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Valentine’s Day is just in a few days, so we thought we would share a cute outfit you can wear straight from the office to date night, or even just to throw on for the evening. Our favorite thing about this look is that you can wear each piece with so many other things in your closet!
Before we get into the outfit, let’s talk about some gift ideas! A lot of these items are available with in-store pickup at Nordstrom, which means you can get them the same day! We use it for pretty much every order.
Now, about this look: this white blazer is such a good staple piece. You can wear it to work, or dress it down with some jeans or over a cute dress for spring and summer!
We paired it with some white jeans, and this black cami that is also great for layering with other pieces in your closet.
These nude suede heels are a favorite of ours and a basic we think everyone needs. They match everything and are super flattering.
Whether or not you are single or in a relationship, having a girls’ night with some of your besties is a must! We are all about some girl time, so we thought we would share tips on how to throw the perfect Galentine’s Day party. We have everything you need, delicious wine, and good company, of course!
Pick A Theme
We are all about the cozy pj/sweat vibes and some good snacks and wine, like our favorite California Candy Dry Rosé by JaM Cellars. You could also do costumes or a pink and red theme. Another cute idea we saw on the internet was “Fries Before Guys,” which we thought was so fun!
For our theme, we went with lots of red and pink. We served our wine in fun, glitter cups and decorated with pink and red candies, fun straws, and heart cutouts!
Serve Up Some Good Wine
It is not a girls’ get together without some rosé! This JaM Cellars California Candy rosé is so good and refreshing! We love that it has a vibrant strawberry and watermelon flavor, so it is perfect for the spring and summer, too. It is a must for your Galentine’s celebrations because it is the perfect pink color, and who doesn’t love wine, especially when it tastes this good!
It tastes just like candy in the best way, so it is perfect alongside some chocolate-covered strawberries and some heart candies and chocolates. We love that it is not too sweet, but it definitely leaves you wanting more.
We love that it comes in a bottle, and cans (called CandyCans—so cute!), so perfect for hosting and gifting!
Candy Dry Rosé is so easy to spot in the wine aisle and we love that it is under $20. Grab a bottle on your next grocery run, or if you want to find the closest store to you, click here to use the JaM Cellars store locator and enter your zip!
Have A Spa Night
We love a good spa treatment, so why not make your own face mask that you can even eat! Doing spa treatments and face masks is a great way to bond with your girlfriends, and pairs perfectly with some Candy while it works its magic! This one is super easy to make, and has so many benefits.
Honey helps skin retain moisture without feeling oily, and it helps with the appearance of scars and increases both healing and tissue regeneration. Oats have a lot of healing and moisturizing properties, and they also help to calm the skin. By adding avocado, it makes your skin even more smooth and moisturized because of the nourishing oils it contains.
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon rolled oats, whole or coarsely ground
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon honey
2 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
To start, use a fork to mash the avocado in a bowl.
If you are planning on grinding your oats, place them in place them in a food processor and pulse. Then, add to the mashed avocado.
Add in the honey and optional essential oils and mix everything together.
Apply a few tablespoons to your clean face evenly, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water and apply moisturizer or facial oil
Get Themed Decor
You can’t throw a Galentine’s themed party without appropriate decor. We suggest tons of red and pink, and heart-shaped everything.
This post was inspired by JaM Cellars– all opinions are our own. Find California Candy Dry Rosé, CandyCans and more easy-to-love wines Butter Chardonnay, JaM Cab and Toast Sparkling in the wine aisle. Head to your local grocery or find a store near you by just entering your zip.
You all had requested some Valentine’s Day gift ideas, so here are some gift ideas for him. Whether you’ve been dating or married for a while, or just recently started dating, we have you covered!
We love personalized gifts, so this What I Love About You book #1 is so cute because it is something you can personalize and keep forever and is super thoughtful!
Are you all fans of Valentine’s Day? We honestly just love the pink and red color combo, haha. We both think it can be a little over-hyped, but we can’t say no to chocolate, flowers, or hearts, right?!
We asked you all, and you all wanted outfit ideas, as well as some gift ideas, so we have some good ones we rounded up for y’all!
As far as outfit ideas, we put together some casual looks you could wear to to date night, Galentine’s dinner/brunch, some dressier looks to wear to dinner, or some cozy pieces for a night in!
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We love pairing some ripped or dark jeans with a red or pink sweater or a fun blouse! You could also pair some faux leather leggings with a cami and a cardigan or moto jacket on top for a more edgy look!
This heart nightie is so cute (also makes a great gift!) and this lip pajama set is too fun!
FOR HER:
As far as gifts go, here are some ideas for her (could be friends, sisters, or for your significant other!):
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For all things cozy, this blanket is the softest thing ever! We also swear by this pillowcase for better skin and hair.
These sandals are by far our favorite and our mom just got a pair, too!
For beauty lovers, this face roller is great for rolling out your face and your lymph nodes, and we love this lip palm set— super moisturizing!
MORE IDEAS BELOW:
FOR HIM:
For the men in your life, here are some ideas for you all! We made sure to include different price points!
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Guys can be so hard to shop for! We got these UGG slippers for our dad and Sam’s boyfriend lives in his!
A blender like this one is always a nice gift for smoothies or whipping up yummy dishes!
We got these shirts for our dad and Sam’s boyfriend and they LOVE them! They are machine washable AND don’t wrinkle!
Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, we wanted to share this super cute red dress (ON SALE!!) + some of our favorite Dallas spots for date night (mostly restaurants since we LOOOOOVE to eat, haha). Before we get into our favorite spots, we have to talk about this red dress. It is actually super comfy and can be worn so many ways! We paired it with a leather jacket, but you could also wear it with a denim jacket and some converse to dress it down!We don’t know about y’all, but like we said, we love to eat, and good thing our boyfriends love to eat as much as we do, haha! We usually spend our weekends thinking about where we are going to eat and love finding new places on Yelp to try!So, here are our favorite spots, and what we like to order:
Meso Maya: we love this Mexican food spot. It is not your typical tex-mex, but they do have a lot of common dishes. We love their Ensalada De Ceviche, Queso Poblano, and Salmon De Coco.
Henrys Majestic: Love the atmosphere here and they have great brunch, too! Our faves are Maple Bourbon Meatballs and Fried Cauliflower for apps, Henry’s Marrow Spiked Burger and Henry’s Cioppino for mains, and the Ice Box Pie is TO DIE FOR!
Sablon: If you’re a chocolate lover or dessert fan, this is a MUST! Literally everything they have is amazing. We love the Igloo Waffles, Chocolate Fondue, and the Strawberry Crepes.
Tolouse Cafe and Bar: Super cute French spot! We love the decor and food. Our faves are the Mussels Provençal for an appetizer, and the Poulet Roti (roasted chicken) and Trout Almondine for entrees. The Beignets and Coffee are incredible!
HG Sply Co: Fun spot that has great drinks and a really fun patio! As far as drinks, we love the Cucumber Smash and Moscow Mule. For appetizers, the Ginger Garlic Hummus is great. For main courses, we love the House Bowls (we usually get the The True Grit with steak or the Stir Fry with chicken or steak). Their Honey Garlic Brussels are amazing, too!
The Grape: Love this bistro because it is so cozy and cute! They are known for their burger, but we love the Mussels, The Sautéed TX Grouper, and the Roasted Natural Chicken.
Saint Ann: Love the atmosphere here! Our faves are the Ceviche and the Miso Glazed Atlantic Salmon.
Del Friscos Double Eagle Steak House: Great spot to celebrate something! We love the Thick-Cut Nueske’s Bacon (def a splurge)! and the Charred Octopus. The Seared Chilean Sea Bass and Filet are really good! Oh, and love the Brussels Sprouts. And, for dessert the Butter Cake is amazing!
Mesero: Another really good Mexican spot! Faves are the Shrimp Ceviche and the Guacamole. Love their Crispy Half Chicken, Del Carazon Salad, and the Carne Asada.
Savor: This spot is right in Klyde Warren Park and ALL glass! We love their Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Grilled Chicken, and the Seared Atlantic Swordfish.The Red Chili Broccolini with Cashews is also super good! If you love dessert, you have to try the Funday “Sundae”!
Stirr: They have a really cute upstairs patio and their brunch is amazing, esp if you have cinnamon rolls. Their Wood Blistered Shishitos and Half Smoked Chicken are amazing!
A lot of y’all have asked about our love lives, and to be completely honest, with everything being so public, we both like to keep some stuff private! You have probably seen our boyfriends in photos or on stories, but we typically don’t write day-to-day stuff on our blog. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we figured we would talk a little about dating and some of our experiences!
Before we get into that, we want to highlight this super cute, dressed up casual look for V-day! Y’all know we love ANYTHING camo, so these pants are def a fave of ours! We paired it with a blush cami and a cozy cardigan on top to layer up! We added a pair of red heels, but you could also do booties or flats!
It was about two years ago, both of us were single and working super hard to grow our business together. If any of y’all have had experience growing your own business or know someone that has started one, you know you are literally working 24/7, and literally have no time to do anything else but that.
All of your income is riding on you, so with my Type A personality, I put tremendous pressure on myself to get everything running exactly how I wanted. WAY easier said than done, but that is a separate story! I honestly had no time to date, and never really gave it much thought until one of my friends told me to get on the ‘dating apps.’ In case you haven’t heard of those or seen dating apps (which seems kind of impossible given that everyone is on them by now), think of them like dating sites like Match, but they usually have a free membership, and it’s just an app on your phone where you swipe left or right and then match and chat!
When my friend initially told to get on them, I initially was like, “NO WAY!”
A few thoughts came time mind:
1). I’m not that desperate to meet someone 2.) what kind of creeps will be on there?! 3). this is so not me!
I decided to take the plunge and make an account. If anything, I figured it would be good entertainment, and I aways tell myself I should try everything at least once.
I primarily used Bumble, and met some great guys. I also met some that weren’t so great. I will say you definitely work on those conversational skills since there’s lots of the same typical elevator pitch on first dates. I know a lot of y’all are either on dating apps or scared to try them so here’s some advice:
Just sign up! You have nothing to lose. Trust me, everyone and anyone is on these apps so it’s nothing to embarrassed about.
Be authentic. Don’t try to be someone you’re not just because you’re worried someone wont like the true you. The real you is bound to come out at some point, and the person who you’re going to be the happiest with will want to be dating the real you.
Don’t get caught up in the profile or pictures. Yes, people are essentially judging your photos when they’re swiping, but I would just choose photos that show you and what you usually look like. I have heard that girls will do crazy things with angles and makeup and then look nothing like that when they show up on the date. Don’t be that girl!
Try not to get hung up on opening lines. Call me boring but I never had a cute and funny into line. I would literally write “how’s it going?” Yes, I would definitely come up with something better, but if you can’t, don’t worry about it!
Don’t get worried about the conversation and how long it’s taking to set a date. I went out with a lot of guys that we exchanged one or two messages and then we went out or exchanged numbers, and I went out with other guys, where we chatted within the app for a week or so. You don’t know if they’re busy or what they’re deal is don’t write off a guy just beaches they do something conversation wise you’re not used to!
Be open minded, but selective. I will be the first to say I would swipe through TONS of guys because I just didn’t feel it, and quite frankly, just didn’t find them attractive. When I was more open minded, did I realize almost all of the guys were way cuter in person. I’m not saying to swipe right on every guy you see, but just have an open mind and be selective on what qualities you’re looking for.
Don’t play games. I totally get playing a little hard to get but if you truly like that person, text them! If you don’t like them, tell them. I’m not going to lie, I definitely ghosted a few guys (awful, I know), so y’all shouldn’t do that! When I met my boyfriend, I am never that girl that texted the guy after the first date, but this time I did because I liked him so much and I wanted to know I put myself out there.
Share how you feel about them! If you truly like them, tell them. Chances are they feel the same way about you! Worst case, at least you’ll know now, as opposed to waiting for a relationship to happen that will never be.
Learn to be fun with or without alcohol. I typically don’t drink a lot in general. Most dates are at a bar or involve drinking. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink or two (or not having anything at all), but don’t be that girl that is falling over on the first date!
Be patient! I’m kind of embarrassed to say this, but I dated on and off for about a year before I met my boyfriend. There were so many times I wanted to give up or was crying to my sister and mom that I would be single forever and I hated the male population. Then, I met him, and I realized why I had gone through all of that—I just had to be patient. Someone is out there for you!
A lot of y’all have asked about our love lives, and to be completely honest, with everything being so public, we both like to keep some stuff private! You have probably seen our boyfriends in photos or on stories, but we typically don’t write day to day stuff on our blog. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we figured we would talk a little about dating and some of our experiences!
xo– Samantha
If y’all are petite like us, or even tall (or normal height), we love shopping at Express! They have the cutest pieces to transition into spring, AND the cutest dresses and casual pieces for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day coming up!
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