Dress: Felicity and Coco | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Jacket: H&M, sold out (similar here and here) | Bag: Zara, sold out (similar here and here) | Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.  | Lips: Liner – MAC Burgundy, Lipstick – MAC Viva Glam VI, Lipgloss – MAC Russian Red

I’m the first to admit I’m not a hopeless romantic.  I mean, I love romance, and the idea of being swept off my feet is pretty compelling, but in my day-to-day life I’ve been much more practical.

Maybe too practical.  Lately I’ve been thinking I could inject a little more beauty and romance into my life.  Maybe more flowers in the house or a lovely candlelit table setting.  Simple things with a big impact could probably adjust my outlook a bit.  So. . .

I know we’re a month away, but I’ve already picked out my dress for Valentine’s Day, in a fabulous, traditional red.  The practical side of me knows this makes a great Christmas season dress as well as a wear-red-on-Friday-to-show-support-for-our-military dress.  The romantic side says, well, red!  I’ve shown it here alone and edged-up a bit with a leather jacket.  A soft, long sweater is another option.  The clean lines of this dress allow it to be styled several different ways and the interesting seams make it a great piece to wear on its own.  Apparently practical and romantic can coexist!

Have a great Wednesday!