How to Survive an At Home Jewelry Party, or Any MLM Shopping Party
Tips and strategies to survive a Jewelry Party or any Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) at home shopping event.
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Getting Dressed in the Dark | How to Avoid these Common Fashion Mistakes
I always try to look nice, stylish, and polished. That does not always happen. My recent Zipper Malfunction is only one of many fashion mistakes and wardrobe malfunctions. Here are some common fashion mistakes that are easily avoidable! Sometimes, it looks like I get dressed in the dark, often because I did. In this case, I […]
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Dealing with a Zipper Malfunction
Today I had a fashion emergency. My zipper split while I was in a dressing room, out for a quick shopping trip. This easily could have been avoided. I had trouble with this zipper just a few hours earlier, and that was my warning sign. The idiot light of zippers, saying that I am on my last leg […]
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Prom Dress Shopping Tips | 10 top Tips Before you Buy your Prom Dress
Shopping for a Prom dress can be exciting, frustrating, scary, and for many girls – depressing. Here are a few tips to help have a fun and easy shopping adventure for your perfect outfit. For widest selection of dresses, sizes, and colors, shop before the weekend. Most stores restock during the week and the store […]
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Clean Out Your Closet | Effective Strategies for a Closet Purge
Clean Out Your Closet!
Simple and Effective Strategies for a Closet Purge and Organization
Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
Looking for simple (and cheap) DIY Halloween Costume ideas? I have a few… It is all about the accessories, take simple items already in your closet and add just the right touch for a unique and totally YOU costume. Sexy Fairy – Form fitting sexy mini dress or tight shirt & matching pants, then add […]
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I shrunk this, now what? | Step by step instructions to undo shrinking clothes
I am normally very careful with laundry. I know what fabrics to wash and how to wash it. That does not stop a rogue shirt or dress from being washed incorrectly and shrinking. Recently, I accidentally washed a few dry-clean only items in the washing machine. It did not go well. Here are the step by […]
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Get the stain out | Proven stain removal tips for clothing, fabrics, and more
Are you as accident prone as me? I am the queen of spills, stains, and messes. These are my tried and tested common stain remover techniques to get the satin out of anything, using natural chemical-free products! Blood Stain Removal Blood – Rinse with cold water as quickly as possible, and keep the stain wet. […]
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The Sit Test | Before Your Big Event, Can You Comfortably Sit in Your Dress?
A very common mistake when clothes shopping is the failure to perform a Sit Test. Failure to perform a Sit Test can result in an uncomfortable evening, last minute changes to your outfit or plans. Some of the worse case scenarios are split zippers, busted seams, and other wardrobe malfunctions that can ruin your event! […]
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Sewn Pockets | Are these Faux Pockets or Real Pockets?
How to identify Real Pockets that are Sewn Shut versus Fake Pockets? And Why do manufacturers do this?
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Can I bleach my dress? | How to Change the Color of Your Formal Gown and Other Clothes
Recently, I received this email from a customer wanting to re-purpose an existing dress for her wedding. Can I Bleach My Dress? I bought a prom dress from you in 2010, and I loved the way it looked and felt on me. It is 100% polyester, floor length, and beaded with a cinch at the […]
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White Shirt Dilemma
White shirts are a wardrobe staple. Worn over colored jeans, a white shirt is the casual look for summer. And I want it! Last month, I went on a white shirt shopping quest. Starting at White House Black Market. Where else would you buy white shirts? I bought each of these shirts, faux shrug top […]
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