tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post6482244183176790090..comments2024-03-20T09:03:59.992-04:00Comments on Chic on the Cheap | Connecticut based style blogger on a budget, by Lydia Abate: Valentines CynicLyddieGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01604790644999494872noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-32609642419798333672018-02-20T11:16:52.896-05:002018-02-20T11:16:52.896-05:00You're not missing out - I have to say V's...You're not missing out - I have to say V's day is over rated. Period. <br />Here all restaurants are full and the service that particular day is awful. I tried dining out with friends and husband several years in a row and every single dinner was worst than the previous one. <br />This year I got home at 10pm as I was chatting with a friend and had a sandwich for dinner.<br />BTW I would have been PISSED at someone being THAT LATE to dinner. You had all the right to be. Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-82381322015156161992018-02-17T20:34:55.446-05:002018-02-17T20:34:55.446-05:00I totally agree that Valentine's Day is overhy...I totally agree that Valentine's Day is overhyped. I always treat it as a day to tell people in my life how much I appreciate them, not necessarily a romantic partner. On the fashion side, your shoes are so chic!<br /><br />Nicole<br /><a href="http://www.nicoletothenines.com" rel="nofollow">Nicole to the Nines</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11311626894477244671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-10479624058683804772018-02-16T02:22:05.562-05:002018-02-16T02:22:05.562-05:00That's the cutest Starbucks cup I've seen ...That's the cutest Starbucks cup I've seen in a while. Gotta get mine. ha!<br /><br />Jessica | <a href="http://notjessfashion.com" rel="nofollow">notjessfashion.com</a>NotJessFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115353573139394741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-82016718111246430172018-02-16T00:36:40.003-05:002018-02-16T00:36:40.003-05:00I love your fur mules! So cute and such a fun tren...I love your fur mules! So cute and such a fun trend from last year! I don't celebrate valentines day too much. I make it fun for my girls but my hubby and I keep it really simple.<br /><br />http://www.mylittlenest.orgRuthyAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17916853317757508502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-69276847599436506662018-02-15T15:35:27.935-05:002018-02-15T15:35:27.935-05:00First, I love the gold tassel on your bag, and the...First, I love the gold tassel on your bag, and the mix of textures with the cardigan and velvet pants is so nice! :)<br /><br />Valentine's Day really isn't a big deal here, there are a few stores that have some red heart shaped stuff but so few people do anything. I decided to skip cooking for the night and order takeaway but that was it, haha. Nothing momentous! Like any ocassion, you can get involved in it as much or as little as you want :)<br /><br />Hope you are having a wonderful week. The heatwave continues here unfortunately, so uncomfortable!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-37451150250644956232018-02-15T11:58:29.524-05:002018-02-15T11:58:29.524-05:00I don't make that big a deal out of Valentine&...I don't make that big a deal out of Valentine's- yes, a date night is nice, but it's really just another day. My boyfriend and I keep it really simple/laid-back (sushi and an action flick!), and I probably spend way more time planning outfits for the blog that aren't too Valentine's-obvious than I do thinking about what I'm going to do for VDay.<br /><br />Love those fur mules- I have a pair and they've been getting so much play this winter!<br /><br />-Ashley<br /><a href="http://lestylorouge.com/" rel="nofollow">Le Stylo Rouge</a> awhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931401750884199529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-84131714853853808242018-02-15T08:53:07.034-05:002018-02-15T08:53:07.034-05:00I am with you, I am kind of a Valentines cynic mys...I am with you, I am kind of a Valentines cynic myself. It really is just another day, and one of the only things that is good about it is knowing we are now half way through February. Love this look, I need those mules! <br /><br />xx, Elise<br />www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.comElise Von Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160885689032946521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-23205272120818893742018-02-14T22:27:58.516-05:002018-02-14T22:27:58.516-05:00Loving this cute laid back look! Those slides are ...Loving this cute laid back look! Those slides are the cutest! Love the fur!<br /><br /><3 Shannon <br /><a href="http://www.upbeatsoles.com" rel="nofollow">Upbeat Soles</a><br />Shannon Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666330387906482880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-21039329017236559262018-02-14T15:30:13.272-05:002018-02-14T15:30:13.272-05:00I love seeing your V-Day throwback posts :) Valent...I love seeing your V-Day throwback posts :) Valentine's Day has become more about the fun/cutesy parts of the holiday for me rather than the romance. I'm looking forward to making pizza pasta with some heart-shaped pepperonis for dinner tonight and giving my kids little goodies. :) My husband did get me some flowers and a card, which I really appreciate, but I wouldn't have been upset if he didn't. But I also think that it can be a tricky holiday--so many people have really strong feelings about it both positive and negative. I think it's sweet that your sharing the love with your family today :) Shea Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340001453458159654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-39008496137439962642018-02-14T12:16:22.293-05:002018-02-14T12:16:22.293-05:00I used to feel this same way, Lydia. Especially wi...I used to feel this same way, Lydia. Especially with my ex because there was no love involved. I think that's why I wanted to get married on Valentines Day this time since then I could really celebrate the day with something more meaningful! <br />But I have gotten wise to the fact that love is not only about a spouse or partner. The fact that you sent items to your family is super special, and love is always a good thing!!<br />Sending you tons of love today too!!<br />XOXO<br />Jodie<br />www.jtouchofstyle.com<br />Jodie's Touch of Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453914318183037853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-22007344877017045732018-02-14T11:06:50.978-05:002018-02-14T11:06:50.978-05:00That is a cute starbucks cup, hehe. I love those j...That is a cute starbucks cup, hehe. I love those jeans!<br />I've always just had my own Valentine's celebrations eating chocolate and watching romantic movies. I've never been obsessed with having the perfect date but I did "celebrate" on my own because why not have an excuse to eat exra chocolate all day. Ha ha. <br />So far this year is pretty good. We exchanged presents over breakfast (he got me my favorite British candy) and we'll go out to dinner. Nothing fancy, but it will be nice<br />http://www.closet-fashionista.com/Closet Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307750287416918321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-82536435102442383132018-02-14T10:42:09.716-05:002018-02-14T10:42:09.716-05:00I wish we had something romantic planned, but just...I wish we had something romantic planned, but just dinner at home with a red velvet cake my daughter and I made yesterday. I think we should show love year round and not just on one day. Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-3287703176051153942018-02-14T09:01:34.510-05:002018-02-14T09:01:34.510-05:00I essentially ignore Valentine's Day and mostl...I essentially ignore Valentine's Day and mostly always have. We don't make plans or really every do anything. I've just honestly never had much patience for Valentine's, whether I'm in a relationship or not - I think the most I've ever gotten up to is ordering takeout and watching a movie at home. And that's been more than fine for me!<br /><br /><br />Courtney ~ <a href="http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sartorial Sidelines</a>Courtney Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713150819439653811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-45538431856121055562018-02-14T08:40:10.380-05:002018-02-14T08:40:10.380-05:00I try to treat Valentine's Day like any other ...I try to treat Valentine's Day like any other day - mostly because anytime I have made plans, they've turned out laughably badly. Besides, crowded restaurants with increased prices aren't really my thing, particularly in the middle of the week, when Valentine's Day almost always falls. This year, though, one of Ian's rare days off happens to coincide with Valentine's Day, so we'll be having a small celebration that he came up with: ordering pizza (because it's his favourite) and watching Pocahontas (because it's mine, and he hates it.) It's nothing earth shattering. But it also makes the probability of disappointment much smaller ;)<br />xox,<br />CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822990898186192908noreply@blogger.com