{rock} OOTD: going red for women...

as i wrote about in yesterday's post, today is Wear Red Day, so it's a perfect day for me to pull out this fab Kiyonna dress that i purchased months ago but hadn't worn yet!

oopsie on the bra showing....

i took these pics at the last minunte, early this morning &
didn't have time to retake them

i love that the font and back of this dress both have a nice deep v

 the shoes are the dollhouse booties that are up for grabs from closet fete

did you rock red today?

{shopping} bright neon lights...

as much as i have been loving a lot of the trendy neon items, i am not the girl to spend a boatload on trends.

and with my new monthly shopping budget being capped at 200 bucks, i am really vigilant (and wicked proud) about how i spend it.

so, when i came across these fun neon bag from shoedazzle, i knew i had to have one, especially since i had a credit, meaning i didn't have to tap my february budget to purchase.

SCORE!

i snagged the neon green. i hope it's as fab in person as it is online.

{events} Go Red for Women

Every year Go Red for Women is one of the numerous causes that I support that is near and dear to my heart (pun intended).

I have written before about my history with heart disease and I am all for events that bring more attention to the cause.

Once again the first Friday in February is Wear Red Day with numerous events taking place all over the country (Chicago Meetups here).

So plan to rock your favorite red and share the awareness!

Learn more here.

Also, the AHA has partnered with Macy's to offer discounts with the Wear Red Sale until Sunday the 5th.

To save an extra 10- 20% off online, use promo code: RED

To save in-store: Wear red or use your Macy's card and/or purchase a Red Dress Pin for $2 to get the extra savings. {Macy's will donate all Red Dress Pin proceeds to American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement.}.

{see their website for all the details and exclusions}

Oh and don't forget the Bleeding Heart launch taking place here in Chicago Friday night.

{events} Randolph Street's Winter Market, Passions and Vanities,

Once again the fine folks at the Randolph Street Market are bringing something fun and new to brighten our winter days with the debut of their winter markets.

First up is Passions and Vanities.  It will be gems, couture, art, antiques and other endearing vices and more.

I am so looking forward to it.

Side note: Chili, cold beer & a big screen TV lounge will be set up for those who want to get their shop on and check out the Super Bowl.

Learn more and get tickets here.