Friday, February 15, 2013

Frock Fridays: Be Mine, Valentine

It might be because I went to an all-girls' school from fourth all the way through twelfth grade, where public displays of loving friendship were the norm - don't get me wrong, we had our share of mean girls and then some - but Valentine's Day never seemed like it had to revolve around a romantic relationship.  (Yes, many of this month's posts have been about Jon, except for this one and this one, but it's true nonetheless.)  On Valentine's Day in high school, we dressed up in our finest reds and pinks, bought each other carnations, and passed around cartoon cards and candy as if romance were superfluous to what we shared.

I think I only realized that Valentine's Day wasn't this fun for all unattached women while at college.  Freshman year, a high school classmate who went to Columbia with me was my "date" to a Valentine's Day party at Bliss on 57th.  We knew it was an evening for single girls - we were excited about the champagne, desserts, and free eyebrow waxes and manicures - but what we didn't realize was that every other woman had shown up to worship at the feet of some professional matchmaker who was speaking at the event.  I don't know if anyone there put the yenta's teachings to good use, but what I learned from the evening is that you can have a blast with bubbles and brownies or you can focus on what you feel you're missing.  And who doesn't want to have a good time?

Since I do have a significant other but he's very far away, I've decided to celebrate each side of Valentine's Day to the fullest.  So yesterday I donned my red party dress and my cute flats and the skinny belt with a bow on the buckle and my girliest jewelry... and I passed out conversation hearts at work.  And you know what?  Everyone loved it.  Bubbles and brownies win every time!


be mine, valentine

(In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that my outfit yesterday wasn't quite as high class as the one above.  Everything is at least a few years old so there aren't links available, but the dress is Calvin Klein, the shoes are Sam Edelman, the belt is Banana Republic, the bag is Nine West, and I honestly don't remember where the earrings are from but the bracelet is David Yurman!)

19 comments:

  1. LOVE this dress. happy valentines day! ps EVERYONE loves bubbles and brownies! good choice. glad you made the most out of the holiday. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  2. You're totally right - Valentine's day should be a day to celebrate, regardless! I could definitely go for some bubbles + brownies right now :) xoxo! Eliza

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  3. I have been pining for that bag for quite some time! Lovely outfit for Valentines Day dinner!


    Alana

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  4. haha it's never too early in the morning :)

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  5. that's definitely one of my "a girl can dream" bags!

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  6. Beautiful outfit - and beautiful outlook! You're awesome :D

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  7. why thank you! champagne helps awesome, you know :P

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  8. You've inspired me to spread the love next year! Baked goods for everyone! haha

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  9. That dress is beautiful! What a lovely idea and you looked fantastic!! Love that dress on you. Have a great weekend!!

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  10. love that outfit... and I have those earrings. I wear them almost every day:)

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  11. ooh, I'm too weak for red hots! all yours :) I'll take the Twizzlers!

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  13. i've been trying (and failing) to explain this girls-love attitude to v-day all week!! none of my office mates gets it – they all think it's about feeling smug if you're attached and lonely if you're single. YET, when i tried to do a valentine's girls' dinner at my place, none of them could come. harrumph.

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  14. Ahh I LOVE that dress and bag. I've actually decided I need a bag like that for nights out. I may or may not pop to Westfield this afternoon to look for a cheaper alternative. It's rather dangerous living 3 minutes from Westfield.....

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