Can you believe January is already OVER?? With February just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect time to glam it up with a bold red lip or a sultry, smokey eye. KB and I usually keep the 14th pretty low key, but I know some of you guys have big plans in the works. Whether it’s a romantic date with your SO or a night on the town with the girls, I’ve put together some of my favorite red products for this month’s Sona Selects to help you celebrate V-day!
Is it just me or does it seem like blush is becoming a thing again? I’ve been seeing the fresh flushed faces all over the red carpet, magazines and my Instagram feed. I love it! When picking a blush I find it super helpful to match your blush to the color of your naturally flushed cheeks (think the the color your cheeks turn after going for a run!) I usually use a matte or semi matte blush like the Make Up Forever HD blush. It’s super blendable and will help you achieve that natural, rosey flush (no cardio necessary!)
Keeping with the whole red theme in honor of Valentine’s Day, I love using ‘Audacious’ from my Identity Palette. It’s the perfect matte, rust-toned shadow that’ll compliment a statement red lip. You can create so many different smokey eye looks by blending ‘Fearless’ with almost any color in the palette. If you’re in the mood for something bolder, this MAC metallic eyeshadow will definitely give you a cool-girl edge!
Lately, I’ve been super into a bold lip. Nothing makes me feel more confident and sexy than pairing red lipstick with soft and natural makeup. Even when I’m wearing jeans and a tee, a red lip makes my whole look feel elevated. I love this YSL satin lipstick for a feminine, yet edgy take on the classic red lip. It has a bit of orange to it, which is perfect come springtime. If you’re more into a matte color that’ll stay put all day, I love the Smashbox Always on Matte Liquid Lipstick. I’ve also linked a few of my favorite affordable options below!
PS. If applying red lipstick makes you nervous, here are 4 easy steps for applying red lipstick!
Who doesn’t love a good red mani? No matter the time of year, I love painting my nails red because it feels sexy, classic and modern all at the same time. Essie has tons of different reds, from deep bordeauxs to bright crimsons, but I always keep coming back to this true red. For a quick-drying nail polish that’ll last over a week without chipping, Sally Hansen’s Insta Dri in Rapid Red is a great one to pick up. Even if you’re anti-Valentine’s day, you really can’t go wrong with a red mani EVER.
And because I know you will all ask about my outfit, I have linked all the products I’m wearing below! I’m obsessed with this shaggy cardigan from & Other Stories. I threw it on top of this festive tank from Aritzia, but it’s sold out in this colorway so I picked a few similar styles below for you guys! And of course, I’m wearing my favorite Levi’s. I literally don’t take them off!
So there you guys have it! These are some easy and fun ways to get festive this Valentine’s Day. These Sona Selects makeup favorites will pair perfectly with a flirty dress and you’ll be cupid-approved from head to toe.
What do you guys have planned for Valentine’s Day? Let me know if you have any ideas for my hubby KB and I to celebrate!
Xo ?
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My birthday is 2 days after Valentine’s day, so we try to make a romantic vacation or staycation out of it. ? No plans for this one but there is still time. I love the classic red lip and the YSL lip looks delectable. I already have the Essie nail!! ? I love Sona selects! ? #24minclub #24hrclub #instafam
How fun! KB and I want to do a road trip soon!
Hey Sona. I am coming from Snapchat. I’ve been following you since a very long time and I love all your advices and recommendations about makeup. You’re amazing, keep up the great work♥️❤️♥️❤️
Nice selection for Valentine’s Day !!! Unfortunately I don’t have a Valentine but I will probably recreate this look for my birthday who comes in the end of February !! ?? the big step I will have 30 !!! ???
Happy early birthday! A bold red lip will be fab xx
Plan on getting out my Identity Palette for Valentines! Great picks – I especially love the MUFE blush shade you chose. Stunning!
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Hope you love your Identity Palette babe!
Hopefully I will get the pallet this year ;) great choice Sona.
A must-have!!
Perfect selection for Valentine’s Day!! El labial de YSL es lo maximo, lo probé el año pasado y nunca mas pude dejarlo, el color rojo es perfecto para una cita o salida especial.
Saludos Sona!
This is a great post!!! Love some of the lippies ?and obvs the persona palette! I think me and my BF are just gonna get dinner and hopefully he has a surprise for me?! U guys should go on a road trip!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome selects for Valentine. ?? White cardigan is so cute, I love fluffy and cozy pulled overs.
I want Identity palette in my life so bad, can’t wait to have it in my country.
I’m planning to prepare a dinner for my hubby and go out on a romantic place. For something special for him I’m making a scrap book including our best memories with top 10 things I love about him. ❤️ ❤️ Additionally he love wearing capes so I’m planning to make a customized cap for him with something nice on it. May be I’ll make two caps with You’rs and Mine on them. Still thinking for some perfect tags for this.
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I love the advice on how to pick the perfect blush, great advise and I am actually in the market for one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Happy V Day
The cardigan is everything! Sooooo cute and fluffy! I dont really like how red lipstick looked on me but i’m totally gonna try it one day ?
Wow, i love your recommendations everytime. Also i want to say iluvsarahixcolourpop Arriba is also a good red option from last year (an affordable recommendation).❤️
I’ve been looking for a good red lip! I’m going to try the soap and glory one! Your perfect sona!!??
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Looking adorable. ❤️ Perfect selection of products. I really love the tag of Sona selects Valentine’s day additions. ❤️❤️ I think red is a universal color, it suits everyone.
Red lips are perfect for Valentines day. I’m planning to have a dinner with my Besties. We love to spend time together and share our secrets. (:
For how long these soap and glory lip crayons stay?
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Love your style and personality Sona!! Coming from Snapchatfam!
My anniversary is on the 13 so we have a two days celebration every year. Thank you for the blush selection options and I love the red lip lipstick ? one of my favorite go to mainly because I feel like you can never go wrong with it. #24minclub #24hrclub #snapchatfam #instafam
Red lips of course!!!!And red roses from my man…But my triplets have their birthday on 16 of February so we’ll be planning their party!!
nothing special because every day its like Valentines day for me and my man!! #snapchat
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Great selection ! I was told that having redness on my face I should wear peachy blushes so that they don’t show or so that my blush doesn’t look like them. What do you think ? This year we don’t know what we’ll do for Valentine’s Day yet but we sure will exchange presents. :) I have bought a French made boxer that I personalised for him. And I might have understood that he will offer me a jewel candle. :) He will get out of job earlier since it is a Wednesday and he finishes earlier on Wednesdays so we might have time for a nice time together, face to face. What we do usually is go to a nice restaurant. :)
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Beautiful colours of makeup featured for this special day … love ?the vibrant hues! Always a beautiful post! ????
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The Mac extra dimension eyeshadow looks great! And I know I can’t believe January is almost over already! :(
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I love the red YSL lipstick. It’s so buttery and very comfortable to wear. When I go on dates with my hubby I usually wear the Besamé Cosmetics lipstick in Victory red or Velvet red. I love Valentine’s day, I usually exchange tiny, funny gifts with my husband and we cook together with our kids. ❤️ I hope you have a great Valentine’s day Sona and KB! ?
No plans on Valentines day (just a normal day for me) but that YSL shade oh my gosh that is beautiful! Any reason to add some makeup to my collect I am gladly celebrate lol!
I love a red lip! My husband and I usually just have a nice dinner at home. We have a 10 year old daughter so she picks out something special to eat too.
Oh and I’m part of your #snapchatfam! ?
#snapfam!! i’m so excited to use your palette for my valentine’s day look! i think i’ll be rocking a bold red lip as well. i’m stuck in a rut on what to get my boo for valentine’s day! any ideas? xoxo❤️
I love red ❤️
You are literally perfectionist babe ?
I can blindly follow your taste ❤️
Love all the red this time of year! So gorgeous and sexy! Especially all the hearts❤️❤️❤️! We keep it very low key for Valentine’s Day with my husband, but I think this year we will go out, but just beacuse he works that day, (he is a musician).
You guys should do all the cliché things that it is expected this Valentine’s… it’s fun, and you get lots of laughs through out the date!
Sona, you look Simply gorgeous like always. The make up it’s fabulous and I like it because in almost all your products, you put something friendly to the budget. I’m in love with your palette, I can’t wait to get it and your new highlighters OMG! Anyways, keep humble, simply you, and you will still my favorite blogger! #myfavblogger ??
Sona, you have to try the Sephora blush in Hot Flush! I think you will live it.
Hi Sona!! Long time follower of your blog. I am trying to figure out what shade is the YSL red you refer to in this post? It sounds perfect for my skin tone. Can you confirm the name? Thanks!!