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HAUTE Pink

Be My Valentine

February 2011

"I believe in pink. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls."

Audrey Hepburn

HAUTE Love...Romance...Valentine’s Day...

Pink

These three things are always linked together and I don’t know why. You can love someone and they not be your Valentine. You can also be romantic toward someone you don’t love. And Valentine’s Day just confuses everyone. Men don’t particularly care for it. And women unfortunately use it as a way to gauge how much their boyfriend, husband, significant other or whatever you want to call him, cares about you. I understand both sides and unfortunately, this is a no win situation.

I’m a romantic and feel everyone should have a little romance in their lives. So if you don’t have a significant other, then be your own Valentine...love yourself. Or get together with your single girlfriends and celebrate love and share your dream mate lists.

We get so caught up in the aura of making “Valentine’s Day” special, that we forget about why the day was instituted...to show love. Do something different this year and celebrate all forms of love all month. Plant a love seed and watch it grow into something even more grander than you could have ever imagined.

Happy Valentine’s Day

calling all sin Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day devoted to love. Okay, so you don’t have a Valentine but you do have people you love and who love you.

This year instead of feeling down because you don’t have a Valentine, host a party for you and your single girlfriends. Go all out...send invitations, order party favors, flowers. Have it catered or really do it up and hire a handsome chef to come in and fix dinner for everyone. I’m sure there’s one single male chef out there willing to cook for a room full of beautiful single women.

Encourage all of your guests to go all out and treat this like a date...new outfit, get your hair done, a mani and pedi and a new pair of shoes.

Hanging with your girls is supposed to be fun. Besides, who else is going to spend the night telling you how great you are and that you were way too good for your last boyfriend or ex-husband.

As for the entertainment, do it old school, play party games, Scrabble, Monopoly, Spades, Dominos, or get a copy of “Mystery Date”. Have guest write down their “Worst date”, “Most Romantic Date”, “Ultimate Fantasy Date”, “Funniest Breakup” or “Most Bizarre Date” and hand out prizes. Give out a prize for the best outfit or fiercest shoes.

Set up a dessert bar and give guests a bag or box to fill with goodies for later when the reality of singleness sets in.

Who knows if this party goes well, it can become a yearly event where you get together to celebrate your friendship.

gle ladies

Calling all Single Ladies Let’s get together and celebrate

VALENTINE’S DAY by stuffing our faces with sugar

VALENTINE’S DAY GETAWAYS

Every year men are stumped by what to do for Valentine’s Day. Dinner out or go for the extra points and make dinner? Romantic getaway or romantic home hibernation? Roses, tulips, lilies or orchids? Flowers delivered to her at work or at home or both?

Chocolates or cookies? Romantic card or love letter? Beautiful lingerie she’ll like or sexy lingerie you’ll like? Jewelry...designer costume, vintage, semi-precious, precious or is it time to propose?

The choices never stop.

Here’s a tip listen. Chances are she gave you a clue but somewhere between the early season of basketball and the Superbowl, you missed it. Fear not, here are a few suggestions to get you out of hot water.

THE PENTHOUSE at THE HUNTLEY hotel 1111 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 310.393.8080

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Pelican Hill Resort 22800 Pelican Hill Rd South Newport Beach, CA 92657

The Resort at Pelican Hill 22701 Pelican Hill Road South Newport Coast, California  92657

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Plaza AthenĂŠe

25 Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris, France 01 53 67 65 00

Plaza AthenĂŠe 25 Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris, France 01 53 67 65 00

1220 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139

TIDES SOUTH BEACH

Guerro 40880 Mexico

TIDES Playa La Ropa s/n Zihuatanejo

MAIALINO AND THE ROOFTOP CLUB at GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL 2 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10010

GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL

2 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10010

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Lejaby Lejaby Alchmie full brief $65

AlchemieTriangle Bra $ 105

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“Cassioppee” in Caviar Bra (G50933) $129 (34-42 D-G Cup) Brief (G50964) $65 (Medium - XXXX-Large)

Lejaby aGarconne lace boxer short $69 ictured in “Lys” by special order. Available for Valentine’s Day in “Navy”.

aGarconne Top $125 As pictured at left in navy

ra and Bikini available by special order.

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Lejaby La Garconne in Navy (shown above) Camisole $125 Now $62.50 Boxer $69 Now $34.50 Small - Medium - Large

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Love.. is Seductive

Ell & Cee “The Mrs” silk knickers available in blush or black silk and red or ivory chiffon blush silk shown $65

Love.. is demure

Romantic Bedrooms Your bedroom should be as romantic as the words in your heart. Share both with your Valentine for a memorable and loving holiday.

...I can live only wholly with you or not at all...Yes, I am resolve to wander so long away from you until I can fly to your arms and say that I am really at home with you....No one else can ever possess my heart...never...never...Oh God, why must one be parted from one whom one so loves. Your love makes me at once the happiest and the unhappiest of men. My angel, be calm, only by a calm consideration of our existence can we achieve our purpose to live together...Be calm...love me...today...yesterday...what tearful longings for you...my life...my all...farewell. Oh continue to love me...never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved. ever thine ever mine ever ours Ludwig Von Bee!oven

excerpt from a hidden love letter written by Ludwig Von Beethoven

I have been given the opportunity to love you. Yet, there are days when I am unsure of how to do such a huge task.

Loving you is not a job for the faint of heart, and I often find myself wondering if I am doing a good job.

Only when I look into your eyes, do I find the answer that I seek...yes, I am doing what I was commissioned to do. Love you for eternity.

TPD

If I could love you more, I would.

If I could love you less, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

If you let me, I will love you until the end of time... for life forever always

TPD

I close my eyes and see your beautiful image dancing in my mind...

I fall asleep and you are there at the center of my dreams...

The thought of you in my life is a sweet possibility and the sweetest dream I will ever have.

I sleep better knowing you are the star of my life and my dreams.

live dream love forever

TPD

Scents: Jacinthe Rose, Amber Vanille, Givirne, Freesia, Vanilla Coca Bath Foam Jar $42 Tube $32 Body Cream Jar $56 Tube $34 Body Oil Spray or Perfume Spray $85

“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.”

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Scents: Jacinthe Rose, Amber Vanille, Givirne, Freesia, Vanilla Coca Bath Foam Jar $42 Tube $32 Body Cream Jar $56 Tube $34 Body Oil Spray or Perfume Spray $85

HOW TO MEASURE We recommend wearing a non padded bra and holding ones arms straight down at their side while measuring.

STEP 1.

MEASURE FOR BAND SIZE This is the circumference around your rib cage.

Holding a measuring tape parallel to the ground, measure around your rib cage directly under your bust after exhaling.

Round the measurement to the nearest whole number.

If the measurement is even numbered, add 4" to obtain your band size.

If the measurement is odd numbered, add 5" to obtain your band size.

STEP 2.

MEASURE FOR CUP SIZE Keeping the measuring tape parallel to the ground, measure at the fullest part of your bust.

Round the measurement to the nearest whole number.

STEP 3.

CALCULATE YOUR BRA SIZE Subtract the band size measurement from the cup size measurement.

For every inch in difference the cup size goes up one size starting at A for one inch difference.

EXAMPLE: Step 1: if your rib cage measurement is 30" add 4" to determine a band size of 34" Step 2: cup size measurement is 36" Bra size = 34 B

SIZE GUIDE Bra XS

S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

XXXXL

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

VIII

USA

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

UK

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

FRANCE

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

ITALY

Brief ITALY

USA

UK

FRANCE

XS

I

0–2

2–4

30–32

S

II

4–6

6–8

34–36

M

III

8–10

10–12

38–40

L

IV

10–12

12–14

40–42

XL

V

12–14

14–16

42–44

XXL

VI

14-16

14-16

44-46

XXXL

VII

16-18

16-18

46-48

XXXXL

VIII

18-20

18-20

48-50

To Purchase:

We are still perfecting our shopping cart. Sorry for the inconvenience. But don’t let that stop you from ordering. We are doing it old school...email. Unless it’s vintage. The vintage can be purchased from our Esty Store: www.etsy.com/shop/thepinkduchess You may pay for your purchase with MasterCard or Visa or you can mail in a money order.

Click the email link:thepinkduchess@gmail.com with your request. Not everything is available in every size. (We do sell up to a “G” cup and “42” back in some of our bras and most of our bottoms are available up to XXX-Large or size 9. In upcoming issues, larger sizes will be available where permitted. The Pink Duchess is a fan of curves, so we are always seeking things for women who have been blessed with a little more.

When ordering, no one is going to hassle you.

We only want to help you make the right selection. read the Return Policy carefully before ordering.

Please

Guys Guide to Buying Lingerie: The most difficult part of buying lingerie as a gift, is knowing what size, color and style to purchase.

Here are a few tips to help in figuring out how to purchase:

•Get the right size. Look in her lingerie drawer. Find her favorite bra and panties note the designer

and the size. While looking in the drawer, take note of the colors, styles and embellishments (trims, lace, beading...the details). You need to have as much information as possible to help you make the right purchase.

•Panties, knickers, bikinis, lace boxer, boy brief, thong, tanga, full brief...this is easy to decide. When

you look in her drawer, if you don’t see a thong, don’t buy one. Remember you’re trying to make her feel and look beautiful and buying her something she doesn’t like won’t get the response you’re hoping for.

•Stockings and stay-ups are sized according to her shoe size. For these you’ll need to see what size her favorite shoes are. Most will fit, but if you think you need a different size ask and we will gladly help you find the right size.

•Know her style, not yours. She’s wearing the lingerie, not you.

•And here’s a sure fire way to get the right gift, look through the magazine together and ask her what she likes or send her a link to the magazine and ask her to pick out what she wants.

•Once you’ve made your selection and the box arrives, hand it to her and say, “For the most beautiful woman in the world, I knew this would be perfect when I saw it.”

Return Policy The Pink Duchess gladly accepts returns of unworn or defective bras and selected sleepwear within one month of purchase, for credit or exchange. We cannot issue cash or credit card refunds under any circumstances. Out of respect for your safety and everyone’s desire to buy clean, unworn lingerie, please note that we do not take back any products with a crotch if the protective strip has been removed. When trying lingerie bottoms on, please try on over underwear. Returns will not be accepted if the strip has been removed or if items are soiled.

Unfortunately, all sale items are final sale.

To return an item for a credit or exchange, please send an email requesting a “Returns & Exchanges Form” . Fill it out and present the item in its original condition with tags and the protective crotch strip attached. Complete the form and then ship the items!via USPS insured with delivery confirmation to P.O. Box 4566, Carson, CA 90749-4566.

If you’d like a different size or style, please include a note on your return invoice stating the item you would like instead.

(Because we pride ourselves on offering the newest fashion merchandise all year round, we can’t guarantee the item will be in stock – but we’ll try our best.) Sorry, but we cannot refund original or return shipping costs, or take responsibility for lost merchandise.

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We continuously strive to better your shopping experience, and may modify our privacy policy in the future to reflect any modifications enacted. We invite you to return periodically for the most updated version of our online privacy policy.

Information Collection We obtain certain information from you when you shop at thepinkduchess.com, including your name, billing address, shipping address, e-mail address, telephone number, and credit card information. When shopping at thepinkduchess.com, we may also collect certain details of your transactions and purchases. If you register for our magazine, we may also ask for other information, such as your birthday and product preferences. To enhance your shopping experience, we may also collect non-personal information such as site usage history.

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