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What I'm Wearing: National Wear Red Day




Today is National Wear Red Day, did you remember to wear red!? I'm showing my support as a blogger ambassador for The Heart Truth® campaign in a red stripe sweater and mini hearts manicure. In case you're not familiar, National Wear Red Day helps raise awareness about women's heart health. And you can get involved, too (even if you're not wearing red!): Post a heart photo on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ShowYourHeart to show your support and trigger a $1 donation from Diet Coke® to heart health programs, up to $100,000.

You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram for live updates from The 2013 Red Dress Collection Fashion ShowSM, which I'll be covering this February 6 in New York City. The beautiful Minka Kelly is the celebrity ambassador and I hear she'll be wearing an original red dress created by Oscar de la Renta. Should be stunning!

Go to www.DietCoke.com/ShowYourHeart for more information.

{What I'm Wearing: J.Crew sweater (purchased on clearance last winter), J.Crew plaid shirt (purchased on clearance this winter), Soia & Kyo wool coat (last year winter clearance at Yurway Boutique), LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's ankle boots (still a few pairs in stores now), Geranium necklace on loan from CakeStyle.com, Rebecca Minkoff bag (purchased at T.J.Maxx), gifted Lucky Brand jeans, Julep nail polish in Helen and Claudette}





5 Under $30: Valentine's Day Finds at Avon.com


While browsing the Avon website this morning on a whim, I came across a dozen supercute finds that would be perfect for Valentine's Day - and the prices were too good not to share. From the ruffly dress above to a flirty babydoll set, these sweet little somethings are the perfect way to treat yourself to something special - without spending a lot. Keep reading for 4 more irresistible finds.

1. Avon Frilled with Excitement Dress, $19.99 (down from $29.99)

Erin Heatherton for XOXO Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign


Check out this behind-the-scenes video of Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherton on-set at the XOXO SS13 ad campaign shoot. The gorgeous "It girl" shares tips on how to make it in the fashion industry and her favorite fashion items for spring.

XOXO is a brand that takes me back - my favorite black jacket in college was XOXO. It was that jacket you take to parties when it's freezing out but you don't want to "ruin" the look of your outfit, and at the same time, it was so inexpensive that I didn't care if I got beer spilled on it or if I lost it in one of those massive coat heaps that forms at large parties. Yet miraculously I never lost it. Ah, the memories.

Also - be sure to check out www.xoxo.com right now where you can save 75% off everything sitewide. Lots of cute options for Valentine's Day, like this embellished shoulder chiffon dress ($29.99, down from $120) or this red peplum dress ($32.99, down from $132).

Are you an XOXO girl?