💘 It's Love Actually… But Make It Fabulous ✨The Valentine's Edition ✨

💘 It's Love Actually… But Make It Fabulous ✨The Valentine's Edition ✨

Your Ultimate Valentine’s / Galentine’s Weekend Guide

This is not just a weekend.
This is The Weekend of Love™.

Whether you're:

  • locking eyes across candlelight with your forever person,

  • clinking glasses with your best girls,

  • cuddling your fur baby in silk pyjamas,

  • or taking yourself out because you are the prize…

This weekend is about celebrating love in all its forms.

And yes — that includes loving yourself first.

💋 The Plans: Pick Your Love Language

❤️ The Romantic Escape

Dinner reservations? Obviously.
But elevate it.

  • Book a candlelit restaurant with live music.

  • Visit a late-night art exhibition.

  • Take a sunset walk and grab dessert somewhere spontaneous.

  • Or book that boutique hotel you’ve been screenshotting for months.

✨ Unexpected romance tip: leave a handwritten note in their coat pocket before you leave.

🥂 The Galentine’s Takeover

Besties + chaos + laughter = therapy.

  • Host a wine and pasta night.

  • Do a DIY spa evening (recipes below 👀).

  • Book a fun activity: cocktail making class, pottery, painting, dance class.

  • Dress up for absolutely no reason and go out for dessert only.

And don’t forget the fur babies — tiny bow ties and treats are mandatory.

🌹 The Self-Love Retreat

Main character energy.

  • Solo brunch with a book.

  • Long bath. Candles. No notifications.

  • Journal your dreams.

  • Buy yourself flowers.

  • Take yourself to that exhibition you’ve been waiting to see.

Because loving yourself first isn’t selfish.
It’s foundational.

👗 What To Wear (Because Obviously)

💃 If You’re Going Out:

  • Blush, red, or deep chocolate tones.

  • Sculpted silhouettes or soft draping.

  • Metallic heels or sleek boots.

  • Minimal gold or rose gold jewellery.

  • Makeup: soft rose lip, glowing skin, subtle shimmer.

  • Hair: romantic waves or a loose chic updo.

Glow. Don’t glitter.

🕯 If You’re Staying In:

  • Silk pyjamas or a slinky lounge set.

  • Bare skin makeup.

  • Hair in a soft bun or brushed waves.

  • A spritz of perfume — even if it’s just for you.

Because we do not dim the glamour at home.

🌫 A Little Love Poem

Love Is:...

Love is the softest rebellion.
The quiet strength.
The warm hand in the dark.

It blooms when we water ourselves first —
when we speak kindly to our own hearts
before offering it to someone else.

Love is the most beautiful thing…
especially when it begins within.

🍷 Valentine’s Dinner Menu

 

 

🥩 “Steak Me Away Tonight”

Creamy Garlic Steak with Parmesan Pasta Shells

You’ll need:

  • 2 ribeye steaks

  • Salt, pepper

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 200ml double cream

  • ½ cup grated parmesan

  • Pasta shells

  • Fresh parsley

How to:

  1. Season steaks generously. Sear in a hot pan 3–4 minutes each side. Rest.

  2. In the same pan, add butter + garlic.

  3. Pour in cream, simmer gently.

  4. Add parmesan, stir until silky.

  5. Toss cooked pasta shells in the sauce.

  6. Slice steak and serve over pasta. Sprinkle parsley.

Dim lights. Dramatic entrance optional.

🍓 “Berry Dipped in Desire”

Chocolate, Strawberry & Vanilla Dream Cups

You’ll need:

  • Fresh strawberries

  • 200g dark chocolate

  • 200ml double cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • Whipped cream

  • White chocolate drizzle

How to:

  1. Melt dark chocolate with cream.

  2. Stir in vanilla.

  3. Layer chocolate, sliced strawberries, whipped cream.

  4. Drizzle white chocolate.

  5. Chill 30 mins.

Feed each other if you’re feeling bold.

🍸 “You're Making Me Blush Cocktail”

  • 50ml vodka

  • 25ml strawberry puree

  • Splash lime juice

  • Top with prosecco

  • Fresh strawberry garnish

Shake vodka, puree, lime with ice.
Strain. Top with prosecco.
Toast to love in all forms.

💅 DIY Spa Recipes (Galentine’s Edition)

💖 “Sugar & Sass” Body Scrub

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Few drops vanilla

  • Pink food colouring (optional for fun)

Mix. Apply. Glow like a goddess.

🌹 “Butter Me Up, Valentine” Body Butter

  • ½ cup shea butter

  • ¼ cup coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp almond oil

  • Few drops rose essential oil

Whip until fluffy.
Apply generously.
Pretend you’re in a skincare commercial.

Perfect for:

  • A fun girls’ night pamper session

  • Or that romantic “you smell amazing” moment

✨ Make It Memorable

No matter how you spend it:

  • Put your phone down during dinner.

  • Say what you feel.

  • Laugh loudly.

  • Dress up even if no one asked you to.

  • Buy the flowers.

  • Take the photo.

  • Celebrate your friendships.

  • Hug your pets.

  • Forgive yourself.

  • Love boldly.

Because love is not just about who sits across from you.

It’s about how you show up for yourself.

And this weekend?

We are showing up radiant. 💘



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