September 30, 2009
Shop for a Suit
Dress to impress
Maybe you’ve landed a new position where the dress code is a bit more conservative than your current wardrobe. Or maybe you just need something to get you through the door at a wedding reception or job interview. Whatever your reason, you want to look good, and wearing a suit is the way. But how do you go about selecting the duds? Making an educated decision and bringing home a suit that fits your needs can be much easier once you know how to spot quality fabrics and determine a good fit. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: lightweight cotton, quality fabrics, Shop for a Suit, the construction
Shine Leather Shoes
These shoes were made for shining
Leather dress shoes need shining! A good shine keeps them natty and preserves their longevity by moisturizing the leather. Leather, like your own skin, can dry out and crack–so shoe care professionals use polish to prevent desiccation and to restore lost moisture. You should do the same by giving your leather shoes a shine at least once a month. With a modicum of supplies, effort, and time, you can shine your shoes in almost any location. This 2torial teaches you how to resurrect worn out wing-tips and preserve new pumps in a jiffy. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bedspreads, Leather Shoes, Shine, Shine Leather Shoes, surfaces-rugs
Shave Your Legs
What your big sister never told you (because she probably never knew)…
There are people out there immune to irritating soaps, bad blades and a brutal technique, but chances are you’re not one of them. Most shaving damage results from improper products and lack of preparation. Learn what to use, how to use it and when. After you’ve mastered the perfect shave, you may be able to get away with a shortcut or two. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Shave, skin tug, Temperature, traditional electric razor, traditional razor, warm water, Your Legs
Dsquared2 Milan Moda Donna P / E 2010
The twins Dean and Dan Caten for Dsquared2 welcome press and buyers in their glamping, chic and glamorous version of the most common camping. Slips in a wood, between white tents illuminated by a crystal chandelier decorated with beds in wrought iron and gilt mirrors the “ladybug” chic Dsquared ². Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Dsquared2, Milan Moda Donna, P / E 2010
September 29, 2009
Serve as a Maid (or Matron) of Honor
Maid of honor? Show ‘em what you’re made of!
They’re supposed to unite two souls in a single bond, but weddings can engender more dissension than a congressional tax hike. That’s where the maid (or matron) of honor comes in. As the bride’s closest friend and ally, the maid of honor has a single objective: make things go as smoothly as possible. You’re there with clear nail polish when the bride’s stockings get a snag; you throw the bridal shower and remember who brought what gift; you steer her friend into choosing the most flattering dress possible; and you might even sew a hem or two. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: a Maid, essential responsibilities, Matron, traditional wedding
Iron a Shirt
“But I LIKE my wrinkles!”
Shirts look their best when laundered and pressed by a professional dry cleaner. But if you can’t get it to the cleaners, you can do a pretty good job with an iron and a little patience.
Give yourself a little extra time so the job is well done and you can make it to that important appoinment or date on time.
If you need to wash a cotton dress shirt, wash it in cold water on delicate cycle in the washing machine, or wash it by hand in the sink. Hang it up to dry. The shirt should be almost completely dry before ironing. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Back, Collar - both sides, Front, Iron a Shirt, Sleeves, special ironing spray, washing machine
Host a Wedding Shower
A premarital affair
When your friend told you she was getting married, you blurted out, “I’ll give you a shower!” Now you’re wondering what that means, exactly, and worrying that you’ll trip up. Do you need to provide tea, cucumber sandwiches, and plenty of giggling? Or maybe you and your coworkers want to honor a betrothed colleague, but don’t really know if it’s proper. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: betrothed colleague, Host, Wedding Shower, wedding showers
