Valetine’s Day Date Ideas for You and Your BFFs

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Oftentimes, Valentine’s Day gets a bad rep among college girls – especially single girls. We try to pretend the holiday doesn’t exist, wear too much black, and overdose on chocolate truffles. We spend the day holed up in our dorm rooms watching Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner get together in Valentine’s Day while sympathizing with Jessica Biel. Yes, it’s easy to forget that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love – it’s about all kinds of love, even love among friends.

So this Valentine’s Day, take a cue from Carrie and Miranda and instead of ignoring the holiday, embrace it. Spend the day celebrating with those who know you best, you BFFs, whether you decide the stay in or go out. Here are some ideas to help!
Going Out…

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Here at College Fashion, we believe you don’t need a reason to dress up, but Valentine’s Day makes for a fantastic excuse to wear something fabulous. Want a reason to splurge on that dress you’ve been eying for weeks now? Want to try out that new restaurant? Don’t wait for a date! Grab your girls and go on out! Get dinner, have drinks, maybe even do some dancing. Don’t sit home moping about how you don’t have a guy to take you out, take yourself out!

So gather with all your gals to try on clothes, do each other’s hair and makeup, and paint the town (and your lips) red. And while you’re out, embrace the Valentine’s Day mania. Because it will be there. Everywhere. Chocolate hearts. Red confetti. Pink taffeta. So embrace the love, and share it with your girlfriends. Toast to being single and fabulous!
Staying In…

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Not up for a night out on the town? Perfectly understandable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in alone. Instead, have a girls’ night in, slumber party style! Wear cute pajamas, rent chick flicks, and eat lots and lots of cookie dough.

First of all, get yourself some cute loungewear to relax in. Then, order in some food from your favorite restaurant, whether it be Thai food or pizza. Rent lots and lots of movies. And make them themed, whether that theme is Nicholas Sparks novels (The Notebook, The Last Song, Dear John, and A Walk to Remember) or Back to the ’90s (She’s All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, Spice World, Clueless, Titanic). And don’t forget those desserts – preferably ones you can bake yourself. Brownies? Chocolate chip cookies? Maybe some red velvet cupcakes? You’ll enjoy making them just as much as you enjoy eating them.
But No Matter What You Do…

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Make sure you indulge in some girl talk. As college girls, we all live busy lives – so busy, in fact, that we sometimes forget to take some time out and catch up with our girlfriends, the ones who are there for us in between all of that craziness. So whether you’re playing truth or dare or sharing some honest truths in a heart-to-heart, take some time to check in with your girls. After all, they’re the real loves of your lives, at least according to Carrie Bradshaw.








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[jamessmith4152]

1. Dinner and a Movie – It is classic and traditional, but with a new twist the night can be one to remember. On Valentine’s Day many old theaters show screenings of classic black and white movies that are great for a romantic night out. With some Chinese carry out and a bottle of sparkling cider, you can’t go wrong.


2. Stay in – Snuggling up with a cozy blanket and a classic movie like Pretty in Pink can be the perfect way to spend the romantic evening. Also, it will give you plenty of time gush about your feelings for each other.


3. Game Night – Invite your friends and their significant others over for a game night! Find out who is more competitive by playing Playing Battle of the Sexes. Or a couples Pictionary match is a fun way to get the energy flowing and allow you to work together as a team.


4. Snow Date – If your town has been lucky enough to be hit with snow, take advantage of it! Bundle up and hit the hills for a sledding race. Cramming onto one sled can be very cozy in the cold air. Bonus: cuddling up by the fire is a great way to end the night.


5. Bowling – Battling it out over a foot fault may seem cheesy, but bowling can be a great way to get to know each other. Also, a little competitiveness is never a bad thing, and it will show you their true colors.


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Door-Knock Dinners

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If you happen to be a good cook, make a date with your BFF for dinner at her house. Bring a few crucial ingredients and tools with you, then go through her pantry, fridge and freezer to find food. If you can, make it an honest to goodness three-course meal--appetizer, entree with side and dessert. Is the only thing you can find a bottle of year-old ketchup? Take a quick trip to the store and shop together. The best part about this idea is that you don't have to worry about impressing or pleasing anyone but yourselves, so if you decide that dinner will be Velveeta cheese and crackers with Pop Rocks for dessert, so be it.

Girls' Movie Night

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This one is an excellent standby. Bring a good movie and a bunch of snacks over, and have a great time hanging out in front of the TV. Remember, the movie choice doesn't have to have anything to do with love at all.


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