Spirited Style: The Ghost of Galentine's Day

Top: Candie's, Kohl's; Skirt: Tinseltown, Kohl's

The ghost with the most . . . stuff.

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Bow: Limited Too, Kohl's

Boots: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Fancy Phantom Necklace

Top: INC, Macy's; Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

A rose grows at Macy's

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

Bag: On 34th, Macy's

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's; Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's

Heart of Bold Necklace

Y2K spray of roses.

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Headband: Amazon

Wallet: Betsey Johnson, Macy's; Lip gloss: Too Faced, Target

Bag: Betsey Johnson

I love going through my crafting supplies and making something unexpected.  So when I unearthed a pink ghost, I thought, challenge accepted.  So what if it's Valentine's weekend and not Halloween?  I'm sure that many lovelorn souls would say that Cupid's cuddle fest haunts them more than the ghouls' gala.  Speaking of ghouls, there's no better time to post this Fancy Phantom Necklace (that's what I'm calling my cohort) than Galentine's Day, which falls on Friday the 13th this year.  If that's not a sign of the supernatural, then I don't know what is.

Because we ladies can believe in the occult and make our own luck --and spirited style statements.

On the Brink of Pink and Valentine's Day

Coat: So, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Sweater: Madden Girl, Macy's

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, DSW

Sweater: Candie's, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson

Tutu art: Michaels; Makeup: Too Faced, Target; Heart pouch: Madden Girl, Macy's

Boots: Impo, DSW

Skirt: Wild Fable, Target

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Bubblegum Bubbly Necklace

Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Hair clip: Wild Fable, Target

"Brink" might be pushing it, as I'll surely post something very un-Valentiney between now and February 14.  But I can't resist a rhyme, so here we are.

Appropriating Char Bar's shopping cart, corralling my bric-a-brac into a collage, and pretending that my closet's a parlor are all acts of love anyway.

Because love's always a little bit crazy -- and best expressed through an excess of trinkets.   

Candy Kitsch Wish: Endless Love

Skirt: Dolls Kill

Top: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Pink bracelet: Belk; Jeweled bracelet: Zulily

Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's; Socks: Zulily

Barrette: Wild Fable, Target

Disco Diva Necklace

Bag: Royal Monk, ModCloth

Skirt: Tinseltown, Macy's; Bag: Madden Girl, Macy's

Vintage valentine, mom's kitchen.

Top: Mighty Fine, Kohl's

More from Mom's kitchen.

Top: Love Fire, Macy's; Shoes: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Partying heart-y.

Rainbow Romance Necklace

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Macy's

Bow: Target

Valentine's Day may be over, but I wasn't about to let that stop me from posting the rest of my festive fits.    

So here's to loving love and following your heart.  

And always looking, more or less, like a big, frilly box of chocolates. 💖🎀🍫

Candy Crush Rush: Convo Inspo

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney; Tights: Amazon

Sweater: BCX, Macy's

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW

Necklace: Simply Vera, Kohl's

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon

Headband: Amazon; Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Ring: Gifted

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney

Lots to Love Bug Necklace

Bag: Art Class, Target

Bow: Macy's

Boots: Impo, DSW; Tights: Betsey Johnson, Gifted

Sweater: Madden Girl, Kohl's

Skirt: Tinseltown, Kohl's

Shoes: Katy Perry, Zulily

Bag: Betsey Johnson, Gifted

Grand Romantic Vesture Necklace

Sweater: Forever and Ever, Kohl's

Bow: Kohl's

Conversation hearts are to Valentine's Day as candy canes are to Christmas.  Sugary sweet and a labor to eat, but it's not a holiday without them.  I love their rainbow pastels and their weird, chalky taste and their cheesy messages, right down to U R CUTE and TEXT ME.  So of course my closet includes shoes, bags, and bows emblazoned with these loquacious confections.    

It also includes a lot of red and pink, something I noticed when I started this valentine adventure.  At first I thought, how will I wear it all?  But then I reminded myself that it isn't a race and that there's always next year.  

All of those clothes will still be as fresh.

As will those leftover conversation hearts.