Valentine's Day - For One (From The Bolton News)

Valentine's Day - For One

8:00pm Thursday 7th February 2008 in

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you should have been pondering what to buy for your other half.

But what if you're not betrothed? If you're a single gal then there is no need to deprive yourself of all things red and pink just because you've not got a man draped on your arm.

This fairtrade bag is just £5 and will let the men out there know you're single. Flirty and fun, it's practical and ethical - now that's what I call loving yourself. Pick one up from Accessorize, if nothing else you can carry your lunchbox in it.

Whilst you're in Accessorize why not pick up these pink heart candles and treat yourself to a relaxing bath. At £4 you'll be hard pressed to find cheaper versions and they will spruce up any girl's bathroom for the Valentine's season.

If you fancy snuggling up on the sofa single girls are in for a treat. You don't have to compromise on what you watch and you can have this luxurious pink quilted throw all to yourself. At £39.50, Marks and Spencer really have it on the button for Parisian chic, and it's a lot cheaper than handmade versions. This throw screams for you to crack open a bottle of wine, reach for the chocolates and indulge in a bit of Sex and the City time.

While you're in Mark's pick up a few bars of this retro chocolate. It's organic and the phrases on the front are enough to pick you up if you're flagging in the man department. At £1.99 each, they are worth it for the phrases alone, "Mary gazed into his eyes and thought of chocolate." Brilliant!

If you fancy something twinkling on your wrist, as all your attached friends around you cry over the fact their boyfriend's have got it wrong, yet again, then look no further than this passion bracelet from Catarina Vassalo, at www.cvjewellery.com The deep reds are almost scarlett woman and it has a lovely gothic feel from the glass beads and metal charms. No man will mess with you in this beauty. What's more it's just £14 - bargain.

Last, but not least, this red beret is a fashion indulgence you can truly get away with all year round. Carrie would definately wear this... although don't be a slave to it. If you can't wear berets, then don't force it. Try it though, you might be pleasently surprised. It's just £5 from Beyond Retro, www.beyondretro.com So what ever you are doing this Valentine's Day, indulge yourself, and if you don't have a man, indulge twice, after all you're actually saving money by not having to buy a present.

Monday: With three days to go... what to wear on the all important day.