Play with colours this Valentine's and get the perfect gift according to your loved one's favourite shade.
A person's favourite colour says a lot about the individual. Whether your loved one is a fiery and passionate lady who adores the colour red, or a calm and collected gentleman who wears a lot of blue, let that knowledge of their favourite shade be your guide to finding them the perfect gift this Valentine's Day. It doesn't only ease the process considerably, it's a lot of fun matching them together too.
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Yellow
Bright and chirpy, yellow is the perfect picker-upper for anyone who needs a little lift in mood. Whether acid yellow or a more toned down pale flaxen, a yellow article of clothing or accessory will brighten the atmosphere in any room.
- Drake's printed silk pocket square (RM222)
- ETRO printed cotton-jersey polo T-shirt (RM770)
- Olivia von Halle Bella Cara silk-satin pajama set (RM1,050)
- GUCCI Aviator gold-tone mirrored sunglasses (RM4,412)
- Tiffany & Co Soleste yellow diamond platinum ring (RM265,880)
- Paul & Joe cotton-blend tweed jacket (RM2,150)
- Paul Smith burnished-leather billfold wallet (RM645)
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Orange
A little more statement making than yellow, yet not quite as punchy as red, orange is the perfect expression of alluring warmth. Pick orange-coloured pieces with warmer undertones if you have fair skin to add colour to your complexion, and orange with colder undertones if you have dark skin to make the colour pop.
- Valextra cross-grain leather bracelet (RM325)
- ACNE Brady slim-fit cotton-blend suit trousers (RM1,243)
- Proenza Schouler The PS1 medium leather satchel (RM5,480)
- Tory Burch gold-plated, crystal and resin necklace (RM1,270)
- GUCCI embossed leather cardholder (RM722)
- Victoria Beckham contrast-trimmed silk and wool-blend dress (RM7,199)
Items are available at: www.net-a-porter.com
Red
The colour of feisty passion, red oozes confidence and lends a more authoratative air to anyone wearing it. If you find it too bold a colour to pull off, accessorise with the shade instead for splashes of red that will garner just the right amount of attention to your outfit.
- Alfred Dunhill cashmere V-neck sweater (RM1,715)
- Marc by Marc Jacobs long animal medley silver-tone cubic zirconia necklace (RM565)
- Missoni zigzag crochet-knit scarf (RM585)
- Anderson's woven suede belt (RM420)
- Drake's polka-dot silk pocket square (RM220)
- Michael Kors textured-leather trapeze bag (RM1,559)
- Isabel Marant Yann Moire mini dress (RM1,829)
Items are available at: www.net-a-porter.com
Purple
Sultry and mysterious, purple paints a feminine aura when worn by a lady, and at the same time an assertive quality when donned by men. Rich and oppulent, it is the colour of royalty and all things lavish.
- Paul Smith panelled cotton-jersey T-shirt (RM695)
- Gianvitto Rossi suede pumps (RM1,902)
- Turnbull & Asser Taz polka-dot silk tie (RM547)
- Victoria Beckham Liberty textured-leather shopper bag (RM4,782)
- Chan Luu gold-plated amethyst earrings (RM462)
- ETRO printed crepe dress (RM3,658)
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Blue
The colour of serenity and stability, blue is subtle yet not boring. The shade complements almost any skintone as well, making it one of the most versatile colours to work with.
- Loro Piana check cashmere and silk-blend scarf (RM2,585)
- Globe-Trotter special edition 18" carry on case (RM4,146)
- ACNE cropped denim jacket (RM1,070)
- Saint Laurent leather pumps (RM1,902)
- Uniform Wares 104 series steel wristwatch (RM991)
- Bowers & Wilkins P3 foldable headphones (RM970)
Items are available at: www.net-a-porter.com, Tiffany & Co boutique
Green
Serious and no-nonsense, green lets people know the wearer is someone to be taken seriously but that he or she is not a prude either. It matches easily with a variety of colours as well without fading too far into the background.
- Timex X J.Crew vintage army steel watch (RM791)
- Matthew Williamson cactus garden printed silk-chiffon dress (RM4,289)
- J.Crew slim fit button-down cotton Oxford shirt (RM356)
- Oscar de la Renta gold-plated crystal vine clip earrings (RM1,100)
- GUCCI metal and acetate aviator sunglasses (RM1,241)
- Jil Sander fine envelope leater-trimmed PVC clutch (RM924)
- Tiffany & Co emerald cut Tormaline ring (RM58,639)
Play with colours and make this year's Valentine's gift a fun affair.
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