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I’ve found out that there’s tons to prepare for if you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. From reserving a table at the most romantic restaurant in town well in advance to finding that perfect gift, there’s a lot of stress leading up to the big day. Why not let us make your life a little easier in the wardrobe department? If you’re still looking for that sexy Valentine’s Day date dress, read on. One of my favorite fashion quotes comes from famed designer, Bill Blass: “When in doubt, wear red.” While a bold bright red may not be right for everyone’s style, I’ve found a wide selection in reds, pinks, and corals. Don’t worry, these dresses can be worn again and again (no heart prints in sight!) without anyone wondering why you’re in a Valentine’s Day getup in June. Then again, I can’t vouch for your Christmas sweaters or St. Patrick’s Day all-green outfits. A red and white striped nautical-inspired dress is great for a casual date. Coral is one of those totally underrated colors that looks good on most skin tones. Take a look at a one-shoulder ruffle dress by Tibi for a stunning example. For more dresses in rosy colors, click the slideshow!

If you’re like me, you will always go for the “out-there” styles over the conventional styles that you see every girl on the block sporting. Betsey Johnson, the goddess of fashion, has just released her new collection of handbags, now available at Karmaloop.com. The Betsey Johnson handbag collection is one of the designer’s newest additions to her label, featuring bags of all sizes, colors, and designs. Betsey’s bags are fun, girly and super chic. Nothing short of posh and trendy, they add style to any outfit. It’s no surprise that such a collection stems from the mastermind herself! The New York-based designer has built her long-standing and successful career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Infamous for her glorification of all things embellished and over-the-top, Betsey has been ruling the fashion industry with her unique and exuberant designs since the 1960s. Betsey’s love for dancing and costumes fueled her creativity and inspiration, which are still manifested in her designs today. She reflects her passions in her original and invariably popular pieces, shedding light on a new era of contemporary innovative fashion. Keep all eyes on you with my top picks: the Kitchy Kiss Small Tote in black, the Garden Party Hobo in blue, the Garden Party Wristlet in purple and the On The Prowl Small Cosmetics Case in lavender. To see more Betsey handbags, click the slideshow. Then check out the rest of the Betsey Johnson collection here.

You’ve made it this far already after promising yourself not to forget your re-shaping resolution, but February 14th threatens to undo all the hard work with style-cramping sweets. Valentine’s tradition talks straight to the tongue — and usually, the tummy. So, naturally, you surrender to good old Saint Valentine, right? Well, you don’t have to! Not all Valentine’s candy hearts cause heartache and not all yums enlarge your bum — this year, you and your Valentine can spare the scale scare! If you are trying to stay in shape this Valentine’s season, or are just a health nut, gift or hint these healthy alternatives to your honey. You’ll have nothing to fear if you consider these Valentine’s alternatives — especially after you account for all the kissing calories you’re bound to burn! See the slideshow for some sweet options.

The brainchild of artist and designer Matthew Waldman, Nooka watches will change the way you think about time. Renowned for their ingenuity and design, the Nooka Metallic Silver Zub Zoo takes a step outside the norm of watch design and presents a hip and edgy form factor that is sure to turn heads. Crafted from one-piece polyurethane, the body is soft to the touch and features a hidden stainless clasp to keep it strapped to your wrist securely. The Zoo face ditches traditional clock hands in favor of a digital display that presents hours in a large box on the left, with the minutes in the top row and seconds in the small right-hand box. Other features include water resistance to 3ATM, alarm, chronograph, and date. Nooka designs many unisex watches that will suit any style and are available online at http://us.nooka.com.

Price: $150.00
Who Found It: genemiguel was first to add the Nooka Metallic Silver Zub Zoo to the Hive.

If you’re looking to drop Valentine’s Day gift hints to your sweetie or maybe looking to get a gift for yourself, why don’t you look into getting some quality lingerie? In these hard economic times, splurging on sexy lingerie might be one of the best pick-me-ups (especially if you’re spending more time at home!). Arriving just in time for the most romantic day of the year, the people at Bare Necessities have come up with a special bouquet that will last much longer than a regular bouquet of roses. A bouquet of either a dozen or half dozen lace thongs are wrapped around each silk rose and packaged ever so cleverly in a flower delivery box. You can choose from all red or a mix of pinks and it even comes with a packet of lingerie wash to keep those undies good as new! Now the hard part is dropping those hints ever so subtly– I suggest leaving the hive page open at all times.

Price: $130 – $250
Who Found It: stephe2424 was the first to add the Long Stem Lovin’ Low Rise Thong Bouquet from Bare Necessities to the Hive.