Naughty or nice?

Nearly every male who has walked past my desk this past week has slowed down to leer at the Frederick's of Hollywood Valentine's Day press kit.

As you probably know, Frederick's is a chain lingerie store that's a bit naughtier than Victoria's Secret.

Needless to say, guys dig it.

When a man gives his lady lingerie, the woman's supposed to be flattered. But let's be straight: This is a gift for him, not you. Especially this Embroidered Heart Cup Satin Chemise ($34, www.fredericks.com).

Speaking of Valentine's Day gifts for men, Abt Electronics reports strong sales of good old-fashioned turntables. They recommend the Sony Turntable ($91, www.abtelectronics.com), but there are also turntables on the market that can convert your old vinyl into digital files, like the LP to MP3. ($169.95, www.hammacherschlemmer.com)

V-Day gifts for her

The Eternity Bands stackable rings at The Treasure Chest, 1853 Second St., Highland Park, would make any woman happy. They come in a variety of colors or styles. ($950-$3,800, www.thetreasurechestjewels.com)

Besides jewelry, another sure winner is a spa gift certificate. To avoid the "You always get me the same thing!" complaint, Mario Tricoci has some unique Valentine's Day packages. "Make My Day" is an olive oil manicure and Swedish massage ($116); "Romance Me" is a couples massage with lavender-infused warm towels and heated aroma neck pillow ($190).

The Mario Tricoci in Oak Brook is offering chocolate brow and lip waxes between Feb. 12-14. Sounds freaky, but they say chocolate is an anti-inflammatory that reduces redness and offers essential antioxidants.

Plus, you get to eat complimentary chocolate afterward. To book an appointment, go to www.tricoci.com.

Gifts for twin girls

I can't explain why I love this Little Miss Liberty Double Heart Round Twin Crib so much. I just do.

I mean, it's designed for a niche market: parents of twin girls who are decorating their nurseries in girly-girl pink and who are willing to spend $2,500 on a crib.

I don't care how impractical it is. I just had to share. ($2,500, www.crib.com)

A note to stores

Dear Chicago-area shoe retailers,

Please put all of those flip-flops away and put winter boots back on the shelves. It is still winter.

Love,

Everybody

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