At that time, typical Valentine's Day could involve withered roses from some highway service stations, having a meal on Bella Pasta and then rom-
If you are lucky, you can go to the cinema to watch a movie.
But after EL James brought the shackles into the mainstream with his abusive fairy tale, women in Britain and the United States now have more attractive expectations.
Sex shop owners on both sides of the Atlantic are hoarding whip, happy ball and spank oars, just in time for the Valentine's Day weekend before the much-anticipated 50-degree gray movie hits.
They hope that couples will be inspired by Christian gray's quirky antics-that is, Jamie Dornan, the sexy serial killer in autumn-and mayyear-
Daughter Dakota Johnson, they want to try slapping and itching in their comfortable home.
Christian Gray (Jamie Dornan)
And Estancia Steele (Dakota Johnson)
Talk about business (
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Jamie Donan I (almost)knew. . .
The most notorious scenentine's Day in the book "Fifty-degree gray examiner" has just become vulgar: Preparing for fifty --
Inspiration festival 9 weeks: the first 50 shades of gray rated by US retailer Babeland for "unusual behavior", with 20 shades of gray
Brand products have been storing eye masks and vibrators.
"We are ready to respond . "
Founder Claire Cavanah told AFP.
These novels inspire 40.
Ent sales growth of Babeland New York branch.
Neil slytherford, the owner of the British company lovhorney, is also looking forward to running on demand, which works with EL James, produced the official 50 in 2012 "after each movie trailer was released, we all went through the sales peak, which gave us a good understanding of the impact of the film.
"If Thorntons truffles and La Senza knickers don't cut mustard for your special person, check out our 50-color V-
Day gift guide: If you really want to splurge: 50 shades of the gray ultimate date night set include: ultimate control cuff, no peeking eye mask, Greedy Rabbit, feel it's baby and fantasy Ben Wa Bowles balpland, $152 (
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The bondage kit submitted to me for beginners in 50 shades of gray includes a tie, eye mask and a paddle for spanking, "bring your porn awakening from the page to the bedroom ".
Lovehoney, £54.
99 if you are short on hand: 50 kinds of gray Inner Goddess Silver happy ball "advanced Kegel ball, providing maximum color matching effect and extra satisfaction.
Anastasia's gadgets are a good choice, they are waterproof and stylish and modern in design.
Blue Bella, 25 gray you. Are. Mine.
Metal handcuffs "shiny silver steel will hold your wrist firmly when you fall into lofty submission, keeping you in line with your lover's wishes.
"Love, 14.