Remember in elementary school when you would pass out Valentine cards to all your classmates? I always looked forward to this because it allowed me to show off my creative abilities when it came to designing my Valentine’s Day box. It was always a hit because I would cut paper into fringe and put it on the hole where my classmates placed my Valentine cards. I did that every year – it was my signature!
I would also spend hours deciding who would get which Valentine card. I had Disney princess cards one year and I remember thinking that the people I liked would get the Ariel, Jasmine and Cinderella ones. But the people I didn’t like as much received Sleeping Beauty and Snow White cards. Oh life used to be so simple.
Elementary school is when I cared most about Valentine’s Day, nowadays my boyfriend and I don’t really celebrate. I like the holiday – the colors and hearts everywhere are adorable – but I don’t feel like we need to shower each other with lavish gifts for the day.
Usually what we do is get small gifts and then make a nice dinner at home. However, if you do have plans for the special day I do have some items to share.
Little Red Dress
This red dress stands out in my closet of black and gray. Red is not a color I usually gravitate towards but what color is more appropriate on Valentine’s Day? Something about this statement color makes me feel great! I might try working it into my everyday wardrobe.
I found this dress at Express and it’s on sale! I am wearing an extra small. Usually I would prefer a small but the bust was too large for me. I will admit it is a little shorter than what I usually wear.
The Shoes
It is rare for me to find anything I like and fits at the shoe clearance rack at Target. I wear an 8 or 8.5 which seems to be the most common size of shoe. However, I got these heels for an absolute steal. Shoes this flashy are not my style, however the price was right. They were on clearance for around $8 and Cartwheel had an additional 15% off promotion.
I am absolutely embracing my inner Foxxy Cleopatra with these heels.
Other Looks
If you’re having a more casual night or just wanting to add more red to your wardrobe, here are some options. These are all Amazon Prime eligible so they can make it to your house before next Thursday!
