As you go through you day you notice there is a new aisle opened at the Walmart featuring an array of stuffed bears, hearts, flowers and everything in the colors of pink, white and specially red. There are heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, love cards, and oh the hundreds of commercials displaying couples in a romantic venue, and then the man gives his date a box and it is…jewelry! All these signs can only point out one thing and that is Valentine’s Day! Yes, this Sunday is Valentine’s Day and while you might be overwhelmed trying to figure out how to look your best for your date or even using the day to pamper yourself and still look good while being single, I have some tips to help you achieve the look you want and impress that special someone (or just impress yourself).

• Hair

Since Valentine’s Day can get pretty busy at night, I will be presenting two possible look ideas: day and night versions. For this style, you will want to star out with the hair since we will be using heating tools. When using curling irons or straighteners or even blowdryers, you should be doing it before everything or at least before the makeup as the hate can melt the makeup and smudge it. For the day look, try to go for something light and flirty. Soft waves or even an elaborate braid can achieve this romantic look. For the waves, use a large curling iron and after curling your hair brush out the curls. And for the braid, avoid braiding very tightly, and after you are done with the braid, fan it out by gently pulling on chunks of the braid, making it bigger and more voluminous. For the night look, if you have waves, try doing a half up half down look, and if you have a braid, roll it up into a bun for a beautiful updo.

• Makeup

For the makeup, the main difference between day and night looks is intensity. For the day look you will want to use less makeup or lighter colors, as dark and deep shades are too intense for a mere walk through a park or lunch date. For the day look, use a light to medium coverage foundation with some blush and maybe some highlighter. Use light, neutral shades for the shadow and avoid using a harsh eyeliner or don’t even use eyeliner. And for the lips go for a baby pink shade or a nude color. Now for the night look, break out the contouring palette and chisel and highlight those cheek bones. Don’t be afraid to use false lashes and dark brown or black eyeshadow for the eyes, but don’t overdo it! And finally, for the lips, you can go for a nude color or if you are feeling bold, a bright red lipstick.

Day vs. Night

• Outfit

There are a lot of ways you can go with what you will wear. Despite the many outfit ideas, we will stick to a girly, romantic look for the winter. Now many people might think that a sweet, and romantic look can’t be achieved in any weather, specially when it is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and it is snowing outside, but with these tips you will be on your way to having a lovely and stylish day or evening. First of all, the main color of Valentine’s Day is red, so play up on that for a fun pop of color that also matches the holiday. For the day you can try using a nice, dark coat with a cute dress under and some tights to combat the cold winds. If you want to save the dress for the night, use a cute sweater with a long necklace and some jeans. During the day, you can also go for a nice pair of boots and avoid wearing heels since dates during the day tend to be more active than at night. However, once it is dark out, you can take out those pumps and the little black dress. If you are feeling brave, you can wear the dress without tights and just use a long coat for the cold. Use some jewelry to complete the look and now you are ready for date night!

Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun for a lot of people whether you have a date or not. It can inspire those in relationships to pursue other date ideas or try something new and have a special, romantic day. Or if you are single on Valentine’s Day and celebrating Single’s Awareness Day by spending the day to pamper and have fun on your own because there is no reason you should feel left out for not having a date, so just enjoy the holiday and Happy Valentine’s Day!