Valentine’s Day is coming at the end of the week and the hype has been on since the beginning of Feb. Everyone has their own opinion about Valentine’s Day. The shops have been displaying what you should be buying for that special someone and even TV programs and adverts have all been talking about Love.

I can’t tell you not to buy into that whole Valentine “Love” theme. But I can share with you how to make it more meaningful for that special person in your life. And if you are single, it’s not the end of the world; you too can treat yourself to some delicious chocolates and show yourself some love.

Valentine’s Day is a day of showing and spreading love and I don’t believe that it should be limited to just boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses or ‘friends with benefits’. I think it’s a day for everyone to enjoy and to be made to feel special.

A friend of mine recently told me what she and her former boyfriend did on their previous Valentine’s Day, and I found it so special that I just had to share it with you. I had asked her what she thought of the day, and if she bought into the whole idea that you have to buy either chocolates, perfumes, teddy bears, champagne, or flowers for that special person, and if that was what made her happiest on that day.

But she said No.

To her, Valentine’s Day should be more than just teddy bears and red roses, the gift should be more thoughtful as that would make her appreciate it more. She began telling me how one Valentine’s Day she decided to make her then-boyfriend a picture frame. She took the very first picture that they had ever taken together and placed it in the frame.

“It felt more special because I had actually taken the time to make it and not just got one from the shop. It felt more meaningful to both of us,” she had said.

And that is what I think Valentine should be about; the deeper meaning behind the gift.

Now I’m sure not everyone has the time to make picture frames or home-made cards. But the gifts that you chose to buy in the store should have more meaning to the other person as it makes them feel even more special. Adding flowers should be complementary to the actual gift.

Since this is a fashion blog I dare not forget to point the ladies and gents to some great fashion tips for Valentine.

To all my ladies, don’t just stick to red dresses or tops; be more creative and inventive with your looks. Try pink – it’s really in this season and looks beautiful on anyone with any skin tone. Also dress for the occasion: this year Valentine will be on Saturday so if you know you have a date, girl pull out all the stops because you won’t be the only one and you don’t want to look like a lone sheep in the mist of wolfs.

To my fabulous gents, get those Carvela’s and All-stars out. Gone are the days when you had to wear church shoes for every occasion. Now you can even rock some All-starts with a suite pants or even jeans and a suit jacket. Mix and Match. Be simple yet stylish.

And don’t be afraid of adding a bit of colour, but also don’t do the floral print too much. Try solid colours and jazz them up with a hint of red in your tie or shoes. Incorporate hints of colour and make sure to be comfortable in what you wear. If you can’t afford it, don’t worry because a good looking woman can dress any man any time.

And remember, be true to yourself.

Written by Phoebe Sibomana

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