They say love takes over the heart, body and soul – a feverish obsession leaving its prey speechless and impassioned. Like a burning sensation, love smolders its victims with sometimes unrelenting fires.
For those of you who know me, I enjoy calling the shots. Love? Ha, that can’t touch me. Or can it? I think of myself as the fire-breathing dragon that decides who gets burned – with a touch of love or without. Cupid’s cutesy arrow can’t compare to the potency of a blazing flame.
I was the kid who gave everyone a Valentine’s Day card in elementary school because I never wanted to get on people’s bad side. Fifteen years later, I transformed into the vicious winged beast I speak of today. If I fancy you, fine. If I don’t fancy you, or you don’t show your affection properly, then it’s time to say farewell. Like every good dragon, I look after myself. Simply charring those in my way makes for a fulfilling day; after all, I don’t have time to waste, so I might as well make it productive. Burn, baby burn.
So, I dressed myself with tender loving care this morning. I thought to myself, in the wise words of RuPaul, “If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love anybody else?” As such, I draped my body with red pants as an ode to Valentine’s Day, along with a blazer with satin piping and a tuxedo shirt. The cherry on top? A black and white polka dotted bow tie.
At this point in time, I don’t know if I’ll even see my Valentine today. But it’s alright, because I don’t dress to impress potential Valentines – I dress to impress myself. And that, my fire-breathing friends, is the true beauty of personal style. Strike a pose, and work it.
Blazer – Bild (German brand)
Shirt – Thrifted
Jeans – Zara
Shoes – Florsheim
Bow tie – a gift from my friend, Jody
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yours truly,
Jonathan
Style Over Stress 
Nice cupid outfit. :) Go shoot some folks with your bows.
Thanks, and I’ll try (;
The pants are awesome!
Thank you! Your red lace dress you wore in your last post served as an inspiration (:
Bow tie! I’m totally seeing that as a nod towards Doctor Who! The outfit is really sharp – love it! I’m in red trousers today too :)
Ahaha looks like I’m transforming into a poster child for that show (; And I’m glad we made similar style choices! Happy Valentine’s Day!
i really enjoyed your post, and i have to say it’s better to be alone and happy than in a relationship and miserable..i had an awful valentine’s day:) cool outfit btw
Well, I hope both of our Valentine’s Days turn out for the better, though it’s almost tomorrow! and thanks for the compliment (:
I love the trim on that outfit! Adds that touch of shine you really need.
Thanks! The trim definitely influenced me to make the purchase (:
It was a good decision.
One of your best posts yet boo!
Thanks girly (:
you look like chuck bass! It´s hot, I love it!
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If only! haha thanks for stopping by (:
I love your red pants! They look great on you and I like how you dressed them up! Hope you had a great Valentine’s Day!
Thanks – I thought I’d put them to good use (: Hope yours was great, too!
Very nice. :)
Why thank you (:
You look smashing!! And if your Valentine didn’t show up.. well too bad, definitely missed out!!
Sunny :)
That’s what I like to think (; Thanks for stopping by!
I like the watch :-)
Thank you!
cherry on top…Perfect!
Thanks (:
This is a very clean and edgy look for you :) Luv!
Thank you!!