Valentine’s day is around the corner… is the “oh no… what am I going to wear?!” stress creeping in on you? Not to worry- your style expert is here!

I recently hopped on WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland’s newest program, What’s New, to share just what to wear whether your date night is casual or dressy.

The Casual Date Night Look

If you’re like my husband and I, our Valentine’s day stays pretty casual but I still want to feel put-together and sassy too…. It is a romantic night after all!

That’s why this outfit formula is the PERFCT balance between comfortable, casual, and stylish.

Pairing a Casual Tee with a Long Necklace, Dark Wash Jeans, and Heels works so well because you’re merging a traditionally casual outfit with two dressier pieces. Between the longer necklace with a pendant detail and the shine and height of the heels, you can confidently strut into your evening without feeling like you’re overdressed or over doing it.

One thing I mentioned on camera and have to mention here too are these heels… they are THE most comfortable heels that I’ve been putting all of my clients in! They’re made by walking cradles which can be found on Zappos (not Amazon- pardon my flub in the video) and are not only a comfort shoe but cute too.

I love the Snakeskin detail which is chic and on-trend this season… plus you know I love a little sparkle which you get from this metallic color! They also come in black too!

The In-Between Date Night Look

Going out on the town, tired of your jeans, but not going to a formal dinner spot either? Then this is the outfit you’re going to want to try!

When it comes to a dressier outfit I recommend leaving your jeans at home. Grab your favorite ankle pants from your work wardrobe and pair it with a festive color palette of red + pink. This is actually a major winter trend right now- mixing pink and red. What better way to use it then on your Valentine’s Day outfit? (To learn more about this cardigan and see the web extra mentioned in the vide: Click here)

To balance out the dressiness of the pants, I suggest pairing them with black knee high boots. Then top off your look with my latest obsession: a piece of resin jewelry. I’m so in love with this winter trend because not only is it a durable plastic material but it is infused with so many colors that it matches virtually any outfit you’re wearing!

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The Dressy Date Night Look

Are you and your partner doing it up big by getting dressed to the nines? Then it’s time to pull out all the stops… which means your LBD (Little Black Dress.)

While I love the acronym.. don’t be scared by it. Don’t wear something that is too little and you don’t need to specifically wear a dress either. In the video you’ll see Stephanie actually wore a black top with her black skirt to get the same effect.

The point is, go with an all black number that makes you feel sexy and confident. Pair it with either heels or flats (whatever you’re more comfortable in) and then add a pop of color with pink or red statement earrings.

I love the ones I found for Stephanie because they’re a berry color which is often a color found in most people’s palettes… this just means you can use them again and again instead of just for the holiday.

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Regardless of what you wear I hope you have a fabulous Valentine’s day and feel confident as you walk out the door. Cheers!

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