For Valentines’ Day, Bobby and I have teamed up with Hudson Jeans to give you a glimpse into our relationship and of course, our own personal style.


There’s something to be said about Valentines’ Day, even if it is just a manufactured holiday that boosts candy and greeting card sales: it gives Bobby and me an excuse to slow down, spend time together and maybe even go out on a real date. I was misleading you with that opening dismissal of the importance of this day, even though teenaged me – who made a statement in all black every February 14th – would be rolling her eyes right now at the mere discussion (but still enjoying all of the delicious candies). I love holidays and all of the themes that go with them – I eat that stuff up like no other – but most of the time, either Bobby is working or I am in Florida with family. We both have hectic work schedules, but we coordinate specific days or pockets of time to dedicate to one another. Valentines’ Day, however, is a great excuse to spend an entire day enjoying each other’s company – and Hudson Jeans made it even better by insisting that we style their jeans for a typical Bobby/Keiko date. Luckily for workaholic Bobby, I’m easy to please. Flowers are optional, gifts unnecessary, dinner reservations can be skipped for a home cooked meal (or even take out…because I don’t cook). An ideal day for me is exactly as depicted here: Bobby, Miku, me. It’s a low-key family affair.

That being said, I won’t turn down a proper night out, if Miku wants to stay home and watch the kitties. For this particular night out, Bobby and I dined at one of our favorite restaurants. He likes to dress up but he’s still a dude, so changing outfits throughout the course of one day is foreign to him. I kept the same jeans, makeup and necklaces but had to glitz it up a little bit with a sequin jacket, floral tights and a themed pair of shoes (I told you I love themes). A boyfriend, red lipstick and heart covered shoes…on Valentines’ Day? Fifteen year old Keiko would be disgusted by this display of girlish nonsense. But hey, at least I’m still wearing black.

On Bobby:Langport Five Pocket Slim Straight – courtesy of Hudson Jeans
beanie – Target
flannel shirt – thrifted
boots – Timberland
jacket – H&M

On me (day):
May Five Pocket Skinny Jeans – courtesy of Hudson Jeans
top, sweater and scarf – Gap
little boys’ blazer and belt – thrifted
Seychelles boots – courtesy of ModCloth

On me (night):
May Five Pocket Skinny Jeans – courtesy of Hudson Jeans
top – gift from my mom
BB Dakota sequin jacket – Fred Flare sample sale
tights and necklaces – courtesy of Accessorize
Jeffrey Campbell heart heels – courtesy of ModCloth
lipstick (day and night) – MAC Russian Red

On Miku:
cupcake sweater (under the jacket) – gift from my mom?
parka – Old Navy
shoes (they’re a necessity with the salted sidewalks) – Target