Valentine’s Day Top 5

By Leanne Powell and Velena Nikolova

With February 14th around the corner, forget about the tight dresses and painful high heels. We’ve chosen five outfit ideas that will make you feel like a true fashionista, and five top hotspots for you and your “bae” to check out. From a casual fun date spot in Shoreditch to a romantic night away in King’s Cross, we’ve got it covered.

Ballie Ballerson – Shoreditch & Soho

Vinyl trousers – heck, yes! Sounds scary? No need to panic! These are downtown, cool-girl trousers that everybody needs in their closet. They are comfy and sexy, and you can spill as many drinks as you want on them. For best look combine them with a skinny top and your favourite jewellery.

Located in the trendy hotspots of Shoreditch and Soho, Ballie Ballerson is famous for its adult ball pit. Have a ball and get ready for a fun-filled Valentine’s day or even Galantine’s, if you’re single and ready to mingle. After you’ve had a play, head to the bar to order a range of retro cocktails, from bubblegum margaritas to Skittle-flavoured gin and the classic old-fashioned. Try the Valentine’s Day food menu, with heart-shaped Neapolitan pizzas.

Tickets start from £10, giving you two hours to play in the pit and access to the bar all night so that you can party the night through.

Everyman Cinema – Hampstead

One piece of clothing that symbolises Valentine’s Day is the bodysuit. Curving the shape of your body and presenting it to the world as a nicely wrapped present, this is the perfect alternative to match with your favourite pair of jeans, look hot and still be very comfortable. 

This outfit, combined with slightly heeled boots, is perfect to pop into the cinema with your loved one and enjoy a movie. 

Look no further than Everyman Cinema. Known for being one of the most luxurious cinemas around, you can kick back on armchairs and sofas and put your feet up on a footstool while you watch the big screen. Order food to your seat from their great food and drink menu and keep your wine chilled in the individual wine coolers positioned under the tables beside each seat. With only a select array of films on show, you both can sit back and relax. Tickets priced from £15.40.

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel – Kings Cross

Red, red, red! Valentine’s is all about red and pink-coloured love hearts, so dressing in red doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Red outfits are considered feminine and sexy, which is what you want for this special occasion. This outfit would be the appropriate wear for a special evening with your ‘bae’. 

Do you want to splash out on your other half this Valentine’s? Then head to St Pancras Renaissance Hotel for a romantic overnight getaway, the 5-star hotel is in the bustling location of King’s Cross. Opened in 1873, the Victorian building is built with a crisp red brick and beautiful architecture on the outside to its painted walls, printed carpets and grand décor in the inside. This hotel is boasting with luxurious suites and a fully equipped spa. Enjoy a culinary experience in the restaurants and champagne bar. 

Prices start from £292 per night for two.

L’antica Pizzeria – Hampstead

Bold prints could be risky on an ordinary day, but since this is a special occasion, you should stand out of the crowd with your favourite crazy print. However, we wouldn’t recommend you mixing up too many prints because then you are risking looking slightly tacky. 

Such an outfit is very appropriate for a nice, local restaurant where the atmosphere will be cosy, and the people will remember you for your bold choice of prints (or men).

Take a visit to L’antica Pizzeria in Hampstead; this little restaurant gives you a real taste of Italy. Offering a multi-sensory experience as you watch your pizza cooked in front of you on a Neapolitan wood-fired oven, it’s everything you’d want and more for a romantic dinner for two. Using local products, you can choose from not only pizza but pasta, salad and a range of Italian desserts. So, take a trip to Italy this Valentine’s! 

Home

Home is definitely where the heart is, which is why Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be about going out and being busy. Why don’t you and your favourite person stay in and have a romantic home-cooked meal, a bottle of wine and some candles burning while you dine? Put on a stylish and comfy pair of chinos with a slogan t-shirt and a blazer on top. Don’t compromise looking your best – even when you’re at home. 

The perfect finish to your outfit on this special day is the red lipstick. Don’t forget to pick yours. You can choose from many shades, but our recommendation will be the classical Crimson red. 

You can find your closest H&M store on Camden High Street to pick your Valentine’s look now.