fourteen things to <3 this valentine's day

What better way to celebrate v-day than with things that warm the heart? For Valentine on the Side, that could only mean our very favorite fashions. We've put together fourteen of our all-time favorite styles, looks, and pieces. No matter where you live, Denver or beyond, THESE THINGS ARE FUCKING AWESOME.

Bustiers. Alot of designers are making dresses with fitted, feminine bodices. They look especially great, we think, if you have smaller boobs. Although if you are more busty, you will certainly be making a statement. Holla!

an amazing bustier by D&G

Black and white. Forever a powerful combo.

how classy is this Burburry number?

Eco-conscious fabrics. We love that green design is becoming more of a standard. Stella McCartney often uses organic fabric (like the jacket below), H&M recently came out with a whole organic cotton line, and bamboo is becoming quite popular as a fabric that is both amazingly soft and sustainable. Yay!

Huge Scarves. They give any outfit bonus points, in our opinion. 

The Modern Cowboy Boot. Kendall is not talking about your grandpa's dirty clunky cowboy boots---she's loving the ultra feminine cowboy boots that make any dress or skinny jeans look ultra modern and sexy. However El loves the cross between clunky and sexy found in the expensive but amazing Frye boot collection. Pick your poison.

Frye dream boot a la el
Jessica Simpson dream boot a la Kendall (don't judge J. Simp makes some rad shoes)

Cobalt Blue. This color is our new favorite and looks great with so many skin tones. 

Fingerless Gloves. Long or short, they add a certain femininity to an outfit, and leave your fingers free for things. 

chanel and valentino

Knee-high stockings and socks. You may remember these from their brief popularity circa Clueless. We love that they keep white, pasty legs looking great and slim, and you can pair them with flats, heels, or boots. 

SJP has the right idea

Mixed Prints. Anyone who is a bit of a Bohemian at heart will love this new trend.

from china's 2009 fashion week

Accessories in Primary Colors. There is no better way to make a drab outfit a hit than with a shockingly bright pair of shoes, chunky necklace or bracelets, earrings, bag or scarf. You can wear black every day of the year and always look unique if you have bold colors to highlight with.

Big collars. An old friend once told me that wearing a big collar is like putting your face on a shelf. Nothing could be more true. It highlights the most unique thing about you whilst being both stylish and cozy.

Beautiful high collar jackets by Anna Cohen

Tiny Vests. With a nod to style icon Annie Hall, these vests are both classic and totally unexpected. It takes a certain confidence to pull off a fashion piece that is this eccentric but if you can do it with confidence, you will turn the heads of everyone in the room.

Vest by Alexis Lamontanga

Clutches. Weather you are a lover of big, dramatic over sized bags or petite purses, a good clutch is a fashion staple. If you are going out for a night at the opera or just trying to jazz up your friday night post work get-up, a clutch is an elegant must have.

Clutch by local Denver designer Ollie Sang using recycled fabrics www.olliesang.com

High Style Jackets. Throwing away a good chunk of a pay check on a killer jacket is an occasional absolute. A truly great jacket can take jeans and a t-shirt and make it stunning, it also does every lady (and fella) good to have a unique piece that will follow you through many seasons and trends. Skip the price tag and listen to your heart if you find a truly great jacket, they pay for themselves (not to say you can't find amazing vintage and thrift jackets for less dough).

a few on the street examples of eye catching jackets

we hope your valentine's day was filled with love and if not that, then we hope this blog post gave you a few ideas about true fashion love in the near future. <3

cheers!