February 02, 2014

Valentine's Day


It's the holiday some say were created by card companies to scam love struck couples. But then again, for some, cards are the last thing on their minds. Instead, many of us torture ourselves over what we'll be wearing on the day. Whether your plans involve a lazy picnic lunch, a romantic candle lit dinner, or even a night out with girlfriends to celebrate singledom, for a handful, this is probably a feeling you know all too well. While some choose to splurge on new frocks for Cupid's Day, we like to stick to our philosophy of frugal fashion and advocate restyling and recycling existing pieces in your wardrobe. If you've bee keeping up to date with our posts, you'll notice that this isn't the first time that many of these pieces have made an appearance in a post. Remember it is all about smart styling and accessorising.

This wouldn't be a Valentine's post without the odd, wait let us rephrase, 3 outfits worth of floral prints. As we've shouted from the rooftops many a time, we are big champions of floral prints. Since the 60's they have become a timeless trend, transcending all seasons. If we were to define floral, the words that come to mind are feminine and romance which is why it is the perfect choice for Valentine's Day.
 
 
Smoking Scallops

What better way to save a buck on your Valentine's outfit then to whip out an existing closet favourite. A skater skirt is a staple piece which should have a firm place in every girl's wadrobe. Paired with a unique top like this pastel scalloped one, you can revamp the basic skirt into an outfit that will have your date in awe!

 





 
Skirt: Cotton On
Sandals: Ipanema
Ring: Lovisa
 
 
Blushing Babe
 
Ask any historian and they'd tell you that blush tones were invented just for Valentine's Day! Right?! We love the way the statement necklace ties in with the floral print in the shorts, and of course a touch of Cupcake lip crayon to seal the deal!
 
 






Shorts: Valleygirl
Shoes:Sandler
Necklace: Ritual
 

Stylish Sweetheart
 
With a name like that, the sweetheart neckline is the most romantic neckline which makes it perfect for the most roamntic day on the calendar. Considering the price of this dress, we were impressed by the amazing quality. The dress has black lining and a built in corset to give shape and structure to the sides, and all the while ensuring that the dress stays in place! For those living in the Northern Hemisphere who will be experiencing a slightly cooler Valentine's, don't shy away from rocking a dress like this. Paired with tights and booties, you'll be toasty warm whatever your plans are this 14th of February.





 
Dress: Miss Shop $59.95 $10
Necklace: Lovisa
Ring:Lovisa
Flats: Kagui

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

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M + K 

81 comments:

  1. Floral top, shorts, dress - LOVE IT ! :-)
    xoxo

    http://katycolorfulfreak.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you Katarina! Don't you just love the vibrant colours and prints?!

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  2. Hi dear, lovely looks and pink pencil, love it and thanks for sweet comments!
    Moscow blogger by Marina Maximova, Московвский блоггер Марина Максимова
    https://afinaskaterblogspotcom.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for dropping by Marina, we love the lip crayon too! The colour is perfect for this time of year!

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  3. Nice outfits - I like dress best, it's gorgeous :)

    xoxo
    LiliS

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    1. The sweetheart neckline is definitely a winner!

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  4. my favorite is the last dress

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  5. Bonito post, unos looks adorables, besos.

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  6. great valentines day outfits, im loving this post girl!

    x

    ♥ Ellen
    SHOPSTYLECONQUER.COM
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    2. Thanks Ellen! We're glad you like it :)

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  8. (What about outfits for those planning on staying home alone watching romcoms? LOLjk...I'll be in my fuzzy pajama pants)
    I absolutely love the amount of florals in this post! Outfits 1+2 are my favourite! (Scalloped top is gorgeous)
    (As for photography, the header in this post is gorgeous! You guys definitely didn't need to read my photography post, haha ;) )
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry ʘ‿ʘ | Makeup & Silly things

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    1. Aww thanks Vanessa! We'll remember to an extra outfit next year!

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  9. I think I like the first floral top outfit the best!
    Love these three looks though. Great post!
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    Kiri
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  10. These are all such fun looks! Lovely colors everywhere :)

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    1. Thanks Lizzy!! We love our bight colours and florals which we think is very appropriate for Valentine's Day!

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  11. Great outfits but the second one is my favorite by far. Oh my.. It's fabulous!

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    1. We can see why! It is honestly one of our favourite combinations at the moment

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  12. I love the floral print top and the pink necklace!

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    1. As you can probably tell from our past few posts, we are obsessed with this pink necklace! It adds a nice pop of colour to any outfit!

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  13. Love your blog, those outfits are so chic, thank you for leaving a comment and visiting my blog!

    http://fashioncrazy-abby.blogspot.com

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    1. No problem Abby! We appreciate you dropping by :)

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  14. Wow such an awesome dress, love this look!

    emotionalrollercoaster.de

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  15. Hello from Spain: thanks for your visit to my blog dedicated to Barbies. Fashion and beauty are some of my passions. I really like your style. Great proposals about Valentineés day-. I already did a follower of your blog. Keep in touch

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    1. Hi Marta! Thank you for dropping by. We're over the moon that you like this post :)

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  16. beautiful neckpiece !!

    http://giveawaydose.blogspot.in/

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    1. We have rediscovered our love for statement necklaces in recently!

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  17. I love florals too! Really great outfit ideas here. Looks fresh and not over the top. :)
    Dawn | www.keepcalmandbeautify.blogspot.com

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    1. Who doesn't?! They are such a trusty print for any occasion

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  18. Your outfit as a whole is gorgeous!!!

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  19. Hey girls! Thanks for dropping by my blog! I'm following you guys now via Bloglovin. Keep up the good work!

    Love,
    Ysabel of Pleasantly Chic

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    1. Thanks Ysabel! We will definitely try :)

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  20. You look beautiful!! Love your Valentine outfits!!

    Lot of love, Fashionbyladym.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Mary :0 Hopefully this post inspired your outfit this valentine's Day

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  21. So lovely, i love the second look,:)

    thanks to visit my blog, i'm follow your blog.

    kisses,

    http://letrad.blogspot.pt/ - Another Lovely Blog!

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    1. It is definitely one of our favourites looks too! We love the combination of the white and blush tones

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  22. You guys have a very lovely blog! I love your outfit ideas!

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    1. Thanks Paola! We love hearing this from fellow bloggers!

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  23. my sister and I usually spend valentine's day together having a girls day!! I am in love with all your outfits, especially the scalloped detiling on that top and the sweetheart neckline of the dress. The florals are gorgeous!

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    1. So did we! Being single doesn't mean you can't dress up and enjoy the day too!

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  24. Love the florals!

    xx
    www.starringsamantha.com

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  25. I love all your outfit <3 Especially the floral dress. Btw, nice blog dear. Keep it up
    Also please visit my blog http://kimaitabar.blogspot.co.nz/

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    1. Thank you Kimai! Will do :) We love hearing such positive feedback from our readers!

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  26. wonderful outfits... i totally love the colour combination !!!!!!!! you look amazing :)

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  27. Those are such sweet ideas! Have a great Valentine's day :)
    xo,
    Al
    www.sparkleandstilettos.com

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    1. We're glad you like the outfits we put together Allie! Hopefully they provided you with a little inspiration

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  28. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! I love your blog, it's so stylish! Following you now =)

    http://www.theladyfairer.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Julie! We love your blog too, and are glad you dropped by :)

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  29. So beautiful outfits. ;-)
    Lovely greets Nessa

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  30. Hello M + K...
    I really enjoy reading your blog. It's great Valentine's day outfit. Such an inspiration..

    xoxo Nika
    http://makeupbysparkle.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Nika : We really appreciate you dropping by, and are extremely glad that you like this post :)

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  31. I love the scallop top. You're right, getting glammed up and wearing pink seem to be the go-to for the holiday, although it can all get a bit overwhelming or repetitive (I just did a post for outfit ideas that don't involve pink or heels). I'm glad that you are also putting your twist on outfits, and the floral prints you chose are beautiful!

    Brittney

    Another Beautiful Thing

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    1. We agree that pink can get a bit boring and OOTD for Valentine's Day which is why we like florals prints or any prints for that matter. You can still have a dash of pink without the whole outfit screaming Barbie Doll!

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  32. So lovely and cute outfits. I wished it was so warm in Poland that I could use your ideas. ;-) I have to wait till summer.
    You made a lot of effort to advise your readers. :-)

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    1. Thanks Dolci! Tights, boots and a blazer or cute cardi can transform this into a winter appropriate look for V Day

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  33. Super cute outfits! Love all the floral patterns xx

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    1. Seems like there are a lot of fellow floral enthusiasts here!

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  34. i'm falling in love with the top and bottom!
    beautiful :D

    WWW.PUTRIVALENTINALIM.BLOGSPOT.COM

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    1. Aren't they a match made in heaven?!

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  35. I am SO glad to have come across your blog today – I am completely in love with your sense of style! Valentine's Day outfits can often be cliché, but I adore the new ways in which you styled your looks. The "Blushing Babe" outfit is stunning!

    xo, Meera | www.momentswithmeera.com
    twitter + instagram: @meeranavlakha

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    1. Thank you Meera! We're glad you discovered our blog too! We love hearing from new readers and are extremely glad that you like our styling :)

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  36. These are all so cute and something I would wear every day! I really like the idea of making the most of existing pieces in your cupboard. I always struggle to style new pieces with those I already have, so this post has really inspired me to be a bit more adventurous and daring

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    1. Recycling and restyling pieces are definitelt something we are passionate about. Not everyone can afford to buy something new for every special occasion, so accessorising is the key

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