valentine's day dresses

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Everyone needs the perfect Valentine's Day dress, and yes, I know it's so typical to wear red or pink for Valentine's Day but I don't care... Rarely do I wear these colors any other time of the year, so why not for V-Day? I'm a total sucker for anything festive. Plus with so many amazing red and pink options out there, it's totally something to take advantage of! 

I can't even narrow down my favorite of all of these because they all have their own special details. Florals, lace details, off the shoulder, bell sleeves and pleats are in for the upcoming season, so not only would these dresses make great date night picks but can also be worn into spring! And the best part about these dresses - they are ALL under $100!

Do you guys have Valentine's Day plans? I'm having a brunch with my girlfriends this weekend and will probably do a quiet dinner with the hubs on V-Day. Thanks for reading! XO

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valentine's day gift guide | for her

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February is moving right along and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Even though I love Valentine's Day and fully support gift giving for any holiday, normally the hubs and I don't do gifts. But sometimes it's nice to surprise your loved one and get them a little something anyway. If you're one of those people that love to give or receive gifts, I've put together an amazing gift list for you! Tell your S.O. what you want, buy it yourself (and put it on his CC) or if you're a single lady, #treatyoself!

I got a robe similar to this one from a friend who's wedding I was recently in and I love to put it on when I'm getting ready for a night out, or if I just want to lounge around the house. (I'm a huge supporter of #nopants, so robes are amazing!) I will never say no to gummy bears, ESPECIALLY if they are infused with champagne... say what? These gummy bears are the easiest way to a girl's heart. This bracelet I've talked about many times before - I have it in silver but really want it in gold as well. I love a pop of color and this pretty pink purse is perfect for spring! I got to pick this watch out when I won a giveaway with my Style Collective peeps, and I love it - rose gold hardware, white face and light grey wristband that can be swapped out for other awesome colors - not mad at it. These shoes... there are no words. If I don't own these by summertime I'm going to be very disappointed. They're the perfect shade of pink and I'm obsessed with the gold heel. Like, OBSESSED. I like to think that spring is near, but let's be honest - it's not. The groundhog saw his shadow so we have a good six long weeks left of this dreaded winter. These Ugg boots are adorable, I love how the fur detail gives the classic Ugg boot a little twist. If you're looking for something a little sexy, this lace bodysuit is so cute, it comes in peach and black and has the prettiest lace details. And these wine glasses are my fave - I use them all the time. Ok, not all the time, just like, Thursday and Friday... maybe Wednesday too. And occasionally Saturday. And maybe during The Bachelor on Monday?

Hope you guys like this gift guide! You can find a Galentine's Day look here and a cute Valentine's Day look here! Thanks for reading! XO

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white blazer + fringe skirt

blazer | tank, similar here and here | skirt, similar here | purse, similar here and here, also love this one | shoes, also love these | earrings (get one month free w/code THEBLONDESTYLEBLOGXOXO), also love these | bracelet

Happy February! Who is celebrating Galentine's Day in a couple weeks!? Last year I posted how to host a successful Galentine's Day here, but I was never actually able to host a party. This year since I'm back in Iowa, I'm excited to host a brunch for a few of my close friends. One of my goals in 2017 is to actually have more get-togethers with my friends instead of just thinking or talking about it. I went to Target and scoped out the dollar section and found all sorts of cute Valentine's Day goodies, and I know the hubs won't appreciate them, so why not celebrate with my bests!? They probably won't appreciate them as much as I do, but at least they'll humor me!

I'm currently in LOVE with this blazer and obsessively trying to figure out multiple ways to wear it, so be prepared to be seeing it styled tons of different ways. (You can get some behind the scenes styling over on my Snapchat - @stephmcclure, or IG Stories - @theblondestyleblog.) I bought this skirt last year but have never worn it, but it's the first thing I thought to pair with this blazer. Since it's old and no longer available, I linked an almost identical one above. I wanted to do all white for this look, but instead added the pop of red to be festive. This tank is also old but it's a pretty standard tank so I linked some similar looks. For accessories you can do gold or silver - I chose silver because I wanted to wear this Kendra Scott bracelet and these icicle earrings from Rocksbox are giving me life - plus I want any excuse to wear these silver pumps! This purse is an oldie but a goodie - my sister bought it for me for my wedding, so it's no longer available, but I linked some other super cute options because I believe every girl should have a pretty little beaded number in their purse collection - so classic!

Check back for a recap on my Galentine's Brunch - I'm hoping it's a success! Thanks for reading! XO

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valentine's day look with make me chic

dress c/o (less than $13!) | vest (now on major clearance - less than $30!) | purse, almost identical here | boots

Here I go again - stepping out of my comfort zone and not only going with a color I don't normally wear but styling it in a way that I wouldn't normally go for. When Make Me Chic reached out to me about teaming up, I saw this dress and thought that it'd be a great Valentine's dress. It's is so light and comfy and layering it with this faux fur vest made perfect sense to me. Honestly, this vest is so incredibly soft and cozy that I'd pair it with everything in my closet if I could! And of course I'm trying to take any opportunity I can to wear these OTK boots!

This dress fits right into my New Year's Resolution of trying to have a more budget friendly 2017 by being just under $13 - no one can be mad at that price - not even my husband! Make Me Chic offers a lot of items that are super cute and super affordable, so if you're trying to stretch your budget you should definitely check them out!

Hope you enjoyed this Valentine's Day outfit! Thanks for reading! XO

This post was sponsored in part by Make Me Chic and contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.

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pink + grey // valentine's look

A little twist on your typical Valentine's Day outfit! Actually there's rarely a time I don't like combining pink and grey. I found these shoes buried in my shoe closet and thought I needed to find something to wear them with. They don't get worn often - obviously they are a little high! But they are so cute - and I just happened to have a purse to match!