Want to be a star on the Day of Love? Then get the right gift for your partner and watch this Valentine’s Day
become the most memorable day of your life. No more random cards and trinkets. If you want this day to
go your way and get some TLC by the end of it, make sure you get exactly what suits your lover best. The hole in your pocket won’t matter when you see the smile on their faces.

For the indulgent

The Sankhya Couple Massage at Anaya Spa at The Ffort, Raichak, promises to be an experience tailor-made for lovebirds on this day. This 60-minute aromatherapy massage uses a special blend of rose, jasmine, Ylang Ylang, olive and almond oils to give you the ultimate de-stressing

experience. So take your partner along on a blissful journey to rejuvenate your romance. Pocket pinch: Rs 3,400.

Want to start off the day on a romantic high? The Louis XIII de Rémy Martin is perfect for cognac lovers. Brought to you by Remy Cointreau, this cognac is blended in the Grande Champagne area of France. No less than 1,200 eaux-de-vie (fruit brandy produced by fermentation and double distillation) go into it and it is then aged in oak barrels. It comes to you in a crystal carafe by French crystal-ware makers Baccarat. Pocket pinch: Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.10 lakh for a bottle, depending on which city you are buying it from.

For the style icon

Is your girl a total diva? Get her something to pair with her Chanel dress and Jimmy Choos — Alexandre de Paris hair accessories, perhaps? These pretty babies come in bow, flower and star shapes with exquisite embellishments. Pick from pieces like the Swarovski-studded Cocoon White (Rs 43,900) or the Quir range that’s priced between Rs 7,400 and Rs 9,500

depending on the colour and size. To order in Calcutta call 09500085041 or 09004478272.

There’s a reason red is called the colour of love.

Sweep your woman off her feet with bags from Kazo in various shades of the fiery hue. Surprise her with a red satin clutch (Rs 1,550) or a pretty pink satin bag (Rs 2,600). Available in all Kazo stores or can be

ordered from www.kazo.com www.kazo.com.

For the narcissist

So you have the prettiest girl in the world. But take our word for it, she wouldn’t mind adding an Inglot to her make-up bag. The top-notch cosmetics brand has a special line of reds and pinks that’s just right for all those “dress code red” Valentine’s Day parties.

So choose from lipsticks and blush to nail varnish or just pull out all the stops and get her the entire haul. Pick from a range of products like the AMC blush (Rs 750), the Slim Gel lipstick (Rs 680) and the Freedom palette — a customised collection of various make-up items that will cost you between Rs 1,200 and Rs 4,500. Available at all Inglot stores.

Handmade body care and cosmetics products brand Lush is in the mood for some serious loving. Its Valentine’s Day gift box called Be Mine (Rs 2,100) is packed with goodies that are sure to make you smile — the It’s Raining Men body wash, Soft Coeur massage bar and the Love Bird soap. You could also pick up the Love Soap (Rs 370) or the quirky Frog Prince soap (Rs 380). Available in all Lush stores.

For the house proud

Fill your home with love, courtesy multi-brand furniture boutique Zolijns. Among its Valentine’s Day collection are beauties like Butterfly, a bright pink clock from Italian clock-makers Diamantini & Domeniconi, and Femme, a curvy red sofa by Italian furniture brand Arflex. Be prepared to shell out Rs 12,000 for Butterfly while Femme will cost you either Rs 3.9 lakh (for fabric) or Rs 3.7 lakh (for leather). Available at Zolijns, New Delhi, or order online: www.zolijns.com

Onset, the premium home décor store, has launched a line of products ranging from cushion covers, vases, runners, rugs and oil lamps to even chandeliers in various shades of reds and pinks for this special day. The silk, quilted bed cover is for a tidy Rs 14,000. The cushion covers range from Rs 750 to Rs 1,200 while the silk-sheathed candle stands come for Rs 2,100 (medium size) and Rs 2,600 (big). Or capture your memories of the day in photo frames that will cost you Rs 1,600. Available in Onset stores in New Delhi and Calcutta.

Compiled by Amrita Mukherjee