/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/happy-anti-valentine-s-day/your-anti-valentine-s-plans/13341727-2-eng-GB/your-anti-valentine-s-plans_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/happy-anti-valentine-s-day/your-anti-valentine-s-plans/13341727-2-eng-GB/your-anti-valentine-s-plans_GZOOM.jpgYour Anti-Valentine's Plans Why should couples have all the fun on Valentine’s day? The short answer is, they shouldn’t. If you don’t have a significant other to spoil, how about spoiling yourself instead?
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IN: Perfect pout-making MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo, £13.50
Who needs a man when you can have the perfect red lipstick instead? MAC Ruby Woo, is a cult product with a loyal following (even Jessie J recently tweeted that she was stocking up on it). The perfect shade of true red flatters every skin tone and has serious lasting power.
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IN: Soothing Diptyque Baies Mini Candle, £20
We bet your ex complained constantly about the sheer number of candles (as well as shoes, handbags, perfumes) you own but we don’t think you can ever have too many. Indulge in this gorgeous candle packed with blackcurrant leaves and roses and feel your stress melt away every time you light it.
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IN: Feel-good Essie Manicure (around £30)
Factor in some time for an Essie manicure – in less than an hour your nails will be shaped, buffed, painted and unrecognisable from their former self. Go for a punchy red-like Fifth Avenue, a darkly gothic shade like Wicked or opt for Merino Cool, a chic muted grey.
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IN: Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Bath Oil [£38 for 250ml]
Redirect the cash you would have spent into something far more worthwhile, like an incredibly relaxing and luxurious bath oil. Is there anything more soothing than a hot bath? We think not. One of our favourites has to be this one by Jo Malone. You don’t need much to turn an ordinary bath into something divine. And relax…
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IN: Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage (£85 for 60 mins)
If we had the choice between a dinner out or a tension relieving, relaxing massage, the massage would win every time. We love this deep tissue one at Elemis; it cuts right through stress and the genius blend of essential oils instantly relaxes and calms.
