The Friday Girl's Picks: Valentine's Night Outfit Inspiration

So, today is Valentine's Day and whether you're off out tonight with your one and only, on a first date or are out with the girls free and single here's a little bit of outfit inspiration if you need a last minute pick me up! The main outfit is all from River Island, so a little bit of a brand focus this week as I'm really liking their new collection. This monochrome checked dress is really striking and is such a flattering length at just above the knee, so great if a midi skirt is slightly too long on your leg length. This pink biker jacket reminds me of Grease and I love it! It's quite retro yet has a great modern twist on the classic black biker and in the pretty not too in-your-face shade of pink it's perfect for keeping those February chills out on Valentine's Day! Accessorized with classic black courts, simple watch and a chic chain mail strap bag, all you need is a great manicure and a nude lip to top it all off. 

I hope you all have a fabulous Valentine's night whatever you get up to!

Dress, Jacket, Shoes and Watch: River Island

Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury in K.I.S.S.I.N.G Nude Kate
Bag: Vivienne Westwood

New Years Eve Outfit Solutions

So the big night of the year is drawing closer and plans have been made. Some people feel a lot of pressure to wear the most extravagant outfit that ever existed!!!! Countless times I have hit the shops to find the 'perfect New Years Eve' outfit, spending money on an outfit that I have only worn once! My advice is to look back at previous 'must have' outfits and experiment with these to create a new showstopper! Don't get me wrong if you have already seen/purchased an incredible outfit then certainly wear it tonight but my message is don't buy for the sake of it.

My choice is my deep red velvet dress with sparkles as I mentioned in my Christmas Day Outfit Solutions post. As I browse the shops I see a few versions of my dress I bought 3 years ago, which I was tempted to buy before realising my dress was at home waiting to celebrate the New Year once again!! I decided I would prefer to buy a new and exciting item to add to my wardrobe that enhanced my look and was needed.

My advice is to make use of your the items in your wardrobe that you already own. It is easy to fall into the habit of buying for the sake of it rather than spending wisely and realising that during the festive season similar trends appear. Maybe this year you will add a new top to a gorgeous skirt, a statement blazer to your lace dress or a new hairstyle to make you feel special.


Happy New Year from all at The Image Consulting Company!!! I look forward to 2014 with more style advice to share : )