Stealing It: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

by Abby Gregory on Feb 7, 2012 in Shopping

Two words strike fear in the hearts of men everywhere: Valentine’s Day. Tricky to choose and often expensive to boot, selecting a gift for the upcoming romantic holiday can send a guy running for the nearest balloon-toting teddy bear in a hurry.

This year, let DFW Style Daily pick treats your sweetheart is sure to adore. Naturally, these steals are all under $100, and there’s one to suit every personality.

Consider this your painless alternative to lingering awkwardly in Victoria’s Secret come Saturday afternoon.

For the Stylish Gourmand: Colorful chargers from Diane Von Furstenberg will make any table more entertaining. Pair a set with cooking classes from DUO in University Park, or better yet, whip her up a romantic dinner at home.

Pricetag: $25 each, DVF.com

For the Vintage Lover: Classic fashion books like the one shown here make ideal keepsakes for vintage-obsessed sweethearts. Not to mention, you can start a new tradition by adding to her collection each year.

Pricetag: $22 and up, Archive Vintage

For the Girly-Girl: The Le Tiare necklace by Catherine Michiels features a pretty bronze pendant and doubles as a bracelet. Gift it with blooms in shades as pale as the necklace’s washed silk cord, along with plans for a visit to the Dallas Arboretum.

Pricetag: $90, Ylang 23

For the Philanthropist: Ballet flats are the newest shoes from charitable footwear company TOMS. They come in a wide variety of adorable colors and prints, and would pair beautifully with a sweetheart’s stroll to a corner café for brunch.

Pricetag: $78.95, Nordstrom

For the Jet Setter: Polished, travel-ready items from Henri Bendel will help your Valentine pack in style for upcoming spring break getaways and summer vacays. The signature flip flops, especially, are must-haves for warmer weather.

Pricetag: $48 and up, Henri Bendel

For the Fashion Obsessed: The cherry shade of this python-embossed clutch by Kate Landry is right on-trend for the season. Give this hot accessory with an invite for cocktails at new downtown venue (we suggest The Chesterfield).

Pricetag: $50, Dillard’s

(Photo credits, from top: 1. Little Lady in the Big Apple, 2. Archive Vintage, 3. Ylang23, 4. Shop.Nordstrom.com, 5. Henri Bendel, 6. Dillard’s)

Abby Gregory

Working as a fashion writer has always been Abby Gregory’s dream. It’s also the perfect way to justify her love of shopping, her vintage obsession, and the scandalous amount of time she spends choosing an outfit. In addition to covering all things stylish for clients including NBC DFW and PinkMemo, Abby pens her own blog, Wish For It, featuring haute finds under $100. In her fantasy future, Abby would like to meet Dolly Parton, live in the same town as her little sister, and own a boutique stocked with the amazing things she’s snagged at Goodwill.

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