Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you have the perfect excuse to get all glammed up. You don’t have to have a date. In 2018 we celebrate Valentine’s Day with our girlfriends too! The most important thing is that you have a good time while looking on point. But why stop at Valentine’s Day? Here are some makeup ideas to try during the entire month of love.
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Soft sunset eye makeup paired with a metallic red lip will turn you into a seductive bombshell that make jaws drop. Don’t forget to wear it with confidence – that’s the most important thing!
Bad Gal RiRi is taking sock design to a whole new level. As a part of her latest Stance collaboration, the singer introduced three new styles. Rihanna wants you to celebrate Valentine’s Day while wearing the fanciest socks around. Each time she launches a line with the brand, things get better and better. Last time she delivered a holiday-inspired collection, and now she is treating us for the most romantic day of the year.
Rihanna revealed the first official look of the collection on her Instagram profile. Already available on Stance’s website, the three new drops are both sexy and chic at the same time. The singer has been Stance’s contributing creative director since 2015. She is so iconic that managed to put her fiercest fashion choices so far on the socks from the “Iconic Looks” collection in 2017.
“Happy Valentine’s ladies. My newest collab with @stancemuse drops tonight! Get the #ColdHearted collection at Midnight PST on stance.com/rihanna #rihannaxstance.”
Her ninth collaboration with Stance, “Cold Hearted” features three pairs available in colors that we all love. In her latest release, RiRi included dark gray, burgundy and cream styles. The knitted calf-length socks are accessorized with striking embellishment in matching colors. So whatever outfit you choose to flaunt for a date or cocktail night, there will be the right pair of socks to match it.
Embellished clothing, shoes and accessories are going to be huge in 2018 according to many luxury brands. Gucci already launched their collection of embellished logo socks, and everyone is going crazy over them. Knowing the power of RiRi in the fashion world, this Valentine’s Day collaboration with Stance might be the next big thing.
As expected, the Valentine’s Day collection is a bit pricey. Each pair costs $125. In other words, you might want them all, but is going to cost you a fortune. “Cold Hearted” is now available at stance.com. Don’t think twice before purchasing a pair, or telling bae that these socks will be the ideal Valentine’s Day present for you.
Statement socks are becoming the beloved piece in all the fashionable street-style outfits. Delivered by the most famous influencers at the moment, these chic styles are the accessory you need to make your look much more on trend. The brave fashion bloggers are paring them with platform sandals, stilettos, and even mules. Next time you are missing that special something in your outfit, make sure to include a pair of fun socks.
No one releases holiday merchandise like Beyoncé does. She is the gift that keeps giving. The latest addition to her fashion empire is a holiday-themed collection just in time for Valentine’s Day. Queen Bey is so extra that she doesn’t want you to spend this special day in ordinary clothes. Instead, she made sure to fulfill all of your style wishes.
We are talking about a ten-piece merch line, that will have you more than ready for Valentine’s Day. Just like all of the previous releases, this one also features catchy quotes that only Beyoncé put together. This time she came up with fun and sexy ones, as a perfect nod to the upcoming holiday. The merchandise includes several pieces that will have your bae all over you. There is no one better than B when it comes to referencing their songs on clothing and accessories. Lyrics from “Lemonade” are a gracing the collection. The “All Night” song has a style moment on color-block shirts.
And there is also one quote that will bring you more than 10 years back in time. Shirts and phone cases celebrate the mega-hit from 2003, “Baby Boy”, that we all loved as teenagers. The inviting “Fulfil My Fantasies” sentence is more than enough to make your Valentine’s Day special.
We’ve already witnessed on many occasions that everything that Beyoncé touches turns to gold. So there isn’t a single doubt that her Valentine’s Day merchandise will sell like crazy. The Beyhive army is already stocking their shopping carts with shirts, phone cases, and shorts. Just leave it to Queen B to make all your holidays much better.
Get your wallets ready for another fun collection. You can shop the 10-piece line on beyonce.com. If you are a long-year fan of Beyoncé, better head to the website before everything sells out. Another great idea is to get your favorite item as a gift from bae. All you need to do is sent hints, and you’ll be a proud owner of Bey’s latest collection.
The mega-popular singer is no strange to launching collections that celebrate her favorite days of the year. Just one month ago we got to enjoy her super-innovative merch for the Christmas holidays. The same thing happened for the previous New Year’s festive season. As a tribute to the one-year anniversary of her amazing album “Lemonade”, B dropped an entire line of clothes and accessories.
Another celebrity daughter entered the world of fashion. Reese Witherspoon‘s 18-year-old Ava Phillippe scored another fun campaign. The young beauty stared in Rodarte‘s Fall 2018 campaign this Tuesday. This was her official modeling debut, but Ava Phillipe won’t stop there. Her infamous mother, actress Reese Witherspoon invited her to model the spring collection for her lifestyle brand, Draper James. In just one week Ava took part in two fashion campaigns.
The Spring 2018 campaign for the brand isn’t just an ordinary presentation of its latest offerings. Reese and Ava are having a joyful mother-daughter moment and share details about their relationship. The actress proudly stated that she and her teenage daughter are very close and can talk for hours. Ava didn’t miss to compliment her mother saying that she loves being around her and that she finds her work very inspiring. You won’t be able to take your smile off your face watching the spring 2018 promotional material for Draper James. Ava is Reese Witherspoon’s doppelganger with her baby blonde hair and magnetic smile. The campaign in which the mother-daughter duo is laughing and teasing each other is full of positive energy.
The Big Little Lies actress debuted her lifestyle brand in November. Draper James is a brand that features high energy levels and vibrant color palette. You just can help yourself but smile from ear to ear when looking at its collections. For the brand’s Valentine’s Day collection Reese and Ava prepared a series of adorable shots modeling the love-inspired pieces. In one of the shots, Ava Phillippe wears gorgeous pink lace mini dress. Her famous mother flaunts fire red midi dress, which is a real Valentine’s day staple. Ava also goes casual in one of the shots with simple but cute white tee that features heart graphic. The bouquets of roses and the cute dog in the shoots of the Spring 2018 campaign for Draper James proved that no one can do Valentine’s Day better than Reese Witherspoon. The actress focused on mother-daughter love and the unique bond she shares with her daughter.
“I thought it might be fun to focus on mother-daughter love this spring. There is nothing like the love I have for my daughter. We share every emotion with each other, our hopes, and dreams…. We can talk for hours!! – the actress revealed.
The cheerful duo claimed that they often agree on what’s fashionable and have similarities when it comes to their style. Anyway, the actress and her daughter have a different way of expressing themselves through clothes. Since they have the same taste they often share pieces from each other’s wardrobes.
Reese Witherspoon and Draper James will get you ready for the upcoming Valentine’s day as well as spring 2018. You can already shop the pieces on the brand’s website.
It seems that the Christmas holidays were just a few days ago. We’re still not over the glitter euphoria, but it’s officially time to get ready for another fun holiday. Being only weeks away, Valentine’s Day is an excuse for all of us to get dressed up and look our best. Put on an elegant dress or a pair of jeans, but pay attention to your nails as well. Romantic Valentine’s Day nail art is already trending on every social media platform. You must’ve seen an array of cute designs so far, overwhelming your Instagram feed.
So no matter what way you’re going to celebrate this day, make sure to get a statement manicure. Some will have a romantic night out with bae, while others plan a cocktail party with friends. Either way, you’ve got a chance to pull off a mani that matches the holiday. Hearts are the top pattern you will see everywhere during February. So why not put them on your nails? For a minimalist look, just add a tiny heart on several of your nails. But if you are a lady who loves full-blown nail art, give yourself the courtesy to rock hearts in all sizes and hues.
But this doesn’t mean that cute hearts are a must when you do Valentine’s nails. To keep things simple, just avoid any patterns and choose a soft, gentle color that celebrates the most romantic day of the year.
Red is always the color to turn to in February. Even a simple red manicure will do the job. But since this is the ideal time to include cute patterns in your nail art, make sure to get the most out of this holiday. For those who are not huge fans of the signature Valentine’s color, here comes pink to save the day. Even glitter is welcome on days like this. Whatever hue you opt for, make sure is not boring. The sole purpose of holidays like this is to give you the chance to try things that you normally wouldn’t in your everyday life.
We rounded up the cutest Valentine’s day nail art you can flaunt for the upcoming month of love. Even if you don’t have a romantic date planned, a fierce manicure will have everyone’s eyes on you. Fun shades of pink and red are the unwritten rule to follow when glamming up your nails for the most romantic time of the year.
February is officially here and we have been looking forward to the end of winter for a while now, particularly since we love to shop for Valentine’s Day lingerie. Of course, this lingerie is by no means limited to February 14th either, though we know exactly how amazing it feels to pull on a new sexy outfit and feel like you are queen of the world.
With the holidays over and January passing by so very bleakly, the sunshine we get, at least in some parts of the world, during this month of love is a godsend. The warmth also warms up our hearts and the thought of spring definitely has us thinking new beginnings and embracing love. Hence Valentine’s Day lingerie comes in very handy when we think about showing both our partners and ourselves exactly what type of loving embrace we would enjoy most throughout this month and well into the next.
So whether you are treating yourself or your partner for Valentine’s Day, here is a lovely list of 9 rather enticing Valentine’s Day lingerie pieces or sets that will definitely set your imagination on fire as you shop for just the right mesh, lace and everything sexy come this week.
1. Fire Hazard Set
Available at Nasty Gal, this Valentine’s Day lingerie set has a mesh robe and a G-string to boot, an absolutely desire-inducing collection of pieces that, despite lacking in the bralettes department, is enough to set the bed afire. The robe is fully sheer in red mesh, the trim in scalloped lace, with a satin belt to tie it up. The thong is equally sheer and scalloped lace trimmed. Barely covering to mid-thigh, it is certainly worth the investment.
2. Malin Lace Set
ASOS offers a seriously sizzling red hot Valentine’s Day lingerie set that combines a strappy underwire bra with a strappy hipster bikini bottom and an equally strappy suspender to keep those thigh high stockings in place. Red is the color of love and of deep passion and that is exactly what this lace lingerie set is meant to evoke. The strappy nature only adds to the appeal of the scalloped edges, further intensifying the come-hither allure once worn. Buy this set for you on ASOS.com!
3. DVT Madame X Set
Bralettes are sexy. High wasted panties are sexy if done right. Straps all around are very sexy. Put them all together and you have the Dita Von Teese Madame X set in black, the bralette featuring stitched satin unpadded cups with a lace trim, delicate gold hoop accents and boning on the sides along with the straps, while the high waist panty shows off cutouts along the back, stitched satin, lace and mesh paneling making up the form fitting piece.
The strappy detailing along the waist is only the cherry on top. The set is available through the online Nasty Gal store and more than perfect as Valentine’s Day lingerie. Get the bralette here and the panties here!
4. Lucienne Bra and Panty Set
With a pink/nude coloring and a totally classy look to this Valentine’s Day lingerie set available through Free People, the Lucienne triangle bra and high-waist panty combination is simply divine. It has a ladylike feel to it, with its gorgeous satin detailing, the ruffled edges and the strappy attraction, particularly when it comes to the panties.
The nude and pink combination gives the set a rather innocently loving feel for the ladies that prefer to present a more demure but no less alluring image. The bra is available here, and the high-waist panty here.
5. Fleur of England Dare Set
If you dare to show off skin while still appearing to be covered, this is the best Valentine’s Day lingerie set for you by Journelle. Appearing in a crimson color, the thong and balcony bra combination is simply stunning.
While the price might be steep, the exquisite vining embroidery and entirely English appearing silk and lace concoction have us responding to the dare… will we show off our skin or entirely skip over this incredibly perfect Valentine’s Day lingerie piece? Get the bra here and the thong here!
6. Bedroom Eyes Set
Smoldering lust-filled bedroom eyes are the inspiration behind this gorgeous Free People Valentine’s Day lingerie set that comes in 10 different colors, including cherry and iris, aqua and scarlet, ivory and emerald, etc. Entirely lacy, with colored thin straps and a triangle shape to the bralettes, this set is a great peek-a-boo Valentine’s Day lingerie design, complete with the hip tie panties at low-rise bikini level.
At a more affordable price than some of the others on this list, it is certainly a steal for a rather hot night in or out. Snag your favorite color of bra and panties from FreePeople.com!
7. Sydney Eyelash Lace Plunge Body
Okay, we have a whole lot of bra and panty sets on this list, but what sticks out the most is the ASOS Sydney eyelash lace plunge bodysuit that is all about the classy and sexy combined. Affordable lingerie for Valentine’s Day that also looks and feels amazing is not as common as one might think, but this certainly meets all expectations and then some.
The best part is that no one needs to know that you’re wearing it under your layers of dress, like a sexy secret only you know about. Or, you can dare to flaunt it and no one would fault you for loving the red lace and mesh feel against your body. Buy this Valentine’s Day bodysuit on ASOS.com!
8. Belle et Bon Bon Bodysuit
Attraction requires a tool and bodysuits are the perfect measure, enticing partners and wearers alike with their lacy creations. The Belle et Bon Bon lace panel bodysuit might cost you a pretty penny at Farfetch, but it is a seriously delectable look that a woman can don. It has that entirely chic Moulin Rouge feel to it that is part lady and part expensive consort. Absolute desire is demanded.
9. Lace Balconette Bra and Thong Set
The final Valentine’s Day lingerie set on our list is a simple black balconette bra and lace thong from H&M that features low waist panties with a lines gusset, with narrow sides and two elastic straps on top to complement the string back, as well as a balconette bra in lace with padded underwire cups, narrow shoulder straps, and three elastic straps to create an interesting outline.
As with all the rest, this set is also very chic and perfect for those who prefer a simpler sexy to their Valentine’s Day lingerie. You can get the bra from H&M here and the panties here!
Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, but it’s not time to panic yet! There is still plenty of time to find and buy and/or order that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart. The problem here is, with so many great themed Valentine’s Day gifts for the love holiday, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
When coming up with Valentine’s Day gift ideas, it’s important to keep in mind what you know about her! If she loves music, you might start looking at special music products (check out #3 below!) or if she’s obsessed with makeup, there are some great Valentine’s Day-themed makeup sets out there right now (#1).
The most important thing to remember with Valentine’s Day gifts is that it really is the thought that counts – as long as you pick out something you truly believe your girlfriend will love. Just try to take a step beyond the stereotypical chocolates and stuffed bear! Although, you might want to keep those in the mix in addition to the extra-special gift you pick out. You can’t go wrong with adding chocolates!
If you’re just totally lost and can’t think of any perfect presents for that special girl in your life, then check out this list of 15 best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her that you should try and get your brain turning.
1. Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection
This is a super cute makeup palette that has interlocking segments. It features some great shades from two top beauty creators, so you can’t go wrong if your girlfriend loves makeup. It consists of eyeshadows, Tattoo Liner, and “Better than Sex” Mascara, and the sweet heart case makes it super special for Valentine’s Day! You can buy it from Sephora.
2. Heart-Shaped Cross-Body Bag
Handbags are another nice go-to gift, since you can never really have too many of them! For a cute Valentine’s Day gift idea, you can pick your girlfriend up a heart-shaped purse like this adorable Rebecca Minkoff bag, and fill it with some (carefully wrapped) chocolates or another type of small gift to add to the surprise! You can buy it from Nordstrom.
3. Headphones with Some Serious Bling
These over-the-ear headphones are straightforward to use and will make the perfect accessory for your girlfriend’s favorite looks. In fact, she’ll love that a pair of headphones can double as an accessory because it’s like getting two awesome uses with half the work. It’s a practical and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift idea if your girlfriend loves music and flashy jewelry! You can buy it from Nasty Gal.
4. Key and Heart Keychain Set
Show your girlfriend how much she means to you with this lovely gold-toned couples keychain set. Give her the key to your heart, or vice versa; it’s a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift idea that you can both carry with you through the year and can bring a smile to your faces if there are times where you have to be apart. You can buy it from Saks Fifth Avenue.
5. Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but this beautiful heart-shaped diamond ring will remind her that her best friend is still you. No, you don’t have to propose, but she will love wearing the ring through the day and watching the inset diamonds sparkle in different lights. It’s a classic, timeless Valentine’s Day gift for her. You can buy it from Neiman Marcus.
6. Chuck Taylor 1970s Low-Tops
Shoes are another killer option when it comes to buying gifts, and these throwback Chuck Taylors are a good place to start looking, especially if you know your girlfriend likes this former Converse style. The shoes are styled for Valentine’s Day, with the cute heart peeking from the bottom of the shoe against a pure white backdrop. They’re cute and actually practical through the year, so it’s a win-win Valentine’s Day gift for her! You can buy these from Barneys.
7. Sexy Bra and Thong Set
Sexy lingerie is another classic Valentine’s Day gift idea. In other words, why not get your girlfriend something you can both enjoy? Only if it’s something you know she will feel comfortable and confident in, of course! This is a great brand to look at if this is a potential Valentine’s Day gift idea because it’s known to be great quality. You can buy the bra and thong from Journelle.
8. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume
Yet again we have a go-to Valentine’s Day gift idea that’s right up there with chocolate and flowers. This is a tried and true scent that so many women have tried and loved (just look at the review section), and it is composed of light florals and a mix of other lovely scents. But, arguably, the best part is the styling of the bottle to look like a grenade, complete with pin. The price above is for the standard sizing, but it can go up or down with travel or value sizing options. You can buy it from Sephora.
9. Oversized Boyfriend Heart Hoodie
It may seem a bit odd to buy your girlfriend a “boyfriend hoodie,” but trust us, she’ll love it. This one is super simple and cute, so it makes for a great Valentine’s Day gift idea without being too literal, so she can wear it whatever time of year she wants. It’s a cozy, practical present you can get her and it’ll show you care about keeping her comfy and happy. You can buy it from ASOS.
10. Thin Metal Heart Necklace
This necklace is especially sweet in sterling silver, as it adds the perfect touch to casual, everyday outfits. If you’re looking to get the necklace in gold, though, the price jumps up to $600. Either way, this is a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift idea that your girlfriend will love, because it says “I love you” without ruining the integrity of the design. You can buy it from Baublebar.
11. Rose Gold iPhone 7 Case
If your girlfriend has an iPhone 7, she’ll love this cute and trendy phone case. Rose gold is a huge trend right now, so she’ll definitely appreciate your thought in choosing something that can double as an accessory. It’s a great Valentine’s Day gift idea for her, because it shows thought, and it even gives a bit of gold in the process. You can buy it from Topshop.
12. Satin Pajama Set
These ultra-smooth satin pajamas are just the thing your girlfriend needs to unwind after a long day, so they make for a great Valentine’s Day gift idea. The top has cute embroideries on it to add some character to the sweet pink satin, and she’ll love how they feel on. The matching shorts are simple with a star-patterned waistband, and are just as comfy as the top. You can buy the shirt and shorts from Net-a-Porter.
13. Customizable Jean Shorts
After Valentine’s Day, spring and warm weather are just around the corner. So, think ahead a bit and check out these customizable jean shorts. The idea is that your girlfriend will be getting a totally unique pair of shorts for the new season, and you’ll be able to put your own level of thought into the gift. Along those lines, any customizable gift makes an amazing Valentine’s Day gift idea! You can buy these from Revolve.
14. MAC Lipstick and Lip Pencil
With this Valentine’s Day gift idea, you might need a little help from someone with makeup know-how. The trick here is to get a lipstick shade your girlfriend will love and that goes well with her skin tone and personal style, as well as to find a lip pencil color that matches it. But, if you figure it out, the result will be totally worth it, and she will love how thoughtful the gift is. You can buy the lipstick and lip pencil from MAC Cosmetics.
15. Cheek and Lip Makeup Kit
Finally, here is one last makeup option to check out. This small kit will give your girlfriend a simple makeup routine she can do with no mirror, so she’ll thank you for the ease. Plus, it comes in a chic rose gold travel case she will love and others will be jealous of. The products in the kit have a $140 value on their own, so the per-product savings make this Valentine’s Day gift idea all the better. You can buy it from Nordstrom.
Photos courtesy of Sephora, Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom
The Bobbi Brown Red Hot Valentine’s Day 2017 makeup collection is here and designed to put the finishing touches on your sultry V-day looks. All of the items in the mini collection are currently available for purchase on the Bobbi Brown website, as well as in specialty department store makeup counters in Nordstrom,Neiman Marcus, Sephora,Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods. That means there is plenty of time to practice your looks from the perfect pout to the most enigmatic and sultry eyes.
Bobbi Brown Red Hot Luxe Lip Color ($35.00)
This mini collection introduces 8 new shades of Bobbi Brown’s Luxe Lip Color with the Red Hot collection. Everything about the Luxe Lip color formula is designed for drama and a highly moisturized look and feel. This is one of the few lipsticks that will actually make your lips healthy by actually boosting the moisture level to create a healthier, more sumptuous pout even after the richly pigmented color has been removed.
These shades will look good on you and be good to you making them a perfect edition for your Valentine’s Day makeup and for common rotation in your makeup after the holiday has passed. The shades for this mini collection are certainly vibrant, and are packaged in the classic gold and black tube designed for the Luxe Lip Colors. Each one has the rich and dramatic flair you are looking for in a shade that is near magic for your skin tone.
• Flame – bright coral red
• Imperial Red – bright red
• Parisian Red – warm red
• Red Velvet – deep red
• Red Berry – deep berry red
• Retro Red – cool red
• Russian Doll – pinkish red
• Your Majesty – wine red
Bobbi Brown Red Hot Sultry Nude Eye & Cheek Palette ($65.00) (Limited Edition)
Who doesn’t love a two-tiered palette? The Sultry Nude Eye and Cheek palette is designed to be the ideal companion for the classic red lip, though in all honesty this palette would complement nearly any lip option – the classic red lip for Valentine’s Day is a great staple to start with.
The color of the blush is designed like any blush – to create a youthful and natural appearing flush on the cheeks. The nude eye portion of the palette is designed to create a clean and clear appearance on the lid that still enhances your eyes in order to create one inevitable end.
A sultry eye that pairs well with a bold lip is the goal for a lot of us and this is the palette to help achieve that. There are four total powder shadows in the two-tiered palette, each with a matte to metallic finish.
It is a great update for your makeup collection and makes things so much easier on you when it is time to create the perfect look whether it is on Valentine’s Day or your regular day. All of the shadows you could need are located here in the gold tone topped two-tiered sultry nude eye and cheek palette.
While most of us have been obsessing about the clothing to be worn on Valentine’s Day this week, there is one thing people often forget about until the last minute… your hair! While the right dress or outfit certainly can set the mood, what really changes the ambience of the moment is the way you have dressed up your hair, from eloquent and sophisticated to fun and flirty and even the more innocence of youth designs. There is always a new way to wear those tresses, no matter how long or short your hair may be. Plus, there are some that are just too perfect with certain hair colors. In order to help you decide on how exactly to finish up your look, we have put together a list of 10 pretty Valentine’s Day-worthy hairstyles.
#1: Pretty Twisted Half Up Hairstyle
If you like to twist your hair around a lot, then it might do to wear it in this particular design. It is sweet and fun, and quite perfect for the holidays, any type really. It has a romantic feel perfect for the day of love, a hairstyle fit for Valentine’s Day. If you want extra length, you can add in extensions.
First, pull your hair half up and secure, before taking out another section under it from around your ears and twisting them to the side. Hold in place with your hand as you fluff it out and secure with bobby pins. Take a section from the half up next, right on top of the rolled bit you have fastened in place, and do the same thing, pinning it beside the lower roll. The rest left on top you roll the opposite way, securing under the lowest roll. And that is it! It is easy, full of twists and rolls and perfect for any party you might be attending.
#2: The Double Dutch Braid Bun
An awesome look to use on any given day of the year, but especially romantic as a Valentine’s Day hairstyle, this look consists of you Dutch braining both sides of a center part and tying it in the back with a clear elastic before loosening them up a bit and making them look that much chunkier. The remaining hair should be sectioned off and braided into a three-strand braid at the bottom, leaving a good chunk unbraided over it. Take the hair left and combining with the braids, make a messy bun, wrapping the braids around it. Pin it in place, spray something to hold it as is and voila!
#3: Boho Braided Hair
This one is fairly easy and great for the girl who has a boho chic sense of style, sporty but girly at the same time, with barely a care in the world that she is willing to show off. It is a great Valentine’s Day hairstyle, working best on thick red hair, the Dutch braid along the crows nice and big, before the mass of hair is pulled into a mid-length ponytail, not too high, nor too low. The hair cascading down the back is there parted, with a small bit from one side braided beautifully so that it tapers off and blends in with the rest of the long, unruly hair. Positively delightful!
#4: Seashell Braid
If we are thinking romantic and sophisticated at the same time, this is probably the look we are going for. It is a gorgeous Dutch fishtail braid version. The best tip is that the larger the sections used, the quicker you finish with this rather easy design. Start with a Dutch fishtail from your temple, crossing under and adding hair as you go, until you reach the neck, where you taper off into a reverse fishtail. Secure the end, stretch out the hair and roll the end of the braid into a bun, thus creating a shell.
#5: Simple Clipped Hair
If we are talking Valentine’s Day hairstyles, we must mention the shoulder length look that is great at making the facial features pop. This means that no matter how short or long the hair, you can give it that special look. Here, you will not need bobby pins, but instead will require a lovely clip for your hair, maybe even a hair comb with lovely designs in order to prevent the strands in front from falling into your eyes. Lightly wave the hair itself, before pulling the first few strands from the side part each way it has been combed, securing it in place with a dark pin or something that is more likely to catch the eye.
#6: Heart Braid Hairstyle
Nothing says you are ready for the day of love better than a heart in your hair, created from pretty braids that have been twisted just so. You can thus literally wear your heart in your hair, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Take a one-inch section from your hair and do a simple three-strand braid. Do the same thing with a section a good gap apart from the first but level with it, before twisting each one to resemble the top of a heart and then connecting the ends, all sections secured with bobby pins.
#7: Twist and Mermaid Braid
We love long hair. And then there is extra-long hair that has been twisted and braided to our delight. Romantic hairstyles are a dime a dozen but this look is definitely worth creating, with a strand taken from just above the ears and twist across, fastening into place. There is a headband added over the crown, with a few little tendrils brought forward on one side to give a more innocent and youthful appeal. The hair left is then pulled lightly to the side as it is braided, the plait played with so that some strands appear thick then others, but all are used to create this lovely mermaid look.
#8: Colorful Triple Braids
If you have colorful candy hair, this particular style will look amazing with it. You need to section off the hair from the crown into three parts, strands that you will use to plait down the back of the head, but only using the hair from the crown. The rest of the tresses will fall underneath the triple plaits that give a rather diversified cornrow appeal, the punk loving Valentine’s Day ladies getting to enjoy a bit of a not so very feminine look.
#9: Pretty, Messy Braid
The cuteness factor is also important in a Valentine’s Day hairstyle, which means that this cute and messy braid that is all too pretty is exactly what you should be rooting for. Give yourself a side part from the crown, while leaving the rest of the hair to fall down the back, without making the part too long. Dutch braid both sides so that you have gorgeous plaits heading to the back of the head, where they are fastened together. From there you begin to braid the rest of the hair, keeping the strands wide and adding in some texture. You want it to look full and thick. Braid down to the end and then decide on either pulling over the shoulder or leaving down the back.
#10: Braided Side Swirls
It does not actually look much like a chignon, but this style is great when there is more than a single color in your hair. It is like a Dutch braided updo, where you part deep from the side and use the hair where there is most to define the Dutch braid. As you get down to the neck, just continue straight down, from when you will then take the tail and slip under the Dutch region, effectively creating a side updo. This can go great with any number of outfits as well, while looking chic, sophisticated and plain fun, depending on how you dress it up. If you are able, keep the center part of the Dutch close, while fanning out the edges, thus creating a lovely fishtail in Dutch illusion.
