Where lovers love to shop

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Where lovers love to shop

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MONTBLANC

1.
Get her a Grace Kelly watch for Bt3.3 million.
2.
The Tribute to Montblanc pen is white and gold and Bt36,500.
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Silver rings and bracelets range in price from Bt17,500 to Bt29,500.

The German brand Montblanc has been producing exquisite writing instruments, jewellery, timepiece and leather goods for more than 100 years. For the universal day of love, it’s presented “The Tribute to Montblanc” pen made of pure white lacquer that reinterprets the iconic Meisterstuck.
There’s also the Princess Grace de Monaco pen for women, made from a deep-purple resin to create a dramatic contrast with the champagne-toned gold fittings and drop-cut pink topaz on the clip.
And its limited-edition Grace Kelly timepieces feature an 18-karat red-gold case, 76 sparkling baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel and the horns and a three-dimensional drop-cut pink sapphire.
The ladies will also appreciate Montblanc’s elegant rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from rose and milky quartz, carnelian and rhodolite garnet and finished with diamonds.
Montblanc has stores at Siam Paragon, the Emporium and Gaysorn. Call (02) 129 4378 or (02) 664 8777.  


GAYSORN

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Shoes by Bally cost Bt14,000.
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Loewe’s Flamenco Rosa shoulder bags sell for Bt65,00 and Bt75,500.
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A necklace from Prada goes for Bt71,000.

Gaysorn has some great new togs for trendy ladies from the world’s top brands in its “Win Her Heart in the Month of Love” sale all this month.
Emilio Pucci’s printed silk scarves, colourful leather flat-heeled shoes from Bally, and eye-catching pink leather clutch bags of Salvatore Ferragamo are among the standouts.
Loewe has a calfskin shoulder bag the shade of a blooming rose, and Prada a crystal costume-jewellery necklace adorned with rose-like leather pendants. The mall is open daily from 10am to 8pm. Call (02) 656 1557.


PARADISE PARK
1.
Get him some Tommy Eau de Prep fragrance for Bt3,100.
2.
Crabtree & Evelyn’s rose-scented candles are Bt2,315.
3.
A red rose keychain by Fly Now sells for Bt1,950.

Paradise Park is the beacon to which well-heeled shoppers swarm in Bangkok’s eastern district, and the amorously minded among them will be checking out the Valentine sales of apparel, IT gadgets and home decor in distinctly passionate hues.
Alluring Tommy Eau de Prep perfumes, cardigans with heart motifs by MNG Mango, and vivid-red rose-shaped keychains from Flynow III are on offer, along with TW Steel wristwatches adorned with diamonds and neat headphones with roses by KSS.
Find out more at (02) 787 1000 or www.ParadisePark.co.th.


BUTTON UP
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Grab an Ever After shirt for Bt2,680.
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Passion slim-fitting shirts sell for Bt2,480.
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Here’s a Je T’aime shirt for Bt2,880.

The Button Up boutique on Soi Thonglor is luring in lovers with his-and-hers limited-edition Beau shirts. This is a great store for mix ’n’ matching, with refined but fun clothes that are sharply cut and adorned with unique patterns.
The shirts are mostly high-quality Prima cotton from Italy, though some designs combine cotton and soft satin or even Spandex.
The newest shirts come in three styles – the classic Ever After for Bt2,680 or Bt5,280 per pair, Passion, cut slim to fit jeans, for Bt2,480 (Bt4,880 a pair), and Je t’aime in three different collars for Bt2,880 (Bt5,680 per pair).  
There are also Button Up branches at Siam Paragon, Zen and Central. Call (02) 712 6111-2 or visit www.TheButtonUp.com.

PANTRY MAGIC
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Make bear cookies with this Bt245 PVC cookie.
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Linen and cotton towels cost Bt335, heart-shaped cookie cutters Bt235, and the silicone spatula Bt138.
3.
A white glass cake stand costs Bt2,450.

Pantry Magic is always well stocked with people who love to cook as well as all the equipment they need. That amounts to more than 2,000 of its own kitchenware items and another 1,000 from partner brands like Kitchenaid, Dualit and Cuisinart.
You’ve got your pots and pans, spatulas, knives and cutting boards, coffee makers, toasters and ovens, but for Valentine’s Day, you’ll also need the utensils of love.
That means pink party aprons, cake stands, rose-like silicone bundt-cake pans, cookie cutters that make teddy bears and hearts and lots more.
The store is on the ground floor of the Eight Thonglor complex. Call (02) 713 8650-1.