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The Looks of Love- Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Court a loved one with these stand-out tokens of your affection


BY KYLA BOUTTE and MISSY WILKINSON

She will look sweet and seductive in this hot pink bra by Blush, $34, and pink thong panties with lace detailing, $18 at House of Lounge (2044 Magazine St., 671-8300; www.houseoflounge.com).
She will look sweet and seductive in this hot pink bra by Blush, $34, and pink thong panties with lace detailing, $18 at House of Lounge (2044 Magazine St., 671-8300; www.houseoflounge.com).

The Looks of Love- Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Treat your sweetie to a much-deserved relaxation session at Massage Envy (701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-0007; 5300 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8980; www.massagenvy.com), where first-time guests receive an introductory one-hour massage for $39.
Treat your sweetie to a much-deserved relaxation session at Massage Envy (701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-0007; 5300 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8980; www.massagenvy.com), where first-time guests receive an introductory one-hour massage for $39.

To make these delicate, stackable chram bracelets, jewelry designer Kris Nations melts down recycled scrap metal and plates it with 14-karat gold, $26, available in silver and gold at Branch Out (2022 Magazine St., 371-5913; www.branchoutshop.com)
To make these delicate, stackable chram bracelets, jewelry designer Kris Nations melts down recycled scrap metal and plates it with 14-karat gold, $26, available in silver and gold at Branch Out (2022 Magazine St., 371-5913; www.branchoutshop.com)

A little bird told us these enamel bangle bracelets, which start at $70, make a whimsical gift for animal lovers, at Adler's (722 Canal St., 523-5292; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 523-5292; www.adlersjewelry.com).
A little bird told us these enamel bangle bracelets, which start at $70, make a whimsical gift for animal lovers, at Adler's (722 Canal St., 523-5292; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 523-5292; www.adlersjewelry.com).


"Looking sharp" takes on new meaning when you gift him with these chic Fendi spectacles, $250 at St. Charles Vision (817 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite C, Kenner, 712-3551; 837 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson, 733-0406; 3200 Severn Ave., Metairie, 887-2020; 8040 St. Charles Ave., 866-6311; www.stcharlesvision.com).

This roomy Chloe handbag, rendered in gunmetal gray patent leather, accommodates her laptop, gym clothes, bag lunch and pocketbook and still asks for more, $699 at Swap Boutique (7716 Maple St., 304-6025; www.swapboutique.com).
This roomy Chloe handbag, rendered in gunmetal gray patent leather, accommodates her laptop, gym clothes, bag lunch and pocketbook and still asks for more, $699 at Swap Boutique (7716 Maple St., 304-6025; www.swapboutique.com).

Romance is in bloom when you mount a 3-by-3-inch photograph of you and your beloved in this rose picture frame, $28.95 at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555).
Romance is in bloom when you mount a 3-by-3-inch photograph of you and your beloved in this rose picture frame, $28.95 at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 140, Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555).

This orb-like South Sea pearl, flanked by diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold, would look at home on the hands of mermaid royalty, $2,250 at Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry (505 Royal St., 525-4855; www.wcjewelry.com).
This orb-like South Sea pearl, flanked by diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold, would look at home on the hands of mermaid royalty, $2,250 at Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry (505 Royal St., 525-4855; www.wcjewelry.com).

Native Americans use rattles in many of their tribal rituals. This raku-glazed
Native Americans use rattles in many of their tribal rituals. This raku-glazed "worry heart" by J. Davis shakes away all your worries — or you can use it as a design accent, $24.75 at Isabella's Jewelry Box & Gallery (1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 304-4861; 3331 Severn Ave., Metairie, 779-3202; www.isabellasgallery.com).

This limited-edition sterling silver
This limited-edition sterling silver "Bound Heart" necklace and "Cupid's Arrows" pin are visual reminders that even when it pierces your heart, love is a beautiful thing, $285 for the necklace and $130 for the pin at Mignon Faget (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-2244; 3801 Magazine St., 891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com).

The Looks of Love- Valentine's Day Gift Ideas




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