https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 02:56:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day/page/2#post-50047 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:37:13 +0000 Dawn 50047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I don't know how I missed this thread. I spend actual Valentines Day working on my dissertation (huge surprise!) but I celebrated Valentine the previous Sunday by spending the entire day eating delicious food- <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-and-pizza/summertime-tagliarini" rel="nofollow">http://www.jamieoliver.com/rec.....tagliarini</a> and watched most of Season 1 of Heroes. I got Alan a small present of icanhascheezburger's book- <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Has-Cheezburger-Lolcat-Colleckshun/dp/159240409X/ref=sr_1_1/277-9495051-8184521?ie=UTF8&#038;s=books&#038;qid=1234751717&#038;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Ha.....038;sr=1-1</a> and I haven't received my present from him but I believe it is more RAM for my laptop. It mightn't be traditionally romantic but it's something that I've intended to buy for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day/page/2#post-50043 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:20:37 +0000 Angie 50043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How lovely! I’m touched that there is an abundance of affection in the air. Brianna, I’m skipping the future YLF Vancouver brunch and coming over to your house for lunch instead. And by all means put on an episode of Battle Star Galactica. It’s the best show on tele. </p> <p>Nice outfit Bella and good for you Anne. ANY day can be Valentine’s Day. </p> <p>I hope everyone had a wonderful day. We actually had my best friend and her husband spend the weekend with us (they live in the Bay area), and they’ve just flown back. Hence my forum absence over the last few days. We had a Valentines weekend full of fabulous food, fashion and friendship. Utter bliss and I miss my best friend already (sad face). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-50035 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:37:53 +0000 anne 50035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just thought I'd let you know that this thread has influenced my behaviour!</p> <p> We didn't do anything for Valentine's Day, in fact we almost forgot about it, as we were very busy helping run a free fair for the community with our church. After 5 hours of that I was beat! Had a nap in the pm and then had to prepare for my Sunday School class in the evening (because I had left it to the last minute )<br /> I did give DH a card, but only because I had almost accidentally purchased it the previous week (DD5 kept suggesting Valentine's day cards when I was looking for a burthday card so I ended up buying one - discovered on Sun that she thought SHE was giving to her Dad!)</p> <p>However...</p> <p>After reading all about your plans on Valentine's day I decided we should do something. So DH has lined up a babysitter for tonight ( A dear older couple had given us a "voucher" as an Xmas present) and I am about to ring up a restaurent. Hooray. Hopefully I can find somewhere open on a monday night in a regional town... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49888 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:11:29 +0000 Maya 49888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am staying at home with a cold, playing with my new hair, possibly making cupcakes, and going to see Coraline later. I actually quite like being single on V-day. It's a good day to be completely self-indulgent :)</p> <p>As for what to wear, probably nothing special. Jeans, Cons, a long coral tank, and red BF cardi most likely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49874 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:35:16 +0000 shana 49874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're not much into the Hallmark holidays either so we don't usually exchange cards and such. My husband is a chocoholic though so he stopped by the Lindt outlet yesterday and picked up a bunch of chocolate. Just what my waistline needs!!! We are going to sit down and watch a romantic bollywood movie once the kids are asleep.</p> <p>We had a low key day running errands and it wasn't until I saw this thread that I realized that three of us were wearing red - both of my boys and me (my husband was not). I am wearing a red v-neck sweater and bootleg jeans, my older son is wearing a red sweatshirt hoodie &#38; jeans and the baby is wearing a red sweater and jean overalls (lined in red flannel!). Totally unplanned I swear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49867 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:08:55 +0000 Kristen 49867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny aka Enabler --</p> <p>Yes, I did get the black clutch, which I love and will be perfect for many nights out. The red was sold out so I didn't get a chance to see it in real life. </p> <p>I also picked up the CUTEST pair of shoes -- stacked heels, black leather with a grey buckle and a dark green trim. I just exchanged them for a size larger, but hopefully these are keepers. Pictures tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49861 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:24:00 +0000 yublocka 49861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brianna that's a great birthday idea. Easy and low-key, but fun! How can it not be with bubbles involved :)</p> <p>Lee I love your double strand necklace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49854 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:51:29 +0000 Lee Hovey 49854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't have plans for v-day until the last minute, so I didn't have any outfits planned. So sorry for the late entry.</p> <p><a href="http://tomboyfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/valentines-day-style.html" rel="nofollow">http://tomboyfashion.blogspot......style.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49829 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:33:39 +0000 Ariadne 49829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, have a great manicure, Shiny!</p> <p>Tam, I actually love the idea of champagne and fish &#38; chips on the beach. I might steal that idea for my birthday in May when the weather is warmer. There's a great fish &#38; chips shack within walking distance of my house, right on the ocean.</p> <p>I think I felt like going all-out this year for Valentine's day because it MIGHT be our last one without a baby around... so I'm wanting to take advantage of our grown-ups-only life while I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49792 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:20:46 +0000 Laura 49792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is such a smart and frugal gift from DH, Shiny! Enjoy your manicure. When I was in NY, I popped into a really nice place and had my nails done in 30 mins. for $13.50 and a free shoulder massage! I wish it was that easy and inexpensive here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49775 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:38:55 +0000 shiny 49775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, you got the black clutch? Yeah!!! My gf and I both debated over getting that one too. It's such a great bag, isn't it? Has such a nice feel to it, and the lining is awesome. I wore my red clutch out Thursday night (with the shift and white shirt outfit) and got compliments on the clutch. </p> <p>Tarzy, our nod to the recession is no exchanging of gifts. A few years ago we started a tradition of recycling the same V-day cards to each other year after year. (I'm not a card person and think they are a waste of money). DH did just give me a gift this morning: he had the pink sapphire bracelet he gave me *last* year taken in so it wouldn't fall off my wrist. That's the kind of frugal gift I approve of. :-)</p> <p>Tanya - if you're reading this, DH found a jeweler that will do repairs. He looked high and low, all over Cambridge, and this jeweler happens to be near your neighborhood. Email me privately and I'll let you know where it is. </p> <p>I am off soon to go get my eyebrows threaded and my nails done. I haven't had my nails done in ages, but I feel like getting them done as a treat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49755 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:47:47 +0000 Alexandra 49755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to work, so I'll be wearing my if-you-kiss-in-front-of-me-one-more-time-this-latte's-going-on-your-head face and trying not to kill happy couples. Don't get me wrong--I'm not entirely bitter about being single, I'm just annoyed that I got stuck working. Despite dress code, I'll probably try to sneak in some red to let myself feel at least a little festive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49747 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:38:07 +0000 yublocka 49747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow V-day sounds like a much bigger deal in the US than it is here - present giving and all!! </p> <p>We don't do much usually for V-day because Andrew's birthday is the day before. However we didn't go out to dinner last night so we might tonight (if it stops raining and we can get a reservation anywhere!!!) Yesterday I was tired from working 7am-11pm the day before, and still having to work the next day, and Andrew had just flown back from Brisbane for work, so all we did was buy fish 'n chips and a bottle of champagne and eat it on the beach. We were in bed by 9pm - talk about getting old!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49746 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:29:54 +0000 Eva 49746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be spending the day with the ones I love most. My hubby and I are competing in a dog agility trial this weekend (called the Sweetheart trail). So we will have a lovely weekend with our pups. We will be wearing "gear" as Angie puts it (it does involve red tie dye for Saturday.)</p> <p>We never go out to dinner for Valentine's day - way too much of a commercial hype. We will go out on Monday when it is less crowded. I'm not sure what I will wear. I wore my grey sweater dress a few weeks ago and will wear it at a wedding next week. I know - my black pencil skirt, black silky cami, and maroon velvet jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49745 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:25:00 +0000 Kristen 49745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We went out to dinner tonight, to beat the crazy V-Day/Saturday night rush. I didn't have much time between work and dinner so I wore the same outfit, but I was nicely dressed up so it worked for both occasions; all I did was switch to a long pearls and gold necklace and my new black clutch from Nine West (thanks for the tip, Shiny!). </p> <p>Tomorrow I will be doing some serious shopping, as getting dressed this morning revealed that I no longer fit into ANY of my pants -- and my two favorite houndstooth skirts may be retired soon as well! So we'll be hitting the outlet stores with all the coupons they've been sending. Yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49743 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:03:30 +0000 cyan45 49743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow, sounds like good times for everyone!</p> <p>my bf is making us a surprise lunch tomorrow, and i bought us concert tickets to hear anne-sophie mutter premiere a contemporary violin concerto by SF composer-in-residence sofia gubaidulina...thank goodness for super reduced prices, woohoo! </p> <p>i also resisted checking out the mens valentine boxers area at old navy this year. their stuff can be so cheesy and funny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49736 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:16:57 +0000 Laura 49736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poached pears in pomegranate - I was trying to say that out loud and it really has a lovely ring to it </p> <p>What fun everyone has planned!</p> <p>Brianna, red velvet cake is a Southern thing. I am not Southern but I happen to love the cream cheese frosting that goes on top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49698 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:23:54 +0000 julijuli 49698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - lots of amazing meals - i wish we could have a progressive dinner. :-)</p> <p>We'll be staying in tomorrow night too. My hubby is making some amazing lamb chops and I'm making poached pears in pomegranate sauce with marscapone for dessert. I heard it on the radio and it sounded so yummy i had to make it. </p> <p>We're doing a mini-valentines tonight and having dinner and a movie with some friends. The main thing i don't like about going out on valentine's day is that it is usually very crowded! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49695 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:14:17 +0000 NCyogini 49695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- lots of great ideas, and great outfits!! Velvet cupcakes sound divine.</p> <p>We decided to stay in and have a Star Wars marathon. We rented all 3 original Star Wars movies, are blowing up the air mattress in the living room, and taking in sushi. I LOVE Star Wars, so I can't wait. It will be fab loungewear for me! Maybe I will add my big Carolee pearls just for fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49694 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:11:36 +0000 Lena 49694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole, you crack me up :D</p> <p>Brianna, your dinner sounds delicious! Can I come over as well? I will bring a new Indian dish I made for my friends today: garbanzo beans in mint-tamarind sauce. I made so much I'm going to have to freeze some. </p> <p>I'm not doing anything special. I do plan to attend a faculty dance recital at the univ. this evening. My Pilates teacher is performing and choreographing. I will probably wear a wrap dress, cardi for warmth, boots, and a leather jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49690 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:44:16 +0000 tarzy 49690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are making me tear up. Except for Nicole, who is making me laugh as usual. </p> <p>I told my husband I did not want to spend a lot of money at a restaurant (since I'm still unemployed), so he's going to cook something. Yay! I did manage to get to the mall to buy him a heart-shaped box of chocolates (okay, they're for me). I envision snuggling on the couch, watching BRIDESHEAD REVISITED from Netflix, and eating all of his (my) chocolates. Happy Recessionist Valentine's Day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49683 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:26:30 +0000 Ariadne 49683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My new fondue pot comes with 8 forks. Nicole, Shiny, and everyone else, you're all invited any time! I LOVE to cook.</p> <p>It's so fun reading about everyone's plans. Shiny, your story about your DH telling him he loved you is so sweet. Happy anniversary! It's wonderful that you're going to keep your girlfriend company on what will surely be a tough holiday for her. Hanna, happy anniversary to you too! The love song thing sounds hilarious and adorable. Patience, how cool that you got to see Andrew Bird. I adore his music. Your outfit sounds like it was amazing and creative. Did you take pics? Love your outfit, Bella! And Laura, what are red velvet cupcakes like? Are they just white cake with red food colouring? I don't think I've ever had one. Chris, it is so nice of you to give your neice and nephew's mom a night off. Sarah, make sure to take pics of your purple dress, and enjoy the Greek food! It's one of my favourites, yummm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49661 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:58:56 +0000 Nicole 49661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have thrown all my plans away and am now going over Briannas for Valentiens day. I'm wearing elastic waist pants and a bib.</p> <p>My original plans were lame anyway. I am NOT into holidays like this at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49657 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:42:14 +0000 Patience 49657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband got us tickets to see Andrew Bird in concert last night. I'm still on a cloud from that. I wore dark wash straight legs, yellow stretchy tank, cropped green moto jacket, black peep toe slingback pumps (thanks, Sarah!), multi hoop dangly gold earrings and a cream clutch.</p> <p>Tomorrow we will stay in and I'll cook something (not sure what yet) to eat with a bottle of wine after the kids go to bed. I got off easy in gifts since I finally convinced my husband to get himself a new camera since our current one is on its last leg. I do need to get treats for the kids still and we'll probably make cards tomorrow.</p> <p>Brianna, I love your idea about switching off responsibilities for special days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49654 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:22:55 +0000 Laura 49654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be making red velvet cupcakes tonight, and I've heard the batter can really stain everything in sight, so I'll be wearing loungewear and an apron! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49653 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:21:04 +0000 bella 49653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are going to the opera tonight for an early V-Day celebration. This is what I'm planning to wear:</p> <p><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3277142360_8cb76b605e_b.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm4.static.flickr.com.....605e_b.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49652 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:20:34 +0000 shiny 49652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Brianna, I want to be invited to your house for dinner sometime. Sounds yummy!</p> <p>We're attending a formal event, an art fundraiser. My girlfriend is the organizer. She's recently separated from her husband, and isn't ready for the dating scene, so she asked us to be her dates for the event! It's also her bday this weekend. So we're escorting her and taking her out to dinner beforehand too. She and I have been planning for weeks what we're going to wear. We will surely have a fashion photo session before we head out. :-)</p> <p>Tomorrow will mark 7 years since my DH first told me he loved me! We'd only been dating about a month. He covered my ears when he said it, then told me not to say anything in response. He also said he was going to marry me... turned out he was right. :-)</p> <p>I'm planning on wearing red when we go out tonight, since I won't be wearing red tomorrow night. Not sure what yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49644 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:05:22 +0000 hanna 49644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, i forgot - his gift to me (besides musical tickets!) was a manchester united jersey (my favorite soccer team - HELL YES) and mine to him is a silly little love song with all our inside jokes and stuff - it's also our 2-year anniversary - yes i am incredibly mushy sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49640 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:03:19 +0000 Sarah 49640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I know is that my husband is taking me to dinner at Fino's - a Greek/Mediterranean place. Yum! I plan on wearing my purple dress that I bought in December. I'm going shopping for him this afternoon, and I have no idea what he's getting for me. He loves surprising me, but I hate surprises. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-doingwearing-for-valentines-day#post-49639 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:03:07 +0000 hanna 49639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>we're spending the weekend at a ski resort, then having dinner and watching 'jersey boys' here in chicago the night after we get back! and it was HIS idea, which, let me tell you, is no small thing because getting him to go to the theater with me is like PULLING. TEETH. i guess it must really be love ;)</p> <p>as for what to wear - i really have no idea yet! i want to dress up, but the weather is so icky. we'll have to see... </p>