Putting on Red Has Never Been Thus Stylish-Or Such A Healthy Idea

By Florence Langford


Wearing red-the color of life and love-can do more than help you stop traffic. It may help save lives.

As part of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Girl movement, millions of females are putting on this joyful color to celebrate their commitment to keeping their hearts healthy.

The movement has helped revive interest in making the color red sometimes more stylish. Wearing this vibrant color offers women a chance to stand out and create a statement.

"Color is an easy and affordable way to express yourself through what you wear, " says model and beauty expert Andy Paige. "Red is an empowering color. Once you feel the lift this color gives your spirits and see the consideration it attracts, you will decide to make it a mainstay of your wardrobe all year. "

According to Paige, there are as quite a few ways to wear red as there are good reasons to do it.

Go Red from head to toe or accent an clothe with red accessories. Carry a beautiful red handbag or kick up your heels in red stilettos. Red isn't just for lady, either; men will Go Red by putting on a red shirt, tie or socks.

Try these tips from Paige:

Pick the great red. If your coloring is warm, try a rich tomato or pomegranate. If it is cool, think cherry or scarlet.

Worried related to looking washed out? Fill in the neckline of a red blouse or sweater having a scarf in a softer shade or wear red away from your face-in a skirt, pants or boots.

Put a fresh spin on it. Wear red accessories, like the ones at ShopGoRed. com, in offbeat ways. Substitute two little red-dress pins (the Go Red For Women symbol) for cufflinks on a French-cuffed shirt; tie a red-dress logo scarf around your wrist or apply it as a watchband.

Don't overlook your lips, tips and locks. Glossy red lipstick and nail polish are standard ways to add a touch of glamour. Take it a step further and color your hair red-any shade from strawberry blonde to burgundy will do.

Be Bold, Be Noticed and Be Heart Healthy

Regardless of the shade or the accessory you select, wearing red may also be a style statement that says, "I am taking a stand for my heart health. "

Paige advises, "Incorporating red into your wardrobe serves as a visual reminder to love your heart and Go Red in your own fashion. "




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