My Valentine's Day Outfit

I dyed my hair blue-black!

Necklace- Claire's (gift)

Mesh top- Forever 21-$15

Velvet top- Thrifted (gift)

Red lace skirt- Thrifted (gift)

Fishnets- Eddie's Trick Shop- $5

Flame shoes- Goodwill- $10

I hope everyone's having a good valentine's day spent with loved ones and a tasty box of chocolates! I've been together with my boyfriend for two years and four months as of yesterday. I'm making him a mushroom and swiss burger and a big plate of peanut butter brownies tonight, so I hope he enjoys them. Here's some cheesy pictures of Joe and I:

And I now leave you with this silly song:

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