10 gifts to give to your Valentine this year
Despite what Hallmark may lead us to believe, there is not just one way to show your affection on Valentine’s Day, and luckily for you, we’ve scoured the Internet to find the best options for your loved one.
So whether you’re picking out something for your wife, lover, daughter, special or even platonic friend, below you will find a variety of choices, including chocolate, roses, and jewelry. We’ve covered our bases, selecting items from mostly Black and women-owned brands, with most items priced under $100.
All of the choices are romantic without being too on the nose to celebrate all kinds of love, giving the chance, and a reminder it’s good to do something nice for yourself. And isn’t that the best kind of gift to give? Yeah, we think so, too.
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Harlem Chocolate Factory Golden Brownstown Gift Set
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Shop for something sweet from the Black-owned Harlem Chocolate Factory. The brand’s gift set offers three dark chocolate bars and three milk chocolate bars, each dusted in gold and packaged shaped like a brownstone.
The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey
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This campy mystery is ideal for your Valentine who is obsessed with reality TV, specifically Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise. Your Valentine will devour it in a weekend.
Marissa Zappas Pink Bedroom Perfume Oil
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An olfactory nod to girlhood, Zappas’ perfumed oil scents its wearer with the plastic smell of dolls, sweet candy, and vintage powder makeup. It’s perfect if you have a super femme Valentine.
Ami Colé Midnight Kiss Duo
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If whomever you’re gifting is someone you want to kiss, Black-owned makeup brand Ami Colé has you covered with the latest iteration of its bestselling lip oil in two new shades.
EDAS Vivian Lariat Necklace
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This delicate gold-filled necklace will subtly highlight your love’s décolletage and, at 22 inches, graze their heart—pretty romantic, no?
Anthropologie Rose Taper Candles
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These taper candles are a pretty option for a hostess gift on Galentine’s Day or buy them if you’re planning a romantic dinner at home to set the mood.
LYS Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Stick
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Gift the flush of romantic love with Black-owned brand LYS Beauty’s cream glow blush stick to add a wash of color and luminosity.
Lush Cosmetics Rose Argan Massage Bar
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To be used solo or within a couple, this massage bar scents the skin with notes of rose absolute, organic argan oil and cocoa butter while leaving the skin super soft.
Telfar Leather Small Bag
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Designer Telfar Clemens heard the cries for bags made of real leather and introduced three different sizes of his signature shopping tote in chocolate brown and black.
Le Fleur Rose Nail Polish
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For those who prefer to wear their roses rather than receive them in the bouquet variety, Tyler the Creator’s Le Fleur offers a mid-tone pinky rose for lovers.