RI Beauty Expert: Fifty Shades of Valentine
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Paul Simon says there are fifty ways to leave your lover but there are also fifty ways to love your lover. At least according to E.L. James’ bestselling novel and the highly anticipated hot new film, Fifty Shades of Grey. The book was a shocker that took women of the world by storm which revealed something surprising: women really do like erotic sex – but only when it comes beautifully wrapped in romance. Here are some Valentines that will show her you understand:
Bling
Jewelry is always a traditional Valentine’s Day gift and fortunately we have Flaunt, Rhode Island’s flirty little boutique in two locations. Their exclusive Atlelier Swarovski jewelry collection is beautifully sexy and mysterious. These pieces have a striking provocativeness with jet and black crystals that will have her following you absolutely anywhere. Choose one of the larger statement bracelets and you’ll hold her wrist and her love in bondage. Flaunt, Providence/Smithfield
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We all remember Mrs. Robinson’s leopard print lingerie in the cult film The Graduate. But the elegant Mrs. Robinson’s Fine Lingerie is anything but cougar-like. A lasting icon in Providence’s Wayland Square, you will now find France’s gorgeous La Perla line which includes stirring black lace bras with matching panties. Imagine her opening a beautiful box of frothy lace wrapped in tissue. Or choose a delicately sheer lace chemise in innocent pink. The alternations of girly color and lacy transparencies will delight her (and you). Mrs. Robinson’s, 190 Wayland Ave., Providence
Perfume
For a romantic scented gift, head over to Nordstrom’s fragrance department and ask for Sue. She is a scent master extraordinaire and with just a few short questions about your love, will direct you to the perfect perfume. You will choose between the scents of wintery blossoms in Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb in its faux hand grenade shaped bottle, or Lancome’s sensual new La Vie Est Belle, which comes valentine-ready with a petite pink bow. Set off a bomb and then bury your nose into her neck. She’ll be yours. Nordstrom, 6 Providence Place, Providence
Chocolate
Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than a big heart-shaped box of chocolates. But that’s for Mom…your love wants the real good stuff. Diva’s Sweet Treats Cupcakery will deliver festively decorated boxes of voluptuous chocolate-covered strawberries straight to your door. These exquisitely gourmand treats come covered in chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and then smothered in sprinkles and wee confections. Add a small split of your favorite champagne, and your night instantly turns fiery. Diva’s Sweet Treats Cupcakery, 508 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, 722-7770 for telephone orders
OK, so we didn’t give you 50 ideas but we got you on your way. Remember what women really want: a sweet little token or treat and 50 shades of what you want!
Donna Macdonald is a freelance writer who enjoys covering topics of interest to women, especially fragrance, style, beauty. She has also written marketing material for a women's book that hit the New York Times Bestseller list and netted her an up close and personal discussion on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Donna currently writes her own personal blog, alovelyinconsequence.blogspot.com where she also writes about issues close to a woman's heart. Donna believes that when a woman finds beauty in the world, she will find beauty in herself.
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