Love Adorned

photographed by Ken Pao, styled by Anna katsanis, hair by Anthony Nader, makeup by Mizu for Maybelline New York, Models: Sean Biloski/Ford, Natalia Alexandra/Q-Management

Dressing up for a New York City night on the town—and, later, slowly, sensuously disrobing for a close encounter of the amorous kind—calls for glamorous eveningwear, lustrous jewels and body-hugging lingerie. And, of course, a romantic state of mind.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

On him:
Wool crepe tuxedo, $2,700. Wing-collar shirt, $795. Patent leather shoes, $695. All available at Giorgio Armani. Barathea silk bow tie, $49. Available at Charles Tyrwhitt.

On her:
Elie Saab strapless sequined gown, $9,100. Available at Mary Jane Denzer. Suede/patent leather pumps, $328. Available at Cole Haan. Bronze link, rock crystal and pearl pendant necklace, $895. Bronze, turquoise and rock crystal ring, $345. Both by Stephen Dweck. Available at Bergdorf Goodman.

On table:
Roses, $100 (for 12). Available at Starbright Floral Design.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

Glitter and mesh platform sandal, $1,095. Available at Jimmy Choo. Judith Leiber glossy snakeskin/antique silver clutch, $3,925. Available at Bergdorf Goodman. Guerlain "Météorites" loose powder in a pink-and-black lacquer compact, $54. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. "Original" citrus- and bergamot-scented cologne, $545 (8.4 oz). Available at Creed. Silk and linen skinny tie, $165. Available at Burberry. Jean-Pierre Vigato for Quintessence candle, $660 (12-piece set). Available at Zez&eactute; Flowers. Sterling silver chain necklace, $135; sterling silver clip-on spheres, $45 each. chalcedony pendant on silver chain, $175. pearls with diamond/marcasite clasp, $215. All available at Pandora.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

Brunello Cucinelli natural mink jacket, $16,460. Available at The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue. Zac Posen silk faille, short-sleeve dress, $3,990. Available at Bergdorf Goodman. Leather fishnet cap-toe pumps with oversize bows, $695. Available at Giuseppe Zanotti Design. Roberto Coin 18-karat yellow and white gold cuff with semiprecious stones and diamonds, $31,060. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. Sterling silver ring with amethysts and blue topaz, $1,275. Available at Margo Manhattan.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

Cotton dress shirt, $410. Available at Bottega Veneta. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic XL watch, $14,300. Available at Wempe. Arrangement of seasonal flowers, $100. Available at Florisity.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

On him:
Tourmaline gabardine suit, $2,450. Available at Bottega Veneta. Dress shirt, $315. Available at Paul Smith. Oval onyx cuff links, $165. Available at Brooks Brothers.

On her:
Silk stretch charmeuse and French lace romper, $450. Available at Kiki de Montparnasse. Hely Designs earrings made with Swarovski elements, $91. Available at Swarovski Crystallized.

On couch:
Dransfield and Ross cactus paisley, currents and Aztec border pillows, $236-$315. Available at Nest Interiors.


Love Adorned -- February 2012 Special Feature

Silk satin and sheer lace baby doll slip, $534. Available at La Perla. Crocodile skin evening bag with gold finish and jewel details, tassel and brass metal chain, $4,900. Available at Gucci. 18-karat pink gold serpent bracelet with onyx and diamonds, $44,000. Available at Bulgari. Roberto Coin 18-karat yellow gold ring with yellow sapphires and smoky quartz, $3,480. Available by special order, 800.853.5958. Stackable rings: 18-karat rose gold with rauch quartz, yellow gold with citrine and rose gold with amethyst, $1,865 each. Available at Wempe.