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Got a big date tonight but no time to stop off at home and primp beforehand? Don't sweat it. Here are three products you can throw in your purse to help you create a red-hot Valentine's Day look that will take you from day to night. Red lipstick: If there's any day to wear red, this is it. I like Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Autumn, a slightly shimmery blue-red shade that Read more
Because we believe Valentine's Day is a day to let all the people you love know that you love them, we've put together a gift guide of 10 lovely and lovable gifts to give girlfriends, sisters, mothers, daughters — whoever deserves a little love. And if that person is you, feel free to pass this on to people who might need a little V-Day guidance. Read more
What's Valentine's Day without a sweet, decadent indulgence? We love it all, from delicately frosted sugar cookies with fancy pink icing to chocolate of all kinds. Whatever your passion is on this day of love, you don't want to overdo it and undo all the good you've been doing with your healthy diet and exercise. The best way to prevent weight gain (and an awful sugar high) is to know the Read more
I recently revisited Valentine's Day on HBO as I was flipping through the channels, and totally got sucked in by the great set design and homes featured in the film. It's not too late to grab a DVD of the movie to soak up some Valentine's Day movie fun. The flick is also filled with lots of fun Valentine's Day décor, as well as chic decorating in general. Check out this slideshow to see how you Read more
It's fun to dress up and dine fancy for Valentine's Day, but sometimes I appreciate a romantic dinner at home. And no matter if you're going 4-star or dining at home, a tasty Valentine's meal doesn't have to be high calorie, and that includes dessert. Here are five delicious healthy dessert alternatives to share with your sweet Valentine! Source: Flickr User David Blaine Read more
Happy Valentine's Day! Hopefully by now, you've browsed all the chocolate and aphrodisiac recipes and have decided on a special menu to enjoy with loved ones. Since it's just me and I try to practice meatless Mondays, I'm making grilled cheese sandwiches. Not just any grilled cheese, but one with caramelized pears and onions and three different kinds of cheese — yum! For dessert, I made Read more
Every year as Valentine's Day approaches, I become weary of the dozen red roses cliché. Beautiful as they may be, the more pervasive the blooms, the more impersonal. So I got in touch with celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham to give us some tips on creating a high-design floral arrangement that'll make your Valentine's Day décor much more special — without breaking the bank. Jeff is the Read more
Listen up single ladies! Instead of spending Valentine's Day by yourself, why not invite some fellow singletons over and host a casual party? Valentine's Day is on a Monday, so I suggest hosting a Bachelor viewing party. Sure the show is a silly reality series, but it's fun to watch with friends. You can laugh at the crazy antics of the love-hungry females in the competition. It's also a great Read more
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but if you haven't gotten around to mailing a paper love note yet, fret not. There are plenty of fab online cards to choose from. I'm positively swooning over Kate Spade's B Mine ecards, which include a whimsical selection of artist-designed static and animated cards ranging from sweet and pretty to funny and quirky. See some of my fave picks above, Read more
The pinup girl is all about sexy in the most delightfully girlish way. She's incredibly flirtatious, dressed up in garters and curve-defining corsets. She's a modern day Marilyn, sexy, and never too serious; a little playful — a total coquette. For you, we've selected the most flirtatious of underthings, just don't forget your highest heels and a pretty red pout to complete your Valentine's Read more
