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Valentine’s Day 2025 Gift for Her: From Personalised Jewellery to Fashion Accessories, Things That Can Bring a Smile on Her Face on the Day of Love

Valentine’s Day, celebrated every year on February 14, is a time to express love and appreciation for that special someone. While romantic gestures can be shown every day, this occasion provides an opportunity to go the extra mile and make her feel truly cherished. Thoughtful gifts play a significant role in making the day memorable, as they reflect the effort and attention put into understanding her preferences and desires. Ahead of Valentine’s Day 2025, we bring you Valentine’s Day 2025 gift ideas for her. From personalised jewellery to fashion accessories, these things can surely bring a smile on her face on the day of love. Valentine’s Day 2025 Gifts for Him: Celebrate the Day of Love With Your Man by Giving Him the Best Valentine’s Present.

Choosing the perfect Valentine’s gift requires more than just picking something expensive—it should be meaningful and personal. Whether she appreciates sentimental gestures, luxurious treats, or practical items, the ideal gift will show how much you care. Consider her interests, hobbies, and personality when selecting the perfect present. A well-thought-out gift can deepen your bond and create lasting memories. As you celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025, here are Valentine’s Day 2025 gifting ideas that can help you select the best gift for her. Valentine Week 2025 Date Sheet: From Rose Day To Kiss Day, Check Full List of Love Week Till Valentine’s Day To Embrace and Celebrate Love.

Personalised Jewellery – A necklace, bracelet, or ring with her initials, your anniversary date, or a heartfelt engraving adds a personal touch that she will cherish forever.

Luxury Spa Set – Pamper her with a high-quality spa set, including scented candles, bath salts, and skincare essentials, allowing her to relax and unwind in comfort.

Customised Love Letter or Scrapbook – A handwritten love letter or a scrapbook filled with shared memories, pictures, and notes will make her feel special and remind her of your journey together.

Romantic Getaway or Dinner Date – Surprise her with a weekend trip to a beautiful destination or a candlelit dinner at her favourite restaurant. Experiences often mean more than material gifts.

Fashion Accessories or Designer Handbag – If she loves fashion, a stylish handbag, scarf, or a pair of elegant shoes can be a great gift that complements her style.

Valentine’s Day is not just about material gifts but about expressing love and appreciation in ways that resonate with her. Whether through heartfelt words, memorable experiences, or thoughtfully chosen presents, the most important thing is to make her feel loved and valued. A well-planned gift, combined with quality time, will create beautiful memories and strengthen your relationship.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2025 08:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 30, 2025
French President Macron’s plan for new Notre Dame windows face backlash

French President Emmanuel Macron’s desire to be immortalized in the windows of the restored Notre Dame Cathedral may be shattered as his plans for contemporary designs face furious opposition.

Macron’s plan involves replacing the large windows of six side-chapels in the south aisle of Notre Dame’s nave with contemporary designs in yellow, pink and green stained-glass, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The president’s aides have said the redesign is to remind future generations of the 2019 fire that engulfed the medieval structure, according to the outlet.

The plan, however, has been met with backlash as art historians and architects argue the harmony in the cathedral’s design is at risk should more modern windows be installed.

NOTRE DAME HOSTS FIRST MASS SINCE 2019 FIRE, DRAWING CROWDS BY THE THOUSANDS

Macron is seeking to leave his mark on the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with redesigned, contemporary stained-glass windows. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File)

France’s National Heritage and Architecture Commission unanimously voted in July against Macron’s proposal, prompting one artist in the running to design the new stained-glass windows to drop out of the competition.

“When I read that, I said, ‘We’re stopping everything,’” Pascal Convert, 67, told the outlet.

Windows in the heart of Notre Dame are seen on Nov. 28, 2024. (AP/Stephane de Sakutin)

Claire Smith, a professor of archeology at Flinders University Australia, told the outlet that Macron was “inserting himself” into the cathedral in an “opportunistic and self-aggrandizing” way.

FIRST LOOK AT NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL’S RESTORED INTERIOR FIVE YEARS AFTER DEVASTATING FIRE

Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader of France’s opposition party, wrote on X last month that “a leader can’t sully, this priceless heritage on a whim,” referring to the window controversy.

The nave of Notre Dame Cathedral is seen on Nov. 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP/Stephane de Sakutin)

Macron’s plan is expected to be opposed through France’s court system.

The cathedral reopened last month in Paris with an opening ceremony attended by then-President-elect Donald Trump, then-First Lady Jill Biden, Prince William and other notable figures.

The restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. (Ashley J. DiMella / Fox News Digital)

Carpenters worked by hand like their medieval counterparts as they hewed giant oak beams to rebuild the roof and spire that collapsed during the inferno.

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Nearly $1 billion in donations were raised to rebuild Notre Dame in the days following the fire.

January 29, 2025
Trump transportation secretary pick Sean Duffy to face Senate confirmation vote

The Senate is poised to vote on whether to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Transportation over the next four years.

Trump tapped Sean Duffy, a former congressman, a father of nine and a former Fox News host, to serve as secretary of transportation under his administration, calling him a “tremendous and well-liked public servant.”

Duffy underwent a grilling by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee this month, eventually advancing to a full Senate vote with unanimous, bipartisan support.

A cloture vote for Duffy’s confirmation was held Monday evening, which, upon its passing, meant the chamber would conclude its debate over his nomination and proceed to a final vote.

SPEAKER JOHNSON INVITES TRUMP TO ADDRESS CONGRESS AMID BUSY FIRST 100-DAY SPRINT

Then-Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., leaves a House Republican Conference meeting at the Capitol on May 8, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

The Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to confirm Duffy on Tuesday afternoon.

If confirmed, Duffy will assume the position last held by former President Joe Biden’s transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg.

Buttigieg faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for his handling of transportation issues over the years, such as waiting 10 days to address the 2023 Ohio train derailment and widespread calls to hold airlines accountable for flight delays.

As the new administration takes shape, lawmakers are making suggestions about what they would like to see in the new transportation head.

REPUBLICANS REACT TO PETE HEGSETH’S CONFIRMATION AS DEFENSE SECRETARY: ‘HE IS THE CHANGE AGENT’

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah called for the Trump administration to abolish the Transportation Security Administration.

Pete Buttigieg (Tim Rue/File)

Additionally, during Duffy’s confirmation hearing, Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., highlighted the importance of making sure Hurricane Helene victims are “not forgotten” after a stretch of a highway in North Carolina collapsed into the Pigeon River.

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Tuesday’s vote comes as Senate Republicans have been working to confirm Trump’s Cabinet nominees, holding a rare vote on Saturday to push through Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security.

Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.

January 28, 2025
Trump expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under FACE Act

Donald Trump is expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act during President Biden’s administration in the coming days.

The pardons, first reported by The Daily Wire, would apply to activists convicted of protesting near abortion clinics during various demonstrations. The details and scope of the pardons have yet to be revealed.

Thomas Ciesielka, a spokesman for the pro-life law firm the Thomas Moore Society, confirmed plans for the pardon to Fox News Digital.

News of the plan comes just one day before the March for Life, an annual pro-life march that takes place in Washington, D.C.

WHITE HOUSE OPM ORDERS ALL DEI OFFICES TO BEGIN CLOSING BY END OF DAY WEDNESDAY

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., had called on Trump to pardon activists convicted under the FACE Act since the president was sworn into office.

“No administration in history has targeted Christians like the Biden Admin. We saw one persecution after another, from shutting down churches during COVID to raiding pro-lifers homes at the crack of dawn. EVERY pro-life prisoner Biden wrongly imprisoned should be pardoned,” Hawley wrote on X.

Hawley said he spoke with Trump about a potential pardon plan on Thursday morning, saying they had a “great conversation.”

TRUMP TO DEPLOY MILITARY TO BORDER, END BIDEN PAROLE POLICIES IN FLURRY OF DAY ONE EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has also introduced legislation that would dismantle the FACE Act. Many lawmakers have argued that Democratic administrations have weaponized it against pro-life groups and Christians.

“97% of FACE Act prosecutions between the years of 1994-2024 were initiated against pro-life Americans; it is laughable to argue that the law hasn’t been weaponized. Let’s put H.R. 589 on the President’s desk and end this once and for all,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said in a statement reacting to the pardon news.

Pro-life supporters march in Washington D.C., United States on January 20, 2023. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Trump also issued a blanket pardon for nearly all January 6 prisoners shortly after he took the oath of office.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to [email protected], or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

January 23, 2025
Biden expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under FACE Act

Donald Trump is expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under the FACE Act during President Biden’s administration in the coming days.

The pardons, first reported by The Daily Wire, would apply to activists convicted of protesting near abortion clinics during various demonstrations. The details and scope of the pardons have yet to be revealed.

Thomas Ciesielka, a spokesman for the pro-life law firm the Thomas Moore Society, confirmed plans for the pardon to Fox News Digital.

News of the plan comes just one day before the March for Life, an annual pro-life march that takes place in Washington, D.C.

WHITE HOUSE OPM ORDERS ALL DEI OFFICES TO BEGIN CLOSING BY END OF DAY WEDNESDAY

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., had called on Trump to pardon activists convicted under the FACE Act since the president was sworn into office.

“No administration in history has targeted Christians like the Biden Admin. We saw one persecution after another, from shutting down churches during COVID to raiding pro-lifers homes at the crack of dawn. EVERY pro-life prisoner Biden wrongly imprisoned should be pardoned,” Hawley wrote on X.

Hawley said he spoke with Trump about a potential pardon plan on Thursday morning, saying they had a “great conversation.”

TRUMP TO DEPLOY MILITARY TO BORDER, END BIDEN PAROLE POLICIES IN FLURRY OF DAY ONE EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has also introduced legislation that would dismantle the FACE Act. Many lawmakers have argued that Democratic administrations have weaponized it against pro-life groups and Christians.

“97% of FACE Act prosecutions between the years of 1994-2024 were initiated against pro-life Americans; it is laughable to argue that the law hasn’t been weaponized. Let’s put H.R. 589 on the President’s desk and end this once and for all,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said in a statement reacting to the pardon news.

Pro-life supporters march in Washington D.C., United States on January 20, 2023. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Trump also issued a blanket pardon for nearly all January 6 prisoners shortly after he took the oath of office.

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to [email protected], or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

January 23, 2025
Trump demands Putin end war in Ukraine or face tariffs on Russian imports

Trump senior advisor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro discusses the battle over TikTok and bringing ‘prosperity’ to the U.S. on ‘The Claman Countdown.’

President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Russian imports to the U.S. if a deal isn’t struck soon to end the war in Ukraine.

“I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin – and this despite the Radical Left’s Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process.”

Trump continued, “All of that being said, I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. If we don’t make a ‘deal,’ and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries.”

TRUMP PLANS 10% TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS ON FEB. 1

President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Monday. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

“Let’s get this war, which never would have started if I were President, over with!” Trump said. “We can do it the easy way, or the hard way – and the easy way is always better. It’s time to ‘MAKE A DEAL.’ NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!”

Trump was asked in the Oval Office on Tuesday evening if he would add additional sanctions on Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin did not negotiate a ceasefire deal with Ukraine soon.

“Sounds likely,” Trump responded, adding: “The war should have never started. If you had a competent president, which you didn’t, the war wouldn’t have happened. The war in Ukraine would have never happened if I were president.”

“Russia never would have gone into Ukraine. I had a very strong understanding with Putin that it would have never, ever happened,” Trump told reporters. “He disrespected Biden. Very simple. He disrespects people. He’s smart. He understands. He disrespected Biden.”

On whether the U.S. would continue sending military aid to Ukraine, Trump argued that America was contributing about $200 billion more to Kyiv than the European Union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during Russian-Iranian meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Friday. (Contributor/Getty Images / Getty Images)

RUSSIA SOUNDS OFF ON TRUMP’S THREAT TO RETAKE THE PANAMA CANAL

“We’re talking to [Ukrainian President Voldymyr] Zelenskyy. We’re going to be talking with President Putin very soon. And we’ll see how it all happens,” Trump said, adding, “I do feel the European Union should be paying a lot more than they’re paying… It affects them more than it affects us. We have an ocean in between, right?”

“The European Union should equalize. We’re in there for $200 billion more than the European Union. I mean, what are we, stupid? I guess the answer is yes, because they must think so,” he said.

The president was also asked when he would meet with Putin.

“Anytime they want, I’ll meet. I’d like to see that end,” Trump told reporters. “Millions of people are being killed — It’s a vicious situation. And now, largely soldiers. A lot of people have been killed in the cities. They look like demolition sites, buildings, massive buildings bombed and coming down. The thing with Ukraine is that many more people died than you’re reporting.”

Ukrainian soldiers from the 28th Infantry Brigade take part in tactical training exercises wearing gas masks in a rural area of Ukraine as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues on Tuesday. (Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Trump estimated that Russia has lost approximately 800,000 soldiers, and between 600,000 to 700,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the conflict.

His comments echo those he made a day earlier from the Oval Office when he accused Putin of “destroying Russia.”

“I think he’s destroying Russia by not making a deal,” Trump told reporters Monday hours after his inauguration. “I think Russia’s going to be in big trouble. You take a look at their economy. You take a look at the inflation in Russia. So I would — I would hope, I get along with him great, and you know, I would hope he wants to make a deal.”

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On Tuesday, Putin’s foreign policy advisor, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters that Moscow was “taking into account” Trump’s comments in the Oval Office, and the Russians are “ready and open for a dialogue with the new U.S. administration on the Ukraine conflict,” according to The New York Times.

“If the relevant signals come in from Washington, then we’ll pick them up and will be ready to hold negotiations,” Ushakov reportedly added.

January 23, 2025