London Fashion Event - "14 Valentine's Ideas in Carnaby"
Love is in the air. Whether you’re planning on wining and dining with your bae or simply treating yourself, Carcaby street have compiled 14 ways to share the love this Valentine’s.
1 Put a ring on it
Don’t wait for someone else to pop the question. From now until 14 February, ST. studio are giving out free Essential Rings with every Burgundy Suit purchased. Go on, treat yourself.
2 #ShareTheLove for a cause
Join Carnaby's charity partner Trekstock in supporting young adults with cancer as they #ShareTheLove on 14 February. It’s super easy and quick to join in - simply grab a sharpie, draw a heart on the palm of your hand and share on social tagging #Trekstock with text TREK003 to 70070 to donate £3 to @Trekstock #ShareTheLove, and nominate 3 of your friends to do the same.
3 Island Poké me
Move over Tinder - Island Poké have launched their very own social dating game. Find someone who loves poké as much as you do by sharing a photo of you with your poke bowl using #PokeMe. Participants are invited to DM anyone in the feed they like the look of and any successful pairings will be treated to a 2-4-1 deal at Island Poké. Get poking!
4 Sparkle at Cinnamon Soho
Make a weekend of it and join Cinnamon Soho for their brand new Sparkling Sundays. Available between 11am-5pm, this all day brunch menu features unlimited Prosecco and Mimosas for just £20 per person for a two-hour session. Chin chin.
5 Sumptuous set menus
Get steamy this Valentine’s at Shoryu in Kingly Court. Enjoy their romantic special of two delicious courses of Shoryu buns and ramen, a seasonal cocktail and a special glass of Valentine’s Day sake for just £22 when you book a table for after 6pm on 14 February. Kanpai (Cheers)!
6 Last-minute gifts
Still not decided what to get him or her? Fear not. Newburgh Quarter's gift guide is packed with unique, personal and exclusive gifts from £5 to £695 that will make your lover fall head-over-heels.
7 Glam it up
Go from office to date-ready with make-up sessions and beauty services in Carnaby. Try Estee Edit’s 15-minute facial to get your skin glowing and swing by Benefit for their lash application service to set hearts racing. Don’t miss Urban Decay and MAC for in-store makeovers. In a hurry? Slick on Illamasqua’s brand new Anti-Matter lipstick in special Valentine’s shades instead.
8 From head-to-toe
Men, barbershop Pankhurst is on-hand to get you looking fresh for Valentine’s. Their signature shampoo, Head to Toe, not only gives you immaculately clean hair but also doubles as a luxurious and scented body wash. Get lathering.
9 Treat yourself
Triyoga’s at hand to make it impossible to say no to treating yourself this Valentine’s. For the whole month of February, they’re giving £10 to all first-time treatment appointments booked. We recommend the Ayurvedic yoga massage (AYM) which combines deep tissue massage with coordinated breath-work and yoga stretching to help remove toxins from the body.
10 Cutsey Cocktails
Treat your lover to delicious cocktails. Head to Whyte & Brown and sip on their "Pink Revolution" with crème de peche, lavender syrup, palmer rose with peach bitters and a brown sugar cube - perfect to pair with a platter of oysters. Whisk yourself to warmer climates this Valentine’s Day at Señor Ceviche. Enjoy their special cocktail, “Peruvian Passion” made up of five times strawberry infused macchu pisco with homemade rosemary and rose petal syrup. Plus, Tapas Brindisa are holding Gin 'O Clock all day on 14 February with G&T's at £8.50 with complimentary olives.
11 No boyfriend, no problem
Planning a girl’s night out instead? Skinnydip’s range of anti-Valentine’s goodies is what you need. Their flower embroidered Give A Damn denim rucksack, No Vacancy fluffy badge and No Boyf No Probs phone case will tell them how it is this Valentine’s.
12 Love letters
Not sure how to say the words? Kingly Court’s new late night bar Disrepute is here to help. Cleverly placed notepaper encourages you to pass notes to strangers across the bar, whilst their cocktail menu made up of debaucherous narratives will be sure to get hearts racing.
13 Catch a kiss
The Spirit of Soho mural does more than you think. When the clock strikes on the hour, watch actress and opera singer Theresa Cornleys wink at Casanova, whilst Casanova blows a series of kisses to Cornelys. Watch the magic moment on the junction of Carnaby Street and Broadwick Street.
14 Tough love
Wear your heart on your shoes, boots or bag this Valentine’s. For a rebellious look, check out Dr. Martens range of white and red heart accessories, from their classic Bentley II boot with heart motif, £120 to a Heart Shaped Leather Satchel, £90.
Source: www.carnaby.co.uk