3 Quick Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Inspired By K-Pop

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. The romantic holiday is famous for its gift giving tradition that involves chocolates, expensive jewelry and romantic candlelight dinners. If you're behind on your Valentine's Day shopping and need ideas for a lovey-dovey present on a reasonable budget, then we're here to help!

Below are three quick and affordable gift ideas for Valentine's Day inspired by K-pop. Get your credit card ready and head over to the nearest mall, because we're about to go shopping!

1. Sweet Perfumes

Perfumes are elegant and simple gifts. For Valentine's Day, give your loved one a beautifully decorated bottle used by one of their favorite K-pop idols. Below are two perfumes for a boyfriend and girlfriend that can be purchased in practically any retail store.

[SISTAR] Dasom's Jeanne Lanvin Couture Perfume ($45)

Dasom modeled Lanvin perfumes for the May (2014) issue of Vogue Girl. The wonderful fragrances come in beautiful glass bottles with purple and pink themes. The Jeanne Lanvin Couture perfume has a bow detail and hints of raspberry accords, violet leaves, peony flowers, magnolia essences, musk and cedar accords.

[Big Bang] Taeyang's CK One Cologne ($58 - $69)

Back in July (2014), Taeyang became part of the Calvin Klein Fragrances global advertising campaign. The campaign featured the hottest men and women in various industries (e.g. art and music) and showed them being naturally sexy in promotional photos. The CK One cologne is unisex and has hints of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, papaya, jasmine, violet, rose, nutmeg, musk, and amber.

2. Scarves

Scarves are traditional gifts between lovers. As part of the tradition, lovers take turns using the scarf and then return it to their significant other to create an endless cycle. A fine designer scarf is an accessory anyone can appreciate!

Blanc & Eclare Scarves ($175 - $200)

Former Girls' Generation member and designer Jessica Jung launched a limited-edition scarf collection back in December. The cashmere scarves come in solid colors with decorative fringe tips and posh stripes. If you want to let your loved one know you never want them to be cold, this might be the perfect corny gift!

3. Sunglasses

Sunglasses are immensely practical and can be statement pieces. Let your loved one know you want them to stand out with a stylish pair of shades.

[Bangtan Boys] V's Karen Walker Harvest Tortoise Sunglasses ($220)

Karen Walker is one of the most popular fashion brands with K-pop idols. MBLAQ, Beast, and Big Bang are huge fans of the label's sunglasses. V showed his love for the popular tortoise shell sunglasses trend with a quick Instagram update. The Karen Walker shades he wore have distinct arrows pointing toward the eyes.

[2NE1] CL's Jeremy Scott Antique Gold Sunglasses ($144)

CL wore artistic, pearl teardrop sunglasses on the cover of Ketchup Magazine No. 357. These gaudy, golden pair are sure to make any Valentine's date gasp with astonishment.

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