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Show her a potent expression of your fondness with the world’s sexiest fragrance, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Voile de Fleur. With notes of black truffle, honeysuckle, and sandalwood, how can you go wrong? From $45.

Tom Ford’s Black Orchid Voile de Fleur, available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Indulge her with a Tiffany Hearts Pendant made of platinum and .86 carats. $4,000.

Tiffany, 727 Fifth Avenue (near 56th Street), (212) 755-8000, and Tiffany Wall Street, 37 Wall Street (between William & Nassau Streets), (212) 514-8015, tiffany.com

What’s better than a box of fine chocolates and a few short stories? Both. La Maison Du Chocolate’s Book of Love offers six new flavors (passion fruit, anyone?) smartly packaged to look like a book. From $38.

La Maison du Chocolat, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (at 49th Street), (212) 265-9404, and 1018 Madison Avenue (at 78th Street), (212) 744-7117, lamaisonduchocolat.com/en

There are strawberries. And then there are luscious, perfect strawberries imported from Japan’s Kyushu Island. Get yours, for a limited time, at Butterfield Market. $45 for a box of seven to twelve.

Butterfield Market, 1114 Lexington Avenue (near 78th Street), (212) 288-7800, butterfieldmarket.com

Give her a heart of gold. Literally. With Love Rocks NY’s Heart Pendant made of 14k gold and 22 micro pave diamonds. $600.

Love Rocks NY, available online at loverocksny.com.

Free drinks. A kissing booth. What else is there to say? Hit Blue Owl tomorrow night for Hendrick’s Gin’s A Night for Unusual Romance. RSVP first, at info@blueowlnyc.com. Tomorrow (2/14), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Blue Owl, 196 Second Avenue (at 12th Street), (212) 505-2583, blueowlnyc.com

Make a delicious decision on cupcakes for your sweetie at Magnolia Bakery. Only $2.75 each.

Magnolia Bakery, 401 Bleecker Street (at 11th Street), (212) 462-2572, and 200 Columbus Avenue (at 69th Street), (212) 724-8101, magnoliacupcakes.com

Fiamma’s three-starrred chef, Fabio Trabocchi, will be offering a luxurious tasting menu to scintillate all of your senses. Dishes include Grilled Scallops with Fennel Sauce, Roasted Lobster with Ginger and Grilled Kobe with nepitella salt and Manni extra virgin olive oil. The special tasting menu will be available tomorrow for $150 per person.

Fiamma, 206 Spring Street (near Sullivan Street), (212) 653-0100, fiammarestaurant.com

A sure path to a romantic evening: Lock in your love at Visconti Ristorante. The tale begins in Rome where a young man symbolically wraps a lock and chain around a light post to profess his adoration for his lady. Visconti has their version and some hearty modern Tuscan cuisine to go with it.

Visconti, 39 East 58th Street (off Madison Avenue), (212) 758-8600, viscontiristorante.com

He prefers Wagyu sirloin steak. She prefers sushi and sashimi. Satiate both at Megu’s six-course Valentine’s Day Set Dinner. $125 per person.

Megu New York, 62 Thomas Street (near West Broadway), (212) 964-7777, and Megu Midtown, 845 UN Plaza (at 47th Street), (212) 964-7777, megunyc.com

Prepare for an impossibly romantic evening at The Carlyle Restaurant. Indulge in a special three-course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner menu with choices like Casserole of Langoustine, Dover Sole, Diver Scallop and Sea Urchin, and one-of-a-kind desserts. Plus they’ll throw in a complimentary half bottle of dessert wine. $125 per person.

The Carlyle Restaurant, 35 East 76th Street (at Madison Avenue), (212) 744-1600, thecarlyle.com/dine

You gotta love Amalia’s special V-Day menu crafted with well-known and little-known aphrodisiacs. Choose from oysters on the half shell, Black Truffle Gnocchi, Roast Quail with Rose Petals, and Pomegranate-Glazed Duck For Two.

Amalia, 204 West 55th Street (near Broadway), (212) 245-1234, amalia-nyc.com

Fig & Olive’s very special V-Day menu includes bubbly (1/2 bottle of Veuve), Grilled Lobster Tail for starters, Lamb Sirloin or Pan Seared Grouper for mains, and Pink Champagne Sorbet. $120 per couple.

Fig & Olive, 420 West 13th Street (near Washington Street), (212) 924-1200, figandolive.com

And if all else fails, there’s always the Anti-Valentine’s Day Ball at The New York Helmsley Hotel. $45 gets you an open bar from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and food. Tomorrow (2/14), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations/tickets, call (212) 405-4222.

The New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street (between Second & Third Avenues), (212) 405-4222, newyorkhelmsley.com

We know you can always have a little more.

So we spent some time compiling a short of list of indulgences. Gifts that represent the best of the best. Next time she asks you for a little hint, send her six of them.

THE PARISIAN CHOCOLATE. True, this gift is really for her. If it’s chocolate she covets, get her La Maison du Chocolat’s new Pearl of Ganache Gift Box. Then you can both indulge in perfect milk chocolates with exotic flavors like Tahitian Vanilla, Bourbon, and Cardamom. Priced from $60 - $100.

La Maison du Chocolat, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (at 49th Street), (212) 265-9404, and 1018 Madison Avenue (at 78th Street), (212) 744-7117, lamaisonduchocolat.com/en

THE REFINED COLOGNE. This high-end collection of colognes takes it’s name from Cereus, a flower that only blooms at night. Sounds like you? Then consider Cereus No. 7, a sophisticated, clean scent with notes of mandarin oil and leather. Available exclusively at Barneys. Priced at $125.

Cereus Pour Homme, cereusdevelopment.com. Available at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue (at 61st Street), (212) 826-8900, barneys.com.

THE WELL DRESSED VINTAGE. An outstanding year deserves an outstanding wine. Toast your next big occasion with a big Champagne: Veuve Cliquot’s limited-edition Jeroboam (that’s 3-liters) labeled with alligator, ostrich, or stingray, and sealed with 22.4-karat gold foil. Limited production of 600. Priced at $2,000.

Veuve Cliquot, veuve-clicquot.com. Available at Wine.com.

THE TIMELY TIMEPIECE. Forged from steel and rubber, the Breitling Superocean Heritage is one of those rare watches that looks luxe but doesn’t cost a lot. Priced at $3,120.

Breitling, breitling.com. Available at Tourneau, 500 Madison Avenue (at 52nd Street), (212) 758-6098 tourneau.com.

THE GLOBAL CONCIERGE. There are many excellent concierge services but none bigger and better than Quintessentially. Boasting offices in almost every major city in the world and thousands of merchants who want to cut you a special deal, Quintessentially exists to serve your every whim. Memberships start at $5,000 per year.

To learn more about Quintessentially, visit quintessentially.com or call (212) 206-6327.

THE ULTIMATE SHOT. Considered the gold standard in cameras, Leica has long been admired for cutting-edge technology. Witness the future now, with the new M8. Designed to incorporate Leica’s viewfinder system and a whopping 10.3 megapixel resolution, Leica’s newest entry is a digital dream. Priced from $5,500.

For more information, visit leica.com. Available at B & H Photo-Video, 420 Ninth Avenue (at 34th Street), (212) 444-5000, bhphotovideo.com.

CUFF LOVE
Frank Gehry Fold Cuff Links
A little art, a little accoutrement, these Frank Gehry-designed Fold Cuff Links are sure to steal the show. Sterling silver. $285.

Available from Tiffany.com.

PIECE OF CAKE
Payard Rugby Polo Shirt Cake
Score this Father’s Day with the dessert everyone will want to tackle. François Payard’s limited edition Rugby Polo Cake looks like the real thing, and tastes amazing, with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Available in two sizes, 6 servings or 10 servings. Pre-order this week only at (212) 717-5252 (ext. 111) for pickup on Friday (6/15) or Saturday (6/16).

Payard, 1032 Lexington Avenue (73rd & 74th Streets), (212) 717-5252, payard.com.

SPOIL HIM
Cipriani Wall Street Club Membership
Spoil your father all year with an annual membership to The Cipriani Wall Street Club. Let him choose his own pampering from a screening room to a wine cellar and a shoe shine. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. And, it sure beats a Fruitcake Of The Month Club. $5,000.

The Cipriani Club, 55 Wall Street, ciprianiresidences.com.

FIRST CLASS
Limited Edition Domino Case
If you want to get him something no one else will (including your fashionista sister) check out the Globe-Trotter Domino Case. All black with a white leather corner and lining the case is handmade and in very limited production. Sleek yet strong, the Domino will give Dad the chance for in-flight boasting. $1,680.

Available exclusively from 20Ltd.com.

MEDIUM RARE
Bobby Flay’s Boy Meets Grill
Give Dad the gift of directions, without asking. Add to his BBQ repertoire with the manly man’s cookbook, Boy Meets Grill. The grill (and media) master Bobby Flay gives 125 “patio-friendly” recipes for all kinds of meat and vegetables so Dad can char to perfection.

Available online at Amazon.com.

NOT JUST JAVA
Kopi-Luwak Coffee
Get Dad a $288 pound of coffee and show him how far you’ve come since an allowance-financed Box o’ Joe. Arguably the finest and rarest Kopi-Luwak Coffee beans are harvested (after making their way through the digestive tracks of Luwak cats and onto the Sumatran jungle floor) and roasted in Indonesia. Each year only 700 pounds are produced. What better way to tell Dad he’s one in 700?

Available at Bon-Luxe.com.

BEER MAN
The Beerbelly
Tell Pops he’s still young and fun with a Beerbelly. Even if his own is au natural, the Beerbelly lets him add another layer to proudly slurp anywhere he wants from its liquid holding pouch. He can even slip it on and imbibe when Mom isn’t looking. $35.

Available online at thebeerbelly.com.

GORDON RAMSAY AT THE LONDON
Treat Mom to a special seven course, seasonally inspired menu this Sunday at Gordon Ramsay’s. Indulge in Tiger Prawn Ravioli with fennel cream, shellfish vinaigrette, ginger velout, or reminisce about Mom’s awesome PB+Js with the Peanut Butter and Cherry Jam Sandwich with salted nuts and cherry sorbet. Sunday (5/13), $150 per person.

Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC Hotel, 151 West 54th Street (6th & 7th Avenues), (212) 468-8888, gordonramsay.com/gratthelondon.

KITTICHAI
Only the best will do for Mother’s Day so take her to the best Thai restaurant in America: Kittichai. For just $25 per person, you and Mom get to enjoy an app, an entree (Chili Smoked Hanger Steak and Eggs, Kittichai Pad Thai served with fresh water prawns, or Red Curry Egg Noodles with stir fried vegetables and crispy tofu), and dessert. Cheap and chic never tasted so good.

Kittichai, 60 Thompson Street (Broome and Spring Streets), (212) 219-2000, kittichairestaurant.com

WILD SALMON
So maybe she didn’t find your “see-food” special that funny back then… make her smile for real this time with Wild Salmon’s Seafood Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. Enjoy Westport Dungeness Crab Cakes, Cinnamon Brioche French Toast, and bottomless cocktails. Sunday (5/13), special Mother’s Day brunch hours: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. $28 pre-fixe.

Wild Salmon, 622 Third Avenue (East 40th Street), (212) 404-1700, chinagrillmgt.com/wildsalmon.

THE CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE
Make your Mom a Big Momma with The Central Park Boathouse’s Mother’s Day Buffet! Choose from ten different mains (including: Roasted Dry Aged Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish cream, Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with homemade apple sauce, or Roasted Wild Striped Bass escarole and roasted tomatoes), sixteen different vegetable/salad choices, and eleven different desserts. $55.

The Central Park Boathouse, East 72nd Street & Park Drive North, (212) 517-2233, thecentralparkboathouse.com.

CHOCOLATE BAR
Satisfy Mom’s love for chocolate and accessories in one gift: Chocolate Bar’s handbag gift sets. Choose from two Glenda Gies vintage-print bags, the Tea Party Handbag (pictured above), $400, with an assortment of teas and chocolates, or the Signature Set, $350, with an intense chocolate variety.

Chocolate Bar, 48 Eighth Avenue (Horatio & Jane Streets), chocolatebarnyc.com, or call for delivery anywhere in the U.S. at (800) 481-2462.

HOME GIRL
Bliss Simply The Zest
She’s stressed, stressed, stressed. Help her relax at home with Bliss’ brand new Simply The Zest Set. Combining Lemon + Sage Body Scrub, Lemon + Sage Body Butter, and High Intensity Hand Cream, this spa-in-a-box set will keep her fresh and smooth. $36.

Available at Bliss Spas and blissworld.com.

CHARM HER
Tiffany’s Heart Lock Charm
Little blue boxes always make her happy. Keep up the good work with Tiffany’s Heart Lock Charm engraved with “Mom” in sterling silver ($125). Pair it with a Tiffany Oval Flat Link Bracelet ($150) and presto: instant smiles.

Available at Tiffany & Co. stores nationwide and tiffany.com.

TO DYE FOR
Rita Hazan Salon
Make Mom a MILF at Rita Hazan Salon. The celebrity hair stylist’s namesake shop will make Mom feel like a million bucks. Go all out on the “Celebrity For a Day” package: custom color by Rita Hazan herself, manicure and pedicure, full makeup, an eyebrow shaping and a haircut by a celebrity stylist. If Rita can make Jessica Simpson extra hot, imagine what she can do for Mom.

Rita Hazan Salon, 720 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor, (212) 734-4757, ritahazansalon.com.

PAMPER HER
La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa
She pampered you, so now it’s her turn. Treat Mom to a luxurious spa treatment at La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, featuring La Prairie signature services and products. Spring for the Silver Rain Facial (pure essential oils splash, dual face masks, hand and foot treatment), or go for the Pure Gold Radiance Facial (90 minute treatment featuring Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold, a super-serum infused with flecks of 24 kt pure gold, hand and foot treatment).

La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, 50 Central Park South, (212) 308-9100, ritzcarlton.com.

MOM’S HELPER
Fig & Olive Downtown
Everyone’s mom is the best cook ever… but it never hurts to brush up on her skills. Join your Mom for a special Mother’s Day cooking class at Fig & Olive, including an international olive oil tasting, and instruction from Celebrity Executive Chef Pascal Lorange on preparing delicious dishes like citrus marinated salmon crostini and grilled lamb skewers. Sunday May 13th, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., $60 per person. Reserve by email at kristine@figandolive.com, or call (212) 924-1200.

Fig & Olive Downtown, 420 West 13th Street (9th Avenue & Washington Street), (212) 924-1200, figandolive.com.

LEADING LADY
Fred Flare’s #1 Mom Trophy
Everyone dreams of that little gold statue on their mantle… so give Mom the Oscar she deserves with Fred Flare’s #1 Mom trophy. $12.

Available online at fredflare.com.

GOOD JEANS
Don’t just eat organic, wear it too. Levi’s eco denim is made from 100% organic cotton using all natural processes. Look for the green stitching to signal your jean is earth-friendly.

Available at levisstore.com.

SOLE KING
Staying true to Camper’s awareness philosophy and innovative as always, this Spanish shoe design house releases it’s first eco shoe. The Wabi is simple, unisex, ergonomic and water resistant, while being 100% recyclable.

Available at Camper stores and at shop.camper.com.

WINE & SHINE
Yes, drinking can be productive: discuss ways to help save the planet with environmental experts while tasting local, biodynamic and organic wines at Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit. Sunday (4/22), 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 5 West 19th Street (Fifth Avenue), (212) 929-2323, bottlerocketwine.com.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT
Produced in Iceland, Reyka is the only vodka in the world distilled by natural steam, and uses pure lava rock filtered water. Oh, and it tastes pretty great too.

Avalailable at select retailers and reykavodka.com.

GO GREEN
The hilarious animated site, gcycle.org is an online resource for finding recycling centers for obscure items in your area. Not sure where to recycle your old Nintendo console?

Consult gcycle.org.

RING IT ON
Tiffany’s Novo Diamond & Band Rings
Engagements can be hard. Engagement rings are easy: Say “Be Mine Forever” this Valentine’s Day with Tiffany’s Novo engagement rings and wedding bands. The rings are cut for brilliance and to make you look good in front of her parents. Tiffany’s Novo Diamond Ring set in platinum starts at $2,810, Novo Band Rings set in platinum, 18k yellow gold or 18k rose gold start at $2,050.

Currently, available at: Tiffany & Co. Flagship Store, (212) 755-8000, 727 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022, and other select retail locations. Available nationwide in April 2007, www.tiffany.com.

A RICH SELECTION
La Maison du Chocolat’s Valentine’s Day Trunk
Say “I love you” in different languages and different flavors with La Maison’s latest V Day delight. Tantalize her with chocolate-enrobed ganache flavors of rose champagne, passion fruit, and caramel. From $12.

La Maison du Chocolat, 30 Rockefeller Center (at 49th Street), (212) 265-9404 and 1018 Madison Avenue (between 78th and 79th Streets), (212) 744-7117, www.lamaisonduchocolat.com.

THE AIR UP THERE
Riedel Amadeo Decanter
Flawless function and sleek design are the hallmarks of the Reidel brand. The Amadeo decanter unearths the invisible treasures of an earthy Bordeaux like only Riedel can, and its sensual harp-shaped design makes for an enticing accent piece in any part of the home. $365.

Williams Sonoma Columbus Circle, 60 Columbus Circle (at 59th Street), (212) 823-9750, www.williams-sonoma.com.

ICING ON THE CAKE
Payard Decollate Cake
Suggest what You would like for Valentine’s Day with this dazzling cake from patissier extraordinaire Francois Payard shaped like a woman’s decollate and finished off with a hand-painted Limoges porcelain necklace reading “Je t’aime.” Hibiscus marinated mixed berries fill the almond-sponge and mascarpone mousse cake, available only by special order. $100.

Payard Patisserie and Bistro, 1032 Lexington Avenue (between 73rd and 74th Streets), (212) 717-5252, www.payard.com.



Gifts For Him:



SPEAKING OF BESPOKE
Turnbull & Asser PJs
He should always look his best, even when he’s sleeping. Leave it to Turnbull & Asser to do just that with these regal pajamas cut from the same fabrics of their legendary dress shirts. We’re partial to the readymade Sea Island cotton ensembles, but for something truly incredible, go for bespoke sleepwear - you can design from a choice of over 800 fabrics.

Readymade pajamas from $350 at Turnbull & Asser, 42 East 57th Street (between Park and Madison Avenues), (212) 752-5700, www.turnbullandasser.com.

PUFF DADDY
Krispy Kreme’s Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts go heart shaped and layered with glaze and red, white, and pink sprinkles, this Valentine’s Day. For every dozen of these babies you purchase, you’ll receive twelve Valentine’s cards entitling recipients to one free doughnut.

Krispy Kreme, 1497 3rd Avenue (at 84th Street) (212)-879-9111, www.krispykreme.com.

GROOMING LOUNGE
John Allan’s Club Annual Membership
A membership to one of John Allan’s handsome gentleman’s grooming centers (or upgrade to a Universal Membership for use at all four centers for another $100) entitles him to a year of The Full Service (Scalp massage, shampoo, conditioning treatment, hot towel, haircut, manicure, shoeshine, and beverage, two Full Service gift certificates (a $65 value), and a 10% discount on additional services. $720.

Available at www.johnallans.com.

LOVE AT FIRST BITE
The Complete Keller: The French Laundry Cookbook & Bouchon
Acclaimed restaurants, three stars from the Michelin Guide - Thomas Keller has done it all, and done it well. Get your man to cook much better with this beautiful, food porn cookbook. $100.

Available at Amazon.com.

For the Playboy:



I LOVE THE 70’s & 80’s
powerHouse Books’ Disco Years by Ron Galella
Relive New York’s most infamous nightlife era, the fabulous Disco years, with this mesmerizing collection of black and white photos. Charging through Studio 54 and other notorious nightspots of the late 70’s & 80’s, noted paparazzi photographer Ron Galella snapped Liza, Andy, Calvin, and Liz cavorting mischievously in banquettes and sensually grooving to the sounds of Chic on the dance floor. $65. Available at www.powerhousebooks.com.

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
Dunhill’s Cocktail Complete Kit
With the recent release of Casino Royale, we know you’ve been fantasizing about becoming James Bond. Dunhill’s complete cocktail kit harmonizes Agent 007’s sophisticated British demeanor and his signature love of cocktails. The classically designed silver plated shaker arrives in a handsome black Tradition leather barrel shaped casket, along with four silver plated stirrers, four silver plated olive picks, and four black & red reversible coasters. $1,750. Available at Dunhill, 711 Fifth Avenue, (212) 753-9292, www.dunhill.com

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE
Tiffany’s Mark T-57 Rose Gold Chronograph
The newest addition to Tiffany & Co.’s revered Mark timepiece collection represents design at its best: Swiss-made and accented with a rugged matte rose gold, sections of the watch’s main circular plate have been exposed to include three half-moon shaped chronographs, as well as the machine’s inner mechanisms. Available at Tiffany & Co., Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, (800) 843-3269, www.tiffany.com

RING IN THE NEW YEAR
G-Star’s Midnight Collection
You love the snug, yet masculine way G-Star Denim takes a liking to your lower half. Add a touch of signature bling to top off the G-Star look with their new Midnight ring collection, a set of chunky, casual pieces engraved with words or phrases indigenous to the brand. $160-$190. Available at G-Star stores, www.g-star.com.



For the Jet-Set Gent:



QUITE AU PAIR
Assouline’s New Titles
Assouline publishes some of the world’s most exquisite books, but, we’re hoping you already know this. In the Spirit of Miami Beach by David Leddick curtails everything we love about our second favorite East Coast city, from its splendorous refurbished Art Deco hotels to the dynamic art & nightlife scenes. Meanwhile, Jean-Michel Berts’ black & white photos of Paris at dawn and dusk in The Light of Paris reveal the hushed banks of the Seine and the deserted streets winding up Montmartre in a haunting, subdued manner that has rarely been documented. $40 and $50, respectively. Available at www.assoulineusa.com.



A VOTRE BEAUTÉ
Davi Skincare’s Le Grand Cru
Here’s another reason to add to your long list of why you love wine: Robert Mondavi’s grandson, Carlo, has formulated a wine grape-based anti-aging skin care line called Davi, composed of age fighting antioxidants and a signature ingredient called “Meritage.” We propose a toast to their revolutionary Le Grand Cru (French wine jargon for “great growth”) moisturizer, which is applied with a guitar pick. $175. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, (888) 774-2424, www.bergdorfgoodman.com.


For the Sportsman:



WALK THIS WAY
Zegna Sport’s iJacket
Don’t you hate having to unearth your iPod on the go when you want to change the song or volume? Ermenegildo Zegna is the first luxury company to partner with Apple to solve this dilemma, and together they’ve created a sleek yet sporty garment for your iPod that features built-in controls on the left sleeve, water-proof seams, and a detachable hood. $750. Available in black, red, or gray at Ermenegildo Zegna stores, www.zegna.com.



BULLIT BOY
The Triumph Scrambler
Very few activities are more exhilarating than speeding down an open highway in a pair of leather skins with your bike’s motor blaring as loudly as the engine of a 747. Try it in style with Triumph’s sharp looking Scrambler, chicly modeled after the Bonneville bike Steve McQueen took effortless command of in “The Great Escape.” Available at Triumph dealers, www.triumph.co.uk.



For the Dapper Dan:



KICKING IT
Gola Sneakers
Celebrate the pioneering British sport label’s 100th Anniversary with a new pair of their famed sneakers. As much as we love the 70’s and early 80’s referenced pieces that make up a majority of the line, we’re also fans of the newer entries, namely the distressed gold or silver Kingdom sneaker. Available at Gola distributors, www.gola.co.uk.

SMOOTH OPERATOR
The Art of Shaving’s Noir Shaving Kit
This keen nickel plated and silver tipped instrument setup not only adds contemporary panache to your bathroom countertop, but it’s been engineered for the ultimate shave: The aircraft aluminum and black anodized handles ensure a slip free shave. $495. Available at The Art of Shaving stores. www.theartofshaving.com.

NIPPING AT YOUR NOSE
Jack Spade’s Snowman Kit
Jack Spade’s Snowman Kit conveniently assembles vintage Americana accessories and other objects for an express, hassle-free snowman making. The red plaid scarf, corn-cob pipe, hat, and other accessories can easily be repackaged for use year after year. $40. Available only at Jack Spade, 56 Greene Street, (212) 625-1820, www.jackspade.com.

The Most Decadent New Fragrance
Fans of Creed already know about Original Vetiver, the latest addition to their luxurious fragrance line. They also know that the signature Creed bottle glows green like the trees in the South of France. And that you can pick up a bottle at Neiman Marcus. Now you know, too.

The Most Decadent New Spirit
The tequila gods have blessed Corzo, the newest ultra-premium from the house of Bacardi. It might have something to do with the designer bottle (commisioned for $500,000). Or the smooth finish and even smoother hangover. Learn more at Corzo.com. Available at select liquor stores.

The Most Luxurious New Rock Star Jewelry
When you’re girlfriend is more Rock & Republic than Banana Republic, you need jewelry by Catherine Angiel. Her burning heart tattoo pendant is instantly gratifying and immediately available at her downtown store.

The Most Fabulous Champagne Tasting
Champagne, foie gras canapés and chocolate-covered strawberries. Do you need another reason to attend Open Wine School’s Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting at the Rainbow Room tonight? We didn’t think so either. The fête runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cheers.

Links of London Hugs and Kisses Cufflinks
Give him love, then give him X and O cufflinks by the always stylish Links of London. If that doesn’t make him happy, give him more stuff.

Acqua di Parma Black Candle
Nothing sets the mood like candle light. Acqua di Parma does it nicely with a very masculine, black, cube shape. Available at bigelowchemists.com.

Longchamp Maïna Collection
Winter sucks. So prepare her for Spring with the absolute prettiest candy striped bags! The Longchamp Maïna Collection debuts at their Madison Avenue store. Add tickets to the Caribbean and serve.

Gucci Pour Homme, Eau de Parfum II
Everyone loves Gucci’s Creative Director Tom Ford, maybe that’s why his signature scent is the hottest fragrance for men right now. Or maybe it’s because Pour Homme with its leather, ginger, and white pepper notes smells great.
For the sexy girls in our audience, Eau de Parfum II is for you. The scent is a little mandarin orange, a little violet and blackberry, and lots of jasmine. Get him to get it for you at Sephora or at a Gucci near you. Available at sephora.com.