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    Sexy Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Girlfriend You'll Win Bonus Points For

    Candles = sexy. Silk scarves = sexier.

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    By Rachel Epstein
    Published 30 January 2019 In Buying Guides

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    Bras and lingerie are sexy, but so are remembering her favorite things—the book she's passionate about, the candle she bought three times already, the lipstick she feels most powerful in. Do no wrong this Valentine's Day and pick from any of these chic gifts, below, that will guarantee a great day for you both.

    A Slip Dress

    1.A Slip Dress
    $1.00 AT JOURNELLE.COM

    It's not a cliché when you remind her that she can wear this slip dress outside of the bedroom. Here's how.

    A Luxe Candle

    2.A Luxe Candle
    $65.00 AT DIPTYQUEPARIS.COM

    Diptyque's new Roses collection will smell like she's literally surrounded by an actual bed of roses.

    An On-the-Go Vibrator

    3.An On-the-Go Vibrator
    $85.00 AT FREEPEOPLE.COM

    Nope, not a lipstick. After a long day at the office, she deserves to use this portable USB-rechargeable vibrator. Bonus: It's 100 percent waterproof for baths or showers.

    A Bold Lipstick

    4.A Bold Lipstick
    $42.00 AT NET-A-PORTER.COM

    This, on the other hand, is an actual lipstick that a) she will feel confident in and b) will last without smudging during those makeout seshes.

    A Silk Scarf

    5.A Silk Scarf
    $85.00 AT SHOPCJW.COM

    Name one woman who doesn't look sexy in a silk scarf. I'll wait.

    A Glossary of Sex Positions

    6.A Glossary of Sex Positions
    $12.95 AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM

    Sometimes you both need a little bit of inspo, which now comes in the form of this Position of the Day Playbook.

    A Memorable Scent

    7.A Memorable Scent
    $80.00 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    One spray (or five) of Le Labo's cult-favorite Santal 33 perfume—a unisex blend of cedarwood, leather, and sandalwood—and you'll never want to leave her side.

    A Lace Bralette

    8.A Lace Bralette
    $30.00 AT FREEPEOPLE.COM

    Have her throw on this lace bralette with a pair of high-waisted jeans or wear it underneath her favorite top.

    quot;Do Not Disturbquot; Pillow Cases

    9."Do Not Disturb" Pillow Cases
    $19.00 AT BROOKLINEN.COM

    Slip on Brooklinen's "Do Not Disturb" pillow cases to set the mood. They come with a night cream that proves you take her skincare routine just as seriously as she does.

    An Unofficial Sex Album

    10.An Unofficial Sex Album
    $15.49 AT TARGET.COM

    If a sex playlist came in the form of an album, that would be Rihanna's Anti, which just turned three years old. Add it to her CD collection (yes, some of us still have them), and cue it up all night. Highly recommend "Sex with Me" and "Yeah, I Said It."

    A Book That Speaks to Her Soul

    11.A Book That Speaks to Her Soul
    $9.00 AT AMAZON.COM

    She'll feel completely seen (and therefore very turned on) when you give her a copy of Rupi Kaur's second poetry collection, The Sun and Her Flowers. It covers all of the bases, from grief to heartbreak to love.

    Sex Dust

    12.Sex Dust
    $35.00 AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM

    It's 2019 and we now have sex dust, which claims to increase libido and reduce stress. Add it to matcha, tea, milk, water, or smoothies when you need that extra boost.

    A Special Photo Album

    13.A Special Photo Album
    $29.00 AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM

    Fill up this cute photo album with whatever pictures you desire, but remember to keep it PG-13 if you want to store it on the coffee table as decor. (Or don't...if that's your thing.)

    quot;You Light My Firequot; Jewelry Tray

    14."You Light My Fire" Jewelry Tray
    $6.00 AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM

    Every time she quickly stashes her rings in this "You Light My Fire" dish, she'll think of you. And really, what more could you ask for? ••• For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter. SUBSCRIBE HERE

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