The Valentine’s Day guide

What to buy

For Him:
- Comme des Garcons Play Converse £85 www.harveynichols.com

- The Art of Rebellion book £28 www.magmabooks.com

- Serge Gainsbourg The ultimate best of £14.99 www.picadillyrecords.com

- Comme Des Garçons Play £52 www.herviabazaar.com

- Superhero cuff links £32.50 www.notonthehighstreet.com

- WESC oboe golden headphones £45 www.topman.com

- Jeffery West iPhone skin £40 www.jeffery-west.co.uk

- Marc Jacobs Bang Aftershave balm priced at £28 www.harveynichols.com

For Her:
- Lomography Diana F+ Dreamer camera £50 www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

- Dove Necklace £18 www.junkshopuk.com

- A Vajazzle
The Beauty Spa in Bury is offering a range of treatment packages this Valentine’s and is giving the clients the chance to try out the latest beauty craze of ‘Vajazzling’. Get a manicure, pedicure and a ‘cheeky’ Vajazzle for £40. www.thebeautyspaltd.co.uk

- Love heart tea lights £6 www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

- Ceramic heart £10 www.utilitydesign.co.uk

- David Rozman hair appointment. Click here for latest offers on cuts and colour.

- Manicure and pedicure at The Lowry Spa, Manchester. Click here to save £25.

- Eternal Envy eel skin leather red clutch £49.99 www.eternalenvy.com

For both:
- St Tropez Spray Tans at Macdonald Hotel Spa in Manchester city centre. Click here to get them half price.

- Laser hair removal at sk:n Manchester. Click here for 30 per cent off.

- For Your Eyes Only photo shoot packages. Click here to save £111.

- Yoga and Spa days at Macdonald Hotel Spa, Manchester. Click here for the latest offer.

- Garra fish pedicures at Spa in the City, Manchester. Click here for 2 for 1 offer.

- Cheshire Oaks designer outlet is brimming with Valentine’s gifts for men and women. Click here to see their best offers.

- Treatments at Le Petit Spa at Malmaison, Manchester. Click here to see what’s on offer.

What to wear?

For Him:

- Lightning Jack Tee £35 whitelabelclothing.co.uk

- Striped Jersey £19.99 www.zara.com

- Black skinny chinos £28 www.topman.com

- Me & Yu love birds T-shirt £15 www.meandyu.com

- New Lingwood Moleskin jacket £180 www.houseoffraser.co.uk

- Oliver Sweeney camel blazer £395 www.oliversweeney.com

- Hugo Boss boxer shorts £27 www.figleaves.com

For Her:

- A-line skirt £29.99 www.zara.com

- White Tee £32.00 www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

- Floral print shirt dress £40 www.asos.com

- Studded velvet bag £26 www.asos.com

- Suede wedges £65 www.topshop.com

- Gorgeous Couture Swarovski red dress £149 www.gorgeouscouture.com

- BHS ultimate shapewear £28 www.bhs.co.uk

- M&S padded bra with silk £25 www.marksandspencer.com

Where to go?

- Confidential’s lunchtime love tour £2
The 50 minute lunchtime love tour will start outside Harvey Nichols Manchester at 1pm on Monday 14 February. Expect Manchester love stories of passion and broken hearts with a special ‘effect’ and a special Harvey Nichols treat for every guest. Email Jonathan Schofield here to reserve your place.

- Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Grab a picnic and take in the fresh, Yorkshire air. YSP features both indoor and outdoor sculptures and installations.
Address: West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG

- Evil Eye Lounge
Grab a cocktail or two in this mysterious, bohemian bar. Entrance is through a small shop, which then opens up into a lively bar and eatery. A favourite of Johnny Depp's too.
Address: 42 Stonegate York, North Yorkshire YO1 8AS

- Magical Mystery Tour
Why not take a trip down to Liverpool and indulge in all things Beatle-esque. Highlights include Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.
Address: Tourist Information Centre, Albert Dock, Liverpool

- Belle Vue Dogs for you and three friends
Get a free night at the dogs for you and three friends. Click here.
Address: Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7BA

- Airkix Indoor Skydiving
Love is literally in the air. Prepare to be spun around - upside down this Valentine’s.Address: 9 Trafford way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M41 7JA

- Weekday hot air balloon ride - Cheshire, Yorkshire
Another one for the extremist. Take a hot air balloon ride across the city and indulge in some amazing sights.
Click here for further details.

- Titanic Health Spa - Huddersfield
Stay overnight in these luxury apartments, and be prepared to be pampered all day. Address: Low Westwood Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5UN

- Smithill Farm - Bolton
Get close to each other this Valentine’s... and close to nature. Most animals roam around freely, allowing you to pet and feed them.
Address: Smithills Open Farm, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, Lancashire.

- The Big Wheel - Manchester
With views stretching across Manchester, the big wheel provides the ultimate fairground ferris wheel love seats, only much higher and with better views.
Address: Exchange Square, Manchester city centre

- Stay at the Waterside Hotel, Manchester
Set in groomed gardens and built to an open-plan, modern design with comfortable facilities, the hotel is the perfect location for a romantic break. To get 15 per cent off your stay, click here.

- Eat at Earle in Altrincham
3 a la carte courses + glass of wine: £26. Click here.

- Eat at Beluga in Manchester city centre
3 course a la carte + unlimited wine: £22. Click here.

- Eat at Cafe Istanbul in Manchester city centre: 3 a la carte courses + glass of house wine for £19.99. Click here.

For last minute love gifts from House of Fraser. Click here.