With Valentine’s Day upon us it is time to figure out those last minute plans for the evening. Whether you plan to go out to dinner with a special someone or stay in with friends, you might as well utilize the holiday as an excuse to look exceptionally fabulous!
Casual Dinner with Special Someone
If you have someone to impress on Valentine’s Day, take advantage of your special date and incorporate some feminine touches to a casual outfit. A trendy peplum top with delicate lace details is the perfect centerpiece, paired with your favorite comfortable black skinny jeans. If you’re one to wear your hair straight on most days, try curling it with a big barrel curling iron for soft, romantic waves. Take a cream boyfriend blazer with you in case the weather gets chilly and some earrings and a rose gold watch will add subtle details that will keep your outfit from being boring. If this look is too girly for you, add some studded booties for an edgy detail. Throw on a small chain crossover purse and don’t forget your lipstick for touch-ups throughout the night!
(ASOS Lace Panel Baby Doll Top $53.72, Emporio Armani Fitted Jacket $690.74, BCBGeneration Bardot Crossbody $118, Michael Michael Kors Rock N Roll Bootie $325, Acne Mid Rise Jean $277, Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick $19, Gold ‘N Hot “Colossal Curl” 2″ Professional Spring Curling Iron $39.99, Fossil ES3011 Watch $105, Lauren Harper Collection Deep Waters 18k Gold, Peruvian Chalcedony and Diamond Pear Earrings $3,150)
Stay-in Movie Night with the Girls
You may be currently single in your life, but don’t let that keep you from enjoying your Valentine’s Day. Get together with your girls and if you don’t have a 9 a.m class the next morning, pretend like you’re in high school again and have a sleepover. Go over to your friend’s house in a casual knit sweater and yoga leggings with riding boots pulled over them- an outfit that can perfectly double as your brunch attire the next day. In your duffle bag, bring your pajamas, a pair of fuzzy slippers to keep your toes warm and some sleepover essentials. Paint your nails together while watching a classic romantic comedy that makes you laugh every time you watch it. You will most likely realize halfway through the night that you wouldn’t have spent your night any other way.
(Lafayette 148 New York Textured Sweater $228, Victoria’s Secret Yoga Foldover Legging $29.50, Frye Erin Riding Boots $348, Lesportsac 7185P Duffle Bag $67.39, Jacques Moret Juniors Traditional Leopard Print Fuzzy Babba Slipper Socks $12, Gilligan & OMalley Womens Valentines Day 2 Piece Pajama Set $15, Stila Nail Polish Set $24)
Fancy Evening Out
If you have a fancier event to attend or your significant other is treating you to a nice dinner, adorn yourself in chic pieces that will get you noticed wherever you go. A classic little black dress in a fit-and-flare cut is flattering to every body shape, and a pair of patterned tights will amp up the dress from simple to extraordinary. Pull on a cropped fur jacket for a chic touch that will keep you warm at night. A pair of ruby red pumps will make the outfit perfectly fitting for Valentine’s Day, while adding a gold clutch and matching stud earrings will give you that extra hint of sparkle. Shine on!
(GUESS Dress, Sleeveless Belted Pleated Striped A-Line $128, Michael Michael Kors Faux Coyote Fur Jacket $175, Express Lace Body-Shaping Full Tights $29.90, ZiGiny Women’s Penelope Open-Toe Pump $79.95, Tianni Magid Clutch $116, Jennifer Meyer Diamond Heart Stud Earrings $675)
Partying the Night Away
If you love going out and your perfect night would start and end with dancing with your best friends, take Valentine’s Day as no exception and hit up a dance party. If you’re not into the pinks and reds, it’s even okay to go all black! Choose an eye-catching, curve-hugging bandage dress like this one with some extreme cut-outs in the back, and throw on your most outrageous pair of shoes, like this pair of studded leopard booties. Some sparkling earrings is all you need for a statement piece of jewelry, but add even more edge with a crinkled leather jacket that gives off an edgy and effortless sense of style.
(Backstage Long Sleeve Bandage Dress $145, 2ND DAY Black Bira Leather Jacket $940, Apt. 9 Silver Tone Simulated Crystal Chandelier Earrings $28, Betsey Johnson Vengeful Bootie With Studded Bow $200)