A good pair of shoes can become iconic, from Audrey Hepburn’s black heels in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the blue suede shoes Elvis wore to kick peanut-butter-and-bacon sandwiches into his mouth every morning. Dropkick a fashion statement with today’s Groupon to the online store Heels.com. Choose between the following options:

• For $25, you get $50 worth of designer heels, boots, and shoes.
• For $50, you get $100 worth of designer heels, boots, and shoes.

Heels.com’s fashion-focused staff scours cyberspace and physical landscapes to find flirty, fun footwear from chic industry designers, including BCBGirls and Guess. Clients can pair their party apparel with a leopard-print heel from the Fergie collection ($49.99) or leap into lion cages with confidence in a pair of Not Rated gladiator boots ($59.99). Sundresses swish atop the 6-inch cork heel of the 2 Lips Too shoes, handmade to emulate the comfort of a sandal. Every Heels.com purchase shows up on doorsteps within two days with free air shipping, and any item that pinches or barks at other shoes can be returned gratis within the United States.

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If not for necklaces, strings of pearls could only be used to fashion an ostentatious abacus or rappel into the purse of a high-society giantess. Explore pearls' myriad uses with today's Groupon: for $39, you get one pair of pearl stud earrings in a choice of five colors from My Pacific Pearls’ online store (a $175 value). Complimentary shipping is included with this Groupon; please allow one to three weeks.

My Pacific Pearls gathers freshwater pearls that go on to live dry-land lives as opulent necklaces, earrings, and other classic and contemporary pieces. The Hollywood Glamour Collection's pearl stud earrings carry 10.5- to 11-millimeter pearls in five colors, including white, silver-gray, peach, lilac, and black. The comfort-fit bottoms of their 14-karat yellow- or white-gold-filled posts nestle securely against earlobes, crafting a perfectly round silhouette when viewed from the front. After a long day of making every sound a little classier, earrings are tucked into a complimentary silver or gold gift box with a kiss and a bedtime story. The pearls, which hail from several freshwater pearl farms in the Pacific region, all garner high ratings for luster, nacre, surface, shape, and pearl matching.

As with an actual Hollywood star, each pair of Hollywood Glamour earrings comes with care instructions and a certificate of authenticity and valuation. Groupon customers also receive three $50 vouchers toward future purchases from the wide array of jewelry on My Pacific Pearls' website; the vouchers must be used in three separate orders, each totaling at least $100.

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Seventeenth-century shipping routes drastically improved once navigators began referring to actual maps of waterways instead of the veins on their thighs. Steer clear of veiny skin with today's Groupon to SkinStar Laser Med Spa. Choose between the following options:

• For $50, you get up to 10 inches of vein therapy (a $150 value).
• For $95, you get up to 30 inches of vein therapy (a $250 value).
  
  

The technicians at SkinStar Laser Med Spa set their sights on unwanted veins on the face and body before blasting them away with Cutera's noninvasive CoolGlide laser. During each 30- to 45-minute session, a specialist traces over troublesome vessels with the laser's hand piece, sending waves of light energy directly into the blood itself. Once zapped, the blood coagulates and causes spider and varicose veins to fade into the body's internal chorus line. Common treatment areas include the lower legs, ankles, nose, or cheeks and, though every patient is different, it may more than one session to see optimal results. Any post-procedure redness should clear in a day or two, and veins should fade within six weeks of receiving their walking papers.

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While holding a mountain pose yields comfort and serenity, holding a mountain goat yields a lifelong friendship. Embrace tranquility with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get five 90-minute yoga classes at Barefoot Studio (a $60 value).

Inside Barefoot Studio's spacious, 4,000-square-foot facility, instructors guide students through a variety of yoga classes according to experience levels in two separate practice spaces. The studio’s team of studied yoga instructors lead students through a seven-day schedule of morning and evening 90-minute stretch sessions, including a beginners' class to acquaint newbies with the foundational postures and breathing exercises necessary for more advanced classes. Veterans gather for Hot Fusion Yoga classes in a 92- to 95-degree room, letting the heat maximize their flexibility and appreciation for January. Hatha and Vinyasa classes are also available. Yin Yoga instructors help students target the deep connective tissues surrounding the joints and the muscles around the hips, pelvis, and lower back by holding postures for 3–10 minutes at a time. Though the studio hosts educational workshops and special events, this Groupon is only valid for 90-minute yoga classes.

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Dancing is the best way to wordlessly express inner emotions, next to painting self-portraits or becoming a mime. Refine nonverbal skills with today’s Groupon: for $39, you get a Valentine's Day couples dance-lesson package at Beyond Ballroom (a $262 total value). The package includes:

• Three private lessons (a $79 value each)
• One group session (a $25 value)

Veteran dance pro Wesley Crocker draws on 20 years of experience to school novice students in ballroom basics and help those with already-budding skills finesse their craft. Beyond Ballroom’s ample studio space allows rug cutters plenty of room to dip and twirl their way through lessons. While couples learn to fluently speak with the body language of a roller coaster, they can also tone legs and improve core strength and balance. Private sessions hone couple's technique with individualized attention from instructors, keeping duos in step as they sashay through the motions of Latin and ballroom dances. To build upon the foundations laid in private sessions, guests then graduate to Beyond Ballroom's intimate group classes where they'll learn to trot and twirl in a communal atmosphere. Group sessions contain 10 or fewer couples and are scheduled depending on demand, so ambitious toe soloists should call to book lessons well in advance of airport-security-line performance gigs.

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A neglected face will rebel by scowling during your wedding vows or sprouting a five o'clock shadow at precisely four. Soothe volatile visages with today's Groupon to Hair Razors Salon and Spa in Sherwood. Choose from the following options:

• For $30, you get a spa facial (a $75 value).
• For $80, you get three spa facials (a $225 value).
• For $39, you get a seaweed spa facial wrap (a $150 value).

Hair Razors Salon and Spa’s aestheticians pamper visages inside the salon’s elegant confines, which charm the senses with babbling fountains, calming aromas, and fresh flowers. Skin savants coddle patrons with 30-minute spa facials that rejuvenate world-weary visages with exfoliation, a circulation-boosting massage, and a custom mask based on dermis type. The approximately 45-minute seaweed spa facials cocoon cheeks and chins in fresh seaweed harvested from mermaids' gardens, softening lines and imbuing mugs with moisture before a hydrating cream seeps into pores. Two masks then top off the treatment in tag-team fashion, as an initial slathering of seaweed paste is swapped for a mineral coating, which leaves the skin with a uniform tone. Guests who arrive early can celebrate their promptness by enjoying organic fruit, purified fruit water, and herbal teas, or by spiking their watch.

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Fresh flowers spruce up Valentine's Day dates easier than making your own candy or paying your nephew to dress as a Cupid-themed living statue. Arm yourself with amorous bouquets with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of flowers and gifts from FTD. FTD offers same-day delivery in most areas for orders placed by 2 p.m. in the recipient’s time zone. Service or shipping fees vary widely based on order and delivery dates but typically range from $15.99 to $29.99. For detailed instructions on how to redeem your FTD Groupon, click here.

FTD steeps rooms in the fresh scents of spring with hundreds of thoughtful bouquets delivered by artisan florists or sheathed in gold organza and shipped in an award-winning gift box. Yield to Cupid’s arrow and persistent text messages by presenting a loved one with an FTD-exclusive Sweethearts bouquet, a heart-hued collection of red roses and burgundy mini carnations elegantly interspersed with sprigs of greenery in an etched glass vase ($44.99–$64.99). Or follow a more polychromatic path with the My Everything Valentine's Day bouquet, an unexpected marriage of deep-red roses and white Asiatic lilies ($29.99–$59.99). Red roses and pink lilies spring forth from a sculpted red vase in the Lasting Romance bouquet ($69.99–$94.99), and a spray of 12 long-stemmed roses ($49.99; $59.99 with vase) stands firmly on stems that measure around 16 inches without heels. FTD backs each floral arrangement with a satisfaction guarantee, which pledges that flowers and plants will remain fresh and keep their bedrooms tidy for at least seven days.

Those looking beyond the bloom can peruse FTD’s gift galleria, which encompasses a smorgasbord of specialty gifts, including jewelry and chocolates. Live plants, such as orchids ($39.99+) or miniature roses ($19.99+), outlive their clipped comrades with a simple regimen of watering and pruning, and silk floral displays brighten up sunless corners and survive solely on nightly bedtime stories.

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Often used for toting memorable subpoenas or slices of deli meat, books also serve as handy spots to place noteworthy photos while ensuring minimal mold growth. Preserve images in a portable and rodent-repelling format with today’s Groupon: for $35, you get $115 worth of custom-designed photo books from Photobook America. Only one book and any additional copies of that book may be ordered per transaction. This Groupon cannot be used toward shipping.

Customers can transform digital photographs into elegant coffee-table books with the help of an intuitive photo-book designer program after providing an access code obtained during the purchasing process. Photo books are available in several styles and sizes that include hardcover and softcover bindings. Regular book prices range between $40–$250, with additional fees for upgrades and professional-series books. Each book is hand-made with superior-quality materials, such as linen, silk, leather, and newt skin, all available in a variety of striking colors. Accessories, such as slipcases and presentation boxes can add a dash of pizzazz to each order, and acid-free paper ensures long-lasting photo quality while deflecting photon torpedoes. Orders are completed within five to seven business days and take an additional two to five business days to ship, ensuring that customers will be able to promptly obtain their own memorable keepsake book and avoid carving sentimental images into a wall-mounted etch-a-sketch.

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