Red letter day: Valentine gift ideas for your Lady Love

Okay, so just because it is Valentine’s and red is prevalent for the season doesn’t mean that it’s the only color you can gift her for hearts’ day. We understand your man bun frustration on having to find the perfect gift for your lady love, so we put together some ideas for you to choose from. Women differ in personality and taste, and just because a friend of yours likes a certain thing doesn’t mean that your girlfriend or wife will like the same thing.  

Based on her personality, choose styles and items that she will truly love. Here’s a list of items from Spring/Summer 2016 that might just give you an idea on what to wrap for Valentine’s. 

Furla: A colorful Interlude

Is she a fun and happy kind of gal, a little eclectic and likes to wear colorful items? Furla’s bag collection for SS2016 features an array of colorful shades in playful graphic compositions with a strong gender-bender appeal that is versatile for both day and night. 

Choose from a palette of shell, onyx, acid green, turquoise, sienna brown and lots of deep red interwoven in geometric 3-D shapes for a fun V-Day present. There are also small leather goods and accessories to match her colorful personality.

Furla is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

Jimmy Choo: All in a day’s work

She works hard as everyone’s boss and still commands presence in parties and social gatherings at night. Yes, this can be a hard one to buy fashion items for as she will probably laugh at your choices once she opens your purchase. Jimmy Choo’s Spring Summer 2016 will probably not disappoint; the new collection ushers in an upbeat attitude that marries the old and new, almost with artisanal vintage references blended with bold, graphic architectural detail. Pumps are usually part of the daily arsenal for the working girl, together with a sharp bag that can support her daily carry-ons. You might also want to get her something that she can use at night as she transforms into a fierce maven after a hectic workday. 

Jimmy Choo is located at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing.

Michael Kors: Sunshiny Gal

Summer is already near and if it’s one of your girl’s favorite seasons, then Michael Kors’ latest shoes and accessories’ collection might be your go to for her gifts. The new collection exudes earthy elegance and we chose something woven and something white from the collection thatt are easiest to pair with any breezy and flowy summer outfit. 

Michael Kors is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

Radley: Polished Sporty

For Spring Summer, Radley is taking sporty to a sleeker, more polished look. The collection has a sharp and confident feel that even self-proclaimed sports-shy personalities can turn into full-on athletics mode. If your girl is into the sporty look but requires a sleeker wearable for work, then you may opt for Radley’s backpack designs. They are sporty yet polished, perfectly designed for office and off-duty days.

Radley is located at Shangri-La Plaza

Rustan’s: All that glitters 

Sometimes, shining and shimmering jewelries always win a woman’s heart. And at Rustan’s, they’ve curated the most coveted and luxurious brands for your Valentine. For the woman of taste and elegance, you may choose from the delicate designs by different luxury brands like Carrera Y Carrera, Tiffany & Co, Damiani, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Meissen, Mikimoto, Yvel, Tamara Comolli, Ippolita, Ziio, Adami & Martucci, and John Hardy, among others. 

To know more about the latest collections available in the stores, you may visit Rustan’s in Makati, Shangri-La, Gateway, Alabang and Cebu.

Saint Laurent: Animal Instinct

If your girl is into bedazzled and embroidered animal prints, then Saint Laurent’s Spring 2016 accessory collection is a good choice. A classy fringed shoulder bag with animal print may complement her creative and sexy wild side. A glammed up leopard sequin bag will make her purr. 

Saint Laurent Paris is located at the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza.

Salvatore Ferragamo: Black is her warmest color

In fashion, the trend has become gender-less dressing, and sometimes it bewilders you why your lovely girl is wearing a man-repellent outfit to hide her devilish woman curves. She also loves to wear anything black and white and those may be her favorite colors. Well, you’re with her for a reason so you must love her fashion forward taste in fashion. Check out Salvatore Ferragamo’s accessory collection for SS2016. The brand has black selections from bags to shoes, and even jewelries that are fierce – definite statement pieces for your girl.  

Salvatore Ferragamo is located at Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 4, Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La.

TOD’s: Turn up the Funk

Tod’s newest collection shows younger and edgier designs inspired by unique young women who do not follow rules and usually break norms. This is also apparent in their newest band of ambassadors Lizzy Jagger, Sonia Sieff, Langley Fox Hemingway, and Tea Falco. Accessories range from funky colorful animal charms and their classic Gommino shoes bear guitar style studs or moon and other shape cut outs. These metals studs are also seen on their small shoulder bags. The upbeat and edgy collection houses selections for your audacious girl. 

Tod’s is located at Greenbelt 4 and Rustan’s Shangri-La.

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