Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Fred Segal and More

Pictured: An assortment of Valentine’s Day Gifts at Fred Segal attractions (photo: M. Hall)

According to a study from CNN news, 60% of men will buy gifts for Valentine’s Day, and 50% of women will buy gifts.  And for many, Valentines Day is the great last minute gift buy as traditional gifts like chocolates and flowers may be fresher if bought close to the actual moment of giving. But, if you’re looking for something more than flowers or candy, and you are in Los Angeles, you might want to check out the selection of Valentine’s goodies at Fred Segal’s Originals shop. Fred Segal Originals is offering some great items for Valentine’s Day, like “Love” labeled scarves and wraps, T-shirts, books and more for under $50.00 US. Fred Segal Originals is the new line launched by Fred Segal’s daughter Annie.  Besides comfy Tees made in Los Angeles, there are rock star like metallic spandex leggings, jersey dresses and wraps and “Offons,” the elastic-waist pants Fred invented in the 1970s  that are easy on  and off, with a slim, but not too tight fit in jersey, twill, satin, silk and more.  There is also a charming baseball jacket priced at $80.00 based on an original design from the early days of Fred Segal.  For Valentines day, it makes a great topper in red satin.

Pictured: Annie Segal models the Fred Segal Original Baseball Jacket in Red with Valentine’s accessories. (Photo: M. Hall)

If Los Angeles is too far to travel to do your Valentine’s gift shopping, then check out these ideas from stores that maybe closer.

• T.J. Maxx or Marshalls:  Great selection of special jewelry and even chocolates and amazing raspberry cookies in heart shaped tins.
• Kohl’s: Gifts for everyone in the whole family including jewelry, accessories and Vera Wang jewelry and lingerie.
• Godiva: They have some good deals on boxes of chocolate and even delicious fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate.

And finally, remember the best gift you can give may just be a simple homemade Valentine or special love letter.  I’m always fascinated by the love letters that Robert Browning wrote to Elizabeth Barrett.  He wrote them on simple , plain stationary in black ink, with liberal sprinklings of ink drops.  But he won her heart with only his words, not luxury gifts.

Pictured: A letter from Robert Browning to Elizabeth Barrett

Pictured above is an the actual letter poet Robert Browning wrote to Elizabeth Barrett. He wrote, ” I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss Barrett, — and this is no off-hand complimentary letter.” He touched her heart and won her love with nothing more than his words, some paper, ink and a nominally priced postage stamp. Now that’s priceless.