A Wear Red for Women Outfit

Did you know that this is American Heart Month? And tomorrow, February 5, is Wear Red for Women Day. I’m always down for wearing red! But as excited as I am about putting on something red…and adding a little red lipstick…I’m even more passionate about doing my part to prevent heart disease. And I’m asking you to join me.

The fact is cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That means approximately one woman dies of heart disease every minute! The way I see it, you and I can do three things to help change the statistics.

1. We can make heart healthy decisions. We can move more, eat better, get regular checkups and live in community so that we keep our own hearts as healthy and vibrant as possible.
2. We can wear red on Friday, February 5th and all month long to remind us to encourage each other and the women around us to consider heart health, too.
3. And we can give to the American Heart Association during Wear Red and Give Day to help advance research and education efforts.

We can make heart healthy decisions.

I’m going to leave #1 up to you. But let’s all do this thing, ladies. Let’s make heart healthy choices today. I know I struggle with my blood pressure. I’ve been on blood pressure medication for years and just last year went off of one of those medications (with my doctor’s blessing, of course). But with recent stressful situations, I’ve noticed those numbers going up again.

So I’m being ever more conscious of eating green and lean, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and taking time for relaxation, recreation and meditation. I encourage you to do the same. You are worth it!

I’m also staying in touch with my healthcare provider. She’s helping me to monitor my blood pressure and other heart health indicators. It’s so important to get those regular checkups at our ages, even if we’re feeling fine. And healthcare providers are taking great precautions these days to make your visit safe. So don’t use the pandemic as an excuse to cancel that yearly checkup. Get it done!

We can wear red on Friday, February 5th

Why wear red? Because one in three women will die of heart disease. This is about all of us. So many issues have felt polarizing and divisive lately. But this wear red movement is a unifier. While some ethnicities are at greater risk of heart disease than others, we’re all in this together, ladies. We can all spark some meaningful conversations just by wearing red.

I also ordered this pretty red dazzling crystal brooch to wear. Obviously it’s too late to order it for tomorrow. But you could still order one to wear rest of the month and each February from here on out.

And of course, you could wear your red pants. Ha! Let me tell you about my outfit real quick. After all, much of what I’m wearing is such a great deal.

My Juliet Side-Vent Ankle Pants are under $30 right now. And they seem to be well stocked. But they come in other colors as well. I’m wearing a size Chico’s regular 1 (size 8), so I’d say they run true to size.

Black and white as well as polka dots are continuing to trend this spring. So I thought the polka dot cardigan would be fun to wear over the polka dot easy shirt. Both run true to size. Unfortunately, neither are marked down today. But “favorite” them in the shopping widget below for notification when they do go on sale.

But my black and white long pendant necklace is included in Chico’s buy-one-get-one-50%-off jewelry deal. This is a year-round necklace that could elevate the simplest look.

If you don’t like to wear red close to your face, wearing a red skirt or pants like mine is a smart option. And don’t forget those red shoes in the back of your closet! Those will start a few conversations for sure.

And we can give to the American Heart Association

Finally, I’ve created a Wear Red and Give Today campaign. I’d love it if you ladies would help me raise a large sum from our Dressed for My Day community to help educate women about the seriousness of heart health as well as promote research.

But don’t think of this as my campaign. This is our effort. This is the Dressed for My Day community coming together to promote heart health for women – for ourselves, our sisters, our mothers, our daughters, our coworkers, our friends.

Honestly, I didn’t know what to set our goal at. I have a feeling I’ve aimed low. I hope that you’ll prove me right in that. Surely our community of over 6,000 email subscribers and more regular readers can gather over $5,000 to give toward such an important cause. I’ve started us off with a donation of $100. I hope you’ll join me. And then share the campaign on Facebook or Twitter if you’re on those platforms, too.

To contribute to our Dressed for My Day campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association CLICK HERE or on the button below. It will open in another tab.

And hey, this is not meant to be a guilt trip or compulsory. I’m just passionate about this cause and wanted to offer for you to join me in this endeavor. But if you don’t want to give, please still join me in making heart healthy choices and wearing red.

I also have a heartfelt freebie for you today. You can download a printable graphic with the warning signs of heart attack and stroke. This could prove to be invaluable to you when you least expect it.

Thank you so much for dropping in today. I’d love to see how you Wear Red tomorrow. So be sure to post a pic in Instagram or Facebook and tag me. I hope you have a great day!

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Blessed for My Day

I’m a firm believer in the heart-mind-body connection. We can eat green and lean, exercise regularly, get enough sleep and take prescription medications. But if we harbor bitterness in our hearts we’re still susceptible to an unidentifiable hardening of that muscle. We may not be able to turn around our physical health in one day, but with one prayer we absolutely can increase the health of our most vital organ.

If you are still bitter over a past wrong, I want you to know that I understand. I’ve been there. There is no justification for some of the horrendous injustices you may have endured. There will never be a good explanation, and you may never receive the apology or restitution you deserve. And even if you did, it probably wouldn’t feel like enough. Instead, I encourage you to take your hurt heart to the only One who can truly bring the healing you long for. He’ll ask you to let go of the bitterness and hand it to Him. I know that’ scary and hard. But if you do so, in time, you’ll begin to feel the freedom and joy that comes from a healed heart.

It {love} does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5

There is no healthy part in my flesh because of Your indignation; There is no health in my bones because of my sin. ~ Psalm 38:3