Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her! Cosmetics

Valentine's Day is only 10 days away. I know some people wait until the last minute to purchase things or even come up with an idea of what to purchase for that matter. Just wanted to give you a little help. And when I say gifts for her, I don't only mean gifts from a man to a woman. These could be gifts that you gift your female best friend, your mother or a female lover (I am not one to judge).

I'm all for purchasing gifts that are personal and have taken some thought. Its just a couture touch to gift giving that lets the recipient know that you took the time out to think about them and not just buy anything. Get something that will last and if its something that is fleeting make sure its a moment that they will remember for a lifetime.

In this post I'm going to focus on the beauty crazed person in your life. Here are some things you can purchase

B. Scott Double Kisses Lipgloss
Keyshia Dior's Secret Kisses Lipstick
MAC's Tough Love collection
Crackle Nail Polish

*peace love & couture*

Show Him You Love Him

Ok so I can't only think about the ladies for Valentine's Day. The fellas need a little love as well. If you don't know what to get the beau, or whomever you desire to gift, I have a few ideas for you. I like to get gifts that are personal but functional at the same time. Its just my opinion, but I think guys like gifts that they can use. Get him something that he can use a lot and he will think of you every time he touches it.

Wallets and Money clips: I don't know about you but I despise, detest and abhor seeing a man not having his money organized. It really rubs me the wrong way. Please have your cards organized and don't have your money balled up. And gentlemen lets have a wallet that isn't falling apart.

If you go for a money clip, make it a little more personal and get his initials engraved on it. I think he would really like it.

Ties: IF your man wears a tie, pick up a few that you think he would like, or some that you would like to see him in. When buying a tie look to see if they have the ties displayed on a table with suggested shirt options. Sometimes they look good by themselves but you find out there is nothing for it to go with. Try buying the tie and shirt combos together, possibly giving him multiple shirt options for more ties. This can help the man who doesn't find it that easy to pull his wardrobe together without your help.

Dog tags: For your stylish but sporty guy who may not generally wear jewelry, try getting him some dog tags. D&G has stylish but simple silver dog tags for men that are reasonably priced.

Diffuser: Its just a nice way of saying potpourri or home fragrance. Find a nice masculine smell that you can live with as well. It doesn't look like you average feminine looking wall plug in. It serves as an accent in the room as well as a pleasant smell you both can enjoy.

Love Yourself This Valentine's Day!

If anyone doesn't already know, I'm the biggest proponent of buying yourself something for Valentine's Day (or any commercialized gift giving holiday for that matter). Every year I buy myself something to remind myself that if I don't love myself then no one will. Besides, its yet another excuse to buy something and spoil myself. At least I know the person receiving the gift will enjoy it and be appreciative.

I have been contemplating what I am going to gift myself with this year but also trying to be conscious of my budget. There isn't really much that I need per say, but I still want to do a little something nice for myself. Low and behold I came across the perfect gift for myself. I new I wanted some more jewelry but Tiffany's will have to wait for my birthday or for someone else to buy it for me *hint hint*.

I came across the Valentine's Day jewelry collection at BCBG and I think its absolutely darling, and just what I need right about now. All the pieces come in either sliver or gold to suit your fancy (or you can get both as I probably will) and have nice little inscriptions on them. They have bangles and necklaces with sayings like "You are my inspiration and dream come true", "A friend hears what you don't say", and "No matter where you go, there you are". Pieces are very reasonably priced at $25 (and why I will probably buy gold and silver in each) and a perfect little Valentines day gift for yourself or very close friend.