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National Wear Red Day | Go Red for Women

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pictured: sparkling dangle earrings / lipstick / red dress c/o Macy’s / handbag (old, also love this one) / black and silver watch / spring nail polish / black pumps

Happy National Wear Red Day! This is an incredible movement to help raise awareness in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Go Red for Women is a campaign by The American Heart Association, and it is sponsored by Macy’s. The campaign calls attention to the fact that cardiovascular disease is so prevalent among women; yet many don’t know it. A woman dies every 80 seconds from heart-related illnesses, yet 80 percent of those deaths are preventable. The American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce deaths, and disabilities, from cardiovascular diseases with education and research that benefits everyone.

I hope you will join me in the fight against heart disease and stroke by wearing red today, and hopefully purchasing a red dress awareness pin from a Macy’s store. The pins are shaped like a red dress, and cost only $3. They are sold in pairs, so for $3, you have a pin for yourself, and one for your BFF! Love that!

This dress I am wearing is also part of the Wear Red campaign and can be found online or at a Macy’s store. It’s a classic and fabulous dress which can be worn every year on National Wear Red Day as well as on Valentine’s Day; or anytime you want to wear a va-va-voom dress! Loving it!

Products benefiting The American Heart Association:

To learn more about The American Heart Association, please visit their website.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by The American Heart Association and Macy’s. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Tie sleeves for spring

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wearing: bold white tassel earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black tie sleeve top / Gucci Marmont handbag / Chanel spring nail polish / striped boyfriend trouser jeans / Gucci mules

Did you love the cold shoulder trend last year? It’s baaaa-aaaack! The cold shoulder trend was all over the runways for spring 2018, and it has returned to store shelves, and the streets, for the warm weather season in 2018. Love that!

The cold shoulder top trend was so much fun last year. It added just the right amount of sass to otherwise ordinary sleeves; spicing up outfits with ease. For spring 2018, we are seeing cold shoulders, plus the return of statement sleeves, and tie sleeves.

I love tie sleeves for spring 2018. It is such a fun way to wear the cold shoulder trend this season. The ties add a re-fresh to the cold shoulder trend which gives last year’s look an update. The tie sleeves are also a flirty way to make a casual outfit more fun then an everyday jeans and tee ensemble.

In addition to tie sleeves, and cold shoulders, designers are giving us statement sleeves with volume, sleeves with multiple cut-outs, and sleeves with cuffs. To be blunt, ordinary sleeves are out this spring. Look for something special about the sleeves on your spring clothing

What is your take on the statement sleeve trend this season? Is this something you will wear again? What about tie sleeves? Do you like the look?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Corset tops for spring

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pictured: bold white dangle earrings (under $20!) / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black and white striped corset top (spring 2018!) / blue faux fur teddy coat (last seen here) / black cropped trouser jeanswhite Gucci bag / Chanel spring nail polish / black boots (old, similar pair here)

Corset tops have been creeping into style over the past couple of seasons, and I finally decided to jump on the trend. Corset tops offer something regular blouses and tops don’t; a cinch waist.

The cinch waist on corset tops is key for creating a silhouette. I love how you can adjust the strings on the corset, and create a waist; making the top fit perfectly.

I love this black and white corset top for spring 2018. It is a great piece for transitioning from winter into spring. Since the color is dark, it can pass as a winter top when paired with jeans and a jacket. For spring, it will look cute paired with jeans, denim cut-offs, or a pencil skirt; and high heel sandals or slides. I also love how it offers a body conscious silhouette without being tight and inappropriate. Love it!

If you are looking for an easy way to rock a spring trend before the weather warms up, I highly recommend snagging a corset top, and pairing it with your favorite jeans. It is a great way to elevate an otherwise casual look for the winter season; plus you will be ready for spring! Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day while out with my kids, and my two youngest took these photos. They’re getting pretty good at photography!

What are your thoughts on the corset top trend for spring? Will you be rocking it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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