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Love doesn't just come in red

surprise V-Day flowers I received :)

Hopefully everyone had a great Valentine's Day.  I know I did.  It couldn't have been more romantic:  oceanfront room, couples massage, chocolates, and a surprise dinner set-up next to a burning fire.  There was one difference between myself and the other ladies eating in that restaurant however...

I chose not to wear red.  There was enough red all over, as well as the red roses sitting on our dinner table.  Valentine's Day is not like St. Patty's.  You don't have to wear red (like green on St. Patty's) to feel that you are truly partaking in on the festivities.  Make the day/night special with the one(s) you love, and choose something dainty and soft...don't go for the oh so obvious red...you'll just become background.

Instead, I chose to flaunt a cream/ pale nude dress (Urban Outfitters), shiny nude peep-toe pumps (Guess), and a camel colored coat (Zara).  I paired it with a long pearl necklace to add a touch of class and a L.A.M.B. clutch to create contrast. 

My tip:  next time, save the red and lace for lingerie.  Don't become a V-Day decoration by wearing red and pink.  Use soft, elegant, and chic colors, as well as fabrics to give yourself an angelic aura.  Look like you came out of a dream.