Valentine's Day

First off, let me assure you that I'm not dead. I've just been on... hiatus. (By hiatus, I mean I had surgery, am trying to move, and then just got lazy.) However, I'm back with a vengeance... and nothing says vengeance like Valentine's Day. I think today, we'll focus on the classic emblem of Valentine's... the heart.

mylifeispretty

 "What in the Friskies have you put on me? No, I'm not going to smile! What do you mean no catnip? Seriously, if I don't smile... none? For a month!? This is blackmail!" *Is sooo going to pee in your shoes later.*

"Fine. Here, this is literally as close to a smile as I can force myself to make. Now, take it off me or I'm calling the ASPCA!"

thisnext

Scoliosis never looked more adorable! Nothing says "I'm in the mood for love" like a pair of endangered Pandas with a degenerative back disease and a heart the color of a bloodless corpse. Still, it's Betsy Johnson, so it's totally crazyawesomefun! *cartwheels!*

ladygagainktattoo

Not quite ready to get inked? Hey, I get it, a tat's a painful, permanent commitment, and what happens if you and Mom break up later, and you find a new Mom? How many people have made that mistake, and have Mom after Mom crossed out on their arm? Oy! "Now what?" they ask themselves. "Now what?"  Thankfully, Mom loves sweaters, and you love Mom (for now!), so this is a nice compromise.  The guys at the biker bar really dig it too. Now, pony up and order that Zima like a man!

thisnext

 SHOT THROUGH THE HEART, AND YOU'RE TO BLAME! YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME! (bad name!)

ecofabulous

I've heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve, but really, this is taking it to extremes. Truthfully though, I'm not really feeling the heart shape here. I think it has something to do with the giant arm sticking out from it. Call me crazy, but I think it ruins the proportions and overall shape... anad actually reminds me more of a decapitated swan. 

Oh well, what can you say? Enjoy the love, the candy, the little pink boxes of sugary conversation hearts...

Cute, but not really a conversation starter...

darkroastedblend

 That, now THAT'S a conversation heart. Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day has it's problems too...

Original image from Urbandebris

Valentines Day...a day for lovers, for sweet sentiments, kisses, hugs, and sexy attire...or you know, hideous knitwear. Whatever works for ya. Sure it's a while away, but there really is a fantastic assortment of goods...some knit with love in every stitch, some made for humor, some possibly influenced by spending a little time with Mary Jane...or one of her friends...

Image from Flickr

Whoa! Kids, keep the "E" away from the knitting supplies OK? The pukiness of the color here coupled with the breastplate nature of the garish orange heart almost create the perfect combination of punky and horrible. Also, the puffy cap sleeves...why does this make me feel like 1996? I do kind of like the old school stereo and blue coral sculpture in the background though.


Image from midnightglamour.com

Wow...just wow. There's a lot to absorb here. I think I need a moment. Someone's going to be ready for a date at the country club! Ok, ok, let's hit this one item at a time. Sequins...check, Cardigan style...check, Awkward sleeve length...check, Retina searing color...check and check, Open knit perfect for flashing a little "T"...check, Pants-less mannequin perfect for flashing a little "A"...*sigh* check. The pearls though were inspired...what saucy wasp would be seen without them?

Image from Craftzine.com
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...1010111000101011010111010101011010101101010101..."
This sweater in process (in process...hehehe...) really brings out my inner nerd. I think I would probably wear the finished product...thus assuring my prospect of spending valentine's day alone.
Image from Max and Maude

When I was a kid, I remember thinking..."I love those chalky conversation hearts...I just wish I could cover my whole body with them in sweater form!" Actually, I never thought that, but if I had, this would have been absolutely perfect. Now, Max and Maude's Fine Clothing and Gifts for Children have some downright amazing...AMAZING sweaters there. I'm sure I'll be visiting frequently.


Image from Live Journal

Banjo here simply wonders "Why?"