Valentine's Day is all about love. The best gifts are the ones that show some emotion, so give a gift to your loved one that truly expresses how you feel. From traditional chocolates to cutting-edge gadgets, Consumer Guide and HowStuffWorks have culled all the best ideas to present this gift guide for an elegant, beautiful day.

Chocolates

There are few things that say "Valentine's Day" more than chocolates.

Little pink hearts can symbolize your love, but four pounds of little pink chocolate hearts can appease the cravings of a loved one.

Chocolate equals love.

Make your Valentine melt with the Hershey's Kisses Dessert Fondue Set. Place a tea light candle under the giant Kiss, fill it with solid chocolate, and soon you will be drifting down a river of chocolatey goodness.

Flowers

Flowers, on the other hand, usually aren't for him. Provided your special someone is mom or a sweetheart, you can give the gift of flowers on that special day. Red roses are a traditional favorite, and who are we to go against tradition?


Electronics

While not a traditionally romantic idea, electronics can make a nice gift for someone who doesn't do gooey or traditional. And you can really make someone feel special with a useful gadget.

The Creative Zen Vision:W Widescreen Digital Audio/Video Player is one of the best values for portable video that we've seen. The display is 4-3/10th inches that display over 262,000 colors, the better to lusciously present your romantic comedies.

If you want to get to that dinner date in Paris on time, you might need the TomTom GO 910 GPS System. This GPS system offers preloaded maps for Europe as well as the United States and Canada. It also offers a vast point-of-interest database to help you find that great little out-of-the-way cafe.


Sleepwear and Lingerie

Because everyone needs to go to sleep, sleepwear is a traditional Valentine's Day gift. Who wouldn't like to slip into a nice pair of silk pajamas? There are many choices for him and for her. And on a more intimate note, lingerie is a sexy and fabulous gift that will heat things up.


Music

While you're slipping into something a little more comfortable, it is a good idea to put on a little mood music. There are CDs that are devoted to love, and these usually are safe choices to strike the right cord.

If you want to be more specific, there are crooners who have built their careers around the love song, and a few of our favorites include Tony Bennett, Al Green, and Barry White. Plus, if the holiday has a theme song, it would have to be "My Funny Valentine." No one, but no one, has ever sung that song like Chet Baker.

Perfume

It is just as important to smell great as to look great. Giving the gift of perfume is never a bad idea. Some of the nicest scents include J'Adore Perfume by Christian Dior for her and, for him, Very Sexy for Him by Victoria Secret.


Jewelry

If you are still stuck, it may be time to open the wallet and buy some jewelry. If you want to combine practical with beautiful, you should consider buying a watch. Functional, elegant, and appreciated, a watch is a great gift.

Functionality may not be the ticket to a great gift for you. Look for jewelry that is more specific for the holiday--and if you really need to make a statement, remember that pearls are always before swine.

And when all else fails, and all the gift ideas are exhausted, there is only one thing left. Earlier in the guide we said that there were few things that say "Valentine's Day" like chocolates, but there is one thing. As Marilyn Monroe once sang:

But square-cut or pear-shaped,
These rocks don't lose their shape.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Diamond earrings are always very nice. They are a flashy gift. Remember, though, that diamond earrings get lonely. You may have to purchase a diamond necklace as well. And if you really need to rack up the brownie points, adding in a diamond bracelet will only complete the gift and complete the holiday. Happy Valentine's Day.