Some of my favorite Valentine’s Day dates (or any kind of date for that matter) are the low-key ones where you just go out with your honey to do your favorite thing and have a good time while you’re at it.

Today’s date idea is the casual day or night out – a picnic and stroll in the park on a Sunday afternoon, a couple of hours at the bowling alley, or cozying up to each other at the movies.

For this kind of date, you don’t want to look overdone.  Aim for more of a comfortable beauty look but spark things up with some pretty accessories like jewelry and a colorful scarf.  Wear a cute top and throw on your favorite jeans for your fun day out.

For me, I start with my holy grail products I use every day so that I feel most comfortable but I throw in a little something extra, too, for the special occasion.

For lips, apply your MLBB (My lips but better) lipstick to subtly enhance. Try Urban Decay Lipstick ($22 US) in Jailbait, a nude sheer cream, or Hotpants, a medium pink with sheer shimmer.

Top it off with a high shine and yummy scented gloss like Philosophy Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine ($12 US).

For eyes, keep it soft by patting a chocolate brown eyeshadow on the lid and blending out with pink eyeshadow. Highlight the inner corners of your eyes with a cream shadow. Smashbox Eyeshadow Trio in Headshot ($28 US) is perfect for this look.

Then line your waterline and top lash line with a waterproof eyeliner to prevent smudging and apply mascara. For budget friendly picks, try Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner ($5.39 US) and Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Mascara ($8.99 US).

Your beauty routine shouldn’t stop at the face. Give yourself glowing skin in the middle of winter with a safe, faux tan. Keep it natural and try a gradual self tanner to lightly warm up your skintone. My pick is Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer ($8.49 US).

Where are you going this Valentines Day? Which tips are helpful for you? Comment below!

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