Last V-day preparations

... of zoals ze het bij Victoria's Secret noemen - Bombshell day! (We moeten ze gelijk geven, wij hebben écht geen relatie of "Valentijnsdag" nodig om sexy te zijn.) Dating, bound of single - we hebben allemaal een reden om deze vrijdagavond speciaal te maken. Dus wie vandaag nog snel even 't stad in moet - zhe check list!

- 2 flessen Codorníu limited edition cava (Delhaize's Valentijnsactie!). Want deze twee zijn werkelijk te schattig om de rekken te laten staan. 

- Wanneer het best oké is om een zak Lays open te trekken op andere weekeinden, zijn Raffaello's (mijn lievelingspralines sinds ik wist wat pralines waren) en Ferrero Rochers vandaag beter toegewezen. Wie echt wanhopig is heeft in ieder geval iets ronds en kogelachtigs om tegen de romantische films op tv te gooien vanavond. 

- Pearls! Oorbellen (Amode), armband (Belis)

- Het lekkerste luchtje ooit (en dit zeg ik trouwens over elk exemplaar in mijn parfumverzameling) dat vandaag misschien nog net iets beter past dan anders - Amor Amor van Cacharel (A woman without perfume has no future! Wijze woorden van madame Chanel)
- Rood kant om je billen - voor hem wellicht het leukste in stand gehouden cliché... lingerie rouge. (H&M)

- Een kaartje (Want natúúrlijk zien jullie elkaar elke dag graag en hoeven jullie niet mee te doen met "al die commerce", maar een kaartje voor hem is wel zó lief. Tip: sla het rek sprekende (ja heus!) poëziekaarten op weemoedige muziek in de Standaard boekhandel liever over). (Hallmark)

- Een cadeautje - single ladies: treat yourself or your bestie! (Of mams, want zijn die niet gewoon onze allerbeste vriend?) (Chanel sunnies)

- Een tiara, want in zijn huisje woont een echte prinses (en daar moet hij soms aan herinnerd worden) én ze smaakt naar Champagne! (Claire's)

At Victoria's Secret they like to call it Bombshell day - and they are right again! (Let's be honest here, we really don't need a man or relationship to feel sexy!) Anyways, wether you are dating, bound or single there's a reason to make this Fridaynight different from the others. So if you're hitting the mall today, here is your checklist! 

- 2 bottles of Codorníu limited edition cava (Delhaize Valentine action!) as these babies are too cute to leave in the racks. 

- There's nothing wrong with stuffing yourself with Lays on an ordinary Friday night but this time Ferrero Rochers & Raffaello's are slightly more appropriate (and if you hate romance and the cheesy movies on the tv tonight you have something round and hard to throw at the screen.)

- Pearls! Earrings (Amode) Bracelet (Belis)

- Red lace around your bum... lingerie rouge might be a V-day cliché he's seriously supporting. (H&M)

- The most love-like perfume ever created: Amor Amor by Cacharel. (May I quote madame Chanel here? "A woman without perfume has no future!") 

- If you hate Valentine's day and all the "commercial" crap.... you might still want to go for a sweet card, just to show him you appreciate him. (Hallmark)

- A present! Single ladies: treat yourself or your bestie! (Or mom, as she's our bestie most of the time) (Chanel sunnies)

- A tiara. Listen up, there is no subtile way to remind him (or yourself) you're the princess! Have breakfast in bed, have champagne for breakfast, enjoy yourself!

Valentine's gift for her (or yourself, really)

Flowers and heart-shaped chocolate boxes will never go out of style, but if you can't think of anything else than perfume and champagne to give your girl, you probably want to pay attention now, fellas. These are a couple of very sassy original gifts for girls. P.S.: Always remember, it's pretty much an obligation to get her a wonderful bouquet of flowers. Red roses on Valentine's day (any day, actually) are the only thing that never get boring.

Soft pink Pop PhoneBuy here ($20)

If she works at the office or just happens to be a retro diva this phone would be just DARLING.

Mean Girls Pencils
Buy here ($10)
You are probably not aware of this but Mean Girls is the ultimate chick movie of the past decennia. (Read: Lindsay Lohan before the "I just did coke only about 7 times") It's unmissable at any sassy girl desk and is bitchy in a cute and ironic way.

Black Lucite Studded clutchBuy here ($35)

If she's a fashionista she'll love this. Even if you couldn't care less for fashion you will definitely make a statement and surprise her with this musthave clutch.

Bad Ass Bitch Candle
Buy here ($18)

Any scent she f'n wants! Ms. Betty's soy candle is a very bad ass present.

Classy Tray by Blue & Cream
Buy here ($45)

If she loves Chanel, she'll love this. A bended tray for all her rings, jewellery and bobby pins on the bedside table.

The Little Dictionary of Fashion

Buy here ($15)
Christian Dior's Little Dictionary Of Fashion should be on every girl's salon table. 'Nuff said!

French toast StamperBuy here ($15)
Very cute and french! The condition of giving her this is that YOU make her the toast (every morning!)

Valentine's Day gifts for Him

The very best small Valentine's Day present for your sweetheat. Because heartshaped pillows, teddybears and semi-sexual stuff from the gadget shop is way too corny. All gifts can be found on www.fancy.com, you can get the app for free in the App Store!


Biggie Giclée Art print
Buy here ($39)
Individually numbered, stamped and signed poster from Curioos. Great for the hip-hop minded boyfriend! Mind that the delivery takes 1-2 weeks so order ASAP!

The Wolf of Wall Street book 
Buy here ($13)
Just a fucking great book about a fucking great movie, for boyfriends who can't get enough of the motion picture, for fuck's sake.

Forgetful Gentleman Notebook

Buy here ($16)
He probably already knows you are one classy woman, and this may be one classy way to make sure another anniversary won't be forgetten.

Refilable gold bullet lighter
Buy here ($10)

If he loves Bad Boys, Scarface or other movies of this kind, ánd happens to be a smoker, there's a big chance he'll find this really cool.

World map by Knock

Buy here ($14)

For the traveller type. Looks extremely classy and minimal in a white office, you probably won't mind having this in your house either.

 

Nostalgia Electrics Pop-up Hotdog toaster
Buy here ($30)
Don't ask. You know all these girly gadgets and things like lash curlers and funky nail blow-dry gadgets we buy? This is kind of the same for men - something they don't need (and something WE know they don't need) but that they will find extremely cool.

Stuff Every Man Should Know book
Buy here ($10)

How to make a Martini and how to bet on horses. All that knowledge in pocket-size. Don't you already love Brett Cohen, ladies?

Brainfreeze Glass Skull Ice Bucket
Buy here ($25)

If he is A) the pool boy, B) the party thrower or C) fond of Alexander McQueen he should be euphoric about stacking the ice in this baby.

Das Kapital Coin Bank

Buy here ($15)

Karl Marx will safely guard your baby's money. Personally I think it's genious!