Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, so you’re (Probably. Hopefully!) beginning to ponder what to get your someone special… even if that someone happens to be you. Instead of loading up on the usual suspects —candy? cologne? flowers? Yawn! (OK, fine, I still like those things too), why not get creative with a gift that’s perfectly customized to your recipient’s personality? Searching for an adventurous Aries? Turn them onto a new hobby with a beer-making kit. Seeking a gift for a seductive Scorpio? Try some chocolate body paint.
Read on to out find everything you’ll need to make this Valentine’s Day your best one yet with gifts that definitely don’t suck.
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Aries (The Ram): Aries signs are enthusiastic and always up for a challenge (at least according to most zodiac sites), so appeal to your ram’s deep-seated adventurous side by suggesting a fun new hobby the two of you can do together. These Brooklyn Brew Shop Beer or Wine-Making Kits ($40-70), for instance, pack everything you’ll need to get started bonding over an shared experience into one box. Better yet, you can reap the benefits of your hard work once you’re through with a delicious glass of beer, wine, or even cider. Pretty cool, eh? EH?
Taurus (The Bull): Taurus signs are apparently notoriously stubborn and possessive (hey, don’t shoot the messenger!), so remind the bull in your life that you are theirs and theirs alone with a sweet personalized frame that will make their heart soar on flying wings of love (Are you cheesed out yet? Good). In all seriousness, though, this Carved Initial Hinged Wood Frame ($29.99) is pretty sweet and includes a space for both of your first initials inside a heart as well as a two-line message to really make it your own.
Gemini (The Twins): For all their positive qualities (intellectual, eloquent, adaptable, to name a few), gemini signs can also be very nervous and tense — at least if the star gurus are to be believed. Help calm them down with a Lisa Hoffman Globe Fragrance Necklace with Rose Quartz Stone ($115), which has a chamber for scented fragrance beads (included with purchase) that diffuse throughout the day. Bonus tip: Choose the Japanese Argarwood fragrance for a “calming, blissful” aroma).
Cancer (The Crab): Cancers are said to be, by far, the most vain of the zodiac signs. (Sorry not sorry.) They like to take care of themselves and look good for their partners, so it would only be fitting to get something grooming-related for the Cancer male, like the Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit ($35). This four-piece set includes an all-over wash for face, hair, and body, “beard lube” (ew) and oil to to keep your man’s facial hair perfectly in place, and a handcrafted beard comb for any rogue strays.
Us ladies like to look good too, so opt for this MAC lip or eye gift set (both $30, on sale from $40) packed with all the essentials you’ll need to spruce yourself up, including either a lip liner, lipstick, and lip gloss or an eyeshadow duo, a mascara, and eyeliner.
Leo (The Lion): Make your favorite lion roar in appreciation by making him/her feel like like the royalty their sign represents in these luxe Hotel Collection His or Hers Turkish cotton robes ($90), made especially for the King or Queen of the house.
Virgo (The Virgin): Virgos do a lot of worrying, so gifting them something to ease their tension and melt all their stress away may be even sexier than any decadent box of chocolates ever could be. This HoMedics Shiatsu & Vibration Massage Pillow ($56) uses heat and vibration to work out kinks in your muscles for a “state-of-the-art” massage, and considering my boyfriend told me I had all the “finesse of a flea” the other day, this may be a good idea for me, too. *Shrugs.*
Libra (The Scales): Librans, AKA the best sign of them all (my sign!) value beauty and romance above all things, so it’s only fitting to gift the Libran in your life with something *extra* pretty. This Victoria’s Secret Satin & Chantilly Lace Set ($54) embodies all things sweet, and doubles as a gift for your potential significant other.
Scorpio (The Scopion/Eagle): This sign is supposedly one of passion, so you’ll undoubtedly want to bring the heat. Whip your S.O. into a frenzy with some “Naughty and Nice Chocolate Body Paint ($20.99),” which can be customized with up to two names and is made of dark French chocolate. It also comes with a paint brush for some flirty appliqué — ooh la la!
The Capricorn (The Goat): The careful goat is resourceful, practical, disciplined, constant and organized, and there’s no replacement for a nice and tangible planner (sorry, Apple). This Smythson 2018 Soho Fashion Agenda ($260, also available in green or blue) is gorge, but If that’s too rich for your blood, I also love this Neiman Marcus 2018 Calendar Paperweight ($22, down from $30).
Sagittarius (The Archer): Shoot a Cupid’s arrow right in the brainy archer’s heart with a present that will exercise his or her mind. This Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid ($130) is not only on the cutting edge of technology, what with the ability to recognize and respond to your voice and all, when paired with the EMOTIV Insight 5 Channel Mobile EG ($299), you can actually use your brain to manoeuvre it — just like the force!
Aquarius (The Water Bearer): Aquarius’ love originality, so think outside the box and be inventive when you’re gifting the water bearer. A perfect fit might be a personalized Message in a Bottle ($48), which will allow you to write a heartfelt message of 255 characters or less for the most imaginative little keepsake ever. Aww!
Pisces (The Fish): This water-based sign is largely ruled by emotions, being sensitive, idealistic and certainly sentimental, so a Polaroid Snap Digital Instant Camera ($90) will, in theory, catch a Pisces “hook, line and sinker” by helping to capture all their most treasured memories.
What’s the best Valentine’s Day gift you ever got? Share in the comments below!
Xo, Nicole
