Love and other drugs.

SHOP
Myrtle Valentine’s Day Party
What: The new boutique preps you with flirty vintage dresses, sweet cards, and men’s giftables (MCMC Dude No. 1 beard oil, bow ties that benefit The Pablove Foundation).
Why: Fuel up with free Handsome Coffee espresso and Matchbox Kitchen cookies.
When: Sat., 2-6 p.m.
Where: 2213 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Rosemont Ave. & Mohawk St., Echo Park (213-413-0004).

SCORE
Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale
What: Get 55-85 percent off jersey dresses and tees from holiday 2011.
Why: Snag previous seasons’ wares for $25-$75.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2301 E. Seventh St., at Anderson St., ste. c100, Downtown (818-512-9575).

Aether Apparel Private Sale
What: Snag up to 40 percent off sleek outdoorsy gear for city slickers (quilted jackets, cotton knits, swim trunks) and first dibs on the spring 2012 collection.
Why: It’s by appointment only, so you’ll bypass sample sale madness.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 6100 Melrose Ave., at Seward St. To make an appointment, call 323-785-0700 or email outpost@aetherapparel.com.

SNACK
Karamels
What: Local, made-to-order chews in gourmet flavors, whipped up using top-quality ingredients (European butter, organic cane sugar, artisanal sea salts).
Why: Bourbon bacon maple. Duh.
When: You’re craving something sweet — and salty.
Where: Say Cheese, 2800 Hyperion Ave., at Monon St., Silver Lake (323-665-0545) or online at karamelsla.com.

SAVOR
Spumoni Italian Creamery
What: Cream is only the beginning of the new offshoot, an all-day cafe serving omelets, crepes, flatbread, panini, and more.
Why: End on a sweet note with a rotating selection of classic gelato flavors.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 715 Montana Ave., at Seventh Ct., Santa Monica (310-393-2444).

Photo: Courtesy of Myrtle