Valentine’s Day gifts from the Disney universe

Jewelry, of course: Personally, I’m always on the lookout for Disney jewelry I can wear to work. My favorite piece is a charm bracelet with a single Mickey silhouette dangling from it. Unfortunately, it’s no longer in the Disney store. But a bracelet is still a good idea, so take a look at this silver Swirl Mickey Mouse bracelet ($225). If you’re leaning more toward a necklace, Disney recently introduced a marcasite necklace by Judith Jack ($200, pictured). This necklace has a 14-inch chain, which is on the short side, so keep that in mind. Shooting for the moon? Take a look at the Disney Dream Collection, which prices starting around $1,000. 

It’s in the bag: Mickey and Minnie’s love story is celebrated with a new line of LeSportsac bags, from makeup bags and wallets to weekender bags ($28-$138). Each Love Mickey bag comes with a sweet Mickey and Minnie keychain. If you’ve got a Disney vacation coming up, I recommend the Kasey Bag, a crossbody bag with lots of pockets. This style is perfect for a day at the parks because you can fit all your necessities in it and not have to worry much about carrying it. 

Collectibles: Let one of Disney’s beloved characters say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day. Precious Moments has charming figurines of Piglet ($39.50) and Tigger ($46.50) that aren’t nearly as twee as some Precious Moments can be. And if you’re a fan of Jim Shore’s work — honestly, even if you’re not — any one of these would be welcome: Mickey or Minnie ($24.50 each) or Eeyore ($37.50, pictured). Or, get a little creative and celebrate one of the greatest love stories of all time with Kermit and Miss Piggy bookends ($79.50).

Disney duds: There are lots of love-themed duds for the ladies, starting with a sweet Mickey loves Minnie T-shirt or one featuring Jack and Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas” ($19.50). If comfort is her thing, these cute  thermal sleep pants ($24.50) say “you don’t need to wear uncomfortable lingerie to be sexy.” (No, really, that’s what they’re saying. You have to listen closely.)

Champagne glasses: You don’t have to wait for a wedding to buy her a nice set of Disney glasses. Beauty and the Beast are etched into these flutes ($79.95) from Arribas Bros., they can be personalized — and there isn’t a bridal veil in sight.

We all know it’s harder to buy romantic gifts for men. Even the Disney Store only offers three ideas for men on its Valentine’s Day page: a classic Mickey T-shirt, a water bottle and a Vinylmation Cupid. I think we can do better. (No sexism intended: These might make great gifts for women, too, but since we’re low on ideas for the men, we’ve put them here.) 

A sporty watch: Granted, a lot of people don’t wear watches anymore, so think of this more as jewelry for men. We found a red Timex Mickey Mouse Chronograph ($165) with a nylon band and a classic almost-hidden Mickey on the face. Looking for something more office-friendly? How about stainless steel with a black or blue face — and your choice of character ($95). You also can have this watch engraved, but you might not get it in time for Valentine’s Day.

Real jewelry: If you just found yourself saying, “To heck with something that’s practically jewelry, how about the real thing?” there’s a personalizable Disney ring from Jostens, maker of class rings for generations ($415-$710). And, not to let the ladies have all the fun, there’s also a Diamond Icon Mickey Mouse Ring that starts at about $3,000. Of course Disney’s universe goes far beyond Mickey Mouse, so how about these Wolverine cufflinks ($29.50)? 

Design an iPad or iPhone case: Take his favorite movie and add a message or a favorite quote and you’ve got a personal — and practical — gift. Maybe an image from “Nightmare Before Christmas” with the quote, “We’re simply meant to be.” Prices range from about $40 for an iPhone 4/4S case to $56 for an iPad 3 case. Helpful hint: Nothing too schmoopy or your guy might be too humiliated to use his device in public. 

Car decal: For those of you who don’t really want to buy into the Valentine’s Industrial Complex, but also don’t want to go to dinner empty-handed, we like this “My other car is a Monorail” decal ($7.95).