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not feeling the pinch of cupid's arrow yet? go for a dip, have an intimate affair and click your heels with our valentine's day picks to put you in the mood.
 hands of time.
you finally decide to use your scuba lessons to good use. but remember, even fish like to swim among beautiful things. the hermès
clipper chrono diver watch ($3,100) won't disappoint. a stainless steel case and orange rubber bezel and dial is just the icing on this water-resistant timepiece. 320
boylston street. at arlington. 617.482.8707. www.hermes.com
 sweet
next-to-nothings.
the woman who brought us effortlessly romantic frocks in pearlized crepe for
spring now offers that same antique yet modern feel to her stella
mccartney intimates collection ($45 to $325). the pieces range from
organic cotton briefs to rhinestone-encrusted camisoles for a versatility that
goes from boardroom to bedroom. available at barney's. 100 huntington avenue. at ring. 617.385.3300. www.stellamccartney.com
 crock o' choco.
forgo the typical heart-shaped box and opt for harvard square chocolatier la
burdick fondue for two ($26). the set comes with dark choco shavings, bowl and stand, forks, whisk, candle and a recipe. add fresh fruit and a hot date to stir up some sweet romance. 52d
brattle street. between hilliard and story. 617.491.4340.
www.burdickchocolate.com
 mad
about shoe.
round up your girlfriends, an oversized hat and head to neiman marcus for the hello
stiletto shoe club's kentucky derby-themed trunk show. sip free mint
juleps and get a preview of the spring shoe collections from designers including
tory burch and badgley mischka. february
16. 5 copley place. at stuart. 617.536.3660. www.shoeclub.us
 twinkle toes.
wherefore art thou, men in tights? boston ballet premieres its version of romeo
and juliet tonight at the wang ($45 to $110). so maybe the
love story's a little cliché. but think of it as an excuse to wear your fave
ballet flats and get cultured this V-day. opens february 14. citi performing arts center at the wang theatre. 270 tremont
street. at hollis. 617.482.9393.
www.citicenter.org
 wine and dine.
a delish dinner at a classic resto never goes out of style for a happy heart
day. take in an other-wordly view of the city and enjoy a three-course prix fixe
menu at the utterly bostonian top
of the hub ($250 per couple). nibbling duck confit on the pru's 52nd
floor is the best way to join the mile-high club. 800
boylston street. near ring. 617.536.1775.
www.topofthehub.net
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