Valetine’s Day: Dinner with Your Sweetie (1/3)

Oh, how I heart Valentine’s Day: it’s a chance to tell all your loved ones how special they are to you… and an excuse to wear bright red in the dead of winter! Yippee!

No matter what your relationship status is, every girl deserves to look gorgeous on February 14, so I’ve come up with 3 different red-hot outfits that answer the question, “What should I wear on Valentine’s Day?” I’ve got an outfit for every occasion — from fancy to laid back.

First up: Dinner with You Sweetie.

(Come back tomorrow for another Vday outfit!)

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Go Get ‘Em Dress in Red
$48 – modcloth.com

Peep Toe Heels
$17 – forever21.com

Glittered Clutch
$18 – forever21.com

Bohemian Necklace
$35 – modcloth.com

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish – Glitter in My Stocking
$7.04 – target.com

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Style Challenge with GlamSoup

What can YOU do with a basic black tee?

This was the style challenge that Jerrita from GlamSoup — a girly web magazine — threw my way. GlamSoup features DC-area bloggers on the site and I was very flattered when asked to be interviewed! Once I revealed my penny-pinching ways, GlamSoup decided to test my thriftiness and asked me to style a black tee using items from my closet.

You can read the full interview over at GlamSoup. Moral of this challenge? Always have a few basics on hand to serve as the base for any jazzy outfit.

Thanks Jerrita, for featuring Style Me Thrifty on your site!

[My outfit: Target tee, White House Black Market belt, JBrand jeans (c/o), Etienne Aigner heels, F21 short-sleeved cardi and earrings (old)].

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Maybelline Giveaway

Note: The giveaway is now closed. Reader Ari is the winner! Stay tuned for more giveaways…

Tis the season… for a makeup giveaway!

Last week, my blogger buddy, Belle Belle Beauty, shared her current Maybelline obsessions with Style Me Thrifty readers (check it out if you missed it!).

After reading her picks, I immediately hit up Target and am now rocking Maybelline Baby Lips. Yum. And since I’m in the Christmas spirit, one lucky reader will be adding this lip balm to her makeup bag, along with Maybelline’s Eye Studio Master Drama and Colorsensational LipColor.

Feeling lucky?

Here’s how to enter:

• Step 1: Follow Style Me Thrifty on Facebook OR Twitter.
  
• Step 2: Leave a comment confirming you’ve done step 1.

That’s it! Just 2 easy steps (and yes, even if you already follow Style Me Thrifty, you must still leave a comment). The contest ends Friday, December 2 at 5:00 pm EST so get your comments in before then. Good luck!

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Lunch with the Governor

Reader Question: I have a meeting at the Governor’s office and am panicked about what to wear? I don’t want to look overdressed — my office is usually super casual — but obviously want to look nice.

Style Me Thrifty: My immediate thought to your fashion dilemma? — it’s impossible to be overdressed here!

Frankly, I’d be more worried about being too casual. A meeting at the Governor’s office (btw, hellooo, look at you!) calls for a full-on business professional outfit. In fact, any important work function falls into the “dressier is better” category.

Do you own a black blazer? A well-fitted tuxedo-esque blazer with dress pants and a colorful top would be perfect. A woman in a blazer radiates maturity and confidence. It’s also a timeless piece — which is key. You don’t want to go bonkers with anything too trendy (your hip fashion sense will be lost on the Governor!). Instead, pick classic, well-fitting items. Here’s a great outfit for any professional meeting:

Where to shop: Old Navy blazer, Target top, LOFT brooch, Express pants, Anne Klein Wedges.

One more note: you can easily up your dressy level with the material of the pants you pick. Chino pants are okay for any regular day, but to up the ante, pick dress pants (think: suit material).

If I had $98 to spare, I’d buy this LOFT dress. It’s perfect for a work function. Too much money but wanted to show you it as another idea!

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