Just because Valentine’s Day is a Monday does not mean it can’t sparkle
BECAUSE Valentine’s Day will be landing on a Monday this year, things can get a little blah. Add some sparkle to next Monday with some jewelry, scent, an ultra-luxurious hotel stay, and even a treat for the household’s favorite (hint: it’s the dog).
PANDORA’S HEARTS ON A WRIST
At Pandora, one can get a limited-edition cosmetic pouch with a minimum purchase of P10,000 from Feb. 4 to 14. To spend that P10,000, we can start off with the brand’s Domed Golden Heart Clasp Snake Chain Bracelet (P8,450), then add a few charms to it. Hand-finished in sterling silver, this design features a heart-shaped clasp with a slightly domed 14k gold heart center. The clasp has a plain polished look for a subtle effect. Featuring the brand’s popular snake chain, this bracelet includes threaders and stoppers to keep the charms in place. Especially for Valentine’s Day, consider the Sparkling Entwined Hearts Charm (P4,550), featuring intertwining polished 14k gold-plated hearts and sparkling stone-embellished hearts on the front and back. There’s also the Heart Padlock Double Dangle Charm (P3,950), featuring the silhouette of a heart in 14k rose gold plating that outlines a sterling silver heart pavé-set with brilliant-cut cubic zirconia. The sterling silver padlock is finished with the engraving “Together always.” Shop for hearts and more designs at pandora.lucerneluxe.com.
SMELLING SOMETHING SWEET FROM TIFFANY & CO.
We’d usually suggest the Return to Tiffany line, featuring hearts on chains, but this year, why not give something a little more personal — something only you two can enjoy on each other? Tiffany & Co.’s Tiffany & Love fragrance line features His and Hers scents. The line’s For Her Eau de Parfum has top notes of blue basil, blackcurrant, and grapefruit, and heart notes of Neroli, jasmine, tuberose flower. Vetiver and sequoia round out the base notes, sharing it with blue sequoia, which unites it with the base notes of the For Him Eau de Toilette. Other base notes in the masculine formula are sandalwood and vetiver. The For Him formulation contains top notes of Cardamom, ginger, and mandarin, and heart notes of juniper-cypress, geranium, lavender. Tiffany & Love For Him costs P6,598, while For Her costs P9,498.
SAYING ‘I DO’ WITH DAMIANI
With amethyst as the birthstone for February, Italian jewelry label Damiani is offering the stunning Anima White Gold Pendant with Amethyst and Violet Sapphires. The purple and blue stones mix with diamonds surrounding a large round-cut amethyst set in white gold (P141,750). One can also choose to make Valentine’s Day really special with a proposal: think an engagement, capped off with Damiani’s Minou Solitaire Engagement Ring in White Gold (P739,750). This engagement ring features a 1ct F-colored round-cut diamond on a basket setting on white gold.
Both Tiffany & Co. and Damiani are available at Rustan’s.
MAKING PROMISES WITH SWAROVSKI
Perhaps you can wear it as a charm or a promise. Swarovski’s Lifelong Line features hearts and knots in several finishes, from rose gold to white gold and mixed-metal. Each piece is plated in gold and features the brand’s signature crystals. The Lifelong Heart Pendant in rose gold starts at P7,950, while the Lifelong Bangle in the same color costs P12,500. Swarovski is available through Trunc.ph.
HEART AT TRUNC
Also at Trunc, Valentine’s Day birthday girl Heart Evangelista (who was trotting off in Paris for Fashion Week), is collaborating with Trunc.ph’s social media channels for February. Tune in to her Instagram account to catch her V-Day OOTD featuring her top fashion picks from Trunc, SSI’s online platform. In another Instagram video, catch her This or That highlighting her personal picks from Trunc Show, featuring labels like Saint Laurent, Loewe, Burberry, Tod’s, Hogan, and more. The actress and socialite will also be showcasing her Trunc at Home picks, as well as accepting a challenge for PowderRoom (Trunc’s beauty department), where she makes herself up with only four products. Trunc shoppers can get 10% off using the voucher code LOVETRUNC from Feb. 1 to March 31. The promo can be used multiple times with no minimum spend required.
PUPPY LOVE AT PEACHY PET
Get the puppies some love for Valentine’s Day too. Peachy Pet’s collars and leashes are made from upcycled leather scraps sourced from the workshops of local craftsmen, made with vegetable-tanned leather. Fifteen percent of the profits from every purchase is dedicated to rehabilitating rescue animals at Lara’s Ark. Shop Peachy Pet products at peachypet.co.
FOOLPROOF VALENTINE’S AT THE PEN
Enjoy an epic and romantic luxe escape with The Peninsula Manila’s Foolproof Valentine room package. At P10,000, the room package includes a romantic overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, an intimate four-course prix fixe dinner for two at The Lobby, and a set breakfast for two the following morning also at The Lobby. In addition, the hotel is offering a lavish “Foolproof Your Valentine A la Carte Gift Menu” that offers a selection of indulgent treats — guests can choose to purchase a box of 24 handmade Peninsula chocolates and a dozen Ecuadorian roses for P7,250, or a bottle of Peninsula Champagne at P12,825. Throw in a set of 10 Natalya Lagdameo “Giniling” gold-plated bangles for P4,500, a Serie Nuit silk polyblend His or Hers loungewear set for P5,990, Jewelmer’s men’s Pearl of Wisdom braided leather cord bracelet which retails for P33,000, or a Janina Dizon “Tatjana” clutch for P45,000. (All items on the “Foolproof Valentine Day A la Carte Gift Menu” are on personal account, and should be pre-ordered and prepaid.) Rates start at P10,000 for a Deluxe Room, inclusive of taxes. The complete package can be had for P118,565 along with a romantic night in a Deluxe Room at The Peninsula Manila. For inquiries or further information on the room package, call 8887 2888 (trunk line), extension 6630 (Room Reservations), e-mail reservationpmn@peninsula.com, visit the website peninsula.com, or through PenChat, The Peninsula Manila’s 24-hour e-concierge by using this link: https://bit.ly/PenChatFacebook.
