Sweet Somethings
WE ROUND UP SOME LOVE-THEMED ITEMS FOR YOU TO TREAT YOURSELF OR YOUR LOVED ONE THIS UPCOMING VALENTINE’S DAY
There’s something undeniably eyecatching about red shoes, which will always be able to claim style points for their emblematic charm and chic polish. However, red can still be a show-stopper even when paired with other colours, like in these pieces we’ve picked out. To stick to the theme, heels from Nine West are dotted with a generous flurry of pink hearts, while Tod’s trademark loafers come in a delicious pink, with a love stamp at the back of the shoe to quietly pay tribute to Valentine’s Day.
It may seem cheesy on any other day, but you can’t go wrong with hearts or pink on Valentine’s Day. Pandora’s Valentine’s collection features blooming hearts coming in rose crystals or on padlock-themed pieces. For those who are into their charms, there are affectionate emojis and kiss lip patterns that should bring a smile to your face. If you want to turn on the glitz factor, Miu Miu’s heart studs and ring also feature a pearl along with their pink gemstones.
There’s plenty of hearts for all in handbag collections from Aigner to Nine West. This year, high street brands have all been jumping on the strapchanging game, with a variety of handle straps available for your mix-and-matching whatever your mood or occasion. The linedhearts strap (by Nine West) are some of the more widely-circulating designs, but if you want something still love-themed but iconic and completely in its own class, it could only be Bvlgari’s Serpenti in Love bag — which features their iconic Serpenti clasp holding a hexagonal-textured heart.
Cute little gestures of love will be appreciated too. There are small pouches and leather goods at Miu Miu, although it is their partner keychains that can be a gift to both yourself and the SO. If you’re a fan of Alice + Olivia, the Stace Face is back again on Starbuck’s coffee tumblers and mugs for the third time. However, it’s much more colourful this Valentine’s Day as Stacey Bendet has finally injected more varieties with this collection, with her caricature wearing a crown in front of a pink background.