We love love no matter what shape or form it takes, so in anticipation of the big day on February 14, we called on some of our favorite power couples around the city. Are you too feeling amorous? Shop our Valentine's Day Gift guide for MEN and WOMEN.
OC models Carlos Santolalla and JOHN TUITE (also a former blog intern) are the next up in our Power Couples series. Outside, the city may be buzzing with crazy people and parties, but these guys are happiest when they're curled up in bed playing Pokémon. They hit pause to let us take these shots.
Name: John Tuite
Occupation: Student
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Describe the first time you met: I met Carlos at COACD during fashion week and we started hanging out a month later. It felt like we would be more than friends from the first night we hung out (we fell asleep on the couch watching cartoons), but we only kissed a week later, at the GHE20 G0TH1K Halloween party. I moved in with him like the next day—it was sooooo romantic!
What are some of your favorite things to do together? Watching TV shows, playing video games, and skating.
What is Carlos' pet peeve? Mandals
What is he currently obsessed with? Pokémon Black Version 2 and The Most Popular Girls in School
If your romance were a song, what would it be? "Blue Jeans" by Lana del Rey
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Kimye!
What is the most romantic thing Carlos has ever done for you? There are literally too many things to pick from. He's amazing.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you two: At Cafe Gitane where we had our first date or at Forgtmenot in our neighborhood. We'll exchange gifts, have a nice dinner, and then Pokémon battle all night.
Name: Carlos Santolalla
Occupation: Model/filmmaker
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Describe the first time you met: At a casting, it was stupid.
What are some of your favorite things to do together? We like to watch bad stuff on Netflix.
What is John's pet peeve? I'm too particular about things (he's really airy). I mean, I'm a Taurus and he's an Aquarius.
What is he currently obsessed with? A Pokémon game that I bought him for his birthday, he's literally obsessed.
If your romance were a film, what would it be? Amour by Michael Haneke
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Britney and Justin
What is the most romantic thing John has ever done for you? He bought me a Nintendo 3DS for absolutely no reason, the way to my heart.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you two: Eating a lot and then regretting it.
Shop the complete Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Men and
OC models Carlos Santolalla and JOHN TUITE (also a former blog intern) are the next up in our Power Couples series. Outside, the city may be buzzing with crazy people and parties, but these guys are happiest when they're curled up in bed playing Pokémon. They hit pause to let us take these shots.
Name: John Tuite
Occupation: Student
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Describe the first time you met: I met Carlos at COACD during fashion week and we started hanging out a month later. It felt like we would be more than friends from the first night we hung out (we fell asleep on the couch watching cartoons), but we only kissed a week later, at the GHE20 G0TH1K Halloween party. I moved in with him like the next day—it was sooooo romantic!
What are some of your favorite things to do together? Watching TV shows, playing video games, and skating.
What is Carlos' pet peeve? Mandals
What is he currently obsessed with? Pokémon Black Version 2 and The Most Popular Girls in School
If your romance were a song, what would it be? "Blue Jeans" by Lana del Rey
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Kimye!
What is the most romantic thing Carlos has ever done for you? There are literally too many things to pick from. He's amazing.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you two: At Cafe Gitane where we had our first date or at Forgtmenot in our neighborhood. We'll exchange gifts, have a nice dinner, and then Pokémon battle all night.
Name: Carlos Santolalla
Occupation: Model/filmmaker
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Describe the first time you met: At a casting, it was stupid.
What are some of your favorite things to do together? We like to watch bad stuff on Netflix.
What is John's pet peeve? I'm too particular about things (he's really airy). I mean, I'm a Taurus and he's an Aquarius.
What is he currently obsessed with? A Pokémon game that I bought him for his birthday, he's literally obsessed.
If your romance were a film, what would it be? Amour by Michael Haneke
Who is your favorite celebrity couple of all time? Britney and Justin
What is the most romantic thing John has ever done for you? He bought me a Nintendo 3DS for absolutely no reason, the way to my heart.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you two: Eating a lot and then regretting it.
Shop the complete Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Men and