I'll Stop the World and Mesh With You

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Concentric Colors Necklace

Bag: Mix No. 6, DSW

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Boots: So, Kohl's

Top: Harper and Ivy, Kohl's

Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Eye See You Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Lady Lovely Rocks Necklace

Unicorn: Target

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Headband: INC, Macy's

Bag: So, Kohl's

Which is what I said when I found these '90s/Y2K mesh tops at -- where else? -- Kohl's.  The celestial print one even has that iconic lettuce edge trim on the sleeves and hem.  Wearing them was like going back in time minus all the angst of my teens.  Which was nice now that I'm an SUV-driving mom in my forties.

I guess there's nothing like an '80s tune and a '90s moon to put it all in perspective. 🌙🎵⭐🎶🌞

Candy Kitsch Wish: Endless Love

Skirt: Dolls Kill

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Pink bracelet: Belk; Jeweled bracelet: Zulily

Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's; Socks: Zulily

Barrette: Wild Fable, Target

Disco Diva Necklace

Bag: Royal Monk, ModCloth

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's; Bag: Madden Girl, Macy's

Vintage valentine, mom's kitchen.

Top: Mighty Fine, Kohl's

More from Mom's kitchen.

Top: Love Fire, Macy's; Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Partying heart-y.

Rainbow Romance Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Bow: Target

Valentine's Day may be over, but I wasn't about to let that stop me from posting the rest of my festive fits.    

So here's to loving love and following your heart.  

And always looking, more or less, like a big, frilly box of chocolates. 💖🎀🍫

Candy Crush Rush: Convo Inspo

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney; Tights: Amazon

Sweater: BCX, Macy's

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

Necklace: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Headband: Amazon; Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Ring: Gifted

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney

Lots to Love Bug Necklace

Bag: Art Class, Target

Bow: Macy's

Boots: Impo, DSW; Tights: Betsey Johnson, Gifted

Sweater: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Skirt: Tinseltown, Kohl's

Shoes: Katy Perry, Zulily

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Gifted

Grand Romantic Vesture Necklace

Sweater: Forever and Ever, Kohl's

Bow: Kohl's

Conversation hearts are to Valentine's Day as candy canes are to Christmas.  Sugary sweet and a labor to eat, but it's not a holiday without them.  I love their rainbow pastels and their weird, chalky taste and their cheesy messages, right down to U R CUTE and TEXT ME.  So of course my closet includes shoes, bags, and bows emblazoned with these loquacious confections.    

It also includes a lot of red and pink, something I noticed when I started this valentine adventure.  At first I thought, how will I wear it all?  But then I reminded myself that it isn't a race and that there's always next year.  

All of those clothes will still be as fresh.

As will those leftover conversation hearts.