- Taylor Swift
For better or worse, Taylor Swift is famous for her dating life. Her hook-ups and break-ups have not only hit the front page; they’ve topped the charts. She even appeared in 2010’s guilty pleasure rom-com Valentine’s Day opposite future-BF Taylor Lautner. To capture an adorable, Taylor-inspired look for a casual Valentine’s date, try some red-hot capri pants and a striped boat-neck t-shirt. Dress it up with some bright red lipstick, throw on a pair of classic wayfarers, and you’re ready to start seeing Red!
- Katy Perry
Like Lady Gaga, Katy is known as much for her crazy costumes as she is for her music—if not more. Unlike Gaga, though, Katy is more likely to eat steak than wear it for her romantic V-day dinner. Sure, she can be over-the-top, and not everyone can pull off electric blue hair, but there is definitely something to be said for that kind of confidence. From her vintage necklines in “Thinking of You” to candy-coated cuteness in “California Gurls” to showgirl glamour in “Waking Up in Vegas,” Katy Perry is never afraid to rock a new style to show off her amazing curves.
- Marina and the Diamonds
Although perhaps less immediately recognizable as the other fashion icons on this list, Marina has recently risen as a “Heartbreaker” in her own right, assuming a fabulous new persona with each change of clothes. ‘Like her recent tour-partner Katy Perry, Marina’s costumes have a voice of their own, fashionably reclaiming negative female archetypes including the “Primadonna,” the “Homewrecker,” and the “Bubblegum Bitch,” all while looking gorgeous and having fun. So, if you’re looking for a new twist on Valentine’s Day, check out Marina’s website for some new inspiration!
- Lola Bunny
One of Looney Tunes’ only female characters, I always loved Lola for being sexier than Minnie Mouse without being as over-the-top as Jessica Rabbit. Anthropomorphized to the extreme, Lola always kept her look cute and casual while still making Bugs’s eyes pop out of his head. Sure, her low-key ponytail was off-set by what would have to be massive amounts of Maybelline Falsies, but her tomboyish personality and sharp wit helped me overlook the impossibility of Barbie bangs on a bunny. Lola is classic proof that high heels and lipstick aren’t required for a great look.
- The Queen of Hearts
A cliché? Or a symbol of righteously ironic feminist rage against a holiday that promotes romantic relationships as a measure of a woman’s worth? Either way, she’s definitely a positive role model for accessorizing. If no other day of the year, Valentine’s is the time to be dramatic with earrings, belts, and, if you’re really feeling adventurous, some adorable Lolita-style glasses. This year for Valentine’s Day, whether you’re going out or just making a statement, don’t be afraid to get creative!
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