Valentines Day

Blazer: Smythe Duchess Blazer c/o {also obsessed with this one!} // Tshirt: Madewell {under $20!} // Jeans: AG, old {similar here} // Shoes: Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies {cheaper version here} Bag: Gucci Marmont // Sunglasses” Celine

For me growing up, Valentines Day was always special because it was my dad’s birthday! We would always invite my family over, eat cake, and celebrate. My mom was always super sweet too and would pick out a pretty dress or swimsuit and surprise me with it, and of course, all the candy and excitement at school. Even when single, I never felt sad on Valentine’s Day because it’s such an easy holiday to make other plans for! One of my favorite ideas has been to host a ‘Galentines’ dinner and invite all of my best girlfriends over for a Valentines day themed white elephant. The naughty, flirty, and most likely hilarious gifts would make the night with your girlfriends so fun & funny that you almost forget the holiday is supposed to involve men ?

This year, I’m wearing this look and I couldn’t be more excited abut it. This new Smythe blazer is dreamy and the perfect pop of red to an otherwise neutral outfit. I love it paired here with a classic crewneck {comes in 5 colors!} & white jeans, which always feel so fresh in the springtime. I love all the Valentine’s Day dresses I’m seeing out there right now, but this outfit just feels more me – and more realistic! I think my husband and I are going to meet up with some friends and have an at-home sushi making night 🙂 What are y’alls plans {with or without significant others!} Can’t wait to hear. xx

photos: The Retro Penguin