Editors' Picks: Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> The heart-shaped box of candy is an iconic Valentine's gift for a reason, but it was getting a little stale (literally <em>and </em>figuratively — I'm pretty sure those boxes at Walgreen's are the same ones from last year). This adorable L.A.-based candy shop has put together a version of the classic with a variety of different mixes that will make anyone fall <em>heart</em>-over-heels. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Sockerbit Valentine's Day assorted candy tin, $24; <a href="https://sockerbit.com/products/heart-candy-tin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sockerbit.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">sockerbit.com</a></p>
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    Sockerbit Candy Assortment

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: The heart-shaped box of candy is an iconic Valentine's gift for a reason, but it was getting a little stale (literally and figuratively — I'm pretty sure those boxes at Walgreen's are the same ones from last year). This adorable L.A.-based candy shop has put together a version of the classic with a variety of different mixes that will make anyone fall heart-over-heels.

    Buy It! Sockerbit Valentine's Day assorted candy tin, $24; sockerbit.com

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> Right now this very classic style is also <em>very </em>trendy, and since it's not in the budget for me to open a velvet box with diamonds inside on Valentine's Day this year, I'll happily accept this sparkly 18K gold-and-cubic zirconia lookalike from everyone's favorite cute and affordable jewelry site. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Baublebar tennis necklace, $129; <a href="https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11077-131940-143798?sid=PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I&url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.baublebar.com%252Fproducts%252Fedf-tennis-necklace" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baublebar.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">baublebar.com</a></p>
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    Baublebar Tennis Necklace

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: Right now this very classic style is also very trendy, and since it's not in the budget for me to open a velvet box with diamonds inside on Valentine's Day this year, I'll happily accept this sparkly 18K gold-and-cubic zirconia lookalike from everyone's favorite cute and affordable jewelry site.

    Buy It! Baublebar tennis necklace, $129; baublebar.com

  • <p><strong>Michelle Lee, Style + Beauty Editorial Assistant:</strong> There's nothing quite like a red power suit that makes a style statement on V-Day. This NYC-made GSTQ set is the ultimate way to kick the love into gear, whether you're parading around the town with your friends (in this case, hint: the blazer's inner straps transform the piece into a backpack) or wanting to gift a loved one with a couple of new closet essentials.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Luxe Suit Blazer ($398) and Full Flare Trouser ($248); <a href="https://gstq.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/luxe-suit-blazer?variant=43604146520285" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:gstq.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">gstq.com</a> </p>
    3/8

    GSTQ Suit

    Michelle Lee, Style + Beauty Editorial Assistant: There's nothing quite like a red power suit that makes a style statement on V-Day. This NYC-made GSTQ set is the ultimate way to kick the love into gear, whether you're parading around the town with your friends (in this case, hint: the blazer's inner straps transform the piece into a backpack) or wanting to gift a loved one with a couple of new closet essentials.

    Buy It! Luxe Suit Blazer ($398) and Full Flare Trouser ($248); gstq.com

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> I recommend this floral delivery company for pretty much every holiday, and I don't mind sounding like a broken record because they nail it <em>every time.</em> The arrangements always arrive to raves, and you get surprisingly robust, luxe-looking flowers for a very reasonable price.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Love Spelled bouquet, $79; <a href="https://farmgirlflowers.com/love-spelled" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:farmgirlflowers.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">farmgirlflowers.com</a></p>
    4/8

    Farmgirl Flowers Bouquet

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: I recommend this floral delivery company for pretty much every holiday, and I don't mind sounding like a broken record because they nail it every time. The arrangements always arrive to raves, and you get surprisingly robust, luxe-looking flowers for a very reasonable price.

    Buy It! Love Spelled bouquet, $79; farmgirlflowers.com

  • <p><strong>Michelle Lee, Style & Beauty Editorial Assistant:</strong> I recently got the amazing chance to participate in a soul caring ritual with wellness and skincare brand Melt by Melissa. There, its founder <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissapruett24/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Melissa Pruett;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Melissa Pruett</a>, gave us her Manifest card deck, filled with notes of positive affirmations and manifestation techniques. Since then, it's become one of the ways I lean into self-love. It's the perfect little pick-me-up for yourself or a friend! </p> <p><b>Buy It! </b>The Melt Manifest Deck, $24; <a href="https://meltbymelissa.com/collections/lifestyle/products/the-melt-manifest-deck" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:meltbymelissa.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">meltbymelissa.com</a> </p>
    5/8

    Melt by Melissa Affirmations Card Deck

    Michelle Lee, Style & Beauty Editorial Assistant: I recently got the amazing chance to participate in a soul caring ritual with wellness and skincare brand Melt by Melissa. There, its founder Melissa Pruett, gave us her Manifest card deck, filled with notes of positive affirmations and manifestation techniques. Since then, it's become one of the ways I lean into self-love. It's the perfect little pick-me-up for yourself or a friend!

    Buy It! The Melt Manifest Deck, $24; meltbymelissa.com

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> If you want to give a gift that feels like a hug <em>and </em>respects their impeccable taste, ditch the cliché pink terry robes for something a little more sophisticated, like these lightweight but warm Turkish cotton robes from Oddbird Co. And to make it even more personal, the company offers custom alterations and lifetime repairs on their products, meaning he or she truly will live in this. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Oddbird Co. Filiz robe, $179; <a href="https://www.oddbirdco.com/products/new-limited-edition-filiz-robe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:oddbirdco.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">oddbirdco.com</a></p>
    6/8

    Oddbird Co. Robe

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: If you want to give a gift that feels like a hug and respects their impeccable taste, ditch the cliché pink terry robes for something a little more sophisticated, like these lightweight but warm Turkish cotton robes from Oddbird Co. And to make it even more personal, the company offers custom alterations and lifetime repairs on their products, meaning he or she truly will live in this.

    Buy It! Oddbird Co. Filiz robe, $179; oddbirdco.com

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> We can't send the kids to school with candy on Valentine's Day anymore, but Minted's funny and beautifully-drawn designs are plenty sweet. I've sent them in the past few years and have gotten positive feedback from parents and teachers alike.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Minted classroom valentines, prices vary; <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1772040&m=17025&urllink=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.minted.com%252Fkids-valentines-day-cards&afftrack=PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:minted.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">minted.com</a></p>
    7/8

    Minted Valentines

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: We can't send the kids to school with candy on Valentine's Day anymore, but Minted's funny and beautifully-drawn designs are plenty sweet. I've sent them in the past few years and have gotten positive feedback from parents and teachers alike.

    Buy It! Minted classroom valentines, prices vary; minted.com

  • <p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> Add a little romance to your nightly tea ritual with these too-cute glass mugs that sport pink handles and a heart-shaped interior as seen from above. Package them up <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I/https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/tea/shop-all-teas/valentine-s-day-collection/organic-cupid-s-breakfast-tea-printed-tin/20221053US01.html?cgid=valentine-day-collection#start=1" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:with a favorite tea;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">with a favorite tea</a> and you're sure to get the warm feelings flowing. (Tea joke.)</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> DavidsTea heart-shaped mugs, $12 for 2 on sale; <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I/https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/teaware/heart-shaped-glass-cups-set-of-2/904755US01VAR0078417.html" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:davidstea.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">davidstea.com</a></p>
    8/8

    DavidsTea Heart-Shaped Mugs

    Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor: Add a little romance to your nightly tea ritual with these too-cute glass mugs that sport pink handles and a heart-shaped interior as seen from above. Package them up with a favorite tea and you're sure to get the warm feelings flowing. (Tea joke.)

    Buy It! DavidsTea heart-shaped mugs, $12 for 2 on sale; davidstea.com

<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> The heart-shaped box of candy is an iconic Valentine's gift for a reason, but it was getting a little stale (literally <em>and </em>figuratively — I'm pretty sure those boxes at Walgreen's are the same ones from last year). This adorable L.A.-based candy shop has put together a version of the classic with a variety of different mixes that will make anyone fall <em>heart</em>-over-heels. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Sockerbit Valentine's Day assorted candy tin, $24; <a href="https://sockerbit.com/products/heart-candy-tin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sockerbit.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">sockerbit.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> Right now this very classic style is also <em>very </em>trendy, and since it's not in the budget for me to open a velvet box with diamonds inside on Valentine's Day this year, I'll happily accept this sparkly 18K gold-and-cubic zirconia lookalike from everyone's favorite cute and affordable jewelry site. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Baublebar tennis necklace, $129; <a href="https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11077-131940-143798?sid=PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I&url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.baublebar.com%252Fproducts%252Fedf-tennis-necklace" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:baublebar.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">baublebar.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Michelle Lee, Style + Beauty Editorial Assistant:</strong> There's nothing quite like a red power suit that makes a style statement on V-Day. This NYC-made GSTQ set is the ultimate way to kick the love into gear, whether you're parading around the town with your friends (in this case, hint: the blazer's inner straps transform the piece into a backpack) or wanting to gift a loved one with a couple of new closet essentials.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Luxe Suit Blazer ($398) and Full Flare Trouser ($248); <a href="https://gstq.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/luxe-suit-blazer?variant=43604146520285" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:gstq.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">gstq.com</a> </p>
<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> I recommend this floral delivery company for pretty much every holiday, and I don't mind sounding like a broken record because they nail it <em>every time.</em> The arrangements always arrive to raves, and you get surprisingly robust, luxe-looking flowers for a very reasonable price.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Love Spelled bouquet, $79; <a href="https://farmgirlflowers.com/love-spelled" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:farmgirlflowers.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">farmgirlflowers.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Michelle Lee, Style & Beauty Editorial Assistant:</strong> I recently got the amazing chance to participate in a soul caring ritual with wellness and skincare brand Melt by Melissa. There, its founder <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissapruett24/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Melissa Pruett;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Melissa Pruett</a>, gave us her Manifest card deck, filled with notes of positive affirmations and manifestation techniques. Since then, it's become one of the ways I lean into self-love. It's the perfect little pick-me-up for yourself or a friend! </p> <p><b>Buy It! </b>The Melt Manifest Deck, $24; <a href="https://meltbymelissa.com/collections/lifestyle/products/the-melt-manifest-deck" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:meltbymelissa.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">meltbymelissa.com</a> </p>
<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> If you want to give a gift that feels like a hug <em>and </em>respects their impeccable taste, ditch the cliché pink terry robes for something a little more sophisticated, like these lightweight but warm Turkish cotton robes from Oddbird Co. And to make it even more personal, the company offers custom alterations and lifetime repairs on their products, meaning he or she truly will live in this. </p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Oddbird Co. Filiz robe, $179; <a href="https://www.oddbirdco.com/products/new-limited-edition-filiz-robe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:oddbirdco.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">oddbirdco.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> We can't send the kids to school with candy on Valentine's Day anymore, but Minted's funny and beautifully-drawn designs are plenty sweet. I've sent them in the past few years and have gotten positive feedback from parents and teachers alike.</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> Minted classroom valentines, prices vary; <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1772040&m=17025&urllink=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.minted.com%252Fkids-valentines-day-cards&afftrack=PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:minted.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">minted.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Alex Apatoff, Executive Editor:</strong> Add a little romance to your nightly tea ritual with these too-cute glass mugs that sport pink handles and a heart-shaped interior as seen from above. Package them up <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I/https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/tea/shop-all-teas/valentine-s-day-collection/organic-cupid-s-breakfast-tea-printed-tin/20221053US01.html?cgid=valentine-day-collection#start=1" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:with a favorite tea;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">with a favorite tea</a> and you're sure to get the warm feelings flowing. (Tea joke.)</p> <p><b>Buy It!</b> DavidsTea heart-shaped mugs, $12 for 2 on sale; <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEOEditorsPicksValentinesDayGiftGuideaapatoff1271LifGal13876464202302I/https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/teaware/heart-shaped-glass-cups-set-of-2/904755US01VAR0078417.html" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:davidstea.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">davidstea.com</a></p>
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