https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:04:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308661 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:25:53 +0000 Laurie 2308661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband's b'day is 2/13 and ever since we started dating (all those decades ago) it was terrible to go out for his birthday because of the Valentine's crowds. For many years we threw a huge V-Day party, though they finally wore me out and we haven't had one in a long time.</p> <p>Having presented card and small gifts on the 13th, didn't do anything else for the 14th, but Lou showed up with a fistful of yellow and red roses so I felt extra special. I've all but stopped buying cut flowers like I used to regularly at Trader Joes, so I'm really enjoying them.</p> <p>No fashion was involved in either day, sadly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308447 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:43:11 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2308447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to a French restaurant for a Galentine's lunch with some girlfriends on Monday, and it was delightful!&nbsp; &nbsp; We weren't thinking about it being practically Valentine's Day, it was just the perfect intersection of four friends having open schedules :)&nbsp; &nbsp;Our server called it "Galentine's" and it somehow made it even better.&nbsp; &nbsp;I wore a floral striped top with high-waist, wide-leg jeans and nude pumps, and a (very) vaguely Chanel-esque cropped cardigan.&nbsp; &nbsp;I felt suitably Parisienne.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>My partner and I find Valentine's itself to be somewhat cringey and forced, and honestly, we do romantic things for one another almost every day.&nbsp; &nbsp;So it wasn't a big deal.&nbsp; &nbsp;And we're not big on going to restaurants on peak nights!&nbsp; &nbsp;We made tacos at home with homemade guacamole and an improvised elote (I was missing some ingredients), drank wine, ate ice cream and binge-watched one of our favorite (un)reality shows, Below Deck.&nbsp; &nbsp;Same as any Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the outfits y'all are posting and/or describing!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308441 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:25:14 +0000 nuancedream 2308441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Valentines Day is the only day I flat out refuse to go to a restaurant. Mr ND and I enjoyed shrimp Scampi and crabcakes with a delicious New Zeland .Sauvignon Blanc. I wore paperbag waist jeans and a red lace top. Nothing too fancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308438 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:12:55 +0000 Angie 2308438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday, <b>Ginger</b>! Enjoy the rest of your birthday month :)</p> <p><b>April,</b> oh my word. Glad you didn't get burned, that Bodie didn't end up in ER after eating chocolate, and that Mr. A got the other brownie!</p> <p>We had a lovely evening! I wore orange, pink and cream and was able to host in comfort. Here are the exact items:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308417 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:22:58 +0000 Anonymous 2308417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We ended up running errands- had to go see FIL. It would have been nice to go out for Japanese food, but had to rush back home to take care of the dog. Plus we figured restaurants were probably crowded anyway. I did pick up a tiramisu at Trader Joes though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308409 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:52:17 +0000 Janet 2308409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, April! I’m glad one brownie survived and you weren’t badly burned! </p> <p>We’re not big Valentines people. Restaurants are crowded, and we have a lot going on right now anyway — we celebrate all the time in our own way. </p> <p>My day was some work, some consulting with our electrician on lighting details, dropping samples back to the tile store, getting a haircut, and then grabbing dinner at Panera before giving a presentation to a photo group 45 minutes away from home. Suffice to say it was a long day!</p> <p>My outfit was simple. I did change from boyfriend jeans to dark wash bootcuts before the presentation because they look a little more traditional and professional (the group is older and not fashion-conscious!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308403 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:21:32 +0000 April 2308403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - some seriously great travel going on!&nbsp; JNZ I love the sound of your tradition.&nbsp; It would be a challenge for one of us (no names) to say something new.</p> <p>Here was my epic Valentine's Day failure that I'm sure we'll laugh about someday.&nbsp; When the timer went off on our skillet brownies ("exactly 22 minutes"), I jumped up to fetch them.&nbsp; Because Bodie was underfoot per usual, I did not step around him to retrieve a second oven mitt and attempted to take the cookie tray holding four cast-iron skillets full of molten chocolate out of the oven with just one hand.&nbsp; Let's just say that was unwise and I learned my lesson.</p> <p>Fast forward to me whisking Bodie outside while Mr. A wiped up all that chocolate.&nbsp; Silver lining: one skillet did not flip upside down so he got his brownie after all.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308386 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:33:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2308386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it was yesterday for us, in Phuket Thailand. We did our usual little tradition of one card which the second person writes in while covering up what the first person wrote so not influenced. I brought the card from NZ to Thailand. It is getting hard to say much new since we got together in 1985!<br /> We went out to dinner just around the corner from our hotel, not a fancy place. I wore an old tropical sunset tunic over white shorts, with orange sandals and orange earrings. (There is orange in the top). We were offered to buy a rose from a street seller but declined.<br /> This is our last hotel and we fly home Saturday. We have managed to miss a cyclone while we have been away.<br /> Pics: location, in case anyone has been to Phuket- this is Kata Beach. And the beautiful pool on the way to dinner. There is a swim-up pool bar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308377 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:26:13 +0000 Bijou 2308377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Happy birthday Ginger</b>, what a fun day to celebrate your birthday!</p> <p>DH and I bought some fab coffee beans and made a special pour-over coffee to celebrate Valentine's Day. We used to buy a special bottle of champagne but have become coffee lovers instead! I wore a favourite dress.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308375 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:03:23 +0000 slim cat 2308375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I work retail - I help other people celebrate Valentine's Day !<br />Was wearing earrings with some red and gold in them and planing on having chocolate at the end of day at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308362 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:58:34 +0000 Jaime 2308362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness I did not realize so many people celebrate Valentine's Day. I am a Valentine's Scrooge myself ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308358 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:43:38 +0000 Sloper 2308358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would cook or bake but still in recuperation mode, so no special dinner this year.</p> <p>DH always gets me a nice box of chocolates.</p> <p>Watched a few favorite romance movies - including “Brief Encounter.” &nbsp;I like ‘em like my chocolate - bittersweet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308348 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:18:29 +0000 Indigoprint 2308348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. so amazing Runcarla. Hope you visit continues to be Fab!<br /> Valentine's is fun<br /> We keep it homey. Heart shaped pizza when the kids were young...<br /> Today we had shrimp, asparagus and crab rangoon. I wore stretchy leggings and a cozy oversized sweater as we are rain turning into snow..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308346 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:11:48 +0000 Anonymous 2308346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We do small gifts on the day and eat out sometime the week of or after the holiday. This year we ate at a wonderful Tibetan tea house in Boulder and will go to a play in a week or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308341 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:50:04 +0000 Carla 2308341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH was never home, since there was always a big Wildlife convention he attended around that time. &nbsp;Sometimes I’d slip a card, or a half dozen heart shaped sugar cookies in his suitcase, but usually the day just slipped by.</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>This year we’re travelling. &nbsp;Arrived at our destination after a long day of travel. &nbsp;Took a walk on the beach, and had a simple dinner at a beach side bistro. &nbsp;I wore black shorts, a cream sweater, black flip flops, and a cream panama hat! &nbsp;Will dress up for dinner out later this week…</p> <p>photo below is the view from our table.</p> <p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308304 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:32:37 +0000 MsMaven 2308304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We used to eat out at a nice restaurant, but it became uncomfortably crowded and rushed. Now we wait a week or so and pick a favorite restaurant.&nbsp;</p> <p>58 years ago today we got pinned, and for us, THE serious commitment. &nbsp;Married in June.</p> <p>Today it's cold and windy so I'm wearing layers and a jacket--indoors. Went outside to feed the birds--2 minutes--came in and fingers turning purple. I know, I'm a wimp in the cold. Don't laugh, Canada!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I'm cleaning out my closet. Trying to make myself donate clothing I'm sure I'll never wear again. Why do I hang on to items that didn't turn out to be useful or even worn more that a couple of times?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308303 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:27:56 +0000 Irina 2308303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually ignore it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308290 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:36:49 +0000 Murph11 2308290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love V-Day but don't like to go out to eat on 2/14. We will cook at home for our dear friends tonight (chicken piccata, asparagus, roasted baby new potatoes and chocolate cake with fresh raspberries, buttercream and ganache)</p> <p>We do, however, go out with another couple the weekend before, so Saturday night, I wore these black flares (highly recommend for comfort and the illusion of legs-for-days -- and size down because they give a bit):<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.loft.com/clothing/best-sellers/cat4210004/607221.html">https://www.loft.com/clothing/.....07221.html</a><br />with the dress-turned-blouse in Finds (I had shortened into a top), bright pink blazer, boots and bag, and topped with my favorite piece of all time –– the TT coat of many colors. It was so fun to be dressed up and downtown SEA.&nbsp;Such a fun evening watching the sun set from Pike Place Market followed by an Italian dinner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308280 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:37:51 +0000 Bonnie 2308280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a birthday a week ago Monday, and we went away for for the weekend with lovely meals and concerts so I'm OK with ignoring it this year. I will dress in red as a nod to the day, One combo is for the day and the second is for bridge tonight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308274 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:11:02 +0000 Ginger 2308274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I just saw the What you are wearing:&nbsp;I'm wearing wide leg jeans, pink tee, pink moccasins, and a cherry-colored Prairie Underground long hoodie. I'm feeling rather boho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308259 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:27:33 +0000 April 2308259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anchie-challenge-14-blue-valentine">What I'm wearing.</a><br />Was going to wear a magenta velvet skirt, but Anchie's "do it different" challenge made me <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQywIj4BkY">change my mind</a>.</p> <p>I'll toast to the basking, Angie, and same to you and Greg.</p> <p>CF - you will stand out gorgeously in the sea of NYC black!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>XTB - you already know this, but keeping it alive and well is important.&nbsp; I have several friends who dread today because the romance is long gone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>c2 - wise to shift to an adjacent weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308258 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:26:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2308258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Ginger! I’m glad you’re celebrating. </p> <p>Re the other, I’m making gingerbread cookies—spicy and sweet.</p> <p>ETA, because you’ve added “what will you wear”. I don’t know, because I’m still in my caftan! Am very tempted to continue the “spicy &amp; sweet” theme with my dressing, but for a very limited audience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308256 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:20:02 +0000 Ginger 2308256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my birthday and my party is another day, so I'm having a fun day myself. Taking some vacation time and having a treat for dinner and dessert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308254 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:18:43 +0000 Angie 2308254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a wonderful day, <b>April</b>! Fun gifts and a great meal. May you bask in your love together forever :)</p> <p>Greg and I had sushi out on Saturday night! Tonight I'm making a fancy meal at home, and we've invited a friend who we love over too. Chocolate mousse is made. Magret de Carnard and sides are prepped.&nbsp;</p> <p>I will be wearing pink and red. Every day can be Valentine's day..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308253 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:18:33 +0000 Christina F. 2308253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We stay in usually (eating out on VDay is a racket, and it's not a big deal day to us). But tonight we are going to the Met Museum - they are having an after hours event and we're members. We will grab a quick, non-fancy bite before that. This is what I have on--my outfit had to cover a day in the office as well as the event tonight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308246 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:30:45 +0000 April 2308246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, meant to post this under Off Topic, sorry about that.</p> <p>ETA: there, I amended the subject line so we can stay on this tab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308243 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:23:41 +0000 Anonymous 2308243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That book structure is so pretty! &nbsp;</p> <p>We had a lovely dinner this past Saturday at one of our favorite restaurants. &nbsp;I got a beautiful bouquet of multicolored roses, and he got bombed with his favorite chocolate. &nbsp;Romance is alive and well around here. &nbsp;❤️ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308236 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:59:28 +0000 cat2 2308236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great statue! We do small gifts, and go out to dinner, but on a adjacent weekend. We’ll be dining outside in a heated patio, at a new to us local restaurant. I will be wearing the same black sweater dress I have been wearing to winter outdoor dinners all pandemic, but swapping out the shoes and topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/valentines-day-eating-in-going-out-ignoring-completely#post-2308228 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:03:42 +0000 April 2308228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loathe eating in crowded restaurants on Valentine's Day.  </p> <p>Some of you will recall that for many years, Mr. A and I had a long-distance relationship and saw each other only on weekends.  </p> <p>Now that we can be together on actual holidays, my plan is for a nice dinner at home.  I'm thinking Steak Diane for Mr. A and a vegetarian version for myself (Mushrooms Diane?).  He loves <a rel="nofollow" href="https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/skillet-brownies">Ina Garten's Skillet Brownies</a> so I will likely make those as well, plus roasted potatoes and some sort of steamed vegetable to counteract all that richness.  </p> <p>Last Friday, I took a three-hour Zoom class learning to make the book structure shown below to give as a valentine.  I already gave him his gift (an antique cast-iron statue to add to our woodland scuplture trail - weighs a ton so LMA moved it for us last week) but I have some smaller items to wrap as well.  </p> <p>Over to you - do you love this holiday, dislike it, ignore it?   </p>