Looks You’ll Love for Valentine’s Day

Where will you celebrate Cupid’s Day and what will you wear?

At lunch with your besties, dinner with your kids, or date night out on this upcoming St. Valentine’s Day? So much fun to dress up! You can wear pre-spring bright colors in February! Pink, Coral, Blush, Red or Purple can be mixed and matched. Colors make us look rested and frisky! Have fun with contemporary pieces for a more casual environment; throw on a pashmina shawl for comfort in cooler weather!

Here are my top choices for dining out, from casual to dressy.

1. Shopbop has many choices for colored denim, which is hot now and through the summer! I adore this color of J. Brand’s skinny jeans. They are mid-rise and fit well, $170, shown here in coral.

2. Wear a colored jean with this great subtle snakeskin print blouse. Keep un-tucked with a great grey leather jacket. This blouse is by L’Agence from Barney’s NY, $295

3. Or this easy popover silk top in French grey from J. Crew, $128, with a killer pair of pumps!

4. Vince Camuto for Dillard’s, fun and sassy heels that match all colors of dresses or jeans! $129

5. The number one color of the year, tangerine tango! How understated, yet alluring, is this pleated maxi-length, chiffon skirt with white shell from Halston Heritage, found at Bloomingdales, $425.

6. Alice and Olivia, for those who dare to wear stripes! Bold berry tones in this languid silk dress, sassy with ankle booties, $440.

7. The Ysabell Platform Sandal! In four different color combinations from KORS Michael Kors at Endless.com! Yes, you can wear patent all year long! $250. Shown here in crimson red.

8. From Neiman Marcus, this Kay Unger dress has tropical punch with this on-trend colorblock of cherry red and fuchsia pink. A fitted waist line in just the right spot! $440.

9. A flowing flirty dress from Suzi Chin, that is available in petites or missy sizing at Macy’s. A silk chiffon draping bodice, available in five colors. This tomato is fun; but also comes in pink, white, black and navy. $158. Wear now and wear in the spring!

10. Found at Nordstom’s, a Kate Spade New York ‘Deanna’ Silk Dress in stunning pink. $395. With black tights, black pumps and a black leather jacket…how effortlessly chic!

11. Last but not least, just in case your hubby needs a little help on what to give you for your “Super Mom” St. Valentine’s Day gift, that you so greatly deserve! From Matthew Trent Jewelry, stackable Romeo bands set in platinum. The Romeo ring set with rubies is $2700 (shown stacked on top)! Price ranges are starting at $2700 and up to $7800 for the Ultra Romeo! Remember…You Deserve It! Available now in his Dallas studio, 8300 Preston Road, 214-739-0300, or online at www.matthewtrent.com

Additional Research by Alysha Hughes

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Victorya Rogers

Victorya Michaels Rogers is a Life & Love Coach, equipping women to create and keep healthy relationships. Rogers’ authored four books, including Finding a Man Worth Keeping and The Automatic 2nd Date. Her latest release is the DVD “Straight Talk About Sex for Christian Couples” co-written with Sex Therapist Debby Wade. Victorya has been seen and heard on national TV, Radio, and print—from MTV to Focus on the Family, Cosmopolitan to Woman’s World. This former Hollywood agent is also an active REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Residential. She’s part of First Friday Women and lives in Southlake with her husband, Will, and their two children. Learn more about her coaching services at www.Victorya.com.

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In my “past life” I earned a degree in Education at TCU and taught elementary school. But these days, I am working as a super stay-at-home-mom with a serious craft addiction. During naptime, I am an avid blogger, runner, and nester. My blog is the place where I chronicle my journey in homemaking and sell my fabulous handmade bows, tutus, and hair accessories. I have a loving husband and two young daughters. Their enthusiasm and support is what drives my creativity in home decor, unique crafts, party planning, holiday fun, and all things girly. I am dedicated to creating a warm, loving home for my family. And to me, that means a lot of 'crafty how-to’ projects along the way. I believe that life can be more fabulous with the use of polka dots, tulle, ribbon and rhinestones! I hope you enjoy sharing in our adventures and that I can inspire you to 'get crafty' in your own home. Follow my crafting journey at craftytexasgirls.blogspot.com

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Rhonda, a former model and owner of RSC Show Productions, considers herself a “naturalized Texan”. After moving to Texas from San Francisco, she began her modeling career at a young age walking runways around the world from Japan to Mexico. She transitioned from full-time modeling to fashion show production with the creation of RSC Show Productions. As an instructor and speaker in the modeling community for over 30 years, she is a respected figure who consults with modeling agencies to develop criteria and guidelines for professional models to follow. Rhonda and her husband Kit have been together more than 20 years. The busy mom’s schedule is somewhat flexible since she owns her own business, but it’s the couple’s two boys, Callahan, 12, and Ford, 10, who now shape Rhonda’s daily routine. She is active in the community both personally and professionally giving her time to organizations such as Children’s Cancer Fund, Mane Gait Therapeutic Center, Child Abuse Prevention Center, Big Thought and The Elisa Project. She is passionate about fashion, and her forte will offer wonderful shopping and wardrobing tips for busy moms on the go! www.rscshow.com

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I am Maxi Erdmann, and I reside in Keller, TX with my four sweet babies and my husband, Nathan. A University of Oklahoma grad, I love all things SOONER! I love food, but I don’t cook, I love music, but I don’t sing, (except in the shower), and I have a ridiculously expensive obsession with make-up. I have been writing since I could form letters and my mother put a pencil in my hand. Prior to having my third and fourth baby, I was a teacher at Southlake Christian Preschool. Before moving to Texas, I lived in Oklahoma where I spent my days as a full-time mom of twins and part-time make-up artist. I have also lived in Nashville, TN where I worked for Gaylord Entertainment and Springhouse Golf Course. My other interests include all things sports related and a new endeavor as an aspiring (learning!) photographer. It seems, along with my pencil, I have always had a camera around my neck. My days are filled with loud kids, tons of laundry and enough extra-curricular activities to keep six people busy. I’m up for the challenge, and I love every minute of it...

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