My Sparkly Valentine: Valentine's Day Look #3

 A pretty pair of jeans paired with a special top and heels is just as flirty and romantic as a sexy dress. 

Incorporating sequence into a casual outfit is one of my favorite ways to add a little spark to any ensemble. 

Throw on a colored blazer for a touch of sophistication and pizazz! 

Kitten heel pumps easily transition from work to play. 

 Photos by Sarah Harper 

[top: Loft, blazer: The Limited, jeans: Loft, heels: Vince Camuto, bracelet: Loft, earrings: Loft, watch: Fossil] 

For my last Valentine's Day look I wanted to post an alternate option for those who prefer pants over a dress or skirt. Personally, I almost always choose a dress over anything else, but as it turns out, jeans can be just as glamorous and alluring. 

Just because it's a special occasion, doesn't mean you can't rock a fabulous pair of jeans! Accessories are key - heels, blazer/jacket, sparkles, & jewelry. Classy goes effortless when done the jeans way. 

The Modern Lady: V-Day Look #2

Add some leather to your favorite feminine dress for a unique Valentine's Day (or any day) look that's both edgy and classic. 

Sweet & girly meets edgy moto for a flirty rocker vibe. 

Add some elegant and subtle charm 

Juxtapose a neat nipped-waist dress in the season's hottest color - blush - with a casual chic coverup, like this vegan leather moto jacket. 

Photos by Erin Valentine 

[dress: BCBG, jacket: Express, heels: Target, earrings: Ann Taylor, necklace: Tiffany & Co., black bracelet: Ann Taylor]

I love playing with contrasting colors, textures, and styles, and this look combines the extremes of two very different personalities, which is completely fresh and modern. 

This is such a relaxed yet refined take on dressing up. While wearing tonal shades of rose and soft pink is delicate and demure, throwing on some black leather and studded ankle strap heels is sexy and sophisticated; the essence of the modern-day woman! 

Valentine's Day Bows: V-Day Look #1

Bows are the perfect Valentine's Day accessory; they're feminine, romantic, charming, and, frankly, quite adorable. 

I paired this sweet bow top with a light pink cardigan to give the look a festive flair. 

This necklace serves as a much more modern version of classic pearls. The silver gives the look a polished edge. 

No V-Day look is complete without a touch of sparkle! 

This splash of green is unexpected but surprisingly refreshing. 

Bows on bows

 

Photos by Erin Valentine 

[top: Ann Taylor, skirt: Nordstrom b.p., cardigan: Nordstrom b.p., tights: Express, boots: Style & Co.,  headband: J. Crew, necklace: Talbots, earrings: boutique, pink bangle: Ann Taylor] 

With the countdown till Valentine's Day in progress, I thought I'd share a cutesy look for the holiday that highlights one of my favorite 2014 trends - bows! Bows are super romantic and totally girly, which make them the perfect accessory of choice during February. Add a pop of pink and you're good to go!  

Wow in BOWS: