Go Red For Women

Take look around today, and you may notice a higher-than-usual occurrence of women wearing red.  That’s because today is National Wear Red Day, sponsored by Go Red For Women and the American Heart Association.  Its purpose is to raise awareness of heart disease in women.  Not to frighten you, but 1 in 3 women (that’s fully a third of us) will die of heart disease or stroke.  The good news is it’s 80% preventable, so take some time today to learn a little about heart disease.

Here are some red shoes that fit the bill today:

The Milena by Michael Antonio is a red faux suede bootie with lines so sleek I can barely stand it.  It has an almond toe, 4.5-inch heel, one-inch platform, and a zipper on the inside to let you in.  Also available in tan, black, and a pretty rockin’ blue; your choice for $30 at DSW.

The Britt Lace Ballet Flats are sweet round-toe flats adorned in that most ladylike of fabrics, lace.  It also has leather trim and soles, memory foam footbeds, and a half-inch heel.  Available in black lace too; find them at Talbots for $40.

Put a little python in your life with the Lory by Jessica Simpson.  This pointed-toe pump is a classic, and would work for the office or evening with its three-inch heel.  Also available in black suede, gold metallic, and black and white zebra snake; each is $80 from Macy’s.

Okay, so these FlexFlops aren’t red, but they do come from the American Heart Association store, so a portion of your purchase will help support the cause.  Plus they fold up into that adorable pouch studded with red stones, so you can take them anywhere!  Yours for $24.

So take a little time today and learn about heart disease in women.  It may be one of the smartest decisions you make.

Sales this weekend:
Aersoles: End of season sale-- extra 25% off
Bakers: $30 off $100
Bus Stop Boutique: Winter mini warehouse sale!  50-75% off
Lord & Taylor: 20% off with savings pass or code BONUS
Macy's: Extra 20% off with promo code RED
Payless: Buy one, get one half off