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The days of framing a 4x6 photo of your sweetie and considering it an awesome gift are over. With all the incredibly cool photo gadgets now available, the bar for photo-related gifts has officially been raised. Luckily, the following seven products leverage your snapshots to create spectacularly sentimental Valentine's Day gifts.

iPhone Skin

Photos to go

If your sweetie is a techie, skip the photo mouse pad and upgrade to a phone or e-reader skin. These fun and functional skins are very durable and scratch resistant-and lets them carry around a favorite memory anywhere. Available for iPhones, iPads, Blackberrys, and most laptops and cameras. From $19.99 from Snapfish

Playing Cards

Stack the deck in your favor

Do you two play a lot of gin? Do you guys love Texas Hold 'Em? Then liven up your next game with a deck of personalized cards. Pick a funny photo of the two of you and get ready for some big laughs during your next game. Pssst: did we mention they cost less than $10? $9.80 from

Where does your relationship stand?

Where do you stand with your man? As evidenced by Facebook's "It's complicated" relationship status option, modern romance is no longer black and white. In fact, given today's dating practices, it's becoming increasingly difficult to define exactly what kind of relationship you are in. But the five relationship statuses below help make sense of the matter.

Does one of these apply to you and yours or did we leave something out?

Friends: There is a mutual trust and affection for one another, but there is no physical intimacy or feelings above being just friends.

Friends with Benefits: Everyone has needs and what better way to satisfy these needs than with a trusted friend? This is taking the "Friends" status one step up to include physical intimacy, presumably without commitment or "ties."

Dating: You've gone on a few dates with this person, or spent a lot of time with them. You've shared more than one kiss and want to continue to keep seeing each

In honor of Valentine's Day, we decided to take a look back at some of history's most iconic kisses. From famous movie moments to real-life romances, the following eight smooches are those that continue to be felt 'round the world and in romantics' hearts.


V-J Day in Times Square
V-J Day in Times Square
Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph taken in Times Square on V-J Day in 1945 was published in Life magazine the following week. It has since become one of the most famous images-and kisses-of all time.

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Gustav Klimt's The Kiss
The Kiss
The Kiss, completed by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt 1908, is considered a masterpiece of the modern period. The painting of two lovers embracing, one of the most popular and recognizable in the world, can now be found on everything from mugs and T-shirts to mouse pads and notebooks.


From Here to Eternity
Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr
The beach scene from 1953's From Here to Eternity was pretty racy for its time. In fact, the scene from the novel was toned down

The best shadow choice depends on your eye color

Finding a new eye shadow color to wear is an easy way to update your look. But with so many shades available, how do you choose one that's sure to look great? Heed the following guidelines.

Hazel Eyes

SmashBox

Reach for a shimmery bronze or gold shade, such as Smashbox's 24K ($16 at Ulta Beauty) or MAC Cosmetics' Amber Lights ($14 at MAC), which can really accentuate the golden tones of hazel eyes.

Brown Eyes

Ulta

Try a soft green, such as Ulta's Eyeshadow in Mint ($7 at UltaBeauty.com), for a captivating contrast.

Grey Eyes

Urban Decay

Bring out the blue hues in grey eyes with a crisp blue color, such as Urban Decay's Eye Shadow in Goddess ($17 at Sephora).

Blue Eyes

Stila

Blues eyes can be magnified with a spunky pink color. For a great result try using Stila's Twig Eye Shadow Pan ($18 at Sephora).

Green Eyes

Bare Escentuals

Make emerald eyes pop with a dazzling purple, such as, Bare Escentuals Flamenco Eye Color ($13 at

How to care for your jeans.Jeans are a wardrobe staple for most of us. And, while you used to be able to pick up a pair for under $50, nowadays quality denim is more expensive than ever. To make your next pair a true investment piece and ensure your favorite figure-flattering jeans remain in good shape for years to come, follow these four basic rules of denim care.


Don't Wash Jeans Often
Unless you've spilled something you can't wash out with a simple wet cloth, resist the urge to wash after every wear. Repeated washing will cause your jeans to fade, lose their shape, and wear out faster. CNN recently reported that one University of Alberta student resisted washing his jeans for 15 months. While that may sound gross, after swabbing the jeans for bacteria, it turned out that they were no dirtier than when they were washed and worn for just 13 days!



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Never Wash in Hot Water
When it is time to wash your jeans, be sure to do so in cold water. Hot water can cause

Loving the iPad you got for Christmas but still don't have a fabulous case for it? Fret no more-we've found eight of the most fashion-forward cases on the market that won't break the bank.

The Saki Pad Sleeve

Floral fun from Piperlime

Feeling girly? This pretty sleeve from Piperlime is a great way to add a pop of color to any outfit while also keeping your iPad protected.$29

Missoni for Target Leather Case

Missoni for Target

This incredibly chic case from Target is only available for a limited time so we suggest hopping on it today. It was originally priced at $60 so at $21, it's quite a steal!

Merkury Innovations Zebra iPad Case

Animal print from Kohl's

Finally-a case as sassy as you! And since it's made of neoprene, it'll keep your iPad safe against unexpected weather and accidental drops. $29 from Kohl's

rooCASE Dual-View Leather Folio Case

rooCASE is a case and a stand

This hot red case lets you stand your iPad horizontally or vertically-so it's fab and functional. Is red too bold? It's available in pink and

Hotel style on the go

We've seen some unlikely people create their own nail polishes. (Ahem, Justin Beiber!) We've also seen polishes inspired by unpalatable things (like bruises and blood) Now we can add this lacquer to the weird list: The Ace Hotel has teamed up with Uslu Airlines to create Ace X Uslu Airlines Nail Kit ($19 from Ace Hotel), a gunmetal-gray polish reminiscent of the NYC hotel's interior. Even though we think it's really random that a hotel is producing nail polish, we have to admit the shade is great and the striped nail file that comes with it is too cute not to keep.

What do you think? Is this polish sleek or silly?

More from Kaboodle:
Find Your Dream Wedding Dress
Cheap and Easy Ways to Decorate With Style
Punch Up Your Décor with Color
The Coolest Coffee Mugs and Tea Cups EVER!
Wild Things: Our Favorite Animal Prints
LBDs for Every Occasion
The Most Comfortable (and Fashionable!) Flats

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Update your look!
With daily responsibilities pulling us in myriad directions, it's easy to get into a style rut, returning again and again to the same old outfits. Fortunately, if you turn to any of the following five tips, it's just as easy to freshen up your style without spoiling your budget.


Shop Your Own Closet
When we get busy, we usually grab whatever is in the front of the closet and wear it in the same old ways. But, chances are you have a bunch of fabulous clothes hidden away and just waiting for you to pull them out and breathe new life into them! Take an afternoon and really see what you have. Go through everything in your closet-clothes, shoes, handbags, everything-if it doesn't fit anymore, if it's worn or pilled, or is now hopelessly out of style, it needs to go. Then have fun and experiment with what's left. Try on your fancy blouses with jeans, your tees with work skirts, blazers over tanks. Take your suits and turn them into separates. See how you like a belt cinching your waist