Red Letter (Valentine's) Day

 Fabulous Felt Love Knot Necklace

Cardigan: Merona, Target

Camisole: Worthington, JCPenney

Skirt: Necessary Objects, Annie Sez

Shoes: Betseyville, Macy's

Bag: Uniquely Different, Etsy

Belt: B Fabulous

Tights: JCPenney

 Fabulous Felt Love Dove Necklace

Dress: Olsenboye, JCPenney

Shoes: Madden Girl, Macy's

Bag: Fred Flare

Coat: She Said, JCPenney

Scarf: Express

 Fabulous Felt Love Blooms Necklace

Sweatshirt: Jenni, Macy's

Jeans: City Streets, JCPenney

Shoes: Betseyville, JCPenney

Bag: Betsey Johnson, ROSS Dress for Less

Scarf: Wet Seal

I realize that it's President's Day.  But there isn't much about George and Abe that screams fun or funny. Unless, of course, you count their patriotic profiles, which may look kind of amusing as the felt focal point of a star-spangled necklace.  Hang on a minute . . .

But no.  Too late.  This post is all about the extravagance that governs (hey, vamoose, legislative language) the glamour of hearts and flowers fashion.  To me, Cupid's calendar lays claim to the height of holiday style.  Sure, Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, and jack o' lanterns get all the press.  But for that unbeatable combination of romance and kitsch, there's no trumping February fourteenth.  Its comely clash of red and pink, punched up by conversation hearts' powerhouse pastels, are the ideal colors for cute candy boxes and crush-worthy dresses.  Not that your plans need be fancy to be festive.  For those who feel more pressure than passion on this lovey-doviest of days, sometimes there's no sweeter celebration than sitting on the sofa with your special someone, sucking down a box of Russell Stover's soft-centered finest.  What's more, Valentine's Day treats are now deeply discounted, which means that it's the perfect time to snag a fresh frilly box for my - er, your - collection . . . and enjoy the snuggle and scarf routine all over again.