While some of you may still be in the process of taking down holiday decorations or sweeping away the remaining New Years confetti, the chocolate, roses and hearts have already come out in full force. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – in fact, it’s exactly one month away! Are you shopping for a special someone this year? We’ve compiled a guide of Valentine’s Day gift ideas to help you out. This week, we’re showcasing our picks for the special female in your life. Check back next week for gift ideas for the fellows.

While jewelry may not be the most original gift idea, there’s a reason it’s a Valentine’s Day standard. However, picking jewelry out for someone can be a tricky task since taste in jewelry can vary so much from person to person. Unless the woman in your life has dropped some not-so-subtle hints in the past few months or you’ve pinpointed her style, we suggest picking out a simple, classic piece rather than a trendy or extravagant (and therefore risky) piece. Here are some of our favorites:

• Songbird Short Necklace from Kate Spade, $58
• Paloma Picasso Love & Kisses Mini Bracelet from Tiffany & Co.,  $155
• Mikimoto White Cultured Pearl & 18K White Gold Stud Earrings from Saks Fifth Avenue, $350

What would Valentine’s Day be without sweets? While candy necklaces and conversation hearts might not cut it anymore, these gourmet treats will surely be a hit:

• Ghiradelli Sweet Inspiration Valentine Gift from World Market, $39.95
• Assorted Parisian Macaroons from Sur la Table, $49.95
• Taylor Fladgate 20 Year-old Tawny (port) from Wine.com, $51.99
• Dom Perignon & Godiva Truffles from Wine.com, $199.99

Now that we’ve covered the Valentine’s Day standards, let’s think outside of the box – experiences! Psychology research suggests that receiving experiences as gifts makes us happier than receiving material gifts. These Shopilly brands consistently offer great deals on experiences like upscale meals, getaways and hotel bookings:

• Bloomspot
• Travelocity
• Hotels.com

Cheers,
The Shopilly Team

Photo credits: tiffany.com, surlatable.com, bloomspot.com