
// this LOVE sweatshirt // these under $18 jeans // red shoes (similar) //
Do you remember the first time you fell in love?
I do.
He was tall with really cute dimples and wavy hair and brown eyes and knobby knees and if you squinted your eyes and messed up his hair a little—he looked just like Shaun Cassidy.
I thought he was perfect and I was in love with love and when he smiled I would melt.
I drew our names together everywhere—on the back of my English book with little hearts all around it—on the dirty windshield of the car surrounded with smiley faces—-in the steam in the bathroom mirror sealed with a kiss..
I just knew that it was going to be true love forever.
Truth?
I don’t even know what ever happened to him “Mr. I will heart you forever.”
When I was sixteen forever was way too long. I forgot all about him and never looked back.
But I’m still all about twinkling brown eyes and wavy hair and a grin that makes you melt…..
….and Valentine’s Day.
So if you ever doodled or drew a little love on the back of your textbook cover or waited by your locker for a pair of twinkling eyes or love to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
This is the post for you.
Here are 12 of the cutest super affordable Valentine’s Day tops (and the BEST new jeans for under $20).

// this LOVE sweatshirt // these under $18 jeans // red shoes (similar) //
This LOVE sweatshirt has the cutest little notch on the top.
It’s a heavier weight and a little stretchy.
I ordered a small and wish I would have ordered a medium for a little more of an oversized look.
You can see the LOVE sweatshirt here.
And I know that we are here for the Valentine’s Day tops, but I have to press pause and have a moment for these jeans. They are a new drop from Walmart and they are selling QUICKLY. They are SO GOOD. They come in three different washes (don’t worry—I photographed each one because I have all three different washes). They have the prettiest top stitching and they also have a little bit of a stretch. I’m in a short (of course I am) but they come in longer sizes, too.
AND THEY ARE UNDER $18.
I know, right?
You can see the jeans in a medium wash here.

// heart sweatshirt //
This is the coziest sweatshirt.
It’s a little heavier weight with a notch in the collar and a super flattering cut.
I paired it with black pants and stretchy leopard flats.
You can see the heart sweatshirt here.

// heart t-shirt // light wash under $18 jeans //
This t-shirt is so soft and super stretchy.
It runs true-to-size and the shirt is a little longer (I have it gathered up in this picture).
These are the same jeans in a light wash—I have the cuffs turned up, but the cut is the same.
Here’s another version You can see the heart t-shirt here.
You can see the light wash jeans here.

// gray sweatshirt // dark wash jeans // pink shoes //
Here’s another sweatshirt in more of a neutral colorway.
It’s a soft heather gray with four little hearts and a notched neck to elevate the sweatshirt a little bit.
I paired it with the same jeans in a dark wash and these pink flats with a little buckle.
You can see the gray heart sweatshirt here.
You can see the dark wash jeans here.

// tiny heart t-shirt // red shoes (similar) //
This t-shirt is so soft and cozy with a large heart made up of tons of little hearts.
The hearts have a slight sheen and look a little like glitter.
I paired it with red loafers and black pants.
You can see the tiny heart t-shirt here.

// striped shirt with pink heart pocket //light wash under $18 jeans //
This red and white striped shirt is so cute.
It’s more of a tunic style and it has a little pink heart that’s a pocket.
These are the same jeans in a light wash—I have the cuffs turned up, but the cut is the same.
You can see the light wash jeans here.
You can see the striped shirt with the pink heart pocket here.
Here are a few more fun Valentine’s tops and sweaters.
You can shop by clicking on any of the photos.
There’s nothing better than a new Valentine’s Day top to make you smile.
Or a really fun doodle.
Or a pair of twinkling eyes.
Or that sometimes—-right in the middle of an ordinary day….
….love comes along when you least expect it.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.
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