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Valentine’s Day: A Single Girl’s Reclamation

February 13, 2017 by Taylor 14 Comments

Valentine's Day Outfit

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.

Valentine's Day Outfit

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.

Valentine's Day Outfit

top | jeans (similar) | flats | necklace (similar) | lipstick

Happy (early) Valentine’s, friends.

xo, Taylor

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Comments

  1. Tom B says

    February 13, 2017 at 9:25 am

    LOVE the red and pink… and you!!

    Reply
  2. nicole says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:36 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Liene G says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:39 am

    I am happy that I am IN relationships and your style is amazing for single and not single girls 😉

    Reply
  4. Sarah Althouse says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:46 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Lanae Bond says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Belle says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    I love the red and pink combo! I didn’t think it would work but you made it work!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
  7. hal says

    February 13, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I could not agree more – i hate the idea of valentines day as singles awareness day – i think everyone should celebrate!

    Reply
  8. Sharon Samuel says

    February 14, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Your outfit is really cute 🙂 perfect for Valentine’s day (or Galentine’s day lol).

    Reply
  9. Valerie Hansen says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:28 am

    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

    Reply
  10. kelly says

    February 14, 2017 at 11:14 am

    You’re adorable! Love the pink shirt!

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    February 14, 2017 at 11:58 am

    pink and red is my favorite color combo, love this look!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

    Reply
  12. Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says

    February 19, 2017 at 1:44 am

    Love this post, and love your pink jeans even more!

    Reply
  13. Angie says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    You are so cute, inside and out. I love your attitude, and you know what? You’re amazing! #herostatus

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      February 24, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      This is so sweet – thank you!

      Reply

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