With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it may be difficult to find the perfect gift for a significant other. So before frantically rushing to Powell’s Sweet Shoppe in Santana Row and picking up a box of chocolates and a dozen red roses, consider getting a loved one something a little more personal this year. Here are some gift suggestions of what to get that special guy or girl in your life.

Her:

1. A wallet is absolutely essential for most girls, and it is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. For one, it gives your girl a place to keep her ID, cash, and credit card. It also shows that you gave your gift a bit more thought through your choice of color, style, and brand.

2. A monogrammed necklace is another unique gift that reflects a deeper level of thought through its personalization. By gifting any type of jewelry with your girl’s initials on it, you are showing her that the gift was not a last-minute buy.

3. Sunglasses might not be the most practical gift in the colder months but are especially useful when temperatures start to rise. They are not too pricy, yet are an accessory that any girl can use to spice up an outfit. For a more girly girl a pair of heart-framed sunglasses from Urban Outfitters would be perfect, whereas Raleigh square-framed ones would be perfect for someone who prefers a more classic look.

4. You cannot go wrong with a cross-body bag because of the array of options you have to choose from. Regardless of if your girl is all about practicality over appearance or is fond of added embellishments, there is a bag for her. Since some bags tend to be a bit pricy, H&M is a good store to find inexpensive yet durable purses at.

5. Finally, nail polish is a smaller and more inexpensive gift you can use to top off any of the options above. Depending on your girl’s personality, you can either get her neutral shades or sparkly ones based on her taste. Essie’s “Sand Tropez” is a popular sandy beige shade for a neutral-lover, while OPI’s “Pink Flamenco” is a common bold pink.

Him:

1. Watches are a classic gift that are both practical and personal. Although guys tend to turn to their phones as their time-keeping mechanism these days, getting him a watch gives him something he can add to his daily apparel, rather than something temporary such as flowers.

2. Headphones are also versatile when it comes to style, so they are easy to tailor to your boyfriend’s taste. From something as simple as earbuds to elaborate Beats, you can spend however much you feel is appropriate on this gift.

3. Although clothes are certainly not the first things guys think of when they imagine the ideal gift, don’t you want your boyfriend to look good? In all seriousness, buying your special someone a nice collared shirt is special because it is something he can use frequently. If you are shopping for a more laid-back guy Pacsun is the place to go because of its graphic tees and casual hoodies. For a more preppy guy, American Eagle offers lots of button-down shirts and sweaters for an overall more formal look.

4. iPhone cases aren’t the most unique gifts, but in terms of usability, they are great. Also, because some guys do not carry around wallets, the Incipio credit card case will be ideal. This case has a built-in compartment that holds cards or spare cash, which prevents your guy from having to stuff all of his belongings into his pockets.

5. Finally, although food is not what comes to most people’s minds when they think of a personalized gift, it can certainly be an option. So this year skip running to pick up a generic box of chocolates and instead treat him to a lunch date at Dolce Bella Chocolates & Cafe. This way he can still enjoy the chocolate, but you will be spending more time together.

If none of these suggestions appeal to you, feel free to make some sort of emotional gesture rather than giving a physical gift. Treat your special someone to a picnic in the park or arrange a scavenger hunt for them — do whatever it takes to show them that you care.