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My Favorite Valentine Inspired Looks

February 11, 2019 By Kelle

Valentine’s Day is an especially memorable holiday for us because Dash is our Baby Cupid and shares a birthday with the day we celebrate love, but there’s a number of other reasons I love this February holiday–namely, having good reason to pull out Valentine-inspired things out of my closet. I’m looking at you, pink neck bow. Speaking of neck bow, taking the #1 spot in the list below is the perfect romantic neck bow blouse, at Target now. Also in this list–my favorite red shoes, the prettiest bra I own and a red skirt that made angels sing in the dressing room at Anthropologie last week. My Valentine-inspired favorites:

  1. Who What Wear Blouse with Neck Bow
    Let’s have a round of applause for the neck bow, please. You know I love my neck bows, and this blouse does it right–big enough so it doesn’t hang limply and balanced out perfectly by the delicate blush color. And I love the sleeves–fitted around the wrists and then subtly ballooning out into a little poof.
  2. Noonday Collection Orbital Earrings
    Aren’t these fun? They’re part of Noonday’s new spring collection, and every piece is divine. White t-shirt, jeans, and these babies is all you need.
  3. This Matte Lipstick (Color: Love)
    I keep this in my car console so I can quickly fix one of those “Dear God, I need help” situations when I pull the rearview mirror down to take a look before I step out of my car. It’s the perfect matte red, and it instantly makes you look put together.
  4. Heart Sunglasses
    Super affordable and F.U.N. I’ve been wearing them on my runs to trick me into thinking running is fun.
  5. Glossier Cloud Paint (Color: Puff)
    Santa slipped this in my stocking last year, and I’ve used it every day since (I also use it in Dusk). I love this soft pink color–all you need is a little dab on the apples of your cheeks to give you that natural flush.
  6. The Bee & the Fox “Mother” Tee
    Whenever I’m looking to add a new graphic tee to my collection, Bee & the Fox is one of the first places I go to. I love their simple tees, and this one’s blush/red combo is perfection.
  7. Halogen Emilia Loafer
    These were my favorite shoes I bought last year, and I wear them all the time. Red shoes are my favorite way take an outfit up a notch, and these work with everything–skinny jeans, skirts, black pants, overalls. And I love the shiny patent leather!
  8. Free People Adella Bralette
    I have this bra in three colors, and it’s the prettiest one in my drawer. It’s not super supportive, but it’s really great for loose shirts, strappy or off-the-shoulder shirts or anything low cut because it’s pretty and delicate enough to peek out without screaming “I’m a bra.” The tiny double string straps are a work of art.
  9. Pink Vans for Madewell (super affordable, on sale)
    The perfect blush color, retro vibes and that subtle platform sole…total score.
  10. Scarf Hair Tie
    I was given a couple of these for my birthday, and I’m in love. Lainey’s already stolen one of them. Instantly turns a workout ponytail into something chic.
  11. Anthropologie Sandra Belted Skirt
    Very Gwyneth Paltrow in The Talented Mr. Ripley. I fell in love with this skirt the second I saw it on a rack when I walked in Anthro last week, tried it on, and the rest is history. If I wasn’t sold already, the other women in the dressing room did it for me. One woman walked out to go find one for herself and another told me, “If you don’t buy that, you’re crazy.” Thank heavens for the gift cards I saved.

Are you a dress up for Valentine’s Day kind of gal? There’s always the subtle route of a little pair of conversation heart earrings or shoe clips.

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  1. Amy says:
    February 11, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    So sweet that it’s Dash’s birthday. My grandma’s maiden name is Love and she was born on Valentine’s Day! So my Aunt Mary got Love as a middle name, as did my cousin and I got it, too! When I had my daughter, I gave her Love as a middle name, too. I treasure it! (Lainey’s middle name is Love, too, right?) My favorite thing to wear on Valentine’s Day is a pair of embroidered pants from Nantucket that have L O V E stitched diagonally down the pants all over the pants! I teach kindergarten and I wear them to the class party; they are always a hit! Love all of your links, especially the red shoes.

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    • Kelle says:
      February 12, 2019 at 6:39 am

      Those pants sound AMAZING!!

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  2. Kate says:
    February 11, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    I LOVE your blog and your style and taste!! But ever since you changed up the blog when I go back to posts from longer ago the pictures don’t pop up… just wondered why? But that is so sweet how Dash’s birthday is on Valentine’s day!!!!!❤

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    • Kelle says:
      February 12, 2019 at 6:40 am

      Investigating. 😀

      Reply
  3. Kate says:
    February 12, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    Oh thanks Kelle! But its totally ok! Whatever works!!!

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