Contents
- 1 Top 13 Picky Editor Valentine’s Day Gifts
- 2 Best Fashion Gifts:
- 3 Jenny Bird Padlock Heart Earrings
- 4 Aupen Nirvana Tweed Rouge
- 5 Best Beauty Gifts:
- 6 Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist Tinted Lip Balm
- 7 Shark CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask
- 8 Best Miscellaneous Gifts
- 9 Wthn Body Balance Magnets
- 10 Walker Hotels Love Languages Packages
The season of gifting (err, love) is here!
I love love, and I’m happy to have found the best love out there—my husband! But even before I met him, I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day—it’s a time to spread love and to treat yourself and your loved ones. When I was single, I would take myself out to lunch, get a manicure, a massage, and maybe even buy a small treat. I’d send my best friends long text messages, making it known how much I appreciated them. Now, I do the exact same thing, but in addition to all this, I also get the sweet treatment from my dear, loving husband—he sends annual red roses and plans a date night to our favorite places in New York City.
And while we’re not big on gifts—I say experiences over everything!—I was inspired by the love language of, well, receiving gifts, that I put together a picky editor Valentine’s day wishlist of things I wouldn’t mind receiving on this very special day of love. (Wink, wink). From very on-theme jewelry to a luxe lipstick to a beauty sleep must-have to a staycation literally inspired by love languages, check out the gifts this picky editor is falling head over heels over.
Top 13 Picky Editor Valentine’s Day Gifts
- On-theme: Jenny Bird Padlock Heart Earrings, $138; jennybird.com
- Celeb-used: Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist Tinted Lip Balm, $60; nordstrom.com
- LilySilk Cashmere Balaclava, $99; lilysilk.com
- Quince Mongolian Cashmere Oversized V-Neck Sweater, $120; quince.com
- ‘It’ girl-approved: Aupen Nirvana Tweed Rouge, $340; aupen.com
- Personal favorite: Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm, $40; nordstrom.com
- Sleep essential: Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase, $89; nordstrom.com
- Tom Ford Rose Exposed Eau de Parfum, $195; nordstrom.com
- Winter must-have: Jennifer Behr Wide Velvet Bow Beret, $468; jenniferbehr.com
- Shark CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask, $350; sharkclean.com
- Wthn Body Balance Magnets, $55; wthn.com
- Staycation gold: Walker Hotels Love Languages Packages, $225; walkerhotels.com
- Freja Mini Chrystie Bag Espresso, $268; frejanyc.com
Best Fashion Gifts:
As a fashion girl, I love getting fashion presents. However, I can be extra picky in this area, as it’s, well, my job. But alas, there are a slew of love day-approved goodies I have my eye on, including an Aupen bag that all the cool girls are carrying (like, all of them!), and these on-theme Jenny Bird earrings that are just darling.
Jenny Bird Padlock Heart Earrings
$138 at Jenny-bird.com
There’s no better way to say I love you to someone than with a pair of literal heart earrings. Jenny Bird is always a win, and every time I gift them to someone, they’re in love.
Aupen Nirvana Tweed Rouge
$340 at Aupen.com
This red tweed Aupen bag is so luxe—not to mention the style will pop against an all-black outfit (which is basically my uniform).
- Cutie pick: Coach V-Day Cherry Drop Earrings, $125; nordstrom.com
- LilySilk Cashmere Balaclava, $99; lilysilk.com
- Buttery soft undies: MeUndies Feelfree Hipster Briefs, $20; nordstrom.com
- Like a hug: Ugg Aarti Faux Shearling Hooded Robe, $98; nordstrom.com
- Sexy find: Intimissimi More Amore Bodysuit, $69; intimissimi.com
- Splurge-worthy: Parker Thatch Jane Hobo Bag, $798; parkerthatch.com
- Cole Haan Silk Lined Leather Gloves, $88; nordstrom.com
Best Beauty Gifts:
Beauty might be hard to get for someone, but honestly, there are some essentials that you simply can't go wrong with, including a hydrating lip balm or a cool, new high-tech LED mask. Of course, perfume is always a winner, as is a luxe, bougie hand cream.
Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist Tinted Lip Balm
$60 at Nordstrom
I swear by a good lippie, and I think every one would love to receive one, especially when it’s from French girl-favorite brand, Sisley Paris. Color options? So many!
Shark CryoGlow Cooling & LED Face Mask
$350 at Sharkclean.com
A new face tech tool? I’m sold. Not only is it from Shark, a brand I swear by for home and hair care (yes, the two aren’t mutually exclusive), but this new LED face mask has my full attention (ahem, hubby, hint, hint).
- Diptyque Eau Rose Hand & Body Lotion, $72; nordstrom.com
- Nécessaire The Lip Balm, $25; necessaire.com
- U Beauty The Super Intensive Face Oil, $188; ubeauty.com
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $21; amazon.com
- Ole Henriksen Après Skin Multi-Use Rescue Crème Overnight Moisturizer + Mask, $48; olehenriksen.com
Best Miscellaneous Gifts
Sometimes, the best gift is the most unexpected one, so stray away from the obvious (like heart earrings or chocolate, which are all still good!), and go with stress-relaxing body magnets or a staycation inspired by love languages—mine’s acts of service!
Wthn Body Balance Magnets
$55 at Wthn.com
Stressed? Same. Want to unwind without spending the big bucks? Same. So, I’m curious to try these Wthn body magnets that you can use from the comfort of your own home.
Walker Hotels Love Languages Packages
$225 at Walkerhotels.com
When my husband and I first started dating, I brought up love languages, and honestly, it made such a difference in our relationship. When I saw that there’s an actual hotel package by love languages, you best bet I texted it to him ASAP. What a special staycation I’m hoping we’ll have (wink, wink!)
- Anthropologie Foster Stoneware Picture Frame, $42; anthropologie.com
- De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso & Coffee Machine, $787 (Originally $900); amazon.com
- Dusen Dusen Nicolas Stripe Terry Bathrobe, $138; nordstrom.com
- Js HealthDeep Sleep+ Formula, $40 (Originally $54); us.jshealthvitamins.com
- Postcard Cabins Getaway, $150; postcardcabins.com