An Early Valentine

The moment you see the neon red silk velvet collection from Karma on the Rocks, you’ll want to celebrate something. The Tokyo Red Velvet Pajama is a seductive preview of February 14, with its slightly skimpy top and flowing trousers. Details such as geometric embroidery, white piping, and mother of pearl buttons mix nicely with its bold and beautiful color that recalls frosted watermelon. For a full-length shot of it, choose the matching Red Velvet Robe with its waterfall of colorful embroidery down the back. Or complement the Pajama set with the Red Hanten Jacket that is enhanced by a filled and quilted silk lining in an abstract pattern of teal, blue and red. Don’t forget the Red Velvet Jewelry Roll to have on hand, just in case. Good to be prepared for any sparkling little gifts on the big day.

The Spanish label FrancesKa delivers a deep red for deep winter. The shade of its Sussy Red Skirt is almost a smoked paprika, like the Pimentón De La Vera spice tin on your kitchen shelf. You’ll love not only the romantic color, but also the comfort of the skirt’s wide fitted waistband with its rings of tiny stitches. And the glamour of its full pleated skirt that is lined to give body. Its  side slit gives cha-cha-cha. Wear it to keep warm (and gorgeous). Especially during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (February 6-22). Root for Jamaica! The skirt will be cute with a short fuzzy sweater or one of FrancesKa’s Lavalliére Blouses in cheer chiffon, choice of Black, White or Red.

As the heart-shaped celebration nears, you might become impatient. Distract yourself with fuchsia, the color of flowers and flamingoes. Fuchsia looks great with red. You’ll see, when you swathe yourself in Layalina’s transparent Assiyah Red Mousseline Gown, trimmed with little fuchsia blossoms around the bosom. Or when you succumb to the Arielle Fuchsia & Red Chemise and Robe that lavish the pinky color with red lace appliqué.

Let romance float you toward spring, in blushing reds and pinks from Jane’s Vanity!