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Your Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

In three days, you might need to be giving a certain kind of gift to someone. The kind of gift that says, “I thought long and hard about this.” (And that whispers to you, “I’ll never spill that you just bought me like 45 minutes ago.”) Behold: these last-minute gifts for Valentine’s Day.

Santa Maria Novella Massage Candle
FOR THE WILD ONE

Santa Maria Novella Massage Candle

This candle has a little spout in case you two like to... oh, pour hot wax on each other and rub it around. And hey, good news: this wax heats up just enough to feel nice and warm, but not scald any flesh. Now there are some scientists who deserve a raise.

Jack Vartanian Handcuff Necklace
FOR THE BEAUTY WITH A RECORD

Jack Vartanian Handcuff Necklace

So she’s gotten into a bit of trouble before. It was all in good fun, and winter streaking isn’t exactly a federal offense. Anyway, here’s a necklace held together by a pair of little interlocking handcuffs. And there doesn’t seem to be a key.

$1,680, available at Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400

Queen Vee Earrings from Roseark
FOR THE TOWERING MODEL

Queen Vee Earrings from Roseark

All you’ve disclosed about Thursday’s plan is that it’s a little-black-dress situation. You’ll handle the rest. With some pretty intense black-diamond earrings that if worn by a seductress type on-screen would be a clue that she’ll likely be murdering someone with her legs soon. And getting away with it.

$3,800, available at Roseark, 1111 N Crescent Heights Blvd, West Hollywood, 323-822-3600

A Blowout by Curt Darling
FOR THE ROCKER CHICK

A Blowout by Curt Darling

So there’s a new Downtown salon debuting on Valentine’s Day—but before you go making assumptions about cheesiness, you should know the tatted owner just cut Mick Jagger’s hair, and his idea of proper salon decor includes giant rusty sheep shears hanging from wires. So you’re in agreement there.

A Stellé Audio Couture Clutch
FOR THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

A Stellé Audio Couture Clutch

You tell her you got her a tiny-but-fancy purse. She looks confused: you’re not generally the type to go purse shopping. Then you tell her it’s got a surprisingly formidable Bluetooth speaker system inside. Ah. Now she understands. In just a few days, her purse/portable party arrives. And then, wherever you are, you dance...

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