Gift Guide: Valentine's Day, part 2

Here's some of the things that I would love to get for Valentine's Day this year. Just in case you're thinking of getting me something.

This dainty hearts necklace, $23. 

This necklace is definitely dainty but links a series of hearts together, keeping it from being too clearly a heart-shaped Valentine's Day gift. 

A beautyblender, $15.50

I'm expecting the rave reviews to be true - that this blender beats out the others with quality material, shape, and durability. For me to practice my HAC-ing for date nights.

Kate Spade reusable tote, $17

A cute reusable tote like this one - because we can all use more reminders that we deserve to be treated well, and most especially to treat ourselves well.

And for a little romance (since it is Valentine's Day and all), this collection of love letters between my favorite poet, Rainier Maria Rilke, and Lou Andreas-Salomé, described as "remarkably rich and dimensional in its entirety, each of the 200 letters revealing a different facet of Rilke’s exceptional heart and mind, and of the universal commonalities of love itself."

Gift guide: Valentine's Day

Even though I don't usually get things for Valentine's day (the ultimate Hallmark holiday) it's still fun to think of excuses to buy things for the people I love. Here's what I'd get:

For my fiancé, this camo vest to keep him warm on cool nights (You know how much I love camo)...

By Levis, At Macy's, $80

...Or a pair of his favorite boots in a fun color to keep him from wearing out his other pair.

Cole Haan, at Zappos, $230

For my dad, who's stuck in the cold New York winter, these large mugs with a handle big enough to stick his whole hand inside, stuffed with his favorite Jasmine tea...

Marin mug at Crate & Barrel, $8

...Or a super warm sweater with a high neckline for when he has to shovel snow, in blue to bring out his eyes.

Hugo Boss, at Bloomingdale's, $215

For my mom, this rock-chic skull scarf by Alexander McQueen, for staying comfy in that unpredictable San Francisco weather...

At Net-A-Porter, $300

Or a fun new long-lasting lipstick, in a sultry shade.

MAC cosmetics, at Nordstrom, $20

For my quirky and stylish best friend, this perfect animal-print shoulder bag, to carry with her on a hot date... 

At Saks, $400

...Or these fun heart sunglasses to wear after a late night.

At Bloomingdale's, $200