Mid-Week Romance: The Working Girl's Guide to Valentine's Day

It's time for the blogging world to address the giant purple elephant in the room. VALENTINE'S DAY IS ON A THURSDAY! For most of us, that means whatever romantic plans we may have are going to follow a full day at work. As much as I'd love to wear some pink silky number out to dinner, I'd rather die than strut out of the office wearing something like that (assuming I've changed out of whatever I wore to work.) So, the only realistic option is to wear an outfit that transfers seamlessly from the office to that cozy italian BYOB. No one's has to know if you're rocking a little special something underneath.

One office-appropriate switch would be to upgrade heels your heels to something more evening appropriate. Black leather pointy toe pumps don't exactly scream romance. However, I'd still avoid peep-toed shoes; it's still February after-all! I would also ditch the workbag for something smaller and add some funky jewelry.

The Dress

• A-Line Dress in Indigo via J.Crew $228

Office

• Tippi Cardigan in Wild Petunia via J.Crew $39.99
• Classic Link Necklace via J.Crew $165
• Austin Pump in Natural by Nine West via Zappos $69
• Madison Leather Carrie in Cognac via Coach $498

Evening

• Ravesh Pump by Steven by Steve Madden via Nordstrom $148.95
• Naturalist Gem Layer Necklace via Anthropologie $58
• Glint Crystal Topper Clutch in Silver via Nordstrom $78
• Lace Boy Shorts in Electric Pink by Honey Dew Intimates for Madewell $18
• Lace Bralette in Electric Pink by Honey Dew Intimate for Madewell $32