Beach Date

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For Valentine’s Day, Blake and I mix it up every year. With the weather warming up here in LA, I want to spend as much time outside as possible. I always want to chase sunsets with him and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a perfect beach date. I am excited to be partnering with EXPRESS to share our date night looks and some tips on how to pull off a beach picnic this Valentine’s Day.

Even though our date is casual, I love to get dolled up for date night. Love this flowing version of the little black dress. Dress with a pair of heels and moves in the wind on the beach. Love the silhouette created when I walk. For date night I always take out a little cross body bag to fit my phone, tube of lipstick, and a compact for touch ups. I added a little texture to my look with a stack of bangles. Great way to add a little golden finishing touch to my outfit. Blake wore his go-to date uniform: skinny jeans and a patterned button down. Guys have it easy to look good, am I right?!

Our date will include picking up some fresh market foods for dinner to bring on our picnic. I love easy foods like a cheese plate that don’t take much effort to set up and enjoy. Of course I couldn’t forget the bubbly and some cozy blankets to sit on. My favorite part of the evening is taking a stroll at sunset. Not every Valentine’s has to be in a restaurant. Love the idea of making the California landscape our ultimate date night experience. Below I am sharing some tips on how you can recreate this for your own! Good luck lovers.

Tips for your ultimate beach picnic date night:

  • Pick a location that is special to YOU. Blake and I love spending time at the beach so we decided to spend our time there. For a romantic evening, the place needs to have some meaning. Don’t just pick the most expensive restaurant just because. You might not like the atmosphere. Be you.
  • Dress with confidence. Whether you are staying in to cook, or headed out to your favorite restaurant, get dolled up! Nothing makes the night more special than looking good and feeling good. Never under estimate the power of a little black dress. 
  • Be thoughtful. Blake and I don’t usually do gifts for Valentine’s Day. Instead, we always get each other a card. Blake always manages to get me the funniest and most thoughtful cards and usually even hits me with 3 cards! There is something special about planning ahead and getting your significant other a special little card with a hand written note reminding them that you are thinking of them. Such a small gesture that goes a long way.
  • For a picnic style date, there are a few things that will make your date more luxiourous. Chances are you bought some pre prepared dishes or snacks and it always looks more elegant when you bring along a couple simple bowls, a wooden cutting board to present some of your snacks, and some real silverware! Don’t forget a cute blanket to sit on and wrap yourself up in when it gets a little chilly.
  • For your drink of choice, think what will be fuss free and easy. I am a total champagne girl so that is what I want to be enjoying on Valentine’s Day. My little travel champagne secret is bringing cans of Sofia sparkling wine. They come with straws and individually portioned. Also they are pink and cute. The perfect way to top off your picnic.

On her: EXPRESS dress, purse, and bracelets
On him: EXPRESS dress shirt + jeans

This post is a collaboration with EXPRESS
Big thank you for supporting all eat/sleep/wear collabs!

photos by Lindsey Baumsteiger

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  • February 1, 2016 - 2:29 pm

    Maggie - I love the idea of a personalized valentines day at the beach. That sounds like my idea of a perfect date!

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  • February 1, 2016 - 2:48 pm

    Natali - Beautiful and such a romantic photos! You two lovebirds look so happy and stylish! 🙂

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  • February 1, 2016 - 3:02 pm

    Alyssa - Stunning photos! Such perfect picnic tips. Thanks for sharing! xx

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  • February 1, 2016 - 3:05 pm

    Monika - Such great tips!

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  • February 1, 2016 - 5:46 pm

    Lovey - SO beautiful! Love the photography and scenery. Happy Valentines day to you and your love!

    xoxo

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  • February 2, 2016 - 1:19 am

    Lyn - Wish I lived in LA/somewhere else pretty warm so I could have this as a Valentine’s date or any other date! The weather is cold here, freezing and rain, so no outdoor picnic for me.. Going to try to think of an indoor place that has lots of meaning and do an indoor picnic. Not the same and perhaps it won’t work but I can at least try 🙂 or if you have any indoor suggestions..always welcome !
    Very beautiful photos of you and Blake btw! Do you have a post about your love story? 🙂
    PS : love it when you say in your snaps “Hey Blake!” and I am missing his jokes (with your face while he’s telling them)
    xox LynReplyCancel

    • February 2, 2016 - 6:47 pm

      eat.sleep.wear. - HAHAHA Blake hates snapchat so much. He is such a sport for having me shove my phone in his face 🙂 Indoor picnic, let me think here.

      I kind of love also cooking dinner and getting dressed up with friends and having a group dinner! So fun to find a reason to celebrate. xooxReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2016 - 5:36 am

    Arabella - So cute! I love your outfit too 🙂

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  • February 2, 2016 - 10:44 pm

    Michelle Madsen - This is so sweet. Beach dates are so fun and your outfit perfectly reflects that. Love it!

    -Michelle
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  • February 3, 2016 - 5:11 am

    Iuliia - So beautiful date! I love this idea!

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  • February 8, 2016 - 8:02 pm

    Kendall Chase - Aw I love this! Picnics are my favorite and your little tips are super cute. Happy Valentines to you and your boo!ReplyCancel

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