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This Valentine's Day, be a sweetheart. Sweetheart shapes, whether on shoes, tops, or dresses, are the perfect way to be subtly suggestive: They call to mind the romantic and feminine heart shape, putting everyone subconsciously in the mood. John Galliano knew what he was doing when he sent a magenta sweetheart dress down the Spring '08 Christian Dior runway along with lots of lingerie-inspired Read more
Sweetheart Neck A neckline on a woman's garment, either a top or dress, with a high back and a low-cut front with two curved edges resembling the conventionalized shape of a heart. Show your sweet side with this Mischen Trapeze Camisole with Sweetheart Neck, $367. Read more
Snap-happy sweethearts, have we got a Valentine's gift for you. Reminiscent of the candy grams once sent to classmates, Lovestagram adds a heart, pink toy camera, or cinnamon candy border to favorite Instagram shots. Created by Kaitlyn Trigger, who happens to be the longtime love of one of the Instagram founders Mike Kreiger, Lovestagram selects photos you and the Instagram user of your Read more
This Means War director McG is no stranger to working with some of Hollywood's hottest leading ladies. On his latest film, the man behind Charlie's Angels says he tasked himself with setting Reese Witherspoon's America's Sweetheart image off on a steamy new trajectory. I chatted with McG at the recent LA press day for the project about Reese's sex appeal and smarts, as well as why the ending he Read more
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to make sweet treats for the ones we love, and since my love is a chocoholic, I get to try out a couple of new chocolate recipes every February. This month: a decadent Nutella pound cake that will make your sweetheart swoon. Traditionally a pound cake is exactly that: one pound each of the essential ingredients — flour, sugar, eggs, and of course, butter. Read more
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Valentine's Day inspiration for a bridal shower or wedding — The Wedding Chicks 15 accessories to help you stay warm at a Winter wedding — Equally Wed Love this happily married personalized paper doll magnet set! — The Bride's Guide Author of Gay Men Don't Get Fat, Simon Doonan, shares best wedding memories — Glamour This rainy-day engagement shoot is so romantic and sweet — Green Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
Just in time for the most romantic holiday of the year, Nintendo announced the pearl pink 3DS hitting shelves on Feb. 10 for $170. If you've got a sweetheart with a gaming addiction, the 3DS provides the fun of the well-known DS gaming system with the extra added bonus of glasses-less 3D. Since amazing 3D games seem to be a little hard to come by, you might consider buying Super Mario 3D Land Read more
There are too many holidays to celebrate in a year with your sweetheart — Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day. If you plan to fork out lots of money for every single gift, that might leave your wallet feeling a bit bare. Go easy on your V Day present and pick one that's affordable. It's the thought that counts! Read more
