Cappuccino with Jules

Going by traditions, February 14 seems to be made for those in a romantic relationship, but looking at it from a fresh perspective, it can actually be interpreted as a day to celebrate universal love, be it for family members or even pets and best friends. For female companions around the world, Valentine’s Day can easily transform into a Galentine.

Having inserted itself into pop culture dictionary by way of style magazines like Glamour, Galentine marks a significant moment in the lives of metropolitan ladies and ultimately refers to a massive celebration of female solidarity, where girl best friends can gather together and make a toast to their friendship, whether or not they’re in the singles club (well, most of the time they’re single and happy – like me, for example). How they celebrate it is up to them.

Tons of creative ideas can lead to a Galentine’s Day that’s as sweet as sugar. Not sure where to start? Feel free to peek into the list below to help you plan that unforgettable meet-up with your gal pals. Also included are a selection of songs and films (from signature rom-coms to friend-tastic titles) to amp up your evening should you all choose to stay in.

Happy Galentine’s Day!

HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE

• Relax at your favorite cafe and have quality time with friends over coffee/hot chocolate/cappuccino/latte/tea. Mouthwatering snacks like pancakes and waffles also await you.
• Visit an art museum and enjoy all the paintings and installations.
• Make pasta together and gather around the TV for some DVD and Netflix time.
• Take a trip to a chocolate factory and shop for lots of chocolates afterwards.
• Go ice-skating.

FILMS

• Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2
• Mary Poppins
• St Elmo’s Fire
• Clueless
• Hugo
• Sleepless in Seattle
• Legally Blonde 1 & 2
• The Help
• Mona Lisa Smile
• Toy Story 1 & 2
• The Artist
• La La Land
• Sabrina
• Enchanted
• Leap Year
• Ballerina
• Midnight in Paris
• 500 Days of Summer
• Two Weeks Notice
• Letters to Juliet
• The Other Woman
• Leap Year

SONGS

• “In the Heart of Every Girl” ~ Elton John
• “Real Friends” ~ Camila Cabello
• “A Little Help From My Friends” ~ The Beatles
• “You’ve Got a Friend a Me” ~ Randy Newman/Michael Buble
• “One Short Day” ~ from Wicked
• “I Am Woman” ~ Jordin Sparks
• “Salute” ~ Little Mix
• “You’ve Got a Friend” ~ Carole King
• “Forget You” ~ CeeLo Green
• “Beautiful Life” ~ Nick Fradiani
• “A Love That Will Last” ~ Renee Olstead
• “Smile” ~ Lily Allen

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