Tis the season for the color of passion.  In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here are a few red-hot picks that are high on our list.  Disclaimer:  All items will make any man swoon, use in moderation.

1. Long Tall Sally’s Cap Sleeve Ponte Dress – $105

2. eyebobs’ “bamboozled” frames – $75

3. Spring Street’s “Gem Dandy” leather and crystal bracelet – $20

4. Clava’s “Wellie” market tote – $26

5. Børn’s “Cornflower” sandal – $95

6. Long Tall Sally’s leather belt – $25

7. Long Tall Sally’s satin pumps – $32

8. Harlequin by Panache’s “Polka” lingerie set – $82 for bra, $26 for brief

I know the new year has only just begun, but I thought I’d give you a quick tip for ways to start building your spring wardrobe – so here you have it:  Go Red.  Buy a pair of sexy red heels (they work wonders, trust me), cinch up your little black dress with a red belt, don a red blazer, warm your hands with some red leather gloves, pair a sexy red skirt with a black tank, black boyfriend blazer, black tights and sexy boots…you get the picture.

I know, red seems an unlikely candidate for Spring, but not according to the runways.  Red harmoniously made it’s appearance alongside of the subdued neutrals and soft earthy palettes – almost every single designer added in a dash of red, cerise, pomegranate, or pimento to their collections. (If you want a more in-depth Spring preview, you can read my latest article on Lifetime Moms.)

Remember, wearing red is much like wearing a chunky necklace – don’t overdo it.  Tone down the rest of your ensemble, or better yet, use your red item as the basis for your outfit, and build up and out from there.  Oh, and then send me PICTURES!  Who knows, you could be internet famous.

That’s way cooler than regular famous, anyway.