OK, y’all – bear with me here for one more Valentine’s Day post, but trust, it’s worth it.  While I’m A-OK with the non-holiday holiday this year, I totally understand that it’s not all that and a bed of roses for some friends.  (And to be honest, Eric isn’t all about it, so it’s like, HEY! let’s go to dinner!)  But if Valentine’s Day has you all in a funk, then maybe it’s time to think of it in a whole new way.

If you think about it, who’s that person (or persons) that always makes you feel so loved?  (I touched on it over here.)  For as long as I can remember, my parents have always been my Valentines.  They’re just, the best.  About eight or so (hundred) years ago I found my forever Valentine, Eric, and I swear, he knows me better than I know myself sometimes.  Smarts, I tell ya.  But somewhere in between, through the high school and college years, the break-ups and make-ups, the a-holes (sorry, Mom!) and keepers, the failed classes and aced tests, there are the gals that helped you through it all.  The Gal-entines!

So who are your Valentines this year?  Because whether you have a significant other or not, it’s a holiday about love, right?  So love the one you’re with, or love the one you’re not with, or love the ones you were born with.  And in the spirit of love, and the many faces of love, I’m teaming up with Armitron and letting you guys know about a sweet little Valentine’s Day giveaway.  Head over here to enter to win a watch for you and your Valentine (whoever that may be) as well as a $150 gift card.  So shake the bad vibes, and let’s get our Valentine’s Day on, y’all, shall we?  Happy week, guys!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Taylor Cole

Disclosure:  Brought to you by Armitron.

Sooo, clearly this year I’ve gotten really into this whole Valentine’s Day style thing (see here), but I just can’t help myself.  It’s our first married Valentine’s Day, so whatever, sue me.  We’re keeping things pretty low-key and walking to one of my favorite little spots in Lido Marina Village, but who says you can’t get a little dressed up just for the fun of it?  Same goes for a little Galentine’s Day dinner and drinks with the girlfriends.  Also, no need to reinvent the wheel here, so today I’m showing you how to recreate 8 looks from past posts that are perfect for the upcoming made-up holiday.  The best part?  Some of the pieces are now on super sale, so see something you like?  Go ahead, treat yo’self, girl.  Hope everyone is having a great week!

xoxo

Just another Friday, hanging out here on the blog in my finest threads.  To be honest guys, these days you can mostly find me in jeans or leggings (heavy on the workout leggings this week) and sneakers or loafers, but if there’s one time besides the holidays to get all gussied up and put your best dress forward, it’s Valentine’s Day, obviously!  No one does “dressed to the nines” quite like Parker, so when I spotted this red number on their site recently, I was like YESSSSS.  This dress just screams Valentine’s (or Galentine’s!) Day to me, and who doesn’t want a little Lady in Red moment?  (Insert red dress emoji here – it’s one of my most used emojis to be honest.)  If you’ve got a little something fancy in your near future, I can’t recommend this dress (or anything Parker, really) enough.  And if there are no fancy pants plans in your future?  Then obviously you need to make some!  Hope everyone has an amazing weekend ahead!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Gabi Wells