Valentine's Day Fashion

Whether you're going out with your sweetheart or spending the day with your friends, here are some fashionable finds for celebrating the day of love!

Hosting a dinner party for friends...

Michael Kors stretch wool crepe dress, $1595

Diane von Furstenburg black &white wool-blend pompom scarf, $115

 TopShop, Mint Suede Clutch, $20

 Rachel Zoe - Eva suede wedge pumps, $197.50

SusanB.com genuine Italian leather cuff bracelet, $65

Drinks with girlfriends...

 Asos body-concious dress with sequin panel, $44.76

Sephora harmony trio bronzer, $5

  Carven suede slingbacks, $535

   Alexander McQueen Pearl & Stingray Skull Box Clutch, $2480

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream, $39

Hot Date with the Hubby...

NARS Red Lipstick, $24

  Benefit Cosemetics Dallas Bronzer, $28

  TNFC Pencil Midi Skirt with Color Block Panels, $36.71

Kate Spade Gum Drops Stud Earrings, $38

Miu Miu Glitter-finish leather sandals, $730

Dinner date with the Boyfriend...

 Blu Bijoux gold tone ring, $24

Essie Knockout Punch, $8

 B Brian Atwood suede colorblock pumps, $350

  kate spade new york Sparkler Missy clutch, $124.99

  ASOS Swing Dress with Bow Back, $40.29

Valentine's Day Table

Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for your man or opting to host a party for your favorite friends, Valentine's Day should be celebrated in style.  This year, Valentine's Day falls on a weeknight, and since I'm sure most of you are super busy during the week, I've come up with some quick and easy ideas for throwing together a pretty and affordable tablescape without having to put in too much time or effort.  It's not elaborate, but sometimes the simpler things are, the better.

Make sure you pick up some fresh flowers.  You don't have to go with roses - any pink, red or white flowers will do.

Wrap little favors or gifts in white paper and tie with pink or red ribbon.

Look for festive dishes in unexpected places.  For instance, I found little heart-shaped ceramic ramekins at Michael's craft store.  They were the perfect complement to this table setting.

I found tiny Eiffel Tower keychains my husband and I picked up in Paris a couple of years ago, and I placed them around the table.  My husband was so surprised to see them - it brought back a lot of memories from that trip, which was very special to us.  You can't tell from the picture, but I found champagne flutes that have the word "sante" etched on the side ("sante" = French word for "cheers").

See if you have any little souvenir from a trip that you could incorporate into your table.  Sometimes little unexpected details speak volumes.

Keep things simple.  I kept the bigger pieces white (i.e. tablecloth) and accessorized with red and pink napkins.

Set up a little dessert station.  Here, we have petit fours with red and pink hearts.

Valentine's Day Ideas

It's almost Valentine's Day, so I wanted to share with you some of my favorite craft ideas seen around the web:

Cut hearts into a page of an old book and put it inside a mason jar.  Just be sure to use a flame less candle!

White chocolate dipped strawberries.

I just LOVE this idea - leaving little hearts anywhere and everywhere your sweetie might see them on Valentine's Day.

My favorite - chocolate dipped pretzels and heart sprinkles.

Use scrapbook paper to decorate pillar candles.

Marshmallows dipped in chocolate and sprinkles with candy.

"Bee Mine" Valentine's - too cute!  And who wouldn't be pleasantly surprised to receive a tube of Burt's Bees in lieu of candy?!

[mason jar] [strawberries] [scattered hearts] [pretzels] [pillar candles] [marshmallows] [bee mine]