What to wear: Valentine's Day

Just in case you're needing some last minute ideas for what to wear tomorrow night on Valentine's Day, here's looking at a few leading ladies for inspiration. Whether you want to look sleek and sexily put together for a night out with the girls or want to look va-va-voom for a smokin hot date, here are six outfit options that you will surely "fall in love" with.

Skirt to dress, Vol. 2

I know I've proclaimed my love about turning skirts into dresses before. It's one of my favorite ways to extend my wardrobe and it also makes me feel like I am being creative with my outfits. So when I first spied this skirt at a thrift sore several months ago, I immediately considered it as a possible fall or winter dress with a sweater layered on top of it. I just consider it an added bonus that I can also wear it as a skirt. So stay tuned on to what I pair it with as a skirt.

In the meantime, get creative looking in your own closet and see what skirts you can wear as both a skirt and a dress.

Here's the cheapskate outfit breakdown:
1. Dress/Skirt, thrifted ($2.99)
2. J. Crew Sweater, Rugged Warehouse ($8.99)
3. Boots, Cato ($24.99)
4. BCBGirls Bag, Zoe's ($30.00)
5. Knee socks, H&M ($14.00)
6. Men's belt, GAP ($34.99)
7. Leaf ring, Charm (gifted)
8. Flower headband, Urban Outfitters ($9.50)
9. Earrings, Charlotte Russe ($2.99/6 piece set)
10. Sunglasses, Venice Beach ($7.00)

 

 

photos: Laura Menconi

Splurge on: Cosmetics

It's about this time of year when I become extremely aware of how pale I've become without the opportunity to layout during the winter. Though honestly, there have been several days in the past few weeks that have been so warm I probably could've tried to go tanning. But I digress. Basically, during January and February, I start turning to make up to help me put a little bit more color on face in place of a tan. So here's what I'd like to splurge on soon. I chose everything from e.l.f. cosmetics for this post since they have only the best deals in makeup.

Oh and I should probably point out that I don't plan to wear all of this makeup at once! Just in case you were concerned.

1. e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color in Rich Red, $3.00
2. e.l.f Essential Custom Eyes in Navy, $1.00
3. e.l.f Essential Liquid Eyeliner in Copper, $1.00
4. e.l.f Essential Dramatic Lash Kit in Black, $1.00
5. e.l.f Eye Primer and Liner Sealer, $3.00
6. e.l.f Studio Blush in Peachy Keen, $3.00