Valentine’s Day encourages an outpouring of love, sweets and all manner of heart-emblazoned gifts. Then February 15 rolls around and we’re left with lingerie we’ll barely use, empty boxes of chocolate and anatomically incorrect necklaces that don’t really jive with our regularly scheduled jewelry rotation. Call us cynics, but wouldn’t you rather have — and give — a Valentine’s Day gift that shows thought and comes in handy every morning and eve of the year?
We thought so. Scroll through the slideshow above for 15 Valentine’s Day gifts that’ll stand out and stick around, just like your significant other (see, we’re not total skeptics).
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Valentine's Day Gifts 2018
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Carla Oates
The Beauty Chef, $35 at Shopbop
Because we've reached peak health food craze/nobody doesn't want glowing skin. Accompany this book of good-for-your-dermis-and-gut recipes with a delicious homecooked meal (sourced from within, obv).
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Le Labo
Palo Santo 14 Classic Candle, $75 at Nordstrom
Few things say "I care" like a candle that wards away negativity and misfortune.
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Marshall
Major II Wireless Headphones, $150 at Urban Outfitters
Make 'em a personalized playlist to match.
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Cult Gaia
Acrylic Luna in Black, $318 at Need Supply
Show her you're paying attention with an outside-the-ark piece from an influencer-beloved brand.
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Equipment
Theron Washed-Silk Pajama Set, $420 at Net-a-Porter
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Chemex
8-Cup Coffee Maker, $43.95 at Crate & Barrel
Indulge your caffeine addict with the Cadillac of coffee makers.
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Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, $32 at Dermstore
One of Allure's must-try products of 2018, this SPF guards against not only UVA/UVB rays, but also damage from infrared radiation and blue light from our electronic devices, which — surprise, surprise — is also terrible for skin. Bae (and you) need this.
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Poppy Lissiman
Le Skinny in Strawberry, $98 at Poppy Lissiman
You may not send her memos about how "in" tiny little glasses are, but you can still be the Kanye to her Kim by simply buying her some (festive) ones.
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Pinrose
Best Travel Perfume Ever, $24 at Pinrose
Got a girl on the go? She — and the TSA — will appreciate this selection of chic (and subtle) wipe-on perfumes.
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Moon Juice
Sex Dust, $38 at Need Supply
As the name implies, this jar contains "a lusty edible formula alchemized to ignite and excite your sexy energy in and out of the bedroom." (Nothin' wrong with a slightly selfish gift.)
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The Arrivals
Aleks Wool-Cashmere Scarf, $145 at The Arrivals
So that on February 15th — and for the rest of the winter — they may channel the iconic Lenny Kravitz.
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The Sill
Peperomia Marble & Olmsted Planter, $44 at The Sill
For those without a green thumb (or tons of sunlight), a room-brightening plant that'll outlive any bouquet.
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Mondo Mondo
18k Gold Plated Daisy Stud Earrings, $180 at Assembly New York
Same principle. These plated daisies are just as pretty as roses, but far more permanent and way more fun to display.
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PINTRILL
Unicorn Pin, $12 at PINTRILL
Because she's a unicorn, duh. Attach it to the perfect vintage biker jacket.
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Carl Aubock
U Key Ring, $125 at The Line
Invite your S.O. into your home in style.
