Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
CAN you remember the last time you experienced any of the following symptoms: Abnormal elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, tearfulness, loss of concentration, lack of appetite and obsessive smiling?
If so, you have been ‘love struck’, that super-duper ‘high’ feeling that makes us all do crazy things.
This month take your opportunity to ‘re-light’ that flame and give something special to your darling dear by choosing from these unique and loving gift ideas.
* For the Ladies:
Hello Kitty Sleepwear – available at Women’s Secret
Women’s Secret has the perfect gift for those looking for ‘sweetheart’ approval. You can find lacy red night apparel for the traditional romantic gift or for the ‘little lady’, Hello Kitty sleepwear is ‘puuurfect’ to please.
For a cosy and cute bedtime bargain pick up the Hello Kitty top and bottom set with matching slippers, available in City Centre Bahrain.
Fleurs de Cerisier – available at L’Occitaine
Notorious for natural and unique fragrances that can please any woman, L’Occitaine has launched something fresh and new into the family, Fleurs de Cerisier (cherry tree blossom). This scent is subtle and clear with top notes of lemon over blackcurrant and watermelon with a heart of cherry blossoms that swirl into delicate violet and rose notes. The base of this fragrance nestles into a subtle musky wood trail.
For prices see in store at City Centre Bahrain and Seef Mall.
Prtty Peaushun – available at www.thejamila.com
For a luminous Hollywood gleam like Rihanna and Gwyneth, pick up some Prtty Peaushun. Created by celebrity make-up artist Bethany Karlyn, this is the perfect way to get that ethereal red carpet glow for Valentine’s night out.
The skin potion uses avocado, grapefruit, green tea and rosemary extracts to combat inflammation, soothe irritation and protect from environmental aggressors.
For prices visit www.thejamila.com
Amethyst Eclat by Lalique – BD32.00 for 50mL and BD42.50 for 100mL at all Al Hawaj locations
Amethyst has become a genuine icon in Lalique’s collection of feminine fragrances and the launch of Amethyst Eclat has strengthened its appeal. This delicately designed bottle with interlacing of brambles, raspberries and blackberries will look fab on her night stand. This fragrance sparkles with the pure, bright exhilarating scent of the peony – a flower the French writer Colette called “a blaze of petals’.
* For the Gents:
Beats Studio Wireless – BD165.90 available at Virgin Megastore
Have the voice of Rihanna sing ‘Boy, you make my heart go boom, boom, boom’ through a coveted pair of ‘Studio Wireless Beats’. This is a very comfortable over-the-ear wireless headphone that offers excellent sound for a Bluetooth headphone and features active noise-cancelling technology.
The headphones fold up into a more compact form factor and battery life is decent at 12 hours of wireless listening. They also worked well as a wireless headset for making cell-phone calls.
Royally Flushed Bottle Opener – BD4.00 available at Virgin Megastore
Are you feeling lucky? These poker themed bottle openers are the perfect way to open any bottle. Credit card openers are small enough to keep in your wallet, so, go ahead and have him royally flushed!
Openers each sold separately. Buy all five openers to complete your Royal Flush.
Instax Mini 8 – BD37.70 available at Virgin Megastore
This has a cute and compact body design and is available in five different colours. Instead of taking a ‘couplie’ (new term for couple selfies) for social media, snap a pic for just you and your mate for a private collection.
Happy Plugs – BD14.90 available at Virgin Megastore
Keep your boy with the current toy and pick up a pair of ‘Happy Plugs’. This Swedish accessory has evolved into an international fashion and lifestyle brand and has won a prestigious Guldknappen Award. Happy Plugs In-Ear does what no one else does. It combines high performance audio, fashionable colours and stylish design at the same time. Plugs, of course, come in all different shapes and sizes.
Zoku Red Ice Cream Maker – BD10.00 available at Virgin Megastore
Until now, ice cream lovers have had to choose between store-bought flavours or time-consuming homemade ice cream recipes. This invention from Zoku makes it fast and easy to create a delicious spur-of-the-moment frozen treat - adding speed, versatility and portion control to the mix. It is made for a single serving but sharing is caring and your ‘honey’ will thank you.
Mr & Mrs Mattie Red Peppermint – BD6 available at Virgin Megastore
NIKI, your scented passenger is the perfect travelling companion. It hugs you, says hello to you and will travel with you while providing a trendy fragrance. Heck, this may replace your partner if you don’t watch out.
It comes with a scented EVA refill which gradually releases intense yet subtle fragrance that lasts more than 30 days. Once exhausted, it can be replaced with one of the numerous fragrances available. A journey without NIKI is a journey without emotion.
Men’s ‘London’ shirt- BD6 available at H&M all locations
Graphic T-shirts are all the rage, might as well throw in something fun, funky and patriotic if it suits the bloke.
