The Most Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts (2023 Lux Edition)
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So, here’s the deal.
I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person.
Maybe it’s because I’m single. That could be it.
Yeah, that’s probably it.
But I do love a good shopping list.
So, here you go.
For all you ladies out there…
Here’s what I think you should ask your sweetheart to get you this Valentine’s Day…
To be clear, this is a list of luxury items... If you can afford it, amazing – great for you! If you can’t, I totally get it – use the list as inspiration. Fashion is aspirational, after all!
1. ALAÏA LE COEUR BAG, $1170. — Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like a heart-shaped bag. In red. Plus, it’s Alaïa. Comes in black and white, too.
2. ALAÏA HEART MULES IN PATENT CALFSKIN, $1170. — If you’re going to get the bag, you might as well get the mules, too. Pro tip: don’t wear them together. Available in black, white, red, and beige. I love them all!
3. SIDNEY GARBER TALL SCRIBBLE RING, $19,600. — If you really want something extra special this Valentine’s Day, ask for the Sidney Garber Tall Scribble Ring in white gold with white diamonds. It’s been on my list for years. Available in other colors and sizes, too.
4. SAINT LAURENT LOULOU SUNGLASSES, $490. — If you’re a Lolita at heart, these heart-shaped sunglasses are for you. I can’t pull them off — my head is too big — but you probably can!
5. TIFFANY & CO. ELSA PERETTI OPEN HEART MESH PENDANT, $7200. — When I was a girl, I got a Tiffany floating heart necklace as a gift. It was definitely a thing back then. Truthfully, it’s a classic. And this is the best of the best of them. Love that it’s rose gold.
6. CAROLINA HERRERA MATRYOSHKA BAG, $650. — I was in the Carolina Herrera boutique on Madison Avenue recently looking for a dress when I came across this chic evening bag. Great for a night on the town. Comes in silver and gold. A lot of look for the price.
7. LINGUA FRANCA LIPS CREWNECK SWEATER, $520. — I love Lingua Franca and I love the woman behind Lingua Franca, my friend Rachelle Hruska MacPherson. So, of course, I’m going to love the Lips Crewneck Sweater she designed. How cute is this?
8. ALEJANDRA ALONSO ROJAS SILK SPAGHETTI STRAP MIDI DRESS, $1095. — Alejandra Alonso Rojas is one of my favorite new designers. She has a great sense of color and knows how to cut a simple sexy dress. Love the color of this one.
9. GUCCI OPHIDIA HEART UTILITY BELT, $1200. — Don’t laugh. I actually love this fancy fanny pack. I would definitely wear it. Who doesn’t love hands free?
10. GUCCI APHRODITE MEDIUM SHOULDER BAG, $2290. — While we’re on the subject of bags, here’s another one by Gucci I love. The Aphrodite bag — the Greek goddess of love… how appropriate.