Happy Friday, ladies! It’s February, which means love is in the air. Happy Valentines Day! Don’t miss our Valentine’s Day Roundup, where we share a few goodies for this special day and four red lipstick shades that are Taylor Swift approved. Today, Kelly and I are sharing a cocktail and appetizer worthy of Valentine’s Day or even the Super Bowl that’s fast approaching. Kelly and I are feeling the love with casual Valentine’s Day outfits, casual yet chic!
Today we are sharing Casual Valentine's Day Outfits
Our outfits are shoppable via text and image widgets
Plus, we are making great Valentine's Starters, Stuffed Mushrooms and a Dirty Shirley!
(Madewell)
My heart sweater (old similar here) is several years old from Talbots, but J.Crew Factory has a puff sleeve heart sweater that’s a dead ringer. I released a YouTube video that’s all things denim this past week, and this kick out crop flare from Madewell was on my list of trendy denim for 2024. It cracks me up how skinny jeans are a hotly contested topic. All you need to say is skinny jeans are outdated, and the claws come out. LOL! Far be it for me to tell you what to wear or what not to wear. But denim silhouettes have changed in the past few years, and that’s a fact.
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
I honestly don’t know why I’m not shopping for Madewell jeans more often, as they are well made and fit like a dream. This pair of crop flare jeans is fast becoming a favorite of mine, perfect with boots or sneakers, and can be dressed up with a blazer or down with a sweater.
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
These Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos are from last year, but they have them available again at J.Crew Factory. Last year I wore them with the blue heart-printed button-up. But this year I want to mix things up a bit – pattern mixing – that is! so I paired the heart pattern with a classic Breton Stripe Top from Saint James.
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
Corinne Lugsole Loafer and the Backcountry Belt, both from Madewell complete my casual Valentine's Day Outfit!
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
The Dirty Shirley is simple an adult version of the classic kids' drink, a Shirley Temple. I thought this was a fun, tongue-in-cheek cocktail for Valentine's Day. 😉 Plus, it has a festive pink hue.
Makes 2 Cocktails
4 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 oz. Grenadine
8 oz. Lemon Lime Soda
Maraschino cherries and lime wheels, for serving
Fill a medium or large glass with ice cubes. Pour vodka, lime juice, and grenadine over ice. Add lemon-lime soda and stir with a long-handled spoon to combine.
Serve topped with cherries and a lime wheel.
Crab stuffed mushrooms are special, decadent and super simple to make. They will surely impress your valentine!
1 lb. Large Baby Bella Mushrooms (about 24 mushrooms)
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Kosher Salt, divided
4 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/2 c. Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 c. Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 (2-oz.) Jar of Diced Pimientos, drained and finely chopped
2 tbsp. Chopped Parsley, plus more for garnish
2 Garlic Cloves, grated
8 oz. Lump Crabmeat, picked
1/4 c. Panko Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
Remove the stems from the mushrooms and wipe the caps clean using a paper towel; reserve the stems for another use, if desired. In a large bowl, toss the mushroom caps with the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Arrange the mushrooms, cap side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until the mushrooms are mostly tender and have released liquid onto the baking sheet, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the same medium bowl used to toss the mushrooms, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, pimientos, parsley, garlic, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well combined. Gently fold in the crabmeat.
In a small bowl, stir together the panko and butter. Set aside.
Stuff each mushroom cap with 2 to 3 teaspoons of the crab mixture and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon of the panko. Return the stuffed mushrooms, cap side down, to the wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake until the panko is golden brown and the crab filling is hot and melty, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Oscar, Kelly, Ollie, and I wish you a lovely weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day!
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
Beth’s Outfit: Similar Heart Sweater | Kick Out Crop Flare Denim | Loubishark Sneakers | Earrings | Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Breton Stripe Top | Heart Print Girlfriend Chinos | Corinne Lugsole Loafer | Backcountry Belt
Yesterday, I shared travel outfits by Frank & Eileen. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Thank you for the Valentine’s preview! Love it. Your sweater is so fun, Beth! I know you said it’s a few years old from Talbots. Jeans: Yes, don’t shoot the messenger; you’re just sharing denim trends with us!
YUM: I’ll try both the cocktail and the crabbed stuffed mushrooms! Appreciate your recipes!
Happy Friday and thanks for the close ups of OSCAR!!
Many hearts coming his way!
He is such a good boy! This appetizer is delicious (rich, but yummy)! This messenger gets shot quite a bit. Gotta love social media! Happy Friday!
Really cute heart sweater. Yes, too said I would not give up skinny jeans, but I have been wearing the straight leg or straight leg skinny or slim and love them. I did save 2 pair of my favorite skinny jeans to wear with tall boots. Love the look tucked in a pair of tall boots.
I think skinny jeans will be around for awhile and look fantastic with tall boots. Who knows? They might even make a comeback!
I forgot to say hi to Oscar and Ollie! Hi guys!
Hi Sherry!
I love the picture of Oscar he looks like he is smiling. Have a great weekend!
Hi. Love the fashion and the recipes. How is Oscar doing, btw? I think you said a few posts back that he was not feeling well. I hope he is doing better. Such cute pets (Oscar and Ollie)!
Apparently (heard from a girlfriend but not checked it out myself), you can take *any* pair of old jeans to a Madewell store and trade them in for a $20 gift card/store credit too. They will recycle them into building insulation. Much better than going into a landfill.
Cute outfits for today. And I hope Oscar is feeling as well as he can too.
Hi Lindsey, this is indeed true. You can take any brand of preloved jeans to a Madewell store and they will give to $20 toward a new pair of Madewell Jeans. You can also do it by mail – just activate a “clean out” kit via their website, print out a free shipping label, package up your old jeans, and send the package to Madewell. They will send you a $20 credit toward new Madewell jeans. Check out the link to read more about their recycling program: Madewell Denim Recycling
Hope that helps! xo Kelly