Go Red for Women

February is American Heart Month.  Maybe you saw a lot of women in red on Friday (Wear Red Day).  Maybe you’ve noticed the red lights on Liberty Place or the Ben Franklin Bridge.  I hope you have, because those lights and those women in red were just trying to remind you to keep good care of your ticker!

In the spirit of the month, I give you a selection of red shoes.  First up, a pair that can really help you keep your heart healthy:

The Air Pegasus by Nike have a breathable mesh upper, a sockliner that conforms to the shape of your foot and offers comfort and underfoot support, a lot of cushioning, and even environmentally-friendly rubber on the sole for those of you going green as well as red.  Available in (get this!) eighteen (!) different color combinations; find them on Lady Foot Locker for $100.

The Valma by Mossimo is a simple round-toe flat with seven rhinestones on the toe of varying shapes and colors.  Love.  Also available in black, blue, purple, and green… and for $17, why not get one in each color?  Check them out at your local Target.

If you can, get to Macy’s this month.  Between now and Valentine’s Day, buy a $2 pin to support the cause and get an all-day savings pass.  Buy one of the limited edition red dresses from Ellen Tracy and Marilyn Monroe between now and the end of March and 10% will go to the Go Red For Women movement (between now and the end of the month, the dress from Kensie counts too!).

The Sierra by Paris Hilton combines the color of them month with super-trendy houndstooth and touches of patent leather to make one beautiful bootie.  It has a 4.25-inch heel, round toe, a delicate bow on the outside of the ankle, and a zipper up the side to let you in.  Also available in black, brown, and a really smart black-and-white houndstooth + bright blue patent leather—your choice for $76 from Macy’s.

In Pennsylvania alone, nearly 26,000 women die each year from heart disease and stroke.  One of every three women will die from heart disease, yet less than 60 percent of women recognize heart disease as the number one killer of women.  Consider yourself warned!  I want you ladies around for some time to come, so take good care of your heart.  The Red Cross has even put up a whole nutrition and fitness program.  Take a look!