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5 days to go

For her

Start with one of Swarovski's crystal dazzlers - a heart-shaped pin (HK$300) to wear on her heart. Or surprise her with 12 crystal roses (HK$850) to symbolise the eternal love you both share. For Swarovski's store locations, call 2566 6301.

For him

Remind him he is the anchor in your life with a sturdy Ball's Engineer Moon Glow timepiece with a self-powered micro gas light that can glow for more than 25 years (HK$7,680). For Ball retailers, call 2858 8268.

4 days to go

For her

Reinforce the strong ties you share with a Philippe Charriol black cable bracelet (HK$1,080) or ring (HK$1,230), crafted in fashionably twisted steel wires. Both have steel heart-shaped pendants. Available in Charriol boutiques at 8 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; Shop 203B, The Landmark, Central; and G31 in Times Square, Causeway Bay.

For him

Show your man what a gem he is by sending him off to work with a pair of gemstone cufflinks from Links of London (HK$1,030). For Links of London store locations, call 2525 1598.

3 days to go

For her

Get her in the mood with some special love potions. There is nothing like an all-body treat from Kiehl's wide range of pampering toiletries before that Valentine's Day cuddle. Find Kiehl's products at Joyce Boutiques. For details, call 2970 2319.

For him

After dinner, serve him a tray of Godiva's Truffles au Champagne (HK$88/100g) for dessert, each bite a delectable concoction of chocolate and champagne (do not be surprised if it stirs more than sweet dreams). For Godiva store locations, call 2918 0848.

2 days to go

For her

As the mercury drops, wrap your career-minded love in a new Hermes 'Kilim' twill scarf (HK$1,720), and give another boost to her sharp corporate image with a Gucci or Prada bag. For Hermes store locations, call 2929 5770. For Gucci, call 2504 1221. For Prada, call 2526 2831.

For him

You have seen him earmark that magazine page with the Dunhill advertisement. Why not get him one of the brand's classic bags or briefcases, and top the package with one of its racy ties (HK$750)? For Dunhill store locations, call 2524 4621.

1 day to go

For her

V-Day is just a day away, so cast a spell in the air with a gift of fragrance. Lead her by the nose to a bagful of designer scent-sations. Try Giorgio Armani's new oriental perfume, Sensi (50ml/HK$420, 100ml/HK$600), available at Giorgio Armani, Chater House, and at Lane Crawford. Or try the intoxicating gardenia notes of a Marc Jacobs fragrance (100ml/HK$700, 50 ml/HK$500), available at the Marc Jacobs boutique at The Landmark and at Lane Crawford.

For him

Fragrance never loses its appeal as a V-day standard; remind him of his masculinity with a bottle of Helmut Lang aftershave (3.3 oz/HK$330), available at Lane Crawford, or Sonia Rykiel Homme's latest, Rykiel Homme Grey (HK$340/75ml, HK$450/125ml), available at The Swank Shop.

V-Day!

V-Day is here! Tell her you are sending her flowers, then surprise her with a Tiffany's blue box. Inside, she will find Paloma Picasso's Double Loving Heart cuff bracelet fashioned in 18-carat gold (HK$38,400) or sterling silver (HK$6,750). For Tiffany & Co store locations, call 2845 9853.

If you have been waiting to pop the question, how better than going down on bended knee after a candlelit dinner with a bouquet of red roses and an eternity ring (HK$151,300) or pendant (HK$88,000) from Piaget. Boutiques are located at The Peninsula Hotel and at Prince's Building.



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