan of. So I wanted to give you a quick, non-lame Valentine’s Gift Guide for your girl, friend, or self might want.

Non-Lame Valentine’s Gift Guide

1. There are two things I buy too much of: outerwear and lingerie. I love the Lily line from Fleur du Mal*, and love this jewel tone emerald color. One thing I love about the line is the style options. Panty styles range from thong to brief to, my favorite, high waisted. And bra styles range from triangle to deep plunge (pictured) to long line bralette. And who doesn’t love a good bralette these days?

2. My kind of self-love*.

3. Give the gift of an at home facial*. Please.

4. My work from home essentials? Luxe socks, like this cashmere duo*.

5. There is nothing more self-care, work from home, staying in because of a pandemic worthy than a luxurious silk robe*.

6. Give the hands a break from the drying hand sanitizer with this hand cream from Necessarie*. The packaging is so sleek sitting on your desk, and the cream hydrates the hands beautifully.

7. Want to gift jewelry? Give her something she’ll really love*. Trust me.

8. Designer protective face masks*. What a time to be alive. But how cute is this kiss print?

9. Because roses aren’t for everyone. And air plants are seriously hard to kill.

10. Will I fill this notebook* with love poems? Your initials and doodly hearts? Probably grocery lists, honestly.

11. Bath fizzes are the perfect addition to a relaxing bubble bath. And these Chill Pills from Ouai* add so much hydration to the bath, not to mention the spa like scent.

12. We all could use a little evil eye* protection — especially when it’s cushioned in these gorgeous black stones.

13. I love silk pajamas, and I love that these bottoms* look like trousers.

14. One of my favorite gifts to give is luxury candles. Maison Margiela’s REPLICA By the Fireplace* will instantly transport anyone to a cozy night by the fire.

15. A luxe lipstick is a great gift for any occasion, but I’m LOVING this red shade* from Gucci lately.

16. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like cashmere. I believe that. And nothing says “I’m probably working from home indefinitely” like an oversized cashmere sweater*.

17. Silk is my love language, and scrunchies* are my favorite accessory.

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