With Valentine’s Day, it seems like there are two options: you’re either in a relationship and love the holiday, or you’re single and you hate it.
And as a single girl who loves the pink and the hearts and the chocolate that come with Valentine’s, I think that’s ridiculous. So that’s what this post is: a single girl’s reclamation of Valentine’s Day.
While Valentine’s is obviously a great time when you’re in a relationship, there’s no reason it can’t be just as fun if you’re not. It’s a holiday about love, and there’s so much more to love than just romantic relationships.
I’m actually so happy about the rise of “Galentine’s Day” as popularized by Parks and Rec, because it creates this idea that it’s acceptable to celebrate Valentine’s as a way of acknowledging your love for the bomb gals in your life. Valentine’s is about more than just couple-relationships, it’s about every type of relationships and just love in general.
It’s cheesy, but it’s great.
So for all the single ladies out there (and even those of you in relationships), use Valentine’s as a way to proclaim all sorts of love. Tell your family how much you love them, surprise your best friend with a cute gift or chocolates, or bring back the elementary school notion of sending cute and fluffy notes to your coworkers/roommates/friends.
Another thing about Valentine’s Day: everything is packaged adorably. I can get the same ridiculously unhealthy chocolates that I usually get, but now they’re in a heart-shaped box decorated with bows. What’s not to love about that?
If nothing else, make Valentine’s Day about loving yourself. Take a bubble bath, buy yourself some cute chocolates (or better yet, champagne), and do something small that you’ve wanted to do for a while but claim you never have time for. You’ve got a lot of years in your future to celebrate Valentine’s with an S.O., so take advantage of the freedom you’ve got now.
And also, what other time can you wear pink and red in the same outfit? Seriously.
top | jeans (similar) | flats | necklace (similar) | lipstick
Happy (early) Valentine’s, friends.
xo, Taylor
LOVE the red and pink… and you!!
I treated myself to an early Valentine’s Day lunch at a new restaurant yesterday. So delicious and worth it. 🙂 Sometimes you’ve just got to treat yourself. I might have to go buy myself a little something today or tomorrow. 🙂
I am happy that I am IN relationships and your style is amazing for single and not single girls 😉
Im married now but even when I was single for like 10 years Valentine’s Day was one of my favorite holidays! I love pink and red, flowers and hearts! I just sent everyone in my family a card instead of a boyfriend or husband.
I use to hate Valentine’s Day when I was in my teens but when I got older I reclaimed the holiday. I use think it was just for those in a relationship but I realized you celebrate with you friends and family.
I love the red and pink combo! I didn’t think it would work but you made it work!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
I could not agree more – i hate the idea of valentines day as singles awareness day – i think everyone should celebrate!
Your outfit is really cute 🙂 perfect for Valentine’s day (or Galentine’s day lol).
You are super cute in pink and red, love your outfit! Galentine’s day is great…Valentines should be about celebrating friends and family too, not just lovers! Great message here!
Xo
Valerie
You’re adorable! Love the pink shirt!
pink and red is my favorite color combo, love this look!
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Love this post, and love your pink jeans even more!
You are so cute, inside and out. I love your attitude, and you know what? You’re amazing! #herostatus
This is so sweet – thank you!