Love is in the Air: One Day, Two Ways

Valentine's Day…

Cue the cheesy movies about love stories, romantic dinner date reservations, plethora of Hallmark cards and boxed chocolates, and general love-themed galore. I can't lie… I'm a total sucker for it all.

In anticipation for Valentine's Day, I threw together two outfits with the common theme of one vegan leather jacket.

Free People vegan leather jacket  |  Free People crop tee  |  Free People skirt  |  Rag & Bone Harrow Boot

Daytime outing. My type of outfit for a daytime date consists of your comfiest, coziest tee paired with a girly skirt and awesome black boots. The vegan leather jacket adds a tough edge and keeps your ensemble from looking too feminine and cliche. 

Shop Ruche dress (similar and similar)  |  vintage strappy heels  |  Free People necklace  |  JewelMint earrings (similar)

Date night. If there's any night that gives girls a right to don a playfully fancy dress to dinner, it's Valentine's Day. That being said, I tried to counter the classic cliche with the same vegan leather jacket to mellow out the femininity. It's a great way to take the leather piece from day to night with ease. 

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Whether you're single and ready to mingle, taken and in love, or planning on a night out with the girls, Valentine's Day is a fun (albeit cheesy, but that's how I roll) holiday whose primary message is to take the day to indulge!
From a romantic date night dress and my favorite red-hued cosmetics to a girly playsuit and a box of macaroons stamped with nostalgic candy-heart-style messages, there's a little something for everyone to make this Valentine's Day one to remember. So indulge a little and treat the loved ones in your life in something special!

1. JOIE Folle de Joie Eau de Parfum ($98)
2. Anthropologie Voluspa Metallo Candle in Saijo Persimmon ($18)
3. CHANEL polish in Dragon ($27)
4. MARC by MARC JACOBS Cat Ring ($33.60 on sale!)
5. LUV AJ Shark Tooth Necklace ($40)
6. Free People Peekaboo Slip Dress ($98)
7. Dana's Bakery Sweetheart Candy Macarons ($35)
8. ACNE Track Boots ($600) 
9. YSL lipstick in Rouge Volupte ($35)
10. Eberjey Estelle Teddy ($95)

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Of All the Fish in the Sea

Free People Fisherman Cap  |  Forever21 sweater (similar)  |  Zara fluted skirt (similar)  |  Deena & Ozzy platforms (similar)

Of all the fish in the sea, you're the one for me.

As an obvious hat addict (very evident if you follow my instagram), I adore coordinating my outfits around hats. I'm a firm believer that it's honestly all in the details, particular with the gorgeous braided and ribbon detailing in this fisherman cap. Bring me coffee & a good black hat and baby, I'm yours (I swear I'm easy to please).

Also, Valentine's Day is in exactly one week! Whether you're taken, single, or ready for a night with the girls, check out this fun and fabulous video I did with my good friend Amy of Vagabond Youth!