STYLE

Primp your tips

Wear your heart on your sleeve…but also on your nails. We heart this lovely lacquer: a clear base filled with (squee!) pink and red glitter hearts. For a crushable mani, first trim nails neatly and wipe with acetone to get ‘em ultra clean. Then swipe on a coat (or two or three, depending on how thick you want the hearts to be) and seal with a completely clear topcoat to make your mani ultra shiny. Rushing out the door for your date? Dip your nails in super cold water (in a bowl or your sink) for three to five minutes to help them harden on the hurry.

NCLA Limited Edition Nail Polish in Heart Attack, $18, urbanoutfitters.com

Go for the glow

In the heart of winter, the perfect flush is equal parts pink, bronze and peach—all at once. This multi-tasker is the key. Swipe a blush brush over all three sections, then blend in a circle on the back of your hand before swiping on the apples of your cheeks.

Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Peach Beach, $30, Sephora.com

Pucker up, pretty

Here’s a classic: the crimson lip. Some beauty babes use it on the daily as a signature look—but if you’re a newbie to this hue, V-Day is the perf day to rock red for the first time. Our pick from MAC is an all-time favorite. Too much? Try a slightly sheer cherry gloss. And here’s the rule to remember: Keep the rest of your makeup minimal.

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick, $16, maccosmetics.com

Spritz on a sweet scent

A signature scent makes you feel pretty, powerful and pulled together—plus, your date will find it pretty irresistible. Our pick: Something fresh, fruity and floral, like XOXO Luv (it has notes of pink grapefruit and peony—amazing).

XOXO Luv for women by XOXO Eau De Parfum Spray, $47, Perfumania.com

Make your beauty loot look lovely

Polish, perfume, powder…you’ve got tons of pretty picks lying all over your dresser, and they need a haute home. Grab a girly, vintage-inspired tray that doubles as a chic decoration—and you’ll never be late for a date again when you have all your essentials stashed in one sweet spot.

Cut Lace Vanity Tray, $19, urbanoutfitters.com