Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Lady Friend

I know what you’re going to say” ‘Valentine’s Day isn’t even a real holiday! It was made by corporations and Hallmark and blah blah blah.’ The truth is, yes, V-Day is a sham, but then again, isn’t everything in life anyway? The trick to Valentine’s, much like any other B.S. situation, is to make the most of it. It’s all in the mind.

Forget about the corporations, and take the opportunity to show your sweetheart that you care for her. Similarly, I expect your lady to take the time out to show you she loves dating a man like you. But if you’re wondering exactly what to do this Valentine’s that isn’t cliché and outplayed, the trick is to personalize! It should be about getting something that you know will make her face light up (and, of course, get you get you a grade-A quality roll in the hay).

With Valentine’s Day just two Saturdays away, and because I love you boys oh-so, I’ve gone ahead and done the V-Day gift research for you! After the cut is an itemized list of items of potential gifts for your lady friend that she is certain to love! Don’t believe me? E-Mail this post to her best friend and see what she thinks!

Without further ado, Valentine’s Day gifts for your lady friend in 3…2…1…

MAGAZINES & BOOKS

Magazine subscriptions and books always make wonderful gifts, and can save you the hassle of fighting with some pop-collared douchebag for a parking spot at the mall. Take a peak around your girl’s room or car, and see what kind magazines and books she reads.

Magazines.com is a good website for subscription. As for books, take note of what authors she likes. Maybe they have a new book out this year. I find most of my female friends all love anything written by Chelsea Handler and David Sedaris. Those two know how to make a gal LOL.

Magazine Suggestions:

• Women’s Health – 5 issues for $9.97
• Cosmopolitan - 6 issues for $9.97
• Rolling Stone Magazine – 26 issues for $14.95
• InStyle Magazine - 13 issues $23.88

MUSIC & FILM

What kind of food would turn down new music and new movies?! Precisely! All you have to do is, once again, look around and see what it is your honey is into. Remember: Keep it personal!

Personally, I recommend buying her the first season of Showtime’s Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Whether or not she has even heard of it, if your lady loves sex and has an open mind, buy it! Every time I finish watching an episode I can feel myself pulsating and wet with desire. Guaranteed, this show will get you l-a-i-d!

Other music and film suggestions:

• “He’s Just Not That Into You” Soundtrack - $11.99 on Amazon.com (Go)
• “Sex and the City: The Movie” - Special Edition on sale on Amazon.com for $19.99 (Go)
• Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season One – On Sale on Amazon.com for $24.99 (Go)

CLOTHES

Normally I wouldn’t suggest buying clothes for a woman, but there’s this awesome shirt I bought the other day and I just had to share it with you guys! I don’t know what kind of clothes your woman is into, but I think Jeepney’s “Bluntz, Booze, and B*tchez” shirt is not only original, but it’s sexy and funny too!

Clothes suggestion: 

• Jeepney’s Bluntz, Booze, and Bitchez T-shirt - $28.99 (Go)

LINGERIE

I’m amazed at how many guys I know who have never bought their girlfriends lingerie while dating. Hello, we want to feel sexy! Sure, it’s nice when we go out and buy ourselves some scantily-clad schoolgirl outfit we plan on seducing you in, but believe it or not it’s as much a turn on (if not more) when our male partner buys us some sexy lingerie or a cute bedroom costume!

The thing about buying a woman lingerie is not lingerie, so much as it is about you giving her attention and showcasing your desire for her, intimately speaking. Since a good amount of sexual pleasure for us women is mental, you buying us sexy things is a total turn on. 

Depending on your relationship with your female partner, you might want to venture in one of two routes. You can either get her some nice lingerie from a place like Victoria’s Secret, or you can maybe raise the stakes a bit and bring some fantasy into the mix. If you think your lady friend wouldn’t be opposed to some costume-fantasy fun, then I advise you check out 3Wishes.com and see what you can find. 

Lingerie & Costume Suggestions:

• Victoria’s Secret Sheer Mesh Baby Doll – On Clearance for $21.99 (Go)
• Victoria’s Secret Stretch Satin Babydoll – On Clearance for $24.99 (Go)
• Victoria’s Secret Satin Tie-Front Wrap – On Clearance for $18.99 (Go)
• Victoria’s Secret Lace-up Halter Babydoll – On Clearance for $27.50 (Go)

• Victoria’s Secret Pleated Babydoll – On Sale for $ 34.50 (Go)
• Victoria’s Secret Logo Lace Halter Babydoll – On Sale for $24.00 (Go)
• Frederick’s of Hollywood Bootlegger Bralette Set – On Sale for $19.99 (Go)
• Frederick’s of Hollywood Color Band Backseam Thigh High – On Sale for $12.00 (Go) 

• Frederick’s of Hollywood Lana Embroidered Lace Garter Belt – On Sale for $16.00 (Go)
• Frederick’s of Hollywood Audrina Chemise – $42.00 (Go)
• Frederick’s of Hollywood Hollywood Dream Corset – On Sale for $49.00 (Go)
• Frederick’s of Hollywood Embroidered Heart Cup Satin Chemise Plus – $39.99 (Go)

• 3wishes.com Study Partner – $46.95 (Go)
• 3wishes.com Upstairs Maid - $36.95 (Go)
• 3wishes.com Bedside Betty – $28.95 (Go)
• 3wishes.com Love Crime – $29.95 (Go)

REMINDER: Not all women have the same body shape. When selecting lingerie or a sexy costume, take your woman’s body type into consideration. Don’t freak out. If you need an opinion, ask a woman who knows your gal and see which one she thinks would work best. If she’s not rocking abs-of-steel, a one piece outfit that hides the tummy is always good. And, of course, black is always a fool-proof color!

JEWELRY

Don’t let the commercial fool you, not all us women want to jewelry from Jared’s. Not to mention the reality that we’re in a recession and not everyone can afford to blow a grand on some stones and metals. But should you have a couple hundred or less, here is some beautiful jewelry by original designers chances are you’ll never find at Jared’s.

• Carrie Weston Diamond Silhouette Ring Pendant – $125 (Go)
• Carrie Weston Mini Safety Pin Pendant – $125 (Go)
• Digby & Iona Filigreed Spyglass – $250 (Go)
• Digby & Iona Emerald Cut Cocktail Ring – $170 (Go)
• Digby & Iona Key Necklaces – $100 (Go)
• OATHNYC F%ck Tab Necklace – $120 (Go)
• Digby & Iona Moustache Necklace – $170 (Go)

ART

Chocolate and roses are very nice, but sometimes it’s nice to get something we can keep forever that we’ll always think is beautiful and make us smile. Depending on your woman’s taste, art is always a nice gift to receive. Personally, I’m fond of artists like Stella Im Hultberg. The way she captures a woman’s inner and outer beauty is just phenomenal. Most everyone I know that see her work falls in love with it.

Suggestions:

• “Nevermind” by Stella Im Hultberg – $30.00 (Go)
• Anything by The Black Apple – Plenty under $20 on Etsy.com (Go)

GADGETS

If you buy an iPod through Apple, they will engrave whatever you want on the back of the device for free. Take the opportunity to say something that will make your lady cry tears of joy or laugh every time she reads the back of her iPod when she’s having a crappy day.

Personalize it to whatever you want. It doesn’t need to be “Happy Valentine’s Day 2009.” It could very well be “Because you cook, give the best fellatio, love me unconditionally, AND make me laugh. I love you.” (I’d love it if a guy wrote that on the back of my iPod!)

Click here and visit Apple’s site for all the details. (Did I mention there’s free delivery?)

iPods aren’t the only toys us gals can get into. If your lady friend is into taking tons of photos, you may want to consider buying her a non-traditional camera that isn’t a digital. It adds another dimension of fun having to wait to develop the roll and see what beauty comes out.

Camera suggestions:

• *Olympus XA2 Camera 35mm with A16 Flash, box and manual - Starting bid of $4.99 on Ebay (Go)
• Lomo Holga 120 S Film Camera - Starting bid of $4.99 on Ebay $6.00 – (Go)
• Cat & Dog Pet’s Eye View Digital Collar Camera - $49.99 (Go)
• Lomo Fish-Eye Camera - $50.00 (Go)

*I bought one of these at a friend’s suggestions four years ago for five bucks on eBay and it’s amazing. I don’t know why it takes cool photos, it just does. If you want to add another dimension of awesomeness, get some slide film for it. Colors come out all crazy. XA2 photos for your viewing pleasure here.

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