Heart On Your Sleeve
Dress || Wedges || Handbag (Similar) || Earrings || Watch || Bracelet
To wear your heart on your sleeve is a phrase that dates back all the way to the Middle Ages. Although the meaning has changed a number of times over the last hundreds of years, it still has a strong meaning today. Nowadays, it means to show your true feelings. In all honesty, I think that’s something that people could put into practice more often. Be honest and let others know how you feel.
Clearly, that can be much easier said than done. Since being forthcoming with how you feel is almost a feat of bravery, it would be much easier to literally wear your heart instead. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time! This little red dress from LOFT is just about as festive as you can get! At first glance, the print is subtle, but on closer inspection, it’s a sprinkling of sweet hearts. It’s a frock that just screams Valentine’s Day.
I couldn’t help but give this dress a little bit of tropical flair. Since these bright red espadrilles were delivered last week, they’ve been a new go-to for footwear. Normally, they would serve as a pop of color, but are a perfect match to the darling dress. On the handbag front, I had been on the hunt for a black rattan crossbody since moving back to Florida. Knowing I didn’t want to break the bank, I was smitten with this bamboo accented pick I found on Amazon. For more of a splurge, I also love this similar option from Tuckernuck.
If this dress doesn’t make your heart patter, there are plenty of other options to wear your heart on your sleeve… Or shoulder… Or wrist. Since you all have probably learned about my love for rattan bags, it should come as no surprise that I found one in the cutest heart shape. This crossbody from Mali + Lili is perfectly for a date night on the town and comes in two different colors.
If you do want a heart themed dress, but one that’s not so bright, let me introduce you to this pick from Talbots. The navy color makes it more versatile, while faux-wrap style gives it an incredibly flattering shape. Talbots is one of my favorite destinations for finding holiday inspired pieces. They are always cheerful and timeless, but never kitschy. I’ve been lusting over this navy heart sweater for just that reason!
As we go into another Valentine’s Day, let’s try to be more open to wearing our heart on our sleeve. Even when the holiday has come and gone, and heart shaped candies are at huge discount, always be open about how you feel to those you love.
Love from Florida,
Katie
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