Another Valentines Day

This is the third Valentines Day post seen here at Chic on the Cheap, and the third post in which I have nothing more interesting to share than an outfit worn to work.

No fancy dress for going out to dinner, no sequined clutch nor super high heels. No dinner date to look forward to, no gifts in small velvet boxes to be received.

But maybe 2012 will be my year. Maybe next Valentines Day I'll have something to blog about.
Here is hoping.

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The Rundown
Red Pencil Skirt Express Similar - Blouse Tucker for Target - Booties Madden Girl Virtual - Clutch Zara - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Coco's, Macy's Similar - Antler Ring House of Harlow - Ring TJ Maxx - Necklace & Belt Banana Republic - Nail Color Essie Super Bossa Nova

Pink + Red | Everybody, Everywear

To prove to you that I can still be good natured about v-day, I made these absurdly adorable peanut butter blossoms, doused in red food dye, complete with truffle hearts and hugs.
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72 comments

  1. Don't worry we might not have all the "Valentine" stuff but we have style:)

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  2. Awwww Lydia, you're so sweet. You look great and I love this work outfit.

    That clutch is AH-MAY-ZINGGGGG and I love love love that chunky chain link bracelet. Killer!

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  3. I think you look beautiful. Why didn't you tell me that you didn't have a valentine. I would have sent you a little something to make your day sweet.
    In the mean time, can you please send me one of those peanut butter cookies? I am drooling over here!

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  4. Well guess what??? You are fabulous and so are your cookies ;). Happy V-day Lydia!

    -Myisha
    claremontglitter.blogspot.com
    bohemianspiritjewelry.blogspot.com

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  5. Eh, V Day is overrated and an exaggerated consumer driven "holiday" anyway. I don't get into it. I do enjoy your pink and red look!

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  6. You look beautiful. Happy Valentine's Day to you. :)

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  7. Gorgeous look! Those cookies look so yummy!!

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  8. you look lovely! very nice bright colours! You totally made me smile!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  9. You're wearing Tucker. My day is made!! And I'll take a cookie or two to top it off. You're a fabulous person and he's out there. Settle for nothing less. xoxo

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  10. Those cookies look amazing and your outfit is lovely as usual, I love the mix of colours.

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  11. Cheers to hope! Totally adore the top-skirt-belt color combo!

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  12. Love your jewelry! Happy Valentine's Day! =)

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  13. Cute cookies! They look yummy!

    Hallmark holidays are overrated, in my opinion. Looking fabulous never is :) oxox

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  14. Aw well even if you don't have any fancy V Day plans - you still look fabulous! Love that blouse - and that cute pink belt :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  15. I'm in the same boat as you ;)
    Those cookies look QUITE delish! :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  16. Happy Valentines Day Lyddie! Love that red pencil skirt :)

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  17. happy valentine's day! and you look great!

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  18. That looks delicious! I don't celebrate but wore pink today anyway (like I need an excuse to wear pink!)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  19. I adore the outfit - it's the perfect amount of red and pink. And those cookies.....yummmmmmm

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  20. We actually don't really celebrate Valentine's so I am really looking forward to a lady's date the gym tonight and then some TV viewing...no heels and fancy dinners for this gal either!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  21. Do people actually do any of that stuff? This year I went out for a nice dinner with 3 girlfriends for Valentine's Day - it's typically more fun that way :)

    Cute cookies! I never thought to add food coloring, but wow, such a fun idea!

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  22. Your day sounds pretty much like mine - i certainly hope that next year is a LOT better.
    I love this color combo and I totally want your hair.

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  23. I have never celebrated V day Lyddie - always single or dating someone allergic to Valentine's :) So no sequins for me tonight either. I will be in dirty jeans painting cupboards!

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  24. Those cookies look AMAZING. Love the clutch. I think the v-day outfit is really sweet. I'm sure the next year will make sure you are lucky in love.

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  25. well you look amazing. I have my fingers crossed that next year this time we will be hearing all about you and your new boy :)

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  26. Dang, those cookies look good! Love your red and pink outfit combo :)

    Hey, I'm not doing anything interesting or romantic on Valentine's Day, either!

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  27. Umm.... you are GORGEOUS! And those cookies look delicious :)
    Happy Valentines!

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  28. I like you blog.Happy to find it.I love the zara clutch

    Do you want to follow each others?

    Love
    Marie
    http://iintothegroove.blogspot.com/

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  29. Hi! your outfit is lovely, so bright!! you have great style!
    happy to be your newest follower!! xx
    Alice Barton ♥ The Mow Way

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  30. Your outfit and your cookies are both very cute.

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  31. I love how you paired that tunic with the red skirt...looks fabulous!! Those cookies are making me drool!

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  32. This is going to be your year for sure!

    xoxo
    www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  33. This is something to blog about....great outfit and you look gorgeous!

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  34. You look beautiful! I love those booties, and that church in the BG of your first photo is such a great place to take phots of your outfit! What a fabulous eye you have...

    http://theefface.blogspot.com

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  35. Total cutie. I'm especially fond of the mustard clutch--makes the floral print really pop! (PS...I'm totally wearing the dress version of your shirt today!)

    Found you through EBEW--stop by and say hi if you have a second. Always love meeting new people. Happy Valentines to you, chickadee.

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  36. love your last outfit (keep it simple) and your shirt here.. Your cookies look delicious too!
    I hope you find love in 2012!!

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  37. happy valentines day my dear! here's hoping next year finds you on a sweet date in super high heels! xoxo

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  38. You look very pretty!
    Those cookies look delicious!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  39. You look beautiful & your hair is gorgeous! Your blog is so successful and you did it all on your own.
    F V day!

    xo
    The Fashionable ESQ

    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  40. Those cookies are getting Pinned right now. So I really did intend to do EBEW this time, and I'm even wearing pink and red today, but... my broken lens would not cooperate. I love this blouse with red and yellow! It's different than the many ways I've seen it styled before.

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  41. Don't worry about V day. It's a lot of hype I feel. And when you look this good there's nothing to fret about at all!

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  42. happy valentine's day! don't fret, you still can love yourself and that's just as good!

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  43. Pssshh, v-day is overrated. And at least you made amazing cookies AND dressed up super cute for it! That's far more blog worthy than anything I'm up to today. :)

    xx Melina

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  44. Love the color blocking in this outfit. I just got a new red dress, and I've been toying with the idea of mixing it with pink, so I love having something to look at!

    Katie- Hems For Her

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  45. the cookies look and sound delicious. Romance often hits us when we least expect it.

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  46. Aww you look so very beautiful:) I love the whole outfit and your skirt is so stunning. Muah, darling

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  47. Oh my goodness your V-Day cookies are adorable! And so is your outfit- very festive, who needs a velvet box when you are so stylin'!

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  48. These cookies are delightfully perfect! I love how you arranged them on the cake platter, too.
    Hope your work day was fun, even if it wasn't full of super-high-heels and fancy dinner dates!

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  49. You look fantastic!! Happy Valentines Day!

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  50. You look lovely and perfectly festive. If it makes you feel better, we went out for a quick dinner, then returned home to put on pjs and watch TV. We're an exciting couple.

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  51. Lovely!

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    Tell me your opinion!
    Follow each other?

    Kisses Elpi xxx

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  52. Love your outfit and those cookies look amazing!! I want some ASAP! Im from CT as well! Would love if you could check out my blog and tell me what you think of my latest! Follow me, I follow you?!

    xx
    Caitlin
    http://hauteeyes.com

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  53. gorgeous shades of red & pink! and the cookies look delicious!

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  54. I haven't gone out for Valentine's Day in years. Ha! Love the bag!

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  55. Gorgeous blouse and clash of pink and red.
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  56. You look absolutely gorgeous Lyddie and any man would be lucky to have you! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  57. Red and pink rule. You look so great. I want those cookies!

    xo,
    Tracy

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  58. I adore this look, You look supper cute , especially for Valentines theme !!!
    Christy

    http://am2pmchic.blogspot.com/

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  59. I adore V-day, but let's face it, it's all hype. You look spectacular, girl, the reds look fantastic on you!

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  60. Very cute outfit! I adore the pattern of that blouse. Hope you had a good VDay, even if you spent it at work :)

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  61. Love always comes when you are least looking for it!! Who knows, it may be just around the corner! Love your outfit by the way - perfect for v-day!

    xox,
    karen

    www.rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com

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  63. These colors are absolutely to die for! Love the patterned blouse.

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  64. i love the outfit and the bag! hope you had a good v-day :-)

    ~Nic

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  65. Your outfit is so gorgeous - that blouse looks amazing with your red pencil skirt. I totally regret not picking up that blouse when it was at Target!

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  67. I am totally in love with your blog,style,everything! So glad i found this site,it's like a breathe of fresh air :-)

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  68. You'll find somebody! My ex contacted me haha I didn't answer. LOL
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