Spice up your Valentine's Day with lingerie - Castle Megastore
Spice up your Valentine's Day with lingerie - Castle Megastore
Spice up your Valentine's Day with lingerie - Castle Megastore
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<strong>Spice</strong> <strong>up</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>Valentine's</strong> <strong>Day</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>lingerie</strong><br />
By Kellie Hwang - Jan. 21, 2009<br />
The Arizona Republic<br />
Nothing says passion like a little lace and satin.<br />
<strong>Valentine's</strong> <strong>Day</strong> is all about showing <strong>your</strong> significant other that you love them. Cook a<br />
romantic dinner, take a weekend trip and have some fun.<br />
If you're looking to give <strong>your</strong> girlfriend or wife something a bit more intimate than a box<br />
of candy or a teddy bear, head to one of these stores. Some are more risque than others,<br />
so don't be surprised when the store clerk asks to see identification.<br />
<strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Megastore</strong><br />
Locations Valley-wide<br />
castlemegastore.com<br />
This store screams cheesy from the outside <strong>with</strong> its giant castle-shaped facade. And well,<br />
it is an adult store. But keep an open mind, because there is a lot of stuff here for the<br />
adventurous co<strong>up</strong>le. The chain offers a gift called the Fantasy Suite, which includes<br />
massage oil, chocolate body paint, silk rose petals, champagne flutes, satin robes and<br />
more.<br />
Adam and Eve<br />
222 W. Southern Ave., Tempe<br />
480-557-0253, adamevestores.com<br />
Despite the name, this isn't <strong>your</strong> innocent, Garden of Eden-type place. Find some<br />
seriously tall, pointy heels, sensual bustiers and silky stockings at this shop. If you are in<br />
need of some literature to help steam <strong>up</strong> <strong>your</strong> night, this store has that, too.<br />
C<strong>up</strong>id's Toy Box<br />
4019 N. 32nd St., Phoenix<br />
602-957-2535, c<strong>up</strong>idstoybox.com<br />
At this big adult store, you'll find as much satin, silk and lace as you will sequins, leather<br />
and fur. Kick things <strong>up</strong> a notch and indulge in <strong>your</strong> fantasies <strong>with</strong> body-hugging animalprint<br />
dresses and co<strong>up</strong>les costumes. And ladies, you can find silk boxers - and things<br />
more revealing - for <strong>your</strong> men here, too.<br />
Victoria's Secret<br />
Locations Valley-wide<br />
victoriassecret.com<br />
It's hard to walk away from this store empty-handed. The tried-and-true <strong>lingerie</strong> franchise<br />
has locations throughout the Valley that offer a wide selection of intimate apparel. Find<br />
something fun and flirty <strong>with</strong> the Pink line, something sexy <strong>with</strong> the aptly named Very<br />
Sexy collection or something <strong>with</strong> a touch of European elegance in the Intimissimi<br />
selections, a brand from Italy.
Frederick's of Hollywood<br />
Locations Valley-wide<br />
fredericks.com<br />
With a big selection of cleavage-lifting corsets and sheer negligees, this mall store is a bit<br />
naughtier than Victoria's Secret. It also has a Seduction line that features elaborate<br />
peekaboo <strong>lingerie</strong> and a <strong>Valentine's</strong> <strong>Day</strong> line <strong>with</strong> plenty of pink, red and hearts.<br />
Anastasia's Bath Body Boudoir<br />
8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale<br />
480-443-4555, anastasiasboutiques.com<br />
Be prepared to spend a pretty penny at this chic, <strong>up</strong>scale <strong>lingerie</strong> store. Peruse gorgeous,<br />
delicate pieces from Jolidon Prelude made from Chantilly lace or pieces that feature<br />
Swarovski crystals and pearl inlays. Make <strong>your</strong> gift even more exquisite <strong>with</strong> French<br />
perfume and crystal pieces for <strong>your</strong> honey's boudoir.<br />
Monet Lingerie<br />
7652 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale<br />
480-998-1531, www.monet<strong>lingerie</strong>.com<br />
This Scottsdale store specializes in babydolls, you know, those itty-bitty, flowy<br />
nightgowns Find them in lace, <strong>with</strong> fur, stretchy or strapless. There also is a selection of<br />
leather and vinyl clothing, as well as costumes, if you're looking to expand <strong>your</strong> horizons.<br />
Fascinations<br />
Locations Valley-wide<br />
fascinations.net<br />
The tagline for this popular chain is "celebrating sexuality," so keep that in mind. Women<br />
like coming here for the naughty Halloween costumes, but you also can find fun <strong>lingerie</strong><br />
in bright colors and different fabrics. And there is plenty more to explore at this shop,<br />
including body paints, romance kits, and adult toys and games.