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bostongal · BCBG

Valentine's Day Gift for your SO

jen · Kate Spade

I have no clue what I'm getting him. But I asked for the 'In Her Shoes' dvd and his comfy, worn-in sweats

Karina · Chanel

im getting him/us a couples massage and then something else, but i dont know what.

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

I have no idea either. I know its not very romantic but I'm just thinking a few cds or dvds that he wants and maybe cooking a "gormet dinner". I'm at a loss though.

twinkle · Coach

I have a cute picture of us that I was going to get framed for him and then maybe cook brownies or something. Is that enough?

Chic · Marc Jacobs

I have no idea either!!!!!

jj · Kate Spade

Technically, we don't get each other anything, but we have a fun tradition! I don't like to go out to dinner (because most of my favorite restaurants have "set menus" on that day ). Instead, we order in dinner and get a really indulgent dessert - this year it's vosges truffles and have it with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, our favorite champagne.

Because our anniversary is on February 23, we get dressed up and go out to a fancy restaurant then.

curiouscookie · BCBG

I like your way of celebrating jj .

My 2 cents - we decided not to get anything for each other since its such a hyped up day, etc but instead thought of V day as another wonderful reason to make SO feel very significant and special - so I prefer that we do something special for each other as opposed to just buy something.

We are planning on cooking a special dinner together and will be planning the rest of the evening soon!

laken1 · Hermes

I'm giving mine $$ to go toward a ridiculous expensive watch he wants. Unromantic but it's what he wants. I'm also cooking lobster at home since there is no way we are going out that night.

llegs · BCBG

In the past, I've done a basket with a little photo album with pics of us and little mementos of things we've done together. Concert tickets, etc. I also put in homeade cookies, a copy of his favorite magazine and red tulips. Mushy, I know. But he was Mr. Manly and the photo album even garnered a teary eyed thank you ;)

One year I did those coupons you see everywhere, but I made them at home on the computer with custom "wishes" to suit things he enjoyed. Free bikini car wash at home, one night of "King of the Remote," favorite homemade dinner, a night out - my treat, etc. He got a kick out of those.

I can't really remember any other good ones, these were the two that warranted the most memorable response.

Have fun!

shopgirl82 · Chanel

since it's a tuesday, we will probably just go out to the restaurant that we met at, and come home and have a bottle of champagne and strawberries with chocolate fondue (our tradition).

shopgirl82 · Chanel

shopgirl82 wrote:

since it's a tuesday, we will probably just go out to the restaurant that we met at, and come home and have a bottle of champagne and strawberries with chocolate fondue (our tradition).

ETA: and i always get him a card with a little love note...

HeatherLynn · Gucci

Karina wrote:

im getting him/us a couples massage and then something else, but i dont know what.

ditto

Liz · Kenneth Cole

My gift isn't really romantic. I think I'm going to get him a gift certificate to Aveda so he can finally get a haircut that's not too short or crooked. Maybe then he'll finally spend the extra few dollars every month and stop with the Supercuts already.

avery · Nine West

I wasn't really sure either until today... I found out that Duncan Sheik will be in town that night (my BF is a big fan) so I might surprise him with tickets..

Otherwise, we've always just gone out to our favorite restaurant.

jaymiek · Coach

this year we made a deal that we're going to actually hand-make our gifts, and we can't spend more than $20. I'm planning to make a calendar with some photos we've taken together and bake him some goodies.

bostongal · BCBG

Do you think it's ok to give something non-romantic? My BF has bought me jewelery before, and flowers, he can be a romantic guy... but I feel like he would like a practical gift more. I was thinking maybe tickets to a conert, or a wine or cheese tasting course... do you think that's ok, or is that more appropriate for his b-dy (which is in March)?

Also, where do people stand on the "buying-myself-lingerie-as-a-gift-for-him" issue? Just curious.

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

bostongal wrote:

Do you think it's ok to give something non-romantic? My BF has bought me jewelery before, and flowers, he can be a romantic guy... but I feel like he would like a practical gift more. I was thinking maybe tickets to a conert, or a wine or cheese tasting course... do you think that's ok, or is that more appropriate for his b-dy (which is in March)? Also, where do people stand on the "buying-myself-lingerie-as-a-gift-for-him" issue? Just curious.

I think its completely ok to give unromantic gifts. I tend to go with gifts that show I put some type of thought into the gift vs. something that people say is romantic you know. The wine and cheese tasting course sounds like a great idea especially since in my experience guys are a tad clueless in picking wines and stuff.

The other part of your question... I've done it once but I don't think I'll do it again. I dunno. No real reason why I wouldn't do it again but it doesn't feel that special or thoughtful to me to buy lingerie for myself as a gift to him you know. I think its a personal preference thing.

tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

jaymiek wrote:

this year we made a deal that we're going to actually hand-make our gifts, and we can't spend more than $20. I'm planning to make a calendar with some photos we've taken together and bake him some goodies.

Did anyone see the Newlyweds episode where they did this? It was funny, Jessica ended up going WAY over her limit (I think she spent like $100) and all she bought was stuff to make him a card.

Anyway, I think it's a really cute idea, just reminded me of that :) Jaymiek, your idea sounds adorable!

Cortney1982 · Chanel

I hardly celebrate it. All I do is make a card and buy some chocolates. That's it. I usually don't get anything on Valentine's day because my bf forgets. So he gets something and feels bad, so the next day we are at the grocery store and he loads up on clearance Valentines candy. Last year I had asked him to get me a card, and the day after Valentine's when we are at the grocery store he tells me to pick out my card. You don't pick out your own card!