My husband is one of those men who thinks Valentine’s Day is nothing but a huge corporate, money making scheme specifically designed to make men feel obligated to by gifts to show their love…blah, blah, blah. After years of struggling and many flowerless Valentine’s Days, he seems to finally get it. He realized that it isn’t that I need fancy gifts to know that he loves me but simply that I love getting presents and felt left out every year. At work the next day, everyone would be parading their gifts as I was trying to avoid the inevitable question of “What did you get for Valentine’s Day?” and my BS answer of “Nothing, we don’t really care about Valentine’s Day.” (What a lie! Of course I do! I want a present! Ah, the things we do for love.)
Anyway, I’m getting off the subject and I’m proud to report that for the last three years he hasn’t failed to get me at least a little something. We both believe that you shouldn’t have to spend a lot on a fancy gift, so he always ends up choosing the same type of gift every year: makeup or beauty products. This year the Mister went a step further and simply asked me what I wanted and knowing our tight money situation, I looked around the Internet accordingly. Let me tell you there are some really cute beauty sets out there this year so if your man is as clueless on what to get you as mine (and a procrastinator) you may want to help him out with a few of these affordable last minute gift ideas.
Too Faced Fun in the Dark Light Up Mirror Make-up Palette $32.50
This limited-edition palette comes with 4 eye shadows, two different lip shades, a cheek color and bronzer all in light peach, pink and green shades that are perfect for spring. The attached mirror lights up and is great for easy portability and touch ups.
The Seduction Kit by Booty Parlor $38.oo
Okay, okay this isn’t really a beauty product and this gift is as much for him as it is for you but the lipgloss that is included with this kit is stunning, tastes like peppermint and gives you a nice plump without the burn unlike some other lip plumpers. The other goodies in the kit are an added bonus and I love the way they smell.
Benefit Celebutante Personal Stylist Make-up Kit $34.00
This little gem has two of Benefit’s bestsellers Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain and HighBeam Completion Enhancer included along with Dallas Face Powder, two lipsticks, two eye shadows and two brushes. An attached mirror allows it to be portable and the lipsticks are in individual tubes so if you like the shade you can just throw it in your purse.
