The Heart of The Matter

Spreading the love is FASHION TALES’ middle name, especially when it comes to stumbling across cutting-edge items!

There’s plenty of unconventional and affordable options that are both stylish and simple. So, here’s a curated list of my top 5 favourite gift worthy Valentine’s Day alternative selections: for you, your sweetheart, or darling “friend.” We have a marvellous box of goodies, including an excellent giveaway waiting for you, so take your time and enjoy these useful, and charming items below.

Tic Sweden Fastens Shirt Buttons 

(Above) 1-Quality leather gloves Ted Baker and Dents, 2-Etsy handmade soaps made in the likeness of chocolate nut brownies, and other sweets in oatmeal glycerin and heart shaped dead sea salt soap, 3Unique small jewellery: thinking beyond diamonds? Give the Monserat De Lucca “Ducks-in-a-row” bracelet and Tuleste Market-Tulip earrings. 4True Fabrications: vintage inspired hi-tech bottle stopper in the form of a gear shift, it’s very 007! 5Tic® by Tic Sweden.

It’s such a delight to partner and collaborate with Tic Sweden (Tic Sverige AB), the Gothenburg-based company behind the brilliant no-sew button fastener. The brand created the patented product tic®, which allows anyone … that’s right, anyone, to permanently fasten a button on their shirt. Male or female, whether you need a two-hole button or four-hole button sewn, don’t fret fashionistas! You needn’t worry about having sewing skills at all to use this item!

Tic® Talk: Sans Needle & Thread

Have you ever had a button fall off your shirt or blouse at the most inconvenient moment? Tic® instantly solves that problem! It’s a fine quick-fix solution, and an even better backup plan to keep handy in your briefcase, handbag, or in your travelling case. 

Why we love Tic®

Aside from the obvious clever design, tic® is at the vanguard of no-sew innovation. Tic® is also made entirely from high-quality recyclable plastic. 

The Best Part

We are giving away 3 Tic® packs, that means 3 winners will receive this new creationGo ahead, tell your friends, strangers, neighbours, and sweet-lovers because this is one giveaway that everyone can use!

There’s no insurmountable hurdles to jump to enter this baby! Just sign-in below and choose the 1 mandatory wayor select all ways to gain extra entries. All three winners will be contacted via email and announced on the blog. The giveaway is open internationally. Good luck!   This giveaway is closed.

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The Extras

Here’s also an amazing discount code if you want to grab some of these for family and friends! Spend 15 EUR/ approx. $20 USD on Tic® and get 33% off, use the code: FT2013-SWEDEN. This generous offer lasts for 2 weeks so get started here!

*This offer has now expired.

Tic Sweden - no sew Button Fastener - Swedish Design

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, congrats hun! Please send me your address and contact info to my email: madd@london.com

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  • kim bim says:

    yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, first giveaway, i have ever won!!! you made my monday, sure sign that this monday is gonna be loads of goodness. thanks.
    rock4less.blogspot.co.uk

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, actually they are permanant, to take the place of sewing a button, it's all in the tic piece, thread and all! Thanks for your comment. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! 🙂

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  • Arash Mazinani says:

    Sounds like a cool solution temporarily until you get a new button sorted. I also love the bottle stopper that looks like a gear stick, very funky, lol.

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  • Iren says:

    Everything so cool!!!

    xoxo IrenVisit my blog:Living In A Kitten's World

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  • Chatter Blossom says:

    Those pink bow gloves are darling!!

    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  • Chatter Blossom says:

    Those pink bow gloves are darling!!

    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  • kim bim says:

    entered!!!
    thanks.

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  • kim bim says:

    entered!!!
    thanks.

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  • Stephanie Loudmouth says:

    Um, I want all of this.  Especially #s 1 & 2!

    I'm very intrigued by the Tics!!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Haha, yes they do look pretty delicious! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Cee! 🙂 The gloves are gorgeous, I collect them, especially leather! lol 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Okay, thanks so much Stanislava, yes you're entered. xxoo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hiya dear! Thanks for your comment! Yes, I loved those sopas as well! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hey Sam, hope you entered, Good luck! Thanks for your comment. xx 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! Yes, I loved that bottle stopper as well, and only about $15! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi there Sandy! Thank you! So glad that you checked out the post. Enjoy your week. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks dear! Yes, I thought it was a brilliant design and one that everyone could use. xx/M

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  • Stephanie Loudmouth says:

    Um, I want all of this.  Especially #s 1 & 2!

    I&#39m very intrigued by the Tics!!

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  • Anouka says:

    The soaps look so delicious! 

    LUXESSED

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Haha, yes they do look pretty delicious! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Cee! 🙂 The gloves are gorgeous, I collect them, especially leather! lol 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Okay, thanks so much Stanislava, yes you&#39re entered. xxoo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hiya dear! Thanks for your comment! Yes, I loved those sopas as well! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hey Sam, hope you entered, Good luck! Thanks for your comment. xx 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! Yes, I loved that bottle stopper as well, and only about $15! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi there Sandy! Thank you! So glad that you checked out the post. Enjoy your week. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks dear! Yes, I thought it was a brilliant design and one that everyone could use. xx/M

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  • Anouka says:

    The soaps look so delicious! 

    LUXESSED

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  • Fabrizia Spinelli says:

    In love with the red gloves!Happy Thursday dear!

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    Mi Metto???

    Win $80 gift card on Chicwish!!

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  • Rosa Car says:

    Che bell'idea! Kiss.
    Chocolate
    Rose Style
     

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  • Fabrizia Spinelli says:

    In love with the red gloves!Happy Thursday dear!

    Come back soon to visit me on
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    Mi Metto???

    Win $80 gift card on Chicwish!!

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  • Rosa Car says:

    Che bell&#39idea! Kiss.
    Chocolate
    Rose Style
     

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks, yes it's quite amazing design I thought! Good luck! x 🙂

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  • sandy@oohlafroufrou says:

    Wow, fabulous invention!  I was wondering how it worked, the video is the perfect way to demonstrate it!  I also love the gear shift bottle stopper, so charming and perfect for that wine-drinking guy 😉  Thanks for stopping by this week, sweet!  xoxo ~S

    SANDY M Illustration
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

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  • Mosamuse says:

    love chocolate… looks yummy
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks, yes it&#39s quite amazing design I thought! Good luck! x 🙂

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  • sandy@oohlafroufrou says:

    Wow, fabulous invention!  I was wondering how it worked, the video is the perfect way to demonstrate it!  I also love the gear shift bottle stopper, so charming and perfect for that wine-drinking guy 😉  Thanks for stopping by this week, sweet!  xoxo ~S

    SANDY M Illustration
    http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com

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  • Mosamuse says:

    love chocolate… looks yummy
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Sounds like a great product!

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  • kim bim says:

    wow, this is so cool hubby will lurv it, i guess its time to stop biting my fingers with needles. 🙂 thnks for sharing.

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  • Kim A. says:

    madison, those soaps look SO REAL! hahaha i thought they were brownies. oh i have to check them out. great post doll. fabulous button invention. 

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  • alessia milanese says:

    Great selection! I love the gloves!
    Alessia
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    Kiss

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  • Stanislava Encheva says:

    I just joined it! Just wanted to tell you that my FB e-mail is radka_42@abv.bg and my Twitter – stanislava_encheva@abv.bg! Hope it's not a problem! Good luck to everyone!

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  • Jenmarie says:

    I love those gloves and the chocolate soaps are too creative!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Fun, fun giveaway! I want to put buttons on my shirts without knowing how to sew!

    Also, love the red gloves and the gear shift bottle stopper. My tomboy side loves that!

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  • Unknown says:

    Great list! I'll take 1,2, and 3 please 🙂

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  • Always Maylee says:

    This is pretty cool. My husband is always losing buttons from his dress shirts!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Sounds like a great product!

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  • kim bim says:

    wow, this is so cool hubby will lurv it, i guess its time to stop biting my fingers with needles. 🙂 thnks for sharing.

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  • Kim A. says:

    madison, those soaps look SO REAL! hahaha i thought they were brownies. oh i have to check them out. great post doll. fabulous button invention. 

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  • Stanislava Encheva says:

    I just joined it! Just wanted to tell you that my FB e-mail is radka_42@abv.bg and my Twitter – stanislava_encheva@abv.bg! Hope it&#39s not a problem! Good luck to everyone!

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  • Mitr Friend says:

    Those are soaps in number 2??? I was already drooling imagining them as chocolates!!!
    Do visit my blog too sometime dear!
    FASHION PANACHE BLOG

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Fun, fun giveaway! I want to put buttons on my shirts without knowing how to sew!

    Also, love the red gloves and the gear shift bottle stopper. My tomboy side loves that!

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  • Sam Frills & Thrills says:

    Hi dear, these are such lovely gift ideas, the gloves and soaps are so cute. I definitely need the button fastener, what brilliant idea!

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  • Annie says:

    Loving those red gloves – so cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  • Unknown says:

    Great list! I&#39ll take 1,2, and 3 please 🙂

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  • Feathers & Freckles says:

    What a great idea! 

    And I love those pink gloves… so cute for Valentine's day 🙂 

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    You've reminded me that I need some sweets in honor of Valentine's – stat!  🙂

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  • Carrie Critton says:

    Gorgeous selections!
    Love the gloves!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Daniella says:

    Great gift ideas sweetie, so cute, especially those soaps. Also that invention is so cool, a great little gadget for sure! 🙂

    Take care and I hope you are having a great week,
    Daniella xox

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  • Dainty Doll says:

    Love that button invention, that is genius, I don't know how many times I've lost a button while out and ended up loosing it from my bag after, this would have saved me. So cool 🙂 Fabulous gifts for Valentine's as well :)) I hope you have a great day doll xx

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  • Cee says:

    These are all such fun gift picks for Valentine's Day, but especially the Ted Baker gloves – the black version was on my Christmas wishlist!
    xox,
    Cee

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  • Vicky Brearley says:

    What a great invention! My brother is always turning up with trousers and shirts he needs buttons replacing. If I win he'll be getting this and I get to have a lie-in on a Sunday morning! x

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