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Valentines Day gifts

Wishing you a great St. Valentines Day 2012. Our round up of romantic gifts starts with this 450gm box of chocolate truffles (£50) designed by Vivienne Westwood for Fortnum & Mason. For those with slightly smaller pockets, there are Valentine chocolate bars (£12.50) or a box of Passionate Hearts for £4.50. Visit Fortnum & Mason at 181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER (nearest tube: Green Park). www.fortnumandmason.com.

A selection from Harvey Nichols

For a really unusual gift that won't break the bank, find the Case Scenario pink Pantone phone cover for 4G Iphone at Harvey Nichols for £29.99. They have a huge selection of lovely presents for men and women, including stunning Masako pumps in red/pink satin with 15cm heels by Charlotte Olympia (£550), red leather trainers for men by Alexander McQueen (£420), original pink gin by Edgerton (700ml for £39.50) and even Pickled Vintage pink marmalade for £3.95. 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ (Nearest tube: Knightsbridge). www.harveynichols.com.

Swarovski heart USB

This funky accessory is both a necklace and a USB memory stick! Hanging on a stainless steel chain, the red silicon heart holds a heart-shaped 4GB USB key encrusted with 54 Indian Siam crystals. At £56, it's practical as well as romantic. Also available in violet, pink, black and blue. From Swarovski stores across London, including 411 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2PB (nearest tube: Bond Street), Brent Cross shopping centre (Brent Cross), 31 James Street, London WC2E 8PA (Covent Garden), One New Change (St Paul's) or online www.swarovski.com.

Cute underwear from Ann Summers

Great as a Valentine's gift or at these prices you can afford to just treat yourself! This pretty Stephanie balconette bra in ivory chiffon is only £18 at Ann Summers stores. A matching camisole (£18), and briefs (£8) are also available at Westfield shopping centre, London W12 7GD (nearest tube: Wood Lane), The Mall, Wood Green, London, N22 6YA (Wood Green), 104 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LP (Tottenham Court Road) or online www.annsummers.com.

Clinique Gift Sets at Fenwick and Bentalls

Until Saturday 11 February buy two Clinique beauty products and take away a gift in a pretty cosmetics bag.  Each gift contains Turnaround Overnight Radiance Moisturiser, Take The Day Off make-up remover for eyes and lips, liquid facial soap, Deep Comfort body butter, Colour Surge eye shadow duo in Victorian Pink, High Impact mascara in black, Airbrush concealer in neutral fair Superbalm moisturising lipgloss in Grapefruit. One of your two purchased products must be skincare and the offer is available exclusively at Bentalls, Wood Street, Kingston KT1 1TX (nearest station: Kingston) or Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street (nearest tube: Green Park). www.clinique.co.uk

Frock Me Vintage Fashion 12 February

Visit Frock Me at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday 12 February 11.00 - 17.30. (Pic:Sarina Poppy). Fifty exhibitors are offering a wide range of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1900s right up to 1980s. Frock Me is the fashion world's favourite vintage event. Top designers and celebrities can often be seen in the crowd. There's even a pre-war style tea room. Chelsea Town Hall is in King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE (nearest tube: South Kensington). Admission £4 (£2 for students, free for kids under 16). www.frockmevintagefashion.com.

Hush Sample Sale 9-11 February

From just £1, clearance stock, factory samples, slight seconds from Hush, the leading nightwear and leisurewear specialist. Pyjamas, dressing gowns, jumpers, cardigans, leggings, scarves and other accessories. Direct from the company's warehouse 8-10 Ingate Place, London SW8 3NS (nearest station: Queenstown Road, Battersea). Thursday 08.00 - 19.00, Friday 08.00 - 19.00, Saturday 08.30 - 14.00. www.hush-uk.com.