Velvet Dreams // Valentine's Day Outfit

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper's Valentine's Day outfit idea.
No matter WHERE you're headed this Valentine's Day or WHAT your plans are, a stylish, low-key-festive outfit never hurt nobody ;) 
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing an outfit with a plaid blazer.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing pearl clips in her hair.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper's date night outfit idea.
Even if you don't have mega plans on February 14, dressing the part is always fun. After all, V-Day is on a Friday this year, so go ahead and make a night out of it. Whether you're out with your girls, watching movies with your BFF, or dining with your SO, you'll need an outfit for it!
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing a velvet tank top with a plaid blazer.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper carrying a black and white Staud leather purse.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper's Valentine's Day outfit.
I love this outfit for Valentine's Day/date night because it's laid-back yet polished, on-trend yet classic. Both in velvet, my burgundy tank and merlot heels are a nod to the holiday, while my pearl accessories are romantic extras that dress up the entire look. Leather pants and an oversized plaid blazer add edge and easy sophistication. 
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing an outfit with leather pants.
Nyc fashion blogger Kathleen Harper wearing burgundy velvet ankle strap heels.
[top: J.Crew (I also like this one) // blazer: H&M (I also like this one) // pants: H&M (I also like this pair) // heels: Ann Taylor (I also like this pair) // purse: Staud (I also like this one) // hair clips: Amazon // earrings: Anthropologie (similar pair here) // necklace: Kevia (I also like this one) // lip color: Urban Decay Ultra Cushion Lipgloss in "Backtalk"

Valentine's Day can be a tossup for Antonio and I. Last year, HE went all out — had a massive bouquet of flowers delivered to my office, surprised me with fancy dinner plans, wrote me a tear-inducing card, etc. We dressed up, we had a blast, and it was very memorable. However, in years past, we've simply worn jeans and headed to the movies. I'm not sure where we ate dinner, but it was probably at Chipotle or something. 

Our first Valentine's Day in NYC was on a Saturday. He came over to my apartment in the morning carrying pink roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates. He then took me to Bloomingdales and told me I could pick out anything I wanted (within a certain budget of course.) After shopping, he surprised me with a private mani/pedi complete with champagne and chocolates. Dinner was at Ted's Montana Grill — one of our favorites! 

I, on the other hand, am not as impressive on Valentine's Day. One time I even forgot a card for him so I bought one AND WROTE IN IT inside Duane Reade the day of...while he was picking up something unrelated a few aisles over. Not my finest moment. This year though, I'm taking the reins. It won't be something overly glamorous — our wedding budget will make sure of that — but we'll do SOMETHING. And it'll be sweet and special nonetheless.  

// SHOP //


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