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Sunday Mirror, Feb 6, 2005 by DEIRDRE O'DONOVAN Fashion

ROMANCE is in the air as cupid shoots his arrows at each and every one of us this Valentine's season.

So don't you dare leave things to the last minute and buy your lady love a bunch of daffs from the local garage.

And ladies don't leave him in the cold with just a crummy card.

Follow our guide to great Valentine's Day gifts and you'll be well on your way to everlasting love.

Marks and Spencer have a super selection of gifts for the lady in your love life.

We love their Chocolat du Bain Chocolate Massage Oil for EUR8.50.

Or if you like her smelling more sweetly than that, there is an incredible range of fragrances just for Valentine's Day.

Clairns have launched its first fragrance to celebrate its 50th anniversary called Par Amour, for a beautiful woman who loves herself.

A 30 ml bottle is EUR40.

We also love Ralph Lauren's Romance Mini Set, boxed in baby pink and embossed with hearts, features a 30ml Eau de Parfum and a 50 ml sensuous body moisturiser. Prices start at EUR35.

Or indulge her with the new DKNY scent, Be Delicious.

This juicy fragrance combines the scent of apple with a sophisticated blend of exotic flowers and sensual woods. A 30ml bottle will set you back EUR45.

And at this time of year boys try to pull our heart-strings with g-strings. We like Gossard's Necklace Embroidery lingerie with bras starting at EUR35 and g-strings start at EUR14.50.

And Tommy Hilfiger has an awesome array of sexy smalls with prices starting at EUR50 for underwear sets.

But how about something very special to sport inside your lovely lingerie?

Then head to Urban Wax where you can get a Brazilian Wax with a love heart detailed in red Swarovski crystals. Prices start at around EUR30.

Or if you'd rather buy her something she can show her friends, treat her to some Maureen Lynch jewellery. We love her 9ct yellow gold earrings for EUR174.

And if you want luxury, then Marks & Spencer have incredible cashmere sweaters for EUR119.

For the man in your life, they say the way to his stomach is through his heart, so head to La Maison Des Gourmets in Dublin where they have gorgeous I Love You fairy cakes for EUR2.00 each.

Wow him with your football knowledge by buying him Total Football by Tim Tuomey. Just think of the wonderful evenings you two will share catching up on sports trivia. It costs just EUR9.99 from Mentor Books.

And treat him to the Ultimate Love Collection Love Songs from Universal Music. Leave it in his car and everything he plays it, he'll think of you. Just EUR24.99 from record stores.

Or maybe your love is on the line because he just won't take care of himself. Well treat him to some glorious grooming from premium skincare range H20 on Grafton Street.

We love their Face Oasis range for men, especially their Transactive Post Shave Healing Balm for EUR23.50.

Or if his skin gives him a spot of trouble, check out the B- Active range from Environ.

We can recommend their Sebuspot lotion. It may not be romantic, but it will work wonders for your love life and all for just EUR18.20 from Facialworks in Dublin.

They offer a special male facial for February with a complementary male travel pack.

Facialworks also cater for the ladies and Sunday Mirror readers will get 10 per cent off a spray tan for the Valentines Weekend running from February 11 to 14.