“What to Wear for Valentine’s Day” by Ivy Scarlett

Are you frenzied or too busy to take the time to go shopping for Valentine’s Day? If so, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered and completed your pre-shopping for you! Gone are the days of dressing in the cliché “everything and anything red” while trying ever-so-hard not to look like the female Flash. With a plethora of seasonal trends and the serge of new designers, nowadays we’re somewhat spoiled for choices on what to wear and where to shop the latest trends. See below my delicious five outfit suggestions to make your Valentine’s Day as sweet as candy. If you like what you see, don’t delay- shop these looks online via the links provided (and use our hashtag #MITHValentine)

Pastel Kisses

Most of us will probably be working on Valentine’s Day, and will greatly be looking forward to some much-needed quality time with bae. Whether it be a late afternoon stroll or candlelit dinner for two, here’s how you can turn your casual day dress into a romantic outfit perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Take a short-sleeved velvet dress like this one from glamorous.com in cotton candy pink, and team it with a pair of block ankle boots in a neutral tone. For an extra wow-factor, throw on a patchwork longline faux-fur coat and a cute fur clutch like this one in pastel blue from Helen Moore.

Outfit credits:

Faux Fur Coat – Patchwork Faux Fur Coat, Topshop, £210.00 //

Dress – Glamorous, £22 //

Bag – Cornflower Faux Fur Chain Bag, Helen Moore, $88.00 //

Boots – HOLLYWOOD Sock Boots, Topshop, $160.00 //

Bracelet – ADORE Jewelry, £34 //

Midnight Twizzler

Who ever said sexy and smart don’t match didn’t know where to shop!

Make-up guru and TV Personality Millie Mackintosh is an expert at perfecting this look, so much so, that her current clothing line is the exemplar of the above. I, for one, adore this Cecille Tailored Tuxedo dress in candy black from Millie’s current line-the perfect little number to wear for a romantic dinner for two. Don’t fancy rocking this look by itself? Slip in to this flame red evening dress from Motel Rocks and accessorize with gold jewelry from Dyrberg/Kern’s latest collection.

If you like the pieces in this look shop them now online, and get them just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Outfit credits:

Tuxedo Dress – Cecille Tailored Tuxedo dress, Millie Mackintosh, £100.00 //

Red Dress – United Slip Dress in Red by Motel, Motel Rocks, $60.00

Bag – ORLA Studded Crossbody Bag, Topshop, $48.00 //

Shoes – RAPHAEL Sandals, Topshop, $75.00 //

Earrings – Cerith earrings, Dyrberg/Kern, £85.00 //

Necklace – Glaze necklace, Dyrberg/Kern, £99.00 //

Shoes – Faux suede strappy heels, Forever 1, $27.90 //

Bag – OBI Quilted Cross Body Bag, Topshop, $48.00

Soft Nougat

If you’re not afraid to show a bit of skin, then I suggest scrolling no further than this little number-a guaranteed winner for Valentine’s Day. BCBGMAXAZRIA’s peplum top in dusty pink and Beige & Coco’s super cute black faux leather shorts will make a splendid outfit for a late-night rendezvous with your significant other. Being that this look is very minimalistic, I would keep the accessories simple and accessorize with a pair of gold hoop earrings and a statement piece of arm candy, like this gold watch from Abbott Lyon. For footwear, try a pair of open toe strappy heels in an earthy tone and to complete the look, any cute black clutch with gold detailing will suffice.

Outfit credits:

Top – Eleni Peplum Top, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $138.00 //

Shorts – Faux leather shorts, Beige & Coco, $54.00 //

Watch – Gold Chain Kensington 34, Abbott Lyon, $122.87 //

Earrings – Clarissa Earrings, Dyrberg/Kern, £45.00 //

Shoes – Faux suede strappy heels, Forever 1, $27.90 //

Bag – OBI Quilted Cross Body Bag, Topshop, $48.00

LaffyTaffy

If comfort is the deciding factor on what you’re going to wear this Valentine’s Day, I would recommend a traditional maxi dress in multi-color, (true California style!) and team with red slip on heels and a red cross body bag. Depending on which maxi you opt for, if your dress is like this one from bebe.com, all you’ll need for accessories are a pair of statement earrings and gold necklace.

Outfit Credits:

Dress – bebe //

Shoes – Tamaris, £34.99 //

Bag – Laurel, £229 //

Earrings – Cerith earrings, Dyrberg/Kern, £85.00 //

Necklace – Glaze necklace, Dyrberg/Kern, £99.00

Liquorice Allsorts

If all else fails, let this dressy casual look be your go to for Valentine’s Day. Ekaterina Kukhareva’s girly girl dress in love heart pink and abstract florals is a great number on its own, but when matched with a biker style leather jacket, pink tote bag and maple brown suede lace up boots, this dress is instantly transformed into an outfit ready to Valentine’s Day.

Outfit Credits

Dress – Florence Dress, Ekaterina Kukhareva, $315.90 //

Jacket – bebe //

Sunglasses – Miu Miu, sunglasses-shop.co.uk, £290.00 //

Earrings – Clarissa Earrings, Dyrberg/Kern, £45.00 //

Necklace – Glaze necklace, Dyrberg/Kern, £99.00 //

Watch – Gold Chain Kensington 34, Abbott Lyon, $122.87 //

Boots – Unity by Carlos Santana, Women’s Rochelle Over the Knee Heeled Trooper Boots, Target, $69.99 //

Bag – HOLLAND Leather Lock Holdall, Topshop, $110.00

Whatever you wear this Valentine’s Day, remember to feel confidant in your own skin and shine that inner beauty!

WRITER CREDITS:

Ivy Scarlett, Fashion & Style Writer