Patricia Field, V-Day, all-night open bar-basically, it's bound to be wild evening. Come as a girl who likes boys who likes boys in pieces from some really killer emerging designers, and you're bound to be a hit.

[The Official GofG Valentine's Day Party Guide, 2011]

1.Skip the red and go for classic black-this is the one time of year you can wear it and stand out. In fact, forgo the skirts and dresses, too, and opt for a silk jumpsuit from British rising star Tucker.

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2. This pleated leather bag from Lena Erziak, a globetrotting sister team, classes up any outfit. Bonus: Their bags look more expensive than they are.

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3. Toss on a boxy double-breasted jacket from the new minimalism master Apiece Apart. You don't need to have a BF to have a boyfriend blazer.

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4. Patricia Field loves her some tulle, and this oversize, baby-pink pin by Ban.do gives the look just a touch of sweetness.

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Erica Cerulo is the co-founder of limited editions online store Of a Kind and a newly minted fashion contributor for Guest of a Guest.