11 Gifts Bae Really Wants for Valentine’s Day
Thoughtful surprises for every type of guy.
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My Valentine - Shopping for him can be tricky, because how often does he say that he already has everything he needs? Enter our list of thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas for practically every type of guy — and for every budget! By Britt Middleton (Photo: 2/Ocean/Corbis)
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The Sneakerhead - Sneakerheads love staying ahead of the curve. Article-Number is one of the hottest indie sneaker designers out of Los Angeles. They’re known for melding super high-end materials like Italian leather with innovative designs you won’t find anywhere else. (Photo: Article-Number)
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The Jock - After his game, he loves slipping into those sweats. And, girl, you know how good he looks in them, too. He’ll appreciate another fresh pair, like these bold lounge pants from Puma.(Photo: Puma)
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The Connoisseur - Does your guy always have the best intel on cocktails? Get him a monthly subscription service for his favorite beer, wine or liquor so he can experience some new flavors. There are subscriptions tailored for just about every taste out there, so get creative.(Photo: Stu Mullenberg/LuckyPix/Corbis)
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The Romantic - Is it starting to get a little stale between the sheets? A pair of novelty foreplay dice will fix that right up. Trust us, he’s gonna be all the way on board with this one.(Photo: Spencers)
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The Foodie - When ya man swears he is the real Top Chef, give him an arena to prove it. Sign him up for a cooking class so he can learn from the masters, then reap the benefits when he tests out his new recipes at home. It’s a win-win. (Photo: Randy Faris/Corbis)
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The Refined Gentleman - Smell goods are pretty fail-safe as long as you know the notes he tends to like, i.e. floral, woods, citrus, etc. Do some investigating first: that way, it’ll be easier for a sales associate to find a good match for him. FYI: We’re heavily into Dior’s newest scent for men, Sauvage. (Photo: Nordstrom)
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The Creative - Put all those selfies and vacation photos you’ve taken together to good use by building a customized photo book. There are tons of sites online that will print out and bind your social media photos into a sweet memento he’ll cherish for years to come. Plus, he'll totally love your originality. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/GettyImages)
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Designer Goods - Designer goods always feel like they’re for special occasions-only, but they don’t have to be. Something small like a card case, wallet or even a belt is the perfect way to add a little luxury into his life without going overboard. If you’re game to spend a little more, though, we’re eying this printed camo hipfold wallet by Burberry ($450). (Photo: Nordstrom)
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The 9-5’er - We can’t think of anything better than a spa day, especially when you don’t even have to leave the house! Pick up some candles, a fluffy robe and massage oil, and treat him to a hot bath and a deep tissue massage. (Get some ideas about technique from YouTube while you’re at it!) Help him melt away the stress from the daily grind and he’ll surely repay you.(Photo: LWA/Dann Tardif/GettyImages)
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