Clothing Basics and Practical Information for Prom, Bridal, Career, and more
Junior, Misses, Missy, Women’s, Plus, Petite, Tall – What size am I? With so many size types, where should I begin? How do I know what size clothes to try on, or buy from the website? There is so much confusion on women’s sizing. There is simply no standard size chart for all clothes – […]
Continue ReadingSummer is coming to an end and it is time to go Back to School. That means Homecoming is just around the corner. Homecoming is the weekend where former alumni visit their High School or University. There is a big sporting event against the local rival school, tailgating activities, and a DANCE! It is the […]
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I loved my Senior year Prom dress! It was red statin, strapless sweetheart neckline, with a front slit. It fit me perfectly and looked amazing. After prom, I kept it in my closet even though I “knew” I would never wear it again. Boy, was I wrong! My freshman year at University I was invited […]
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A women’s size 6 is not the same as a size 6 label from 20 years ago. In fact, today a women’s size 6 is not even consistent across stores. Since women’s clothing is not standardized to actual measurements, clothing size becomes a starting point only. The lie behind Women’s clothing sizes is further confused […]
Continue ReadingBuying a special occasion dress, wearing it, and then returning it to the store, aka “Dress Rental” is a huge problem for stores and ultimately, the customers. Also known as friendly fraud or wardrobing, whatever cute term is used, it is theft. This is a great way to put your favorite local business out of […]
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There are many reasons to keep your wedding dress, preserved or displayed, you may want to hand it down to your daughter to wear on her big day, re-purpose as Christening Gown, or upcycle the gown into another outfit or accessories. Or, for totally different reasons you may want to “cash in” the value of […]
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Simple Tips and Inspiration to Upcycle Your Prom Dress
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Oops, I shrunk it again! Step by step instructions on how to Unshrink Skirts And Other Clothes
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What is the difference between Factory Store and Outlet store?
This is your guide for Outlet malls, navigating the factory stores, and what is a premium outlet mall anyway?
How to Get the Best Value
Shopping at Outlet Stores!
Last week I was out shopping with my friend Joanne. And she was doing something weird. Which is not unusual for her. Every store we went to, she asked the salesperson nearby (assisting us or not) how much they shopped the store they worked at. At first I wrote this off as her being outgoing […]
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Need help selecting the perfect dress to wear to a Wedding? You may already have the perfect outfit in your closet! My go-to dress as a Wedding Guest is solid color, or subtle print dresses, since they photograph beautifully. A colorful scarf or accessory with a simple solid color dress is another option. Avoid white […]
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Packing smart is key to reduce luggage and weight when traveling.
This is my tried and tested checklist for packing light travel essential and packing tips for your (lightweight) travels.