This Valentine’s Day gift is a WH bestseller for good reason—I mean, who wouldn’t love a cutesy, sequin pillow that reminds them of a happy moment? Choose your bestie’s favorite color, add your favorite photo of the two of you, and you’re golden. Whether they toss it on their sofa or prop it up on their bed, they’ll smile every time they lounge on this adorable cushion.
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Assistant food editor Samantha MacAvoy has turned all her friends on to this camping chair, perfect for park days, camping trips, beach lounging…you name it! Better yet, it folds to the size of a large wine bottle, easily fitting in your tote or weekender bag. “My friends and I have all used these chairs for years and they’ve never gotten damaged or worn. Highly recommend!” she says.
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For The Friend Who Loves Cozy Slippers
Dearfoams Fireside Sydney Shearling Scuff Slipper
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February is typically a chilly month, so keep your friend’s feet warm and toasty with these darling shearling clogs. They can wear them indoors as their new house slippers, or outside for a cozy model-off-duty vibe. WH’s assistant fashion editor Rose Lauture can’t stop gushing about these cozy, warm, and stylish slippers.
For a Valentine’s Day gift that’s stylish and protective, this trendy phone case from Wildflower Cases is a perfect choice. Handmade with love (look at that detail!), it’s designed to fit the iPhone 16 while offering top-notch protection against drops. Made with a dove and ribbon design, this case blends fashion and function effortlessly. I’ve been buying Wildflower Cases for years now and love how they both protect my phone (trust me, I’m clumsy) and add a bit of fun to every outfit.
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Candles and Valentine’s Day go together like peanut butter and jelly. Give your friend the gift of a yummy-smelling home with this luxe charcoal-scented candle from Apotheke. It just so happens that this candle is associate health and fitness editor Addison Aloian’s all-time fave. “It smells just like a roasting fire and instantly brings warmth and coziness to any room you walk into,” she says.
Add a bit of *spice* to your friend’s V-Day—whether they’re spending it with their S.O. or solo—with this WH bestselling clit vibrator. One WH editor who tested this vibrator for several months said it’s their “favorite clit suction vibrator, hands down.” With 12 vibration settings and trademarked sonic pulse technology, this little Valentine’s Day gift packs a powerful punch.
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You can add a functional and decorative touch to your Galentine’s day get-together by snagging these gorgeous stemless cups to fill up on wine while you enjoy the day together. WH’s lifestyle director Lindsay Geller adores the girly twist on this classic Corkcicle design in collaboration with Rifle Paper Co.—it totally screams Valentine’s Day. “It’s giving garden tea party, but with wine… which is way more fun!” Geller says.
Show your love for your friend and their pup with this cozy dog bed. Fluffy, cute, and easy to clean, this dog bed comes in numerous sizes so you can grab the perfect one for your bestie’s furry friend. Cute story: Deputy commerce editor Christian Gollayan gifted this bed to his friend who’s a single dog mom, and she loves using it to bed-rot with her Golden Retriever on the weekends.
If your friend has a hot date this Valentine’s Day, give them this shimmer body oil from Vacation to make them feel (and smell!) like a million bucks. With a sweet, vanilla-like scent and glowy shimmer, it’ll become their go-to grab on special days. WH’s senior beauty editor Danielle Jackson enjoys using this oil as a multipurpose product to both moisturize her skin and provide sun protection, since it packs SPF 30.
If getting better shuteye is on your friend’s list of New Year’s resolutions, look no further than this highly-rated silk sleep mask. Geller, who says she always uses a sleep mask at night, appreciates how the silky soft material is gentle on the sensitive skin around her eyes. “This is my all-time favorite sleep mask, and I’ve tried a ton over the years!”
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Brighten your friend’s dreary February and make them smile this V-Day with these adorable bunny slippers. (Seriously, have you ever seen anything cuter?) And, if you needed any more convincing, WH’s assistant social media editor Isabel McMahon says these slippers are the “most comfortable things” she has ever owned. “Walking in them is like walking on pillows, and the non-slip soles make them surprisingly durable,” she adds.
Cartoonish in the cutest of ways, these puffy heart earrings embrace everything loving about V-Day. “I like that these huggies are a statement piece but dainty enough to still be worn as an everyday earring,” says Lauture. With a suspended design that allows the heart to seemingly float in place, they come in both gold and silver so you can select your BFF’s go-to metal.
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If you’re chronically on Pinterest like me, then you’ll know bag charms have been having a major moment this past year. This adorable initial letter keychain in a trendy bubbly font will be the perfect addition to your friend’s favorite purse, adding a touch of bling and personality. It’s also rust-proof, so it looks a lot more elegant and luxe than the price tag actually is—but of course, they don’t need to know that *wink wink*!
If you don’t want to break the bank —or need another small item to stuff those Galentine’s Day grab-bags with—a high-quality lip balm will never go amiss. Trust me! This one from Laneige leaves lips buttery-smooth with zero stickiness or grittiness, and smells and tastes ‘berry’ delicious.
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For The Friend Who Enjoys Self-Care
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Find Comfort Lotion & Fragrance Set
Self-care gifts are always the best for Valentine’s Day, and WH’s lifestyle and commerce editor Jasmine Gomez adores this one from Rare Beauty. The set comes with a mini body lotion and perfume that your friend can easily keep in their bathroom for use after their hot showers or bring with them on-the-go. “I’m obsessed with the notes of lemon zest, jasmine, and cashmere in this fragrance set,” Gomez says. “It smells so high-end without breaking the bank, which makes it the perfect gift for a friend.”
Green is totally a Valentine’s Day color, right? Give the plant parent in your life these LED indoor lamps to grow their fave vegetables and plants. “One of my close friends has a green thumb but lives in an apartment, and she absolutely loved this indoor garden lamp set,” Gollayan says. “It doesn’t take up too much space, and livens up her dining room—plus, it grows veggies even during the winter!”
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If your friend is hosting a V-Day soiree at their place, gift them this cheese and charcuterie board for you all to enjoy with a bottle of wine and good company. Beautifully-arranged and ready to eat, this luxurious spread includes 17 hand-picked artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and olives—yum! Plus, they can keep the gorgeous acacia wood serving board afterward for all their hosting needs.
Sweeten your friend’s Valentine’s Day with this darling pink Emi Jay claw clip with beautiful iridescent bows and gem accents. (Seriously, have you seen anything more V-Day-themed?) I have a couple Emi Jay clips and love how durable they are. Plus, they’re great at holding all my hair. I always get so many compliments! It’s the perfect gift for a Galentine’s Day goodie bag.
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You can argue they’re cliché, but I always appreciate receiving chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Express your gratitude and thank that special someone in your life for being a great friend with these cult-favorite assorted chocolates from See’s Candies. Featuring 26 pieces of decadent chocolate, your BFF will be in sweet treat heaven. “I brought these to a White Elephant gathering last year, and they got stolen three times,” Gomez says.
Thoughtful, personalized presents always make for the best Valentine’s Day Gifts, and this gorgeous birthstone necklace from Monica Vinader is no exception. Select your bestie’s birthstone and finish (choose from silver or gold) and—the cherry on top—add a complimentary engraving as a finishing touch. “This is personalized without being over the top,” says associate news editor Charlotte Walsh, who recently received the necklace as a gift. Your friend will treasure it for years to come.
Zoë Hecht is a California-based writer and editor who enjoys writing about beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and pop culture. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, where she received her B.A. in English. Other than Women’s Health, her work can be found on Byrdie, Teen Vogue, and more. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, sipping coffee, and scrolling through Pinterest.
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