Lucky in love

Indulge in a little luxury this Valentine’s Day with French lingerie, natural coloured pearls, gourmet cupcakes and couple’s massages

by JENNIFER WATTON

Naughty or nice

Seduce your sweetheart with undeniably real, honest-to-goodness, authentic lingerie from Agent Provocateur. The classic Love collection (above left) is made with delicate French Leavers lace with built-in stretch to caress the skin and flatter the figure. Just in for February is the Pan & the Vestry of Virgins collection (above right) offering some enticing looks for an intimate Valentine’s Day. Prices range from $125–$200. (1026 Alberni St. 
604-258-7943, agentprovocateur.com/vancouver).

Little gem

Stittgen is a sparkling gem in West Vancouver’s shopping district, specializing in unique custom jewelry. With a dedicated goldsmith for the past 11 years, Stittgen’s signature pieces showcase hammered gold,  satin-finished precious metals and rare pearls. The South Sea pearl strand (pictured) is made with all natural coloured pearls. $23,800. (1457 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-8333, stittgen.com).

Sweet tooth

The much-lauded Vancouver original, Cupcakes, was started by two friends seven years ago and has since spawned world-wide copy-cat bakeries. Now with four stores and a fifth opening at Thurlow and Robson later this month, the demand is hardly fading. Baked daily from scratch in an array of flavours. $1.25 for a bite-sized mini to $7.50 for the “big one.” (1168 Denman St. 604-974-1300, cupcakesonline.com)

Twosome treat

Get yourself and your other half in the mood for love with the Signature Couples Treatment at Vida Spa Sutton Place. Begin with a side-by-side warm sugar body exfoliation, followed by a private shower and steam for two and finish with side-by-side relaxation massages. Ninety minutes for $320. (The Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard St. 800-401-4018, vidawellness.com).