Hey lil Cupids!
You’re probably reading this because you want your babe to be happy and fulfilled by your love. Even if you think Valentines Day is a made up holiday that makes card companies rich and single people depressed, it’ coming up quickly and it’s not going anywhere. Making that special somebody feel extra important is simple.
step 1.) dinner
Not to freak you out, but you should have made Valentines dinner reservations like yesterday. It’s alright though, you can just do it now. First things first, if you aren’t sure where you want to go— Trip Advisor is your new best friend. This is by far the best way to discover the best restaurants. You’ll never use Yelp again. Find something in your price range that is dimly lit and allows your babe to wear a dress or skirt if that is what she’s into, or dark jeans if thats what she shows up in. Next, take your ass to Open Table see if any of your ideal restaurants are available. Make a reservation directly through that. You should always do this anyways, because you get points that you can turn in for gift cards later on.
If you’re in New York, financially stable, and you love Caviar, I’d suggest the “Petrossian Experience”…. 3 days of ~french fun~
Valentine’s Day Experience: 3 Gifts for 3 Days
-Chocolates (Saturday, 13th, by 5pm)
– 3-Course Meal at Petrossian Restaurant on 58th Street (Sunday, 14th)
– Breakfast Basket to prepare your own breakfast in bed (Monday, 15th)
Price $375
Petrossian 5-Course Meal
– 5-course tasting menu at Petrossian Restaurant on 58th Street
Price $180 per person
step 2.) gifts
Valentine’s Day isn’t like Christmas or her birthday. Usually it’s best to stick with the classics. Your bae likes jewelry and perfume. She does not like Teddy Bears, which are stupid. Some perfume all the ladies love are Chloe, Chanel, Gucci, and Jo Malone. Everyone loves to wear fragrance, but everyone hates buying it.
As far as jewelry goes, no kiss has ever begun with Kay Jewelers— TRUST ME. She isn’t trying to relive her middle school relationship with an awkwardly shaped pink “diamond” heart. Bracelets are the best/safest form of jewelry to give a girl. It doesn’t mess up her usually jewelry routine as a necklace might, it doesn’t require asking for her ring size, and the chances of her losing it are slim (earrings, so tough.)
step 3.) chocolate
Man, Russell Stover blows. If you wait too long, you’ll be stuck running to CVS right before dinner. This is a big mistake. This box will sit in her kitchen cabinet gathering dust. Godiva is your friend. Even just 3 chocolate covered strawberries is enough to make a girl swoon. An investment in chocolate is an investment in your future. If you’re in an LDR, bitches love Edible Arrangements. Don’t be a cheapo and make sure all dat fruit is covered in chocolate. Nobody likes plain honeydew, honey.
Make good choices!!!
step 4.) Flowers
My boyfriend gets me flowers all the time. I’m not dumb. I know he does it because it’s a relatively inexpensive way to make a your girlfriend melt. As far as I’m concerned, when in doubt, flowers— except you can’t do it after every fight. While most days I’m receptive to any and all flowers, Valentines Day is a little different. On Valentines Day, we buy roses. Pink or red roses. Avoid anything that has sparkly heart sticks or glitter, she wants something classy– but not necessarily “basic.”
Order the clear vase– price ranges.
step 5.) the card
Go to CVS this Valentine’s Day. Don’t pick out her chocolate there, nor her flowers– but don’t you dare forget the card. Whether you choose something funny, or you want to go the cheesy romance route— DON’T FORGET TO WRITE SOMETHING INSIDE THE CARD. I feel like this shouldn’t even have to be said, but it has to be. Signing Love, ______ is not enough. Tell her why you love (or like) her, be cute and adorable. Obviously you like this person enough to read this article, don’t be afraid to show it.
xoxo mackenzie
