Support Women's Heart Health: National Wear Red Day®

        What is the number one killer of women? My first guess wouldn't be the answer: heart disease. And even though it is the number one killer of women, it has been said to be largely preventable. The tough part is to get the word out on this disease. However, you can do something very simple to support women's health and raise awareness of this killer. February 3rd is National Wear Red Day®.
        I love red. Some people are afraid to wear it because it's such a statement color, when in fact it's extremely versatile color and looks great on everyone. It's just a color that says "Here I am, adore me!" Research has also shown that men prefer women in red. There are many Disney characters who embrace red in their style, but I wanted to highlight someone very specific in this post.
       Minnie Mouse. America's sweetheart. Mickey's true love. She wears all sorts of clothes (she is a fashion icon!), but we all know her signature look: red. Minnie is a classic example of how to wear red. She's confident, sweet, spunky, not to mention sensationally beautiful. When channeling Minnie, go for vintage inspired items. Also, what you choose doesn't have to have polka dots, it just needs to have the innocence and fabulousity that Minnie does.

         Minnie doesn't wear lipstick, but if she did I think it would be red. There's something about red lipstick that is an instant confidence booster (same goes for red nail polish). However, not all red lipsticks are created equal. Here is a tutorial on how to find the perfect red for you by Michelle Phan. She is an amazing make-up guru and I highly recommend her videos.



         Red is an awesome color, period. Don't let yourself or someone you love become a statistic. I encourage you to participate in raising awareness for the number one killer of women, heart disease, on National Wear Red Day®. It's such a simple thing that can make a big difference.

xoxo FortuosityGirl