10 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is this week, and I have not figured out what I am doing, no cute outfit, nothing. I even partnered with Woodfield Mall to create this blog post on gift ideas, but it still did not occur to me to plan something for myself. I don’t usually care too much about man-made holidays, but I’m all in on anything that celebrates Love. We will probably just keep it low-key, order in some dinner and have cozy family time on the couch. Maybe I’ll get us a custom made quilt with all of our favorite t-shirts stitched into it so that we can cuddle beneath all of our favorite memories (I’m such a romantic). And perhaps we’ll even get to watch something other than Sophia’s favorite movie – Moana- for the millionth time. Probably not, but a girl can dream right??

You could also give them Custom Face Stickers of yourself or a celebrity they like. That might make them cheer up, and your Valentine date might turn out as well as you expected.

Wait, wondering if your bibliophile partner would appreciate stickers? The truth is, bibliophiles usually prefer books as gifts. That is why it could be a good idea to gift them Mafia Romance Books. Erotic mobster novels are known to be thrilling and smoking hot. They can surely make an appreciated Valentines gift and spruce up your love life.

Hold on! Are you still wondering what to gift after reading up on so many options? Well, selecting a gift for your loved one wouldn’t be that hard if you have paid close attention to their likes and dislikes. That said, if you are like me and still need to snag some gifts like personalised photo puzzles or perfumes for your loved one, or for yourself ( because why not?!), then check out this list for some of my picks!

Everything listed is currently available at Woodfield Mall.

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  1. Your presence is a present. Gift this cute cookbook AND stay in, cook, and get to know each other a little better 😉 Anthropologie: Date Night In

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2. To me, having a great bag is the equivalent of driving a cool car. Get her a gorgeous Coach Bag – their latest collection is everything.

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3. V-day Fail-safe: Jewelry. Bonus points- specialty Hawaiian jewelry in rose gold with pearl inlay. Na Hoku Jewelers

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4. All girls need to dance to the beat of their own drummer ~ Apple Store: Headphones

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5. Anything to heighten the senses are a good bet for Valentine’s Day. Nordstrom: Candle

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6. Believe it or not, there is a really cool Water Bottle . Made of glass, cool design and available in pretty colors.

7. Soft and cozy pajama set, with a matching eye mask. Perfect paired with breakfast in bed. Nordstrom: Pajamas

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8. High-waist Leggings are the perfect way to look good and be comfy working up a sweat. These are my favorite pair of Lululemon leggings.

Another store with really great options –Fabletics – check out their Demi Lovato collection, I’m obsessed.

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9. One of my favorite scents – perfect for a little romantic gift. Also get triple points at Sephora right now, woo! Perfume

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10. Luxurious spa products made from natural ingredients, perfectly packaged for the occasion. Lush Rose Gift Set

Note: This post is in collaboration with Woodfield Mall

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