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Things I’m Digging – Valentine’s Day Looks

January 27, 2015
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I’m sure you may know by now but I am always on the hunt for the ultimate red dress.  I found a fabulous little lace number for around the holiday season that was super affordable.  To give you plenty of time before the holiday I have rounded up a few accents pieces for you.

True story.  Our first date was two days after Valentine’s Day.  My rule with dating in the beginning was to never give up a Friday or Saturday in the beginning until it was earned ;-)  So when we were trying to figure out a date I flippantly threw out “how about Tuesday” and Mark (so sweet) “I mean that’s Valentine’s day……I’m cool with that if you are?”  To which I responded “noooo let’s do Thursday“.  So our first date was on February 16th and we are getting married on February 20th exactly 3 years to that date where I was a half hour late and Mark was a half hour early to make sure I didn’t get there first and would have to wait by myself.  Awwwwww those courting days as I like to say.

Here are a few pieces I am coveting.  I have this dress in green and I’m obsessed.  It is a total Herve Leger dupe for a quarter of the price.  Also love the swing on the skirt of this dress.  This one is super affordable and love the cut of it.

Also if you need any inspiration for potential present ideas.  Don’t worry I have you covered.  This purse and this watch are at the top of my list.

What do you usually do for Valentine’s Day?  This year we most likely will be running around like crazy with all the last minute details but I hope to be able to sneak away for some together time with a great bottle glass of wine.  I used to always go out with my girlfriends for a high end dinner and then out and about before Mr. Mark came into my life.  Now 3 years later look how far we’ve come.  Seriously aren’t I getting so sentimental towards the end???  Yikes.  Don’t worry my cynical snappy self is still in here. I just do happen to love February xoxoxoxo

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  1. So cute that Mark was a half hour early because he didn’t want you to have to be waiting. I love hearing about first dates and how we met stories. Scott and I are usually very low key, actually our first two years we went to the same place for vday and then last year he cooked us dinner at home :)

  3. Awww, what a sweet dating story. Love that you threw out Valentine’s day, hahaha, ooooops!

    I love the pink and the red looks, so cute and sweet. And love that you’re so sappy, haha. My husband and I usually keep it low key for Valentine’s day. We always exchange cards, but it’s usually a yummy dinner cooked at home. I don’t need the fancy, I just need the love :)!

    Have a great day!

  5. I love Mark stories – just the cutest ever!!! I like a cozy night in with a seriously delicious dinner and good movie…so nothing crazy lol!! I could go for a new pair of sunglasses! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

  6. I love that story of you guys–you’ve come full circle now! :)
    Love all of the red dress looks, especially the one in the second row.
    My husband and I don’t really do anything major big for Valentines Day–we do cards and a small gift (the hubby usually sends flowers–last year was 2 months before our wedding and he sent me flowers that were the same flowers from my wedding bouquet). I just like the quality time with him, and a card. I live for a card with a sweet message :)

  8. That Asos dress is gorgeous! We normally go out to a nice dinner but this year we’re getting massages and facials then hanging out at home, I’m looking forward to it.

  10. How cute are you two?? Loving all these red and pink goodies! Brian actually has the day off which is a small victory in itself since weekends free are rare!

  13. I LOVE all your dress/outfit picks – if I could justify buying one of them, I probably would. Our Valentine’s Day is going to be pretty low-key this year, I think. We would rather put money toward our home renovations instead of getting silly gifts for each other. PLUS, my birthday is two weeks after, so I’m never too hard on Ryan. :)

  17. Awww, what a cute first date story, love it! I LOVE the dresses you picked out, and I would gladly take any of those goodies as a present! I love that coffee mug, that’s hilarious! :)

  18. Pretty picks! My bday is Jan. 28th and Adam’s is Feb. 12, so Valentine’s Day gets a little pushed aside. We’re tired of eating out and spending money, so at that point we normally just order sushi in and watch Netflix. Pretty perfect to me.

  22. I want ALL of the red dresses! And that jumpsuit? Fabulous!! We usually keep things low key for Valentines Day – just a nice dinner out but this year I’m considering mixing it up and doing fondue at home!

  23. I have a love/hate with Valentine’s Day. I love to go out to a nice dinner, but it’s always SO packed everywhere that it kind of takes the intimacy out of it. Also they’re randomly bringing a giant waterslide thing to downtown West Palm on Vday this year so… slip & slide???

  27. Steve and I don’t make a big day about Valentines Day bc our anniversary is 2 weeks later (Feb 29th… Leap Day… I know, I’m weird) and then his birthday is just a week later. We do cards and something small, and I’m thinking that coffee mug would be a fantastic gift! I’m also going to look at a few of those outfits for our anniversary dinner.

  31. I’ve honestly never been crazy over Valentine’s Day. Even when I had a boyfriend. Last year I was dating someone but spent it with my parents, who were visiting from MN, in San Marcos. This year I’m not dating anyone but I’m going to a rodeo in San Antonio with a friend, who got married back in October, & chose that day to go to the rodeo with me haha. Some of those dresses are super cute though.

  32. Love the French Connection lace fit and flare dress, the tulle skirt, and your bandage dress. I have to work on Valentines Day until 7 pm so we will probably just have dinner and wine at home. All of those outfits make me want to go out though haha. Cute story about you and Mark too, and that picture of you guys is beautiful. :-)

  33. omg i love the story. i’m totally a tuesday/wednesday date kind of girl. i went on one last friday and was like who am i?? oh just a girl who needs free drinks and a nice face to look at, i guess i can oblige. ahhaah

  34. I’m not into Valentine’s Day. However, I love the pink and red combos all over. I even got pretty V Day socks. ;) This year, as a newlywed, we are just staying home and cooking together. Relaxed, easy, affordable and fun. ;) I prefer nights like that.

  38. hahahaha I want to get MFD that mug. That’s hilarious.

    We usually just make dinner and dessert at home. I hate going out to restaurants with fixed menus and big crowds on days like valentine’s day. It’s a Hallmark holiday anyway.

  39. Those dresses are fabulous! Perfect for Valentines Day :)

    We’re not big on Valentines Day and usually stay in. I’ll make something special like a pot of fondue and we’ll have champagne by the fire pit outside, but nothing fancy. We’re both allergic to seafood so all the fixed menus (comprising of mostly seafood) and crowds keep us away from restaurants that time of year.

  41. Ohhh I love that first dress in the second row!! They are all cute outfits!!

    We normally stay in for Valentine’s Day and I make homemade lasagna with homemade sauce and we sometimes might have some wine. I bought these super cute glasses our first Valentine’s Day together, and I pull them out every year to use. Little did I know when I bought those glasses that I would be engaged the next weekend!!

  42. we really don’t celebrate valentines day – it’s too close to my birthday so we just do my birthday (fine by me!). and aw how cute he rocked up early so you wouldn’t have to wait… true love ;)

  44. obsessed with that black long sleeve top and red skirt look. even for a non valentine’s event! and y’all are just too cute – and i can’t believe the wedding is so soon! me? i’ll probably be watching some 50 shades and drinking. so, like a normal weekend ha.

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  47. I love the fact that he got there a half hour early so you wouldn’t show up first! I have never owned or even tried on a red dress in my entire life but I am trying to dress up more on dates instead of being so casual all of the time. The long sleeved black top with the red skirt is a really cute happy medium that I wouldn’t have thought of before!

  49. Your story about your first date is just adorable. That’s an awesome rule! Totally wish I would’ve come up with that one. Oh well, I have a daughter to pass the knowledge along to. (;

  56. Bahaha! That short little first date story is so cute :) Cracks me up that you were late and he was early :) I love little red dresses! So many of these are very pretty! Hopefully your able to enjoy one last Valentine’s day as an unmarried couple just DAYS before your wedding! Oh my goodness! It’s coming up so fast! :) My husband and I are lame and do NOTHING for Valentine’s day. Ever. Even before we were old and married. ha! :)

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