Weekly beauty tutorials: looks for your date or party this Valentine's Day

(Bliznetsov)

Wow your date this Valentine's Day using these simple tips for your hair, nails, and makeup. Going to a themed party instead? The final tutorial will make you stand out.

Plain pretty - For the risk-averse dater, this tutorial by makeup artist Michelle Phan (recently signed by Lancôme) gives you just what you need to create a girly and romantic look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDbEB9T-iUA

Nice or Naughty - Emily Noel brings you two looks in one with this tutorial: start off with a flirty and innocent look for the day and transform this base into a sexier makeup look for the night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HBA4zF8N5g

Nailing the look - The self-proclaimed Queen of Blending shows you how to paint your nails in pink, red, and white for Valentine-inspired finger tips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58s5aI8uZ8c

Make some waves - Now all that's missing is the hair, so try this Victoria's Secret-inspired tutorial for sexy yet romantic wavy locks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFSQc1IOV8I

Party queen - Skipping the romantic date for a themed party this year? Take Valentine's Day with a pinch of salt with this slightly overdone look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kYa6TZy6-Q