Clothing Basics and Practical Information for Prom, Bridal, Career, and more
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 […]
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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Stay Cool in Natural Fibers in the summer heat!
Here is a breakdown of what to look for, and why it matters so that you can stay cool, while looking stylish, in your natural fiber clothing!
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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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Tips and strategies to survive a Jewelry Party or any Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) at home shopping event.
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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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Oh, yes – I love pockets! Here is my previous post to add a basic top pocket, now let’s move on to a basic side seam pocket. Pleated or full skirts are ideal for this hidden pocket. I selected this dress with a back zipper and minimal stretch to the fabric. Trying to match this […]
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