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Celtic & Claddagh Jewelry
The History of Symbolism, Legend & Lore History of Claddagh Jewelry Claddagh jewelry is modeled after the claddagh ring, which first surfaced in Ireland more than 400 years ago. The claddagh ring has a rich history; if you aren't familiar...
Intimacy in Marriage, What is it Really and How Can You Have it?
Simply put, intimacy is more than sex or making love. It's more than the physical or even emotional connection you feel with your partner. Intimacy involves a soul connection between two people.
While instant chemistry can be exciting and...
Love, Uncles, and Etymology
Thwack! . . . Thwack! . . . Thwack! Steven Arthur Mills slapped the marble desk in front of Roseville High School’s science class with a yardstick. All eyes suddenly fastened on him. He sensed that we were getting bored with learning, and he wasn’t...
Take Your Fashion Statement To The Beach
It's that time of year when we pack up our bags and head to the beach for the day to enjoy those warm sunrays and the refreshing sound of the lapping water. So what constitutes a good beach wardrobe. Well there are certain essentials that none of...
The Sterling Silver Story
Silver is the most common of the Precious Metals. It’s working qualities are very similar to gold. Pure silver, which is seldom used for jewelry because it is too soft. Silver weighs about half as much as gold and has greater flexibility. Though...
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Creating your "Signature Look" - With a Little Help
The statistics are that we wear 20% of our wardrobe regularly so
the other 80% just hang in our closets, albeit beautifully. Why
do we reach for the same items and outfits?
When we're comfortable, we're really ourselves so we seek out
certain people, choose activities and events, and put on clothes
that make us feel good. Some people know instinctively what
suits them, like my brother and his wife. My sister-in-law is
pretty, petite and fit with incredible taste in clothes. If she
has picked up something from a discount store for almost
nothing, you're sure it's a top designer. Others learn by trial
and error or we need a little help to find our "style."
Where do we turn for help? Depending upon what you're trying to
accomplish, consider these resources: friends and family
members, personal shoppers, a seamstress and a designer.
The clothes you reach for in your closet provide a clue to your
style. Compliments you receive are clues about what's becoming
to you. Whether you're trying to look your best or selecting a
specific wardrobe, get the opinions of people who know you:
family members and friends who have good taste and are
ruthlessly honest with you. Take them shopping; ask them to tell
you what they think about outfits you choose and try on ones
they suggest. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Many higher-end department and specialty stores have personal
shoppers to assist you. Visit two or three stores that have
lines of clothing you like and talk with the personal shopper to
learn her experience in fashion and retail. Ask her to help with
a few outfits so you'll know whether she's on target or if she's
picked out things you might
wear to a costume party.
A trick I learned from my brother is to use the services of a
tailor or seamstress. If an item doesn't fit just right, he
takes it to a tailor. That's quite clever for a couple of
reasons. Our clothes should mold to our bodies (no matter what
our shape), not the other way around. Plus, working with a
seamstress teaches us to enhance our best features and minimize
our "flaws." Carried one step further, a good seamstress can
design clothes specially for you.
What attracts you when you're flipping through fashion
magazines, watching people and shopping? If you find yourself
drawn to particular clothing and designer lines, these reflect
your personal style. Are they too expensive for your current
budget? Apply the Style Network's "The Look For Less"™
technique: bargain hunt for a look similar to a designer one you
like.
With a little help, you can create your "signature" look. The
benefit is feeling comfortable and confident when you move
through your life.
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Let's "face" it ... good looks start with skin care!
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