So you forgot Valentine’s day?! or maybe you didn’t… Maybe you didn’t get everyone you cared for, a Valentine’s day gift, well it’s not too late and a gift is good any time of the year. Below are some awesome gifts ideas that you can still get for her and some stuff for him.
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Gifts Under $50
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Bauble Bar | Drop Earrings – Aqua Boho Drops | $28.00
These earrings are absolutely amazing, so amazing there’s currently a wait list for them, so get on it. They are equal parts feminine and earthy, and have fascinating semi-precious stones, no two pairs are identical.
Mavi Eye | Cufflinks | $40.00
What an unusual cufflink?! These cufflinks represents the universal “Evil Eye” good luck charm. Each cuff link is handcrafted with handmade glass beads from Turkey and no two beads are exactly the same.
Roman Sunstone bracelet | $14.00
or at Romansunstone.com
This bracelet is absolutely amazing and makes a great gift for just about anyone that loves jewelry. I love this bracelet and I receive lots of compliments because of it. It is antique silver-tone with lobster claw clasp, in a simple black leather cord. It is inspired by the artisan looks of Bali.
Stella+Dot Zodiac Charm Bar | $19 – $49
Sterling silver with gold plating and ruthenium. Charms for all 12 astrological signs and birthstones.
Blush’s Girl Show Thong in Black Swan | $24
These sexy lingerie make a very romantic gift. Delicate blush pink lace band complimented by a subtle printed microfiber. Feminine, flirty, and most importantly—comfortable!
Fresh Sugar Lip Polish | $22.50
The Fresh Sugar Lip Polish is a gentle conditioning exfoliant that leaves lips incredibly smooth and silky soft. It is enriched with real brown sugar crystals to gently buff away dry flakes, meadowfoam seed, jojoba seed, and grapeseed oils to nourish the lips, and shea butter for long-lasting moisture. Inspiration for the Sugar Collection dates back to Fresh co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg’s childhood. Each of their grandmothers used sugar, a natural antiseptic, to heal their scrapes.
Candy Store | Cosmetic Mirror | $13
The Candy Store Cosmetic Mirror is absolutely a girl’s best cosmetic friend. It’s eye popping colors and smooth texture make it easy to locate items in even the darkest, most cluttered handbags. This mirror is resistant to virtually anything and I mean everything: temperature, tears, surface abrasion and stains. The silicone material stretches to accommodate whatever you need to hold and rebounds to its original shape.
The Candy Store also makes: Eyeglass cases, wallets and cosmetic bags.
They are available at over 1000 retail locations in the US and Canada. Available in New York at Henri Bendel, Macy’s, and Ulta
chicBuds | Fauvette Gold Edition iPhone Earbuds | $29.99
The chicBuds Fauvette Gold Edition iPhone Earbuds are an absolute attention grabbing hot item. These earbuds are great to use for your music listening pleasure, they include a microphone for a hands-free talking device while driving, working, or doing whatever. It has superb audio output and crystal clear listening capacity. They come with three separate gel tip sizes to guarantee a comfortable fit. Some really interesting fact about chicBuds, they are the first all-women run electronics company, and is still turning out some of the hottest and most fashionable tech accessories since it’s start in 2008. How awesome is that?!
Classified Cosmetics | Aero Minerale Shimmer | $14.99
| Ulta Stores | and some Duane Reade
The other day, I gave this shimmer a shake and sprayed it on face. This is something I’ve never tried before, spray on makeup/airbrush sort of. I liked it. It sprays evenly and once you brush it, you feel and look amazing. It gives you this wake up look, with a nice subtle touch of shimmer, your face looks flawless. I love this, and what I love more is that I spotted it being sold at a Duane Reade by my job, which is great! I am going to need a can for my upcoming trip. Anyways, the Aero Minerale Hydrating Mineral Shimmer is an instant glam in a can! You will get a “red carpet” glow with a sophisticated shimmer. Feel free to wear alone, under or over makeup, and for true aerobrush application, mist directly onto skin. For a more classic coverage, apply with brush, sponge or fingers.
Here’s a fun fact about this product:
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn used over 1000 cans of Classified Cosmetics foundation on the movie.
Cufflink | $19.95
The Cufflink is what most of need when on the go and don’t want to accidentally misplace our iPhone, or when we have too many things on our hands, and no pockets. I will totally use the Cufflink while outdoor jogging or cycling. The Cufflink combines a secure, comfortable wristband with an attractive protective, skin for your iPhone. It easily rotates between portrait and landscape viewing. The case snaps onto the band easily and holds your iPhone securely. The Cufflink is designed for iPhone owners like me that always carry the phone in their hands.
Soxxy | $15 – $25
Plagued by annoying socks that slipped, Soxy inventor Sarah stabile took matters into her own hands. She turned her socks inside out, grabbed her hot glue gun and began placing X and O marks on the inside rim of her socks. B3 Grip Technology is the secret ingredient to these non-slip socks. Also known as the “socks that hug you all day long.”
Godiva Truffles | $4.99
I had a bag of these for Valentine’s Day and they were gone in a heart beat. Between my coworkers and I, this bag did not last very long. Godiva Truffles are a must addition to any V-Day gift and/or anytime gift. This inexpensive bag of truffles contains dark and milk chocolate assorted truffles with creamy fillings. They are wrapped in Valentine’s Day Message wrappers. They also come in carious bag sizes and other Valentine’s Day items are available in Godiva stores and on Godiva.com.
OPI Holland Collection | $8.50
The OPI Holland Collection has launched for Spring/Summer 2012. It is inspired by the country’s range of stunning shades – as seen in vivid tulips, windmill-dotted hillsides and bustling canals. They include OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application.
Jing Ai | Sierra Glow Duo Bronzer in Halo Sunset with Wildflower seed paper | $28.00
I love bronzers and this will be an all time favorite, I can feel it. The Jing Ai Sierra Glow Duo Bronzer is gluten free and made with certified organic ingredients. The product is cruelty free and each item is named after a different rose and all made in the USA. Jing Ai means pure love in Mandarin Chinese. The first trunk show at Henri Bendels is the week of February 27 through March 4 so make sure to go.
Nine West | Love Fury Rollerball | $18.00
Nine West Love Fury is the first fragrance for Nine West. It illustrates the parallel synergy of footwear and fragrance as powerful weapons of attraction. Love Fury is a seductive elixir of fresh fruits, lush florals, warm woods and addictive amber. Tying back to the heritage of the Nine West brand, the Love Fury launch will include a specially designed Love Fury branded pump, a platform, pointed toe style available in black satin and an array of other colors and fabrications.
mark. | Jewel Eau de toilette | $24.00
The Jewel Eau de Toilette is a decadent blend of Casablanca lily, macchiato flower, warm vanilla and liquid carmel. It is mysterious, intoxicating, and mesmerizing. It is said to turn heads when you make an entrance and linger long after you are gone. This is also #1 selling mark. Fragrance.
Gifts Under $100
Eberjey | Lady Godiva Chemise | $66.00
Who says we like to sleep in sweats and baggy tshirts?! Well, there are days that we’d like to sleep in something comfy and sexy. That’s why the Eberjey make these wonderful chemises like the Lady Godiva Chemise, which is made of super soft jersey…89% modal/11% spandex jersey. It contains sexy lace trim on cups and bottom hem, bow at center front. It has adjustable straps for an even more comfortable fit, and it comes in 5 colors: black, white, sorbet pink, pebble, and fuchsia.
Sprout Watches | $65 & $75
These Sprout Watches not only look good, they are good—for the earth that is. Made from 100% biodegradable corn resin, which uses no oil in production and will naturally biodegrade in a compost environment. The ladies version features a mother of pearl dial with decorative hearts and eight conflict free diamond markers ($75). The men’s features a day/date window, luminous tip hands and comes in a variety of fade out colored dials ($65).
Gifts Under $150
Marchon | CK Calvin Klein sunglasses | $140.00
Perfect shade for this Spring/Summer. These CK Calvin Klein sunglasses features the CK logo artfully extended onto a hidden metal end cap, visible only when the temple arms are folded. ck Calvin Klein is an eyewear brand for the modern, urban, active and the self-confident individual. The collection consists of fashionable, colorful and youthful designs which appeal not only to the young but the young at heart.
I am hoping this long post with tons of inexpensive gift ideas, gave you a better idea of what to get your loved ones. Share in the comments sections which gifts are you most excited about getting and why.
Please note: Complimentary items of all of the above mentioned gifts were provided by Accessories Council’s #ACTopPicks and their vendors, for review on this site.
