V-day is fast approaching, are you ready?

Whether you need to pick up the perfect gift or find a hot little number to impress your valentine, Savannah’s chic boutiques have you covered. No valentine? Treat yourself to a killer new outfit and hit the town to enjoy your single-hood. With all the great deals available, any reason to shop is good enough!

BleuBelle Boutique on Broughton St. is truly a haven for fashionistas on a budget. Their DejaBleu program allows you to bring back any pieces you may have purchased at BleuBelle over the past six years, as well as pieces by any designer they carry at the shop, and receive store credit for a fabulous new look! Simply drop off your designer clothing in good condition, and in three days they will call you with your store credit amount, to be used that day or the next time you want to shop. This is a great way to revamp your wardrobe, and unlike consignment, you get paid whether the clothes sell or not!

Custard Boutique has 20% off of shoes, handbags and watches, and everything in their sale room is half-off! The knowledgeable staff can help you pick out the perfect look, whether you’re going for fun and flirty or sweet and romantic. Right next door, Mint Boutique is taking 40% off of all fall merchandise. Next, head over to James Gunn, where they have an entire rack of merchandise up to 75% off, as well as half off shoes!

If you want to pamper a loved one (or yourself), check out Nourish. This little store is packed with a huge selection of homemade, all-natural bath and beauty products, as well as to-die-for soy candles. Seriously, go get one of the Coconut Lime candles. Even without burning it, the whole house will smell good! The staff is super-friendly and helpful and they can help you create the perfect gift basket. Nourish is offering free shipping for online purchases of $50 or more, and free soap with your purchase of $30 or more in the store or online. (Sign up for their free newsletter, because they send out awesome coupons on a regular basis.)

For a truly unique gift, go explore one of my very favorite shops in Savannah, The Paris Market and Brocante. Walking into this shop is such a joy; the mélange of books, antiques, home décor, bath items, jewelry and all manner of strange and intriguing objects is always changing.

Stay tuned for more Valentine’s Day tips tomorrow!

The painting “Diamonds” is by Savannah artist Casey O’Connell