The Valentine's Scramble

Only a few more days until Valentine's Day!  I know that we are all in a scramble to figure out:

 What to Wear, Finalize Plans, & Make Everything Extra Special

Well, We want to help you with all of these!  So, today we want to just touch on some extra special pieces (new arrivals), that you can snap up for your plans, whether out or at home.  Some great ideas for dates or ladies night.  And maybe a recipe or two.

When thinking about a holiday that is all about Love, we think everything should have a Touch Of Pink!  Check out these new arrivals that are screaming for everyday, but can be great for a special night.  Dress them up or down, we know you can!

Wild About You Romper: $48, Get to the Paint Infinity Scarf in Hot Pink: $14

Hot Around the Collar Top: $51, Mint Chain Bracelet: $18

Calm & Collected Cardigan in Black: $29.50, Drop Me a Line Tank: $44, 

Gold Chain Link Bracelet: $24, Jean Jeggings: $38

We know that if you are going out... You probably already have reservations or set plans on where to go.  I know that lots of ladies procrastinate finalizing special plans when you are staying in.  So here are a few ideas...

What about a Fondue night? It's easy to make, keep warm, and you have so many options.

Chocolate Fondue

From Epicurious.com

Healthy bonus: 1 serving of fruit per 1/2 cup of sliced fruit, magnesium, and selenium from nuts, vitamin C from strawberries, fiber from nuts and fruits

      Dipping foods

• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 1 red apple, cored and sliced
• 1 green apple, cored and sliced
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup jumbo cashews
• 1/4 cup Brazil nuts

Light chocolate sauce

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
• 1/2 cup skim evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

preparation

Thoroughly wash and dry strawberries and apples. Cut apples and banana into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange all fruits and nuts on a plate. To make chocolate sauce, whisk together cocoa, sugar, and Splenda in a medium-sized bowl. Slowly pour in milk to make a paste. Mix together to remove lumps. Transfer to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a low boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer chocolate sauce to fondue pot. Place pot over candle or canned heat burner. Slide fruit pieces onto fondue fork or toothpick and dip into sauce. For nuts, spoon sauce onto a plate and dip nuts in sauce by hand.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 183 calories, 6.8 g fat (1.8 g saturated fat), 32 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 5.4 g fiber

Nutritional analysis provided by Self

And we do love a ladies night!! And what better thing to do than have a CHICK FLICK MOVIE NIGHT!  Cuddling up with girlfriends, lots of popcorn... Maybe you end up crying it out or laughing out loud, either way you have a blast!!  Here are some of our Favorites of All Time: 

 

And something EXTRA SPECIAL - We are going to have a Coupon Code that is exclusively on the Blog! We know that you are getting set for Valentines day & that we may have some snowy weather on the way! So we want to offer...

15% Off Online!! Using Code: BLOGGER

**This Code is good through Midnight Friday, Feb 14.
PLUS... A special little Swanky Surprise tucked in with every order!

 Show us some blog love and tell us what you are using your 15% on!! We will have more coupons & give aways that you will only be able to get to HERE!!  

On Thursday, I am going to focus on the finishing touches, with some special make up and jewelry tips.  Because no outfit is complete without the toppings!