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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on January 22, 2012
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Available at etsy.com/shop/beauchamping

In a long-distance relationship? Star the two states you live in, and suddenly you’ll seem much closer. States United print, $75. Photograph by Beau Champing

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Sexy sleepwear doesn’t always come in the form of a lacy teddy. Brulee classic boyfriend nightshirt, $119. Photograph by By Langley

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Two parts sweet, one part dark, with enough room to fit her gym clothes. Laugh Cry Repeat black heart tote, $96. Photograph by Shop Acrimony

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Fun stuff for your favorite baker. Measure Your Love Cups, $15, and Heartbeater whisks, $14. Photograph by Fred Flare

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Straight to the point. “I Have Always Known It Was You” print, $15. Photograph by Row Boat Press

Available February 3 through 14 at Sprinkles Cupcakes (3015 M St., NW; 202-450-1610)
Available February 3 through 14 at Sprinkles Cupcakes (3015 M St., NW; 202-450-1610)

Because nothing says “I love you” in Washington like a box of cupcakes—especially in flavors like red velvet and chocolate marshmallow. Photograph by Sprinkes Cupcakes

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For your on-again, off-again flame. Deborah Lippmann “Bad Romance” nail varnish, $18. Photograph by Lippmann Collection

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A cute way to brighten up her kitchen space. Dish detergent bottle vase, $26. Photograph by Leif Shop

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Girly, sexy undies she’ll actually want to wear. Eberjey Peek-a-Boo panty, $32. Photograph by Journelle

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Available at etsy.com/shop/LuciusArt

Refinery29 turned us on to this sweet little number. If you met and fell in love in Washington, this is the print to give. Washington DC Art City heart map, $18. Photograph by Lucius Art

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Available at kikkerlandshop.com.

Give your grad school girlfriend a cute way to organize her papers. Paperclip hearts, $8 per tin. Photograph by Kikkerland Shop

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Available at barnesandnoble.com

Having trouble saying those three little words? Give a collection of creative, unusual ways to say them instead. The Little Book of I Love You, $12.95. Photograph by Barnes & Noble

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Available at rebeccaminkoff.com

A cute compact case to remind her how pretty she is. Hello Gorgeous! leather case, $98. Photograph by Rebecca Minkoff

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Sweetly feminine IOUs. You Owe Me Coupons, $5.95 for 30. Photograph by Z Gallerie

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Is it a spade or a heart? Keep it a mystery with this noncommittal bangle. Kate Spade hinged bracelet, $88. Photograph by Nordstrom

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