But so much pressure… for the first time in months you’re leaving your DVDs and your boyfriend will take you out to a classy restaurant, maybe followed by a fancy cocktail in an hotel bar.

So we’ve come up with a to do list to make the night a success–giving you a valuable reason to not regret missing nights of debauchery with your friends on a weekly basis.

(This article can also be read by those single girls who want to spend Valentines Day on a date with the random awesome guy with whom they shared a taxi/bed last Thursday.)

Chantal Thomass

OK it’s a classic but just to remind you that even if you’re hot in your American Apparel bodysuit, you should bring a bit more for this night. The Parisian cult lingerie brand is at the top of the fantasy wishlist of every normal straight guy. Chantal Thomass is definitely the first place to start your shopping efforts.

Chantal Thomass / 211 Rue St Honoré  75001

Studio 34

Located in a courtyard near place Vendome and recommended by Parisian it-girl/bloggeur/model Jeanne Damas, this salon was founded by Delphine Courteille, who used to work backstage at the catwalks during Fashion Week. It’s a bit expensive but isn’t hair a woman’s richest ornament?

Studio 34 / 34 rue du Mont-Thabor 75001 / www.delphinecourteille.com

Colette

When it comes to getting undressed, it would be stupid to end up sexually turned off because a song by Lana Del Rey comes on the radio. It’s precisely for this reason that Colette released a CD simply named Colette SEX: one, Lana won’t break the vibe and two, it was made for loving.

Colette / 213 Rue Saint-Honoré  75001

Hotel Amour

Ok, we know that it’s over-cliché to put this hotel designed by Andre on the list… but nonetheless very important! Really, is there any point of buying fancy lingerie, having an overpriced hair cut, and buying an edgy, sexy music compilation if the aim is to be banged between two cars or on your sofa? So the easiest thing to do is to take your phone and your boyfriend’s credit card and call l’Hotel Amour for a room plus breakfast.

Hotel Amour / 8 rue Navarin 75009

Klay

Has your boyfriend grown a bit fat since you met him? We’ve heard that yoga boosts your sexual appetite, and we’ve also heard that the overtrendy Klay gives great yoga lessons. So you know what you’ve got to do.

4 Bis Rue St Sauveur  75002 / http://www.klay.fr/

Klay

Marlies Dekkers

And to finish your shopping excursion, go back to where you started and the most important item on this list: lingerie. Don’t forget that if you don’t get a present for your boyfriend, it’s because you’re the present. Just head to St Germain des Pres to the boutique of the Dutch designer, who works to give a dominant, femme-fatale look to the nearly naked women she dresses.

Marlies Dekkers / 10 rue du Cherche Midi 75006

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Article: Ruben N