14 february 2008

 
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contributed by kiera o brien
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  forget the tired old box of chocolates this V-day. here are ways to find cinematic love, get some nookii time and step into the mood lighting with this list of romantic picks:

mood lighting.
nothing is more romantic than a dreamy candlelit room. the clara molloy memo candles ( £75) will help you light up this special night with the most wonderful scents of the world. jasmine-enhanced "marrakech kiss" is perfect for an exotic inspired eve, while the tuberose-imbued "sexy saint-tropez" conjures up a steamy, white sand beach. 109-125 knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ. knightsbridge tube. 02.72.35.50.00. www.harveynichols.com


nookii time.
santa may need you nice, but the hotel K-west def wants you to get naughty this year. they're launching a set of cheeky new prods in their swank suites that would make santa blush for sure. the "nookii" drawers are full of fun toys and erotic treats. the famous rabbit vibrator, love action cards, blindfolds and feathers are just a few. richmond way, W14 0AX. kensington tube. 02.80.08.66.00. www.k-west.co.uk


tale of two shakers.
take your sweetie to the elegant pearl bar for delish martinis for two. celebrated barman gustavo bertolucci will mix you up a chilled shaker to swoon for. try the rose-imbued cocktails for some floral fancy. garnish your own drink with the exotic fruit plate that comes with every drink. 252 high holborn, WC1V 7EN. holborn tube. 02.78.29.70.00. www.pearl-restaurant.com


cinematic love.
the movies were made for amore. indulge in a classic romance with the charlotte street hotel dinner and film package (£35 pp). start the night with a three-course dinner at the gorgeous resto oscar. feel full? head to the film room and sink into plush leather seats to watch audrey hepburn discover true love in, what else, "breakfast at tiffany's." 15-17 charlotte street, W1T 1RJ. godge street tube. 02.79.80.10.07. www.firmdale.com


red hot.
there's nothing sultrier than a deep red pout. and the shu uemura rouge unlimited crystal shine lipstick (£16.50) is just the thing. it's perfect for creating soft and sweet marilyn monroe-worthy smooches. and who knows where that can take you. 45-47 brook street, W1K 4HH. bond street tube. 02.73.55.17.27. www.spacenk.co.uk


boudoir bash.
want to learn the secret art of naughty seduction? head to the hotel for the metropolitan burlesque boudoir experience from britain's top troupe, the ministry of burlesque. this theatrical extravaganza will dazzle you with its decadence. ruffles, bows, lacy corsets, oh my. old park lane, W1K 1LB. hyde park corner tube. 02.74.47.10.00. www.metropolitan.como.bz
 
     



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