A Good Denim Is Hard To Find

When you find a pair of jeans that you love...buy two pairs because you know you will want to wear them all the time.

Treat them with love. Wash them inside out and air dry your denim.

You will probably want to throw them in the dryer every three washes or so, so that they do not get baggy.

ok, so I realize this is a picture of Brad Pitt, but he does have jeans on!

The Ripple Effect

How old are your bras?

Did you know that it is recommended that you replace your bras every six months?

Don't panic.

Depending on how many bras you own and how often you wear them, your time table may vary.

But, if you cant remember the last time you bought a bra...it is time to go shopping!

Here are some tips:

*A well fitted bra will cause back ripples. Try going up a size (when you do that you may need to go down a cup size)

*Look for a bra with a wide back strap, more comfort and less ripple.

*When shopping wear or bring a form fitting tshirt. It is the best was to see if you like the shape your bra is creating.

Dry Rub

Do you know the proper way to exfoliate your body? Thai at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in Bethesda Maryland taught me.
Begin with a gentle exfoliater (they have a great product SPA7/52) and rub a small amount on your dry skin. Then rinse. Then moisturize. So simple, so effective.
www.reddoorspas.com

Get To The Root Of The Problem

Fresh hair cuts and color are essential to looking good. Roots, whether they are dark or even gray are bad.
So, between trips to the salon try NICE AND EASY ROOT TOUCH- UP by Clairol. And if you are blond, in a pinch baby power works too.

Reuse Your Tissue

Tissue paper that is! for Wrinkle Free Packing!
Most stores wrap your clothing purchases in tissue paper. Instead of throwing it in your recycling bin, smooth it out, fold it and store it in your suitcase. *You must only use color free tissue paper!!!
Here's the trick :
Lay your shirt out flat, place tissue paper on top, and then fold as usual. Then wrap another piece around it.
When you reach your destination you will be amazed at how great your clothes look.

Also bunch up the tissue and put it in your purses and shoes so that they keep their shape.

Dress your Age not you Dress Size

Remember the saying, "act your age not your shoe size"?
Well, I am saying, "dress your AGE not your dress Size"
Just because you are a higher size  does not mean that you should dress like an old fromp, and if you are a smaller size you should dress like a teenager! Just because it fits does not mean it fits YOU.

You're Out

It would disqualify you from Project Runway, but highly recommended at home.
Tape/glue
When your gown is exposing a little bit too much of you, or your top keeps moving and reveiling your bra strap- try tape!

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Love It or Leave It

"THINK MORE, BUY LESS"-Jil Sander
Truer words could not be spoken!
Choose your pieces carefully.
When building your wardrobe make sure that each piece is well fitted, great quality, and versatile.
You must love it to buy it.
If you follow this advice you will be amazed with how fantastic will you look!

Removimg Wrinkles

Everyone who knows me knows how much I love my Jiffy Steamer. Steamers are a must have! They not only remove wrinkles, they freshen your clothes. If you live in an apartment you may not be able to fit a full size steamer in your home, so I suggest a travel size steamer. ESTEAMER by Jiffy is a great choice. I use one for all my travel, and they also have 120, 230 volts available. Now if only they made one for faces!
http://www.jiffysteamer.com/

SEPTEMBER STYLE ADVICE-A MONTH OF INSIDER TIPS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER-FASHION 101

TIP OF THE DAY:
If you did the unspeakable and hung your sweaters on hangers creating what one of my clients calls "shoulder nipples," run, do not walk to your favorite drycleaner. Admit your sin and sigh with relief because they can usually fix it. And then you must vow to only fold your sweaters from now on.

(Bloomingdales.com)

 If your drycleaner ever hangs your sweaters, immediately remove the hangers (and always the plastic). Then next time request to have them folded for all future cleanings.