A LOT has changed since last Valentine’s Day. Co-quaranting couples have likely spent more time together than might seem wise, navigating everything from online-schooling to pod-defining to “Might we achieve a more profound understanding of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ if we stream all six seasons for the third time?’ Meanwhile, couples with separate living arrangements have dealt for the past year with their own decidedly unromantic logistics. In short, we could all use a pick-me-up, so this Valentine’s Day, forget the milk-vs-dark-chocolate dilemma of years past and give your loved one a rosy outlook. And we mean that quite literally. Below, 12 of our strategically uplifting picks, from rose-colored glasses (of both sun and wine varieties) to diaphanously pink luxe skincare and jewelry.
1. A Knit of a Different Color
Perhaps too good for Zoom, this gauze-y sweater made from UV-reactive fabric will change shades when she’s in the sun. Cardigan, $485, ph5.com
2. Flowers, Upgraded
Skip the paper wrapping and deliver those roses in a vaporous vase, like this one from Brooklyn artist Paul Arnhold. Vase, $200, paularnholdglass.com
3. Freshly Tinted
These literally rose-colored glasses will give everything in her life a peachy veneer—you included. Alaïa Sunglasses, $483, mytheresa.com
4. Gilding the Lily
For the truly decadent Valentine, an 18k rose-gold necklace with 23 dainty flowers carved from pink tourmaline. Necklace, $73,640, ireneneuwirth.com
