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By Suzy Bacino
Photographs by Mark Gilliland
< a sweet for your sweetie
“Darling” comes in many shapes and sizes, but seldom is it this spot-on. A versatile bag in the color of the season, with a fuchsia lining to boot, it gives love a whole new meaning. MZ Wallace Gunmetal “Bea” bag, $365. Wish Shoes & Accessories, 9765 Clayton, 314-432-0800, wishshoes.com.
2 good 4 u >
Wear a little love, compassion, joy and equanimity around your neck and feel the good karma multiply. Me & Ro 10k gold “4 Immeasurables” necklace, $776. Lusso, 165 Carondelet Plaza, 314-725-7205, lussohome.com.
< hip huggers
No plain silver flasks for us. Fill with your favorite liquid, and sip in style. Pylones metal flasks, $33.75 each. Sign of the Arrow, 9740 Clayton, 314-994-0606.
have a heart >
Support the American Heart Association by wearing this Brighton Go Red for Women bracelet. $10 of each special edition piece goes directly to support this worthy cause. Bracelet, $50. Brighton Collectibles, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-726-9646,
< lunchtime!
Give your child something to smile about at lunchtime. Each zoo animal lunchbox insulates food and drink and also unzips flat to form a place mat. Built NY Munchler lunch boxes, $10 each. City Sprouts, 6354 Delmar, 314-726-9611, citysprouts.com.
beauty on the outside >
Gorgeous packaging and delicious scents make this a guest bathroom must-have. Claus Porto lavender body wash, $22; body cream, $27; and bar soap, $17. Lusso, 165 Carondelet Plaza, 314-725-7205, lussohome.com.
< latest and greatest
New jean brands are popping up all over, but now’s your chance to wear what fashion insiders call “the Cadillac of jeans.” Get ’em quick. Bishop of Seventh jeans, $261 and $242. Elements of Denim, 159 Carondelet Plaza, 314-721-9022, elementsofdenim.com.
unmentionables worth mentioning >
She’ll be even sweeter than usual in cupcake undergarments by And Cake. Made with ultra-soft cotton and great-fitting style, she’ll want these pieces in every print. And Cake camisole, $68, and boy short, $48. Lusso, 165 Carondelet Plaza, 314-725-7205, lussohome.com.
< it’s a cinch
The belt is back. Over sweaters and dresses and through the loops of your favorite jeans, chunky embellished belts are the way to accessorize. Papa and K leather and brass belts, $157 each. Elements of Denim, 159 Carondelet Plaza, 314-721-9022, elementsofdenim.com.
there’s no place like home >
Click your heels together and feel the magic only a great pair of shoes can give you. These flats elevate even the plainest outfit to a higher level. Volatile Lynx flats, $50. Daisy Clover, 8146 Big Bend, 314-962-4477, daisy-clover.com.
< hot to handle
Bigger isn’t better, especially when it comes to an evening out. What you need is a clutch in the perfect size and shape, and this one is it. Toss in your iPhone, some lipstick and you’re set! Big Buddha Sonya clutch purse, $40. Daisy Clover, 8146 Big Bend, 314-962-4477, daisy-clover.com.
2 in 1 >
We love things that do double duty. Take this notepad, for instance. Use it while jotting your thoughts, and when the paper’s gone, a cute mouse pad remains. Memo mouse pads, $9.50 each. Sign of the Arrow, 9740 Clayton, 314-994-0606, signofthearrow.com.
< bottle of love
The label says it all. You and your sweetie can share a bottle on V day—or all year long. Il Cuore chardonnay 2005, $12.99. Saint Louis Cellars, 2640 S. Big Bend, 314-880-9000, saintlouiscellars.com.
