BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

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Dave and I decided to forgo Valentine’s Day gifts this year, since that cash is better off in a savings account for our trip to Europe. (And, to be honest, I’m really looking forward to our low-key evening of beer, video games, and a heart-shaped pizza.) If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetie, here are a few ideas that Dave would approve of:

  1. A handsome wool-blend sweater
  2. A versatile everyday watch with a selection of nato straps (I like this all-American version)
  3. Bourbon
  4. A rugged laptop bag that doubles as his day bag on trips (This might be selfish. I hate nothing more than having to carry everything when we’re sightseeing!)
  5. The Complete Beer Course
  6. An apothecary shaving mug (which would look chic on your vanity filled with lipsticks)
  7. Luxe shaving supplies from Mercer + James (I just discovered this great online shop. Take 30% off your purchase through the end of February with the code BAUBLES30.)
  8. City map glasses with one of your favorite destinations
  9. A denim dopp kit
  10. Sphere ice cube molds (I gave a set to Dave for Christmas. Love ‘em.)
  11. A new pair of sunglasses
  12. The best bottle opener on the go
  13. A pair of heart and arrow boxer shorts

Loving Lately

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • This necklace. And, lucky you, there’s still time to win one of your own.
  • A bubblegum pink skirt from Topshop. Blair wore it yesterday, which makes me assume it’ll look horrid on me. However, the polka dot jacquard is awfully tempting.
  • Finishing my state and federal taxes. Most of my return is dogeared for a vacation, part is going into a Roth IRA, and the rest is going toward this Coach bag (the first Coach bag I’ve liked in years). I don’t own a black day bag yet and this one seems large enough for a DSLR without being unwieldy. (I also received a promotion for $100 off a $300 purchase, so that helps.)
  • The Granny Alphabet by Tim Walker, which was featured on The Sartorialist yesterday. Doesn’t it look charming?

Love It

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As much as I appreciate the boost of confidence from a pair of heels, I’m a flats girl through and through. I love the versatility of flats, the mobility of flats, and the Audrey Hepburn je ne sais quoi of flats. I think we can all agree that this pair from Sam Edelman has that ladylike-meets-irreverent vibe down.

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I purchased them after my love affair with the Tory Burch wedges fizzled and, like all tales starring a pair of shoes, there was a happy ending. The Sam Edelman flats are true to size and the nude-colored ankle strap doesn’t visually cut me off like the black strap did on the Tory pair. Now I just “need” these bow-topped mint flats and a palm-printed pair to make my spring shoe wardrobe complete.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for You

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Valentine’s Day is a lovely excuse to treat yourself to something unapologetically feminine, preferably in pink. A jolt of orange makes the romantic shade irresistible. (Remember to enter to win that Chloe + Isabel necklace featured above. The giveaway ends this week!)

1. Tory Burch, $325 // 2. Sugar Paper, $18 // 3. High Street Market, $89 // 4. Alice + Olivia, $240 // 5. Chloe + Isabel, $50 // 6. Steve Madden, $38 // 7. Tory Burch, $165 // 8. Stella McCartney, $70 // 9. Stella McCartney, $35 // 10. Lulu & Georgia, $100/set of two // 11. Coach, $358 // 12. Ariel Gordon, $161 // 13. Jane Pope, $210