Valentine's Day The Single Way: Nail Art and Outfit Staples

Whilst I'm not single, tomorrow I'll still be spending my Valentine's Day alone. Unfortunately my fiancee is thousands of miles away working in Australia and although I'd love nothing more than to spend the day with him tomorrow I'm not going to let that turn me into a Valentine's Day Scrooge.

Yes, I know it's just a big commercial marketing ploy really but I can't help getting sucked in to the lovie dovie-ness of the day. Perhaps it's all the red and pink?! Whatever it is, I love this day despite the bad press it sometimes gets. Of course the first Valentine related thing I did was send a gift and card to my lovely other half. Then in the spirit of things I attempted to make some Red Velvet cupcakes....which turned out...brown. Fail.

Not satisfied with my poor attempt at themed baking I set about doing these Valentine's themed nails. In my opinion there's only one colour for your nails on February 14th. As if I need to tell you what that is.....!!

China Glaze - 'Ruby Pumps' & OPI - 'Top Coat'

 

 

I very quickly (...and you can tell) did a simple nail art - small white heats using a nail art pen. You could use a toothpick dipped in white polish if you don't have a pen though.

Although this year I won't be one of the lucky ladies going out for a romantic date, this is usually the one night of the year where I tend to go for a particular look and outfit. These are my staples for a Valentine's look:

1. A little black dress is understated, flattering, sexy and classy all at the same time. You can't really go wrong with a LBD for a romantic dinner date.
2. Since I don't go in for the obvious choice of a bright red dress I get in the spirit of the day more subtly with a few Valentine's inspired accessories like heart shaped rings and red heels or jewellery. Yeah...I know it's naff and a bit tacky but that's what I love about Valentine's day! Don't go overboard though, there's a fine line between having fun with the day and looking like an idiot.
3. MAC Superslick Liquid Eyeliner to create feline flicks topped off with long false lashes. Then you can flutter the night away.
4. A spritz of Gucci Rush - my favourite perfume when I want a luxurious and sensual smell. I pesonally find this too strong for everyday use but it's perfect for a date because it envelops you with a lingering, very recognizable scent. Apparently it's smell is supposed to be intoxicating?? This could be true because I often find myself being drawn to smell it again and again on my wrists when I wear it. Obviously I avoid doing this out in public or on said romantic date night. That'd just be weird.
5. A striking red lipstick like MAC Ruby Woo to give that intensely passionate look that only a red lip can.

Gucci Rush Perfume. Pre-made Bracelet Stack & Rose Ring  - F21

Black Wrap Watch with Gold Studs - La Mer. 'Kiss' Heart Shaped Ring - F21.

Black Ruffled Black Dress & Gold Sequin Clutch Bag - Zara.

Sadly all that will have to wait until next year because tomorrow I will be curling up on the sofa with Me, Myself and I.


What do you wear on Valentine's Day? Do you have a date tomorrow? I'd love to hear what you're doing or whether you're anti-Valentines Day so leave a comment and let me know. Feel free to leave a link if you've written any kind of Valentine's Day themed post!

xxx