GirlieGirl Army’s 2018 Dreamy & Eclectic Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
February 3, 2018
This year has been rough for all of us. With Dump in office, women coming forward to tell their tales of abuse at the hands of powerful men, and natural disasters destroying so many lives – this Valentine’s day should be used as a time to be used to celebrate love. So – do get or craft the person you love a little something – we all need to be reminded of the love that remains despite dark times. And we also need to remind ourselves, to love ourselves. So often we look for love in the outside world and are disappointed, forgetting that there’s a whole lot of love right inside our own hearts! It can be difficult, especially if you’re just out of a relationship, to feel a sense of self-love, but no matter what phase of life you’re going through, you deserve to love yourself a little bit more. So, whether you’re happily taken or single this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to be your own valentine first!
GirlieGirl Army’s 2018 Dreamy & Eclectic Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
FLORA & SCENTED
We love UrbanStems.com for their ethical, affordable, and chic options.Rose Petal Bath Bomb, $8 @etsy.comThe Green Goo Forest Bar is one of the most incredible smelling bars of soap we’ve ever tried. We love it, but the menfolk in our midst went crazy for it. As with any product we give our two thumbs up to – this range is cruelty-free and natural. For $7 – you can’t go wrong. @greengoohelps.comWhat could possibly be more romantic than your lover making you a bath full of organic dried baby roses? Better yet, use them for tea, sachets, bed-strewing, etc! 8 oz for $19
GLITTER
Because buying pre-loved jewelry is the greenest (and most financially intelligent) move! This Lucifer Vir Honestus 18K Garnet Cocktail Ring (Vintage/ Consignment) is a steal at $2,400 @therealreal.com – google the usual price these rings go for!Lime Crime Pocket Candy Eye Shadow Palettes Are Vegan and Highly Pigmented, $34 @limecrime.comEthically handcrafted in Colombia, these MAKUA Estrella Pink Earrings will leave her starstruck, $170 @accompanyus.comMake sure to snag this set before you run away on a crazy galentine’s day adventure with your bestie. By Made Au Gold. Thelma & Louise Pin Set, $15 @wildfang.comAnchoring a slender, and yet somehow unisex looking, necklace, a burnished pendant carries his/ her favorite scent. This unisex-vibed Goldtone Cutout Diffuser Ball Locket comes in at $9.99 @zulily.comSweetly tiny and precious Tourmaline Crystal Jené Despain Pink Nova Studs handmade in NYC, $90 @garmentory.comWhat a sweet surprise it would be to walk into this big, bright set of balloons you can put together at home! $14 @amazon, GOER 16 Inch Gold Alphabet Letters Foil Balloon SetGold Plated Star Hair Clip Barrette, $9 @etsy.com
SWEET
The finest macarons on the planet–that just happen to be vegan. Look ma, no eggs! Sweet Maresa Macarons, $18 @lagustasluscious.comBlack as your soul and as ultimate as your love, this Vegan Treat Fatally Yours Gourmet Chocolate box is absolutely to die for, $124 @vegantreats.comThis Organic Cortland Hamper is 9 pounds of exotic fruity perfection, $127 @manhattanfruitier.comIf you’re in a cannabis-legal state, these Auntie Em’s vegan & organic dark chocolate cupcake will leave you both mellow and satisfied! $20 @leafly.comValentine’s Pagan Bark has a mix of candied blood oranges and candied bergamot–bergamot is this lemony thing that tastes like perfume in a good way. It’s the flavor of earl grey tea, a bitter edge tempered by citrus sweetness, and it’s amazing. $20 @lagustasluscious.com
SEXY
Esme Long Sleeve Bodysuit. $194 @forloveandlemons.comNot like you need a device that performs lady oral on ya, but if you did… this one’s getting rave reviews, Womanizer Pro 500 Special Edition Clitoral Stimulator, Gold Rush $169 @amazon.comRetro Heart Stockings, $10 @honeybirdette.comSustain Gift Set: Non-toxic, Vegan Latex Condoms and Organic Cotton “Turn Me On” Condom Pouch, $30 @amazon.comA sky-high stiletto crafted from luxuriously soft Italian vegan suede from Veerah shoes will make her feel like literal sex on legs, The Mulan with Detachable Tassels. $278 @veerah.comLet’s do this for forever. Holding Hands Card by Ashkahn. $6 @catbirdnyc.comRead my lips. Lusting over these Lip Service sunnies? You’re not the only one. $109 @wildfox.comWho wouldn’t want to writhe naked on a candy floss baby pink faux fur luxurious throw? $138 @etsy.com (There’s also one for $27 that’s less plush but still lovely on amazon.com here.)This vintage print rose bralette is made from vintage cotton floral fabric found at a thrift store in Tempe, AZ by Clare Bare (handmade by a woman-owned lil company in Los Angeles). We regularly wear Clare Bare and find them to be the most comfortable bras and undies we have ever worn! Eco & vegan too! $72, Cardamine lace up bralette @clarebare.comArmand de Brignac Rose is a beautiful salmon-hued wine with aromas of fresh strawberries and blackcurrant. Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Rose, Champagne, France, $450 @woodswholesalewine.comThe same price as a really expensive piece of jewelry, this is a hand-made keeper for generations! Judith Leiber Couture Cube Be Square Crystal Clutch, $3,200 @amazon.com
Boob Banners should be over every bed, $28 @etsy.comPeek a boo over a bottle of pinot! ViewMaster Boxed Set, $16 @amazon.comThis lightweight, ceramic knife a food-favorite and perfect for your favorite horror-movie buff! Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Revolution Series 5-1/2-inch Santoku Knife, Pink Handle (Susan G. Komen Special Edition), $50 @amazon.comLeave it up to Stella McCartney to design a casual Valentine’s Day shirt dress. Proclaiming “ALL IS LOVE” this wearable art would make any chic lady squeal with excitement. Raven All Is Love Dress, $1,495 @stellamccartney.com (SIDE NOTE/ BONUS: Did you know when you currently consign your old stuff on TheRealReal.com this month they will give you $100 to shop on Stella McCartney!?)They’ll feel the love when you serve your favorite casserole in this heart-shaped Dutch oven from Le Creuset that will last forever, $200 @amazon.comWhen s/he uses this sweet love mug with matching saucer and spoon at the office, you’ll always be thought of. $16 @amazon.comDon’t let this photo fool you, celebrity cult fragrance company Le Labo’s Santal 26 scented candle (vegan/ cruelty-free) is $450 worth of massive cement-housed candle! This one will light your fire for up to 150+ hours and comes packaged in the coolest wooden crate. SANTAL 26 concrete candle, $450 @lelabofragrances.comLOVE GOODLY’s debut FEB/MARCH eco-luxe beauty and wellness box is the perfect present to pamper & help them discover the highest quality products that are 100% toxin-free, cruelty-free, and stylishly vegan. PLUS: This one has heart! LOVE GOODLY’s Feb/Mar Box costs $29.95 with a retail value of over $85, and benefits Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization. @lovegoodly.comThis Love Emoji Women’s Sweatshirt Material Jumpsuit is pure cool comfort that we have proudly worn in and out of the house, $29 @amazon.comThe Apple Airpods are the most lusted after new toy for him & her due to their tether free way to listen to music, talk on the phone, and do anything that involves sound, $159 @apple.comSwitch it up with your phone case! The 3D Heart Phone Case is a precious way to show the world the love, $1.59 @ebay.comWhoever gets this magnificent piece as a Valentine’s Day present is one lucky broad. This ‘Strange Magic’ duster is individually handcrafted by artisans on the Island of Bali, $345 @fillyboo.comWho wouldn’t want this framed Slim Aarons photograph of Joan Collins in a pink and white bedroom with a pink poodle, circa 1955, on their wall? $1,450 @jonathanadler.com
Dream of summer with these BPA free ice pop molds, $20 @sunnylife.comFeminist Ringer Tee for your bestie, $98 @stonedimmaculateclothing.comThis rose face spray is like pure heaven and a mainstay of our beauty routine! $17 @amazon.com or andalou.com
SERVICES
These primping and preening services are local to New York City where we are based, but you can use them as jump-off ideas to book the same for your gent or galentine wherever you are;
Gina Aka “The Hand” is the hottest star in nails in NYC, as she says; “When your nails are on point, your life is on point.” If you get your honey an appointment with Gina, she’ll trip! Book by emailing or calling: [email protected]/ 585-402-5567 – prices start at $100 and up.Send him or her a massage directly to the house, office, or wherever! Use our code 5v0o for $20 off your 1st #Zeel Massage. Book same-day in-home massages from the Massage Experts of your choice! And yes, you can book couples massages too! The prices are super affordable too.Hair Queen NYC is the place to send your love who has always wanted to do something daring with their hair, but never had the time or ovaries/balls to go for it! Send them in for a special service! Prices start at $50 @hairqueennyc.comSend her a makeup session to her office or house before your Valentine’s Day date! Get $25 off your first GlamSquad appointment when you click this image!Book a session (or a pack of sessions!) with a sex therapist to get your relationship to its hottest possible levels! Nobody has to know… or consider attending a sensuality workshop together!
