Vivienne Westwood Lychee Ladydragon Heart peep-toe pumps

sweet: So Fine lace bralette ($48) and So Fine lace thong ($43)
trendy: Coucou soft cup bralette ($84) with Whisper Sweet Nothings lace knickers ($68)

photography by Matthew Shelley

photography by Matthew Shelley

sweet: (left) Studio lace chemise ($144)  and thong ($55) and (right) Madison Soirée bra ($98) and thong ($44)

edgy: (left) Shanghai San chantilly lace bra ($249) and boyshort ($160) Baronessa bodysuit ($734)

Shop now, spend $200, and get a gift with purchase through Valentine’s Day: a red La Perla logo g-string thong.

photography courtesy of Forty Five Ten

Normally, I think of The Woods jewelry as being earthy and slightly witchy, but these pink druzy circle earrings, surrounded by pavé diamonds are kind of darling. The weathered-looking gold and dainty size keep them wearable for everyday. $1,100 at Forty Five Ten.

playful: Damaris Vegas bra ($148) and knicker ($120)
sweet: (left) Mimi Holliday Bloss bra ($110) and hipster ($75) and (right) Les Jupons de Tess ruffle bra ($235) and tie-back thong ($185)
hot: Les Jupons de Tess Culotte balconnet bra ($298) and panty ($228)

A note regarding price points: I went with my whimsy, picking all my favorite pieces regardless of price tag, but there are items for budgets across the board.

photography courtesy of Ylang23

I’m dreaming big with this week’s love list, so I have no qualms adding this stunner of a diamond ring by Sethi Couture to my collection. Ylang23′s got this pretty thing with a 2.89-karat red/brown diamond in blackened white gold surrounded by champagne diamonds. $5,000 at Ylang23. Who wants to be my valentine?

photography courtesy of Virgins, Saints, and Angels

Because I’m obsessed with royal history, because I went to see Snow White and the Huntsman twice in a row when it came out, because I’m just a little (or maybe a lot) Gothic at heart, and for, about, one million other reasons, I love the newest Virgins Saints & Angels collection, inspired by ABC’s Once Upon a Time, at SWAG. The collection full of crystal pendants, ornate hair pins and and combs, and cocktail rings, is elaborate, whimsical, and okay, a tad bit silly. (There are spider cuffs and dagger earrings.) But hand over that Dragon Crown (see above), and I swear I will wear it nonstop. Like, when I’m Swiffering and stuff. (It’s only $450.) If you want to check out the full Once Upon a Time collection and meet the designer, Cheryl Finnegan, head over to SWAG this Thursday, February 7, from 4 pm to 7 pm for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and snapshots of you adorned in these jewels.

photography courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Le Metiér de Beauté and Ken Downing are, like, besties. The high end beauty line, which is sold exclusively at Neiman Marcus, partners with Neiman’s head honcho on limited edition items (like nail polish and lip stick colors) and is now re-touting their holiday edition Pampille de Seduction fragrance necklace for Valentine’s Day. So, what’s a fragrance necklace? Exactly what you think: a piece of jewelry literally infused with scent. But not just any jewelry, naturally. This baby is 24-karat gold with hand-cut carnelian stones. Scents are a mix of the following (because PR people always say it best):

Gardénia: Playful and sweet, this classic fragrance projects hints of orange blosson and jasmine.
Orchidé: Spicy seduction, this fresh aroma captures the deepest scent released by the orchid just after sunset.
Ambre: Warm, exotic and sensual. Earthy wood notes mixed with deep, sweet tones give this scent vintage charm.

Only $4,500.

Local Honey love pillow

How precious is this heart-shaped burlap pillow by Dallas-based designer Local Honey? Wool felt “Love You” letters are festive for upcoming love celebrations or, course, happy, year round encouragement on your couch. Just $42 on Etsy.

photography courtesy of spaweek.com

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re thinking of skipping the customary flowers and candy, we’ve tracked down major deals at some of our favorite Dallas spas. Treat your sweetheart to a day of luxury, indulge together in a few side-by-side treatments, or maybe even save some of that pampering for yourself.

EQUINOX SPA

Deep Tissue Massage, 3-Pack
Three intensive massages to be used within one year of purchase. ($294)

Chocolate or Strawberry Facials, 3-Pack
Rich chocolate conditions and moisturizes skin; strawberry evens complexion and reduces signs of aging. ($396)

Deep Tissue Massage and Chocolate or Strawberry Facials,) 3-Pack combination package ($690

THE SPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

Royal Retreat for Two
50-minute massage in the VIP couple’s suite, followed by Deluxe Manicures and pedicures (with champagne, of course). Couples who book their retreat for Monday-Wednesday in February will also receive complimentary bathrobes. ($600 per couple)

SPA HABITAT

Green Peace for Two Massage
Side-by-side couple’s massage, featuring hot stone therapy. ($200/50 minutes, $270/80 minutes)

Peace and Love Spa Package
Green Peace for Two Massages (50 minutes), Organic Foot Rituals for two, Little Green Facials for two. Allow 2.5 hours. ($490 for two)

HIATUS SPA & RETREAT

Love on the Rocks
Signature 90-minute couple’s massage with hot stones and aromatherapy, followed by Spa Pedicures and champagne. ($439 for two, $379 for h-circle platinum members, $399 for h-circle gold members)

Recipe for Love
One-hour couple’s massage, scented aphrodisiac body wraps, chocolate, and champagne. Allow 75 minutes. ($298 for two, $177 for h-circle platinum members, $207 for h-circle gold members)

Sugar Kisses
Hiatus Massage, Focus Massage with customized aromatherapy, and exfoliating Body Glow Express treatment. Allow 2 hours. ($179, $143 for h-circle platinum members, $153 for h-circle gold members)

STONEBRIAR SPA

Affection
45-minute Relaxing Massage with aromatherapy, and Deluxe Manicure and Pedicure. Allow 2 hours. ($170)

Devotion
Relaxing Massage, Seasonal Eminence Facial, Spa Ritual organic pedicure. Allow 3 hours. ($279)

Passion
60-minute couple’s Relaxing Massage and two Spa Ritual organic pedicures. Allow 2 hours. ($340)

Chocolate Kiss Eminence Facial
This organic facial treatment pumps your skin with antioxidants, and the moisturizing properties of chocolate will leave your face super smooth. ($109/60 minutes, $129/75 minutes)

THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA

Send Your Love
50-minute Swedish massage and Organic Sugar Scrub Pedicure. ($145)

Valentine’s Retreat
25-minute neck, back, and shoulder massage, Reflexology foot treatment, Woodhouse Signature Minkyti Facial, and Agave Nectar Pedicure. ($275)

Getaway to the Woodhouse
80-minute Volcanic Stone Massage, Woodhouse Signature Minkyti Facial and Pedicure. ($345)

Destination: Woodhouse
Woodhouse Escape (a sampler of seven different spa treatment favorites), brightening facial, Signature Pedicure, and an Agave Nectar Manicure. ($345)

Red Velvet Manicure or Pedicure
50-minute treatments using a combination of sparkling oil, sweet cream salt scrub, a chocolate mask, and the spa’s famous Whoopie Cream Shea Butter, plus your favorite shade of nail polish. ($45/manicure, $65/pedicure)

Red Velvet Massage
50-minute massage using deliciously scented oils, like the cinnamon-infused Red Hot Sparkling Body Oil and the Butter Brûlée Whole Milk Soak. ($95)

Red Velvet Body Treatment
This treatment includes a sea salt exfoliation, followed by oil-infused hot towel wraps, and your choice of moisturizing cream or oil. Allow 50 minutes. ($100)

COOPER SPA

Alluring Chocolate and Rose Facial
This facial includes antioxidants and enzymes to freshen your face and reduce fine lines. Allow 75 minutes. ($125)

Irresistible Body Treatment with Chocolate and Roses
An 80-minute treatment including a cinnamon vanilla body scrub, a chocolate mineral mask, and rose petal massage lotion. ($150)

Tickled Pink Pedicure
Buttery nectar milk soak, whipped honey salt scrub, hot honey wrap, and polish. Allow 65 minutes. ($65)

FACELOGIC

Permission Men’s Skin Care Facial
Give your guy the gift of good skin with this treatment, which uses masculine skincare products by Permission. ($59)

Eminence Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Facial
A 50-minute treatment for glowing skin. ($69)

Bikini Wax Specials
4 Brazilians for $180, or 4 bikini waxes for $125. Buy either of these packages, and the spa will give you a free bottle of PFB Vanish + Chromabright, which fights ingrown hairs and prevents discoloration.

ZASPA

Love Me Tender Couple’s Swedish Massage

This relaxing treatment is offered in the spa’s exclusive Couple’s room. ($110/50 minutes, $140/80 minutes)

Into the Deep Couple’s Bath

Enjoy 45 minutes in a deep soaker tub with your loved one. ($75)

KOFFEE DAY SPA

Love on a Budget

30-minute full-body massage, followed by a chocolate foot scrub and soak. ($150)

Infinite

60-minute hot stone massage, hot stone foot scrub, rub, and foot soak, and a full-body scrub made coffee, coconut, honey, and sugar. ($330)

Love U

30-minute full-body hot stone massage, a mini facial, and an organic oil foot rub. ($260)

V SPA

Sugar Kiss Body Glow

50-minute full-body exfoliation, using sugar cane crystals and vanilla bean, for smooth, glowing skin. ($95)

Romancing with Stones Massage

50-minute treatment with hot stones and chocolate or rose massage oil. ($100)

Chocolate Kiss Facial

A 50-minute anti-aging treatment, which includes a chocolate mask and a chocolate butter cream hand massage.

Champagne and Roses Manicure or Pedicure

Enjoy a warm neck wrap, rose-scented soak, Champagne and Rose Scrub, Butter Cream hand/foot massage, and your choice of nail polish. Allow 50 minutes. ($50)

Sweetheart Package

Hot Stone Massage, Classic Facial, and V-Spa Pedicure. Allow 2.5 hours. ($284, including gratuity)

Hugs and Kisses Package

25-minute Express Massage, Express Facial, Express Manicure or Pedicure. Allow 75 minutes. ($154, including gratuity)

LUXURY ON LOVERS

Flawless Diamond Facial

A luxurious brightening and hydrating treatment. ($198)

Champagne & Roses Facial

Extracts from champagne grapes and Bulgarian roses will moisturize and replenish your skin with antioxidants. ($98)

Chocolate & Cherries Antioxidant Facial

Rejuvenating treatment to smooth and hydrate skin. ($98)

Cleopatra’s 24-K Gold Rejuvenate Racial

A gold-infused facial for a radiant complexion. ($125)

Luxury “I Love You” Package

Champagne & Roses Facial or Chocolate & Cherries Facial, Intraceuticals Eye & Lip Treatment, 60-minute Integrated Massage, and gift of Lisa’s Extreme Body Cream. ($278)

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Enter here to win.

I got a beautiful bouquet for V-Day. How can I keep them alive longer? –Linda

Karen Myers, owner of Apples to Zinnias, has the secrets.

With very little effort, you can have beautiful flowers to enjoy for days and days. Keeping the water in the vase clean is the number one way to keep your flowers healthy and long lasting.

Apples to Zinnias' Mint Julep Cup

There are many recommendations that have been passed around.  A few are adding a copper penny,putting in a small dose of bleach, or adding an aspirin. Those things can change the pH balance a small amount to keep the water fresh.

To clear the vase of all bacteria, hold the vase over the sink, holding the flowers in place, and pour out all the water.  Immediately, replace with water that is a medium temperature.  Flowers are sucking air and closing off their future ability to drink when they are out of water, so it needs to be done quickly.  Doing this once a day is optimal, but even every other day will make a big difference in the life of the flowers.

Giving the stems a fresh cut will enhance their life even more. The larger the stem of the flower the more important it is to give it a fresh cut every few days.

Cosabella bra, $75 (left), Mimi Holliday bra, $88, and Mimi Holliday thong, $78.



I.D. Sarrieri bra, $485, and thong, $198

Oh la la Cheri bra, $59; thong, $32; garter belt, $35
La Perla bra and panty set and one-piece sheer bodysuit, $500-$700
Honeydew ruffled shorts

Pink bra, $29 and high-waisted panty