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Cupid has released his arrow and love is in the air … so now is the time to get your darling the perfect St Valentine’s Day gift before it’s too late.
Sure you could give chocolates, flowers or a card, but, how absolutely ‘boring’ are you? Here are a few gift ideas that will make your ‘bae’ (before anyone else) whisper sweet nothings.
Ladies love new supplies of make-up and beauty items and shades of pink and red just so happen to be on the runway this season.
This palette matches brilliantly with the romantic occasion and Inglot has just the thing – red nail polish for BD5, various shades of pink and red lipstick for BD4.200 and matching liners for BD6. It sells quality professional beauty items to help dress her vanity with a plethora of products.
Nothing beats giving the gift of relaxation and pampering, Nerissa Beauty Salon is offering a Valentine’s promotion and it is conveniently located in Adliya. BD20 will provide a ‘Diamond’ peel hair treatment, blow-dry, manicure, pedicure and an eyebrow threading.
If you are on a budget and don’t want to spend too much it is offering a BD6 package of a manicure, pedicure and hair treatment. Contact the salon for more exciting package offers.
Women’s Secret is famous for its nightwear that is both sexy and comfortable to the touch. If you are stuck for a gift you will definitely find one here.
Red lace lingerie may seem like a cliché but not to the little lady and here you will find various styles for BD5.800. A plush rose-coloured robe will wrap her in warmth for BD16.900 and pyjama sets are selling for BD19.900 that come in various licenced brands and styles.
Al Hawaj carries numerous famous brands of colognes and perfumes which are brought in from all over the world as well as created locally. You will not be stuck for choice for gifts on the most romantic day of the year.
There is something for both men and women and a current promotion features, Tous, an Italian brand which has created the fragrance called ‘Love’. It’s a sparkling fragrance with bubbles of pink grapefruit, a spicy hint of pepper and drops of mandarin which combine with a heart filled with violet flowers, muguet and fanciful raspberries. The Tous Love Eau de Toilette Natural Spray (90ml) is priced BD29.900.
Saks Fifth Avenue has high-end fashion brands and are always welcome gifts. This St Valentine’s Day fetch him a pair of red Balenciaga leather trainers for BD153 which will have him running ‘red-hot’ through the desert in love. If you prefer to have your ‘heart’ on his sleeve then Comme Des Garcon’s trendy black sweatshirt with embroidered heart will be sure to please. Red Giuseppe Zanotti trainers are selling for BD433 and will have you in his ‘good graces’ for ages with this trendy new footwear.
Bath & Body Works launched its most ‘joyful’ fragrance yet for the special day. The fragrance collection bursts with happiness and joy, it is a bright, cheerful blend of Sparkling Clementine, Golden Mango, Frosted Jasmine.
Fragrance Notes: Top – Fizzy Clementine, Winter Melon, Sparkling Mango; Mid – Blooming Honeysuckle, Frosted Jasmine; Dry – Dulce de Leche, Golden Amber, Shimmering Sugar. Prices are available in-store.
Usually men are quite practical and are content with you grabbing him a pair of socks or underwear as gifts. However, ladies, let’s be a bit more creative especially as Marks & Spencer has some items to create a little ‘spark’. Try a pure silk black bow-tie he can wear to his next formal event for BD7.500 or some nifty ‘airplane’ cuffs for BD12.
Pandora sells affordable, hand-finished, contemporary jewellery that is made from very high-quality materials.
Try the ‘essence collection’ which is a symbol of belief and expression of character. It aims to inspire women to ‘express their true selves’, through beauty and inner values. The ‘love’ charm selling for BD109 is a tender shade of pink with 14K rose gold which is sophisticated and beautiful that will remind her of your affection and love.
Virgin Megastore carries all the latest techtronics which are perfect gifts for the man who loves his toys and gadgets. Newly-released items include the Amplifi Home Music Sytem for the iPod that boasts unbelievable room-filing sounds or STREET headphones that feature a detachable cord for tangle-free transport with enhanced bass and memory foam ear-pads. This will help him chill out and relax while he listens to his favourite tunes.
