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Single Woman’s Guide to Surviving Valentine’s Day

 

It can get a little awkward sometimes being a single woman on Valentine’s Day. The romantic nature of the holiday is everywhere – in shop windows, online, on television…it’s impossible to escape the message that Valentine’s Day is for couples.

But you can’t just stay indoors for a week and close all the blinds. So what can you do? Here’s some suggestions for you single women out there: the single woman’s guide to surviving Valentine’s Day.

1. Take some pride in being single for this day — you get to spoil yourself and do what you want!
You don’t have to be a “victim” of Valentine’s Day hype; don’t let it make you miserable. Instead, claim the holiday and make it your own! Here’s some ideas for making that happen.

-Set up a massage or manicure on Valentine’s Day. Make it an annual event.

-Declare Shoe Shopping Day on February 14, and spend the day shopping for shoes. Let yourself splurge on a special pair of heels or boots or bedroom slippers – whatever you like best.

-Treat yourself to a small gift. Make February 14 a day when you buy yourself an accessory like a fancy hair clip, watch, necklace, bracelet, etc.

-Take yourself out for dinner to a restaurant (or have it delivered in) Go some place you’ve always wanted to go to, but never have.

You get the picture… the point is to set up an annual Valentine’s tradition that will help you actually look forward to the holiday rather than dread it.

2. Give to Others
Instead of feeling down that you’re not on the receiving end of someone’s Valentine affections, why not give instead? Think outside the box – what other single women are out there who might be lonely? A senior citizen in the nursing home? Someone in your own family? A friend? Remember, you’re not the only one who doesn’t have a someone doting on you on Valentine’s Day, and there are plenty of people outside your demographic who could use a pick-me-up on Valentine’s Day. Bake cupcakes, send a card, make a cake, take someone out to dinner, buy someone flowers or candy…

3. Celebrate with Kids
Children love Valentine’s Day, and they’re certainly not in romantic relationships! Plan a fun day of crafts and sweet treats, or take a special day trip with some children. Stay in and watch fun videos. If you’re up to it, you can host a kids’ party at your house. Send cards to relatives like nieces and nephews, or hold a Valentine’s party at your local community center, church, or elsewhere.

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Fashion

Here are the color suits that a classy gentleman should consider:

You have to know the rules to follow to wear suits the right way and also know the colors that work in general and then on you. While we are aware that men are not that into fashion as women are, more and more of the masculine gender are awakening to the fact that looking good makes a good personal and professional impression. It would also be a good idea for men to look at which dynamic men’s hairstyles works with suits. Here are the color suits that a classy gentleman should consider

 

Navy blue: All men love blue as they should because this color really works on them. The navy blue suit works for formal as well as not so formal occasions. It is versatile enough to change your look from formal to informal based on the kind of shirt you pair with it as well as the accessories.

Black rules: Black seems to be the color that most of us gravitate towards because it is awesome and it does rule. But do remember that you need to be careful not to go overboard with black and that it works better on men with dark eyes and hair.

Dark brown: You can very easily go wrong when it comes to getting the shade of brown right and this can ruin the effect you want to create by wearing a suit in the first place. Plus it may not really work for ultra formal or official occasions and this is something you need to keep in mind.

The tan: This is a cool shade and one that lets you play around a bit with prints and combinations. It is a warm shade in the way it feels but a cool one to play around with. The only caution is to avoid the tendency to over experiment with this one.

White: This one is an eyeball grabber and if that is what you are going for here, then by all means wear the pristine white one and catch everyone’s eye. But do make sure that the cloth used is of quality and that you maintain the white. Or else you could end up making the wrong impression.

Shades of Grey: Since grey consists of charcoal, light and medium grey, each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. For instance, charcoal looks awesome for formal occasions without being as absolutely stark as black. Medium will work for formal as well as a casual occasions in a pinch. Light grey makes it awesome to wear it for the hotter days as well as the less formal occasions.

A suit by itself cannot complete the look; you will need to focus on the shirt, the belt, the shoes and the tie you wear with it to complete the look. In fact, these are just the basic accessories and you will need to focus on the others as well if you are using them.

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8 Ruffle Shoulder Tops to Try Out ASAP

If last year was all about the bell sleeve, 2018 is all about the ruffled shoulder. A delicate, vintage-inspired look, these tops are your answer to jazzing up a pair of wide-leg jeans with one simple piece. Feel free to ditch the statement jewelry, throw your hair up into a high pony and let your blouse do all the talking. Here’s to dressing for spring a little early this year.

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