Put This on Your iPod: Belle and Sebastian Write About Love
To be honest, I’ve always been a little torn about Valentine’s Day. For me it’s kind of like communism; while great in theory, it almost never works in the execution. Considering last year I got two Snickers bars from my now-ex (gee, I wonder why), I don’t have high hopes for Valentine’s Day, but I’m not a complete Cupid-hater either.
Have A Kick Ass Valentine’s Day, Day 2: No, Your Mac Can’t Be Your Valentine’s Date
So did everyone see the Hallmark commercial plugging Valentine’s Day? If you haven’t seen it, you’ll love this: “Valentine’s Day isn’t about I love you, it’s about I love us.” Commercials like these can make any single woman want to bang her head against a heart-shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates.

Have A Kick Ass Valentine’s Day, Day 1
Love, schmove. When you are a couple, Valentine’s Day is one of the most exciting days of the year. When you are single, you sometimes want to throw things at those happy couples. However, the one thing we forget is that Valentine’s Day is not just about couples. At it’s core, it’s a holiday that is simply about love.
The Weekly Ten: Not a Fan of February
’m not sure if it’s the bad weather or the senioritis or my inability to focus on any one task for more than five minutes at a time, but I’ve been in quite the mood these past few days. And I’m taking my anger out on February, this too short, unproductive, cold, depressing, and generally annoying month.
Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Palooza
• The 5 most convenient beauty products ever
• How to wear a belt around your torso
• Pull off Olivia Munn’s style
• Essie’s awesome new spring ling
• 10 dresses you’ll want to wear this spring
• A little handbag porn
• 1 little black dress worn 4 ways
Candy Dish: Don’t Call Your Exes
• How to avoid having an awful Valentine’s Day
• 8 ways to shop like a pro
• And Miley got her FIFTH tattoo
• Why he cheated on you
• I don’t think we talk about Hugh Jackman enough
• 9 signs of a healthy relationship
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: What To Get Your Guy
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and though it’s a holiday of love…it’s more a holiday of gifts. Because what expresses love better than a gift (paired with some heavy petting)? We’ve scoured the web and gathered up all the best gifts that he’ll love…and that will make him love you even more.

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Fashion Porn: Getting it on For Valentine’s Day
Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is coming in less than two weeks. Whether you’re dressing up for date night with your beau, gearing up for a night of dancing with your single ladies, or joining Ben & Jerry for a night with Blair and Serena, it’s the perfect excuse to buy something pretty.
Maxim Says the Darndest Things: February Edition
All in all, this magazine makes me want to be a brand new woman. A woman that understands what men truly like in tools and snowmobiles, how to defeat Call of Duty Black Ops, where to find the best American bars and how to get laid and live forever.
Tuffy Luv Sez: Find Some Common Ground
Dear Tuffy Luv, Please help me. My name is Rob and I really wish I had a girlfriend. I try asking girls at parties and get turned down left and right. I think I might just be incredibly ugly looking or something.
Candy Dish: Bachelor Sneak Peak!
• In case you can’t wait for tonight….
• Check out Britney’s romantic Valentine’s Day.
• Male fashion trends that should have never happened.
• 5 prints to have in your wardrobe.
• Comfortable heels! Hooray!
• Well that’s just embarrassing….
Weekly Wrap Up: Chocolate Is (still) A Girl’s Best Friend
This week flew by faster than my entire college career has so far, and that is saying a lot. It felt like two days ago when I discovered my first ‘Thirsty Thursday.’ And wasn’t it just yesterday when I was holding back confused tears as Ali chose her job and left Jake with only three women on The Bachelor? Yeah, I’m ashamed.

Single On V-day? It Could Be Worse… [VIDEO]
During any other time of the year, we may be loving single life and having a blast with our friends (or friends for the night…). But then something happens. February rolls around and pink and red decorative hearts start appearing everywhere, sending us into a fit of hysteria. We feel a sense of urgency that suddenly it is not OK to be alone.