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Salma Hayek wed French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault in a civil ceremony on Valentines Day at the City Hall in Paris’ chic 6th arrondissement, according to an official there.

PARIS – Salma Hayek picked a most romantic time and place to get married: Valentine’s Day in Paris. The Mexican-born actress wed French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault in a civil ceremony Saturday at the City Hall in Paris’ chic 6th arrondissement, according to an official there.

The wedding was a small affair, said the official, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, in accordance with policy.

Hayek’s spokeswoman, Cari Ross, confirmed in an e-mail Monday that the marriage had taken place in Paris Saturday. No further details were provided. Click on picture for full story.

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This February 14th, why not get your sweetie in the mood with unique, delicious cocktails? Mixologist Michael Cecconi of Savoy restaurant shares homemade, sophisticated drinks to set a romantic mood.
Need an inexpensive way to woo over your Valentine? This February 14th, why not get your sweetie in the mood with unique and delicious cocktails? Mixologist Michael Cecconi of Savoy restaurant shares homemade drinks to set a romantic mood:

L’Amour de Fleur, The Honeysuckle Rouge, and Sparkling Sunset. Click on image for full story

As the economic downturn made work scarce, one San Francisco photographer realized she had to be “truly innovative” to stay in her field. So she started taking tasteful, sexy boudoir photos for women to give to the very lucky men in their lives. Think Marilyn Monroe … only you .

According to Laura  Coffey,  San Francisco out of work photographer Corina Marie Howell spent several months last year shopping her extensive portfolio of celebrity and fashion photography around to magazines, studios, galleries — anyplace that might want to hire her. Time and again, businesses turned her away because they were in penny-pinching mode.

“I love photography, and I really want to be a photographer,” said Howell, 26. “I realized that if I wanted to avoid waiting tables, I’d have to do something truly innovative to stay in my field.”

Is  a boudoir photo right for you?  They could be more trouble that anything based on the following questions:

1. Are you and your partner in a stable relationship?
2. Are you comfortable being photographed scantly dressed?
3. Are you a public servant, or in  profession in which, should these photos fall into wrong hands, can be taken out of context and jeopardize your character, credibility and reputation.

If you answered   Yes to 1 and 2 “no”  to number 3 , then go for it! If such photographs may come back to haunt you in the future… then chose another gift!

Getting ready for Valentines and want to spice things up? Nothing sets a mellow romantic tone better that a roaring fire and good bottle of heart-warming red wine.  According to Jon Bonné ,hearty, fruit-packed zin should be a perfect match for romance and guides us for some worthy bottles.

“It is big, deep red, packed with fruit, hearty and soft-edged and meant for sheer pleasure. Zinfandel should be the perfect Valentine’s wine.

“Should,” you ask?

In theory, zin is custom-tailored not only for a day devoted to romance, but one in the midst of a chilly, dark month that begs for warmth and heat. (Mind you, we’re talking about the red stuff. White zin has its place, but pink and indecisively sweet is the sort of Valentine’s Day we left behind in first grade, along with those oddly inappropriate A-Team “Be Mine” cards and flimsy construction-paper mailboxes.) Click on picture for full story

So, you have  Valentines date and have no idea what to wear? Rule number one: don’t look trashy or desperate with extremely revealing cleavage or too short skirts, it will take the romance out of that date. TODAY fashion expert Stacy London highlights festive attire for guys and gals and it does not involve heart-embroidered matching sweaters.

Gorgeous ones : Please listen! Want to treated as a queen? Don’t treat your man like a boy. ! No cute toys, no girly stuff. What do they really want?  FOOD, BOOZE, sport related stuff , gadgets , and if you must get mushier… music. Click on the man- biscuits for more