Spice up Valentine's Day with Gifts of Gratitude and Romance; JCPenney Offers a Spectrum of Surprises for Every Sweetheart on Your List

Business Wire, Jan 13, 2006

PLANO, Texas -- Each February, gifts of love, adoration and friendship are exchanged on the occasion of Valentine's Day. While statistics show that men give for romantic reasons, women view Valentine's Day as an opportunity to show they care for their sweethearts in addition to friends, mothers and daughters.

Take a look through the JCPenney Valentine's Day hot list prepared by JCPenney Trend Director David Hacker to find a host of surprises for every sweetheart on your list.

For Sweethearts

"In Love" Collection -- Check out the "In Love" Shop. This special area within the store is dedicated to all things for those in love, including:

--"In Love" Camis and Panties -- Ignite your Valentine's Day with these sweetheart-inspired camis and panties. Delicates(R) brand "love" and "hot" emblazoned tanks, $18; "love" and "hot" emblazoned panties, $7: All are available in red cotton, black mesh, red mesh and red and white cotton tie-dye. Panties are available in thong, bikini and boy-cut styles.

--"In Love" Journal -- For the romantic in you, this journal includes heartfelt quotes that are sure to inspire a poem for your sweetheart, $10

--"In Love" CD with Massage Oil or Candle -- Turn up the music and enjoy a relaxing massage with the "In Love" massage oil, or create special lighting with a candle, $15

For Her

Simmering Chiffon, Silk and Lace -- Surprise her with sheer chiffon, peek-a-boo lace or luxurious silk.

--Sheer Chemises -- If you desire something in the spirit of the holiday, but with a hint of mystery, choose from an array of sheer chemises.

Delicates brand items include sparkling nights bralette and sarong, $40; matching bed jacket, $40; limeade floral fantasy embroidered babydoll nighty, $38; glamour teal embroidered nighty, $36; pink fly-away chemise, $40: All available at jcpenney.com.

--Silk Bustier -- For something out of the ordinary, consider surprising her with ribbons and silk wrapped in lace.

Delicates brand floral fantasy embroidered bustier with ribbon accents and matching panties and pantyhose, $38: Available in ivory and pink; limeade merry-widow bustier with pink floral accents, $38

--Silk Robe, Gown and Pajamas -- Nothing feels quite like silk next to your skin, so treat your sweetheart to the experience. Silx by August Silk fuchsia blossom gown and robe: $48 and $68: Available in light pink; blue pajamas, $68: Available in fuchsia.

Fun and Flirty -- Bring out her Flirty side this Valentine's Day.

--Flirt Panties -- Indulge in several pairs of Flirt brand panties, or maybe polka dots and hearts are more her style. Flirt by Delicates brand panties, $7 each or five for $25: Available in various colors, prints and styles.

A Little Pampering For Your Perfect Mate -- Pamper the one you love with bath and body delights.

--because i am -- If you consider your sweetheart to be brilliant, captivating, true or fresh, you should give her because i am -- a line of fragrances that captures the true essence of every woman. because i am brilliant, because i am captivating, because i am true and because i am fresh: Lotions, shower gel and fragrance mist are $10. Hand creams, bath spheres and foaming bath dots are $8. Precious moisture whip, ultimate body cream, delicate sachets and fine-milled soaps are $12. Deluxe poured candles are $15. Organza bath sponge is $5.

Chocolate Bath and Body Sets -- You can have your chocolate and eat it too!

--Chocolate Body Butter Set -- Instead of chocolates, try a set of three irresistible body butters. Flavors include chocolate, chocolate strawberry swirl and vanilla cream. Simple Pleasures body butter, $10: Also available in lime coconut and gerbera daisy fragrances.

Baubles -- If jewels are what she craves, treat her to Valentine's-inspired keepsakes:

--Heart Pendant & Matching Earrings abound this Valentine's Day in traditional reds and pinks. Heart pendant, $287; matching earrings, $207: Available at jcpenney.com.

--Circle Heart Pendant -- Show your love and appreciation with this memorable pendant of diamonds encircling three sparkling heart gems, $397.

For Him

Masculine Touches -- From traditional to informal, these gifts are sure to satisfy his Valentine's wish list.

--Boxers -- It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a pair of boxers covered in hearts, so make sure your special someone receives his pair. Stafford, $12: Available in various patterns.

--Pajamas -- Give him some cozy pajamas to keep him comfortable on those late Sunday mornings. Stafford, $26

--Ties -- There's always room for a great Valentine's-inspired tie. Hallmark brand, $25

--Sudoku -- If your sweetheart enjoys a challenge, give him the game of logic. $30: Available at jcpenney.com and in the JCPenney catalog.

The Romantic Bedroom

Lavish Luxury -- Wrap your sweetheart in luxury with bedding accented by candlelit nights.

--Bedding -- Experience the Chris Madden(R) CM Hotel 12-piece luxury bedding set, which includes a comforter, 300-thread-count sheet set, two Euro shams, two pillow shams, two decorative pillows, one bed skirt and a fabric storage box. The 12-piece bedding set comes in Colonnade and Wentworth patterns. Chris Madden CM Hotel brand queen set, $650; Chris Madden CM Hotel Brand king set, $750