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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Are you and your spouse worried about what’s happening with your savings, your pension, your children’s college funds, or just staying employed? The Dow Jones is under 10,000 and European banks sound as shaky as the US banks. Do you find yourself fearful of your futures together? Do you find yourselves disagreeing with your partner about how to weather this financial meltdown? Do you find yourselves arguing because one of you makes more money and feels like they have more control over how money is spent? When money gets tight as a result of reduced income or increased mortgage payments and is combined with financial fears of the future, those old money arguments (my money vs. your money) may be causing you problems again. It is time for the two of you to have discussions again about money.
In his book Love & Money, Jeff Opdyke says: “It’s not really about the money. It’s about creating another level of intimacy in your relationship and bestowing trust on each other.” He further recommends joint accounts for couples which explicitly demonstrates the trust you have with your spouse.
When we keep secrets from our spouse about how much we make, how we spend money, or even how much money we have, this indicates a measure of distrust in the other person. When times are tough like now, you need to trust and have faith in your legal and romantic partner. All your money and all your debts are consider joint by the state. If you are not considering them joint, you are losing out. You lose resources that your partner brings to solving financial problems. You lose a feeling of honesty about yourself. And you lose some ability to manage your family finances in the best way possible.
If the two of you are not quite ready to combine your accounts, at least try to agree on and be committed to the following:
1. Agree to live within your means, so that expenses do not exceed your income.
2. Agree to open, honest communication about money.
3. Promise not to blame one another, judge each other, or keep secrets about money.
4. Be prepared to listen to your partner and understand their perspective.
You both need to be fully aware of the family gross and net income, to know where household (and individual) money goes each month and to know how much debt you have and the interest costs you are paying.
If you are unable to have a frank and open discussion about your money with your spouse, you may benefit from seeing a marriage counselor. The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists (www.marriagefriendlytherapist.com) is a good resource for finding a therapist who is invested in helping you save your marriage. If you are unable to curb your spending, you might consider Debtors Anonymous, an organization for people trying to reduce debt and regain solvency. If you need a housing counselor or help with your mortgage, go to the web site of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov) and click on the Hope for Homeowners link.
It’s important to realize you are not alone. Many couples and families are struggling. Don’t let your marriage be a casualty of the worst financial disaster most of us have ever seen. You and your spouse are in this together. Get the help you need to keep your marriage stable and safe.
If you decide that you might need marriage counseling, check out my website, http://www.PamLipe.com My specialty is marriage and relationship counseling. For 20 years, I have been helping couples find the love and support they want in their marriages. My therapy practice serves the metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Straight hair will shine more that curly or wavy hair because of light reflection. For maximum shine apply straightening balm before blow drying for super sleek looks. When you are blow drying use a nozzle attachment to direct the airflow down the hair from root to tip. This helps to flatten the cuticle scales and add shine. If you have course or frizzy hair, use a big, round thermo brush that has a metal barrel that heats up during the drying process. This heat is then used to style your hair, just like straighteners would.
There are wide range of creams, serums and sprays available to add instant shine. Gloss is great for this. Smooth or scrunch it into the hair to tame flyaway ends and give a fantastic sheen to your hair. Rejuvenate curls by twisting them around your finger. Rub a small amount of curl definer onto your fingers and mold the curl by winding the hair around your finger. This eliminates frizz, reshapes the curl and adds shine. Always rinse hair your with clean running water to banish shampoo and conditioner from the hair as remaining deposits will make the hair dull.
When rinsing use cold water in the final rinse as this will close down the cuticle and encourage shine. Intensive conditioning treatments replace lost moisture and lock it in by adding a fine protective layer around the hair. Feeling in the party mood then wear your hair in relaxed, wavy curls which will be one of this seasons hot new hairstyle looks. You can rag roll or tong your hair, or use large rollers for lovely loose waves to be the belle of the ball.
For a trendy party look which suits styles with short, sharp layers, keep hair smooth and sleek, slicked back behind the ears with some gel, or to show off your layers, wear it more messed up by tousling it with putty.
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Monday, October 20th, 2008
You might be surprised to learn that just about every human being has 100,000 strands of hair on their heads. However, because of differences in texture, some people appear to have less hair, and some people appear to have a whole lot more.
What is texture?
Texture is the circumference of each individual strand of hair. If you have fine hair then your hair has a small circumference and you appear to have less hair on your head. Conversely, if you have coarse hair then your hair has a larger circumference and this bulk makes you appear to have a lot more hair than someone with finer hair texture.
Ultimately, the texture of your hair is simply a matter of genetics; if your parents have coarse hair, you will also, if they have finer hair, you will too. However, thankfully the hair care industry has developed ways you can enhance and modify your hair’s natural texture to achieve the popular styling choices you desire.
Fine Textured Hair
Fine textured hair is generally straight and can appear limp because of residues from hair care products. It can easily be processed by perming and coloring. However, it is important to not over-process fine hair because it can be easily damaged.
There are many things you can do to enhance the texture of fine hair. Some of them are:
Use a Clarifying Shampoo – To reduce residues and oils you should use a clarifying shampoo on fine hair. This will strip off the residue left by shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Kenra manufactures a shampoo called: Kenra Clarifying Shampoo. Kenra’s Clarifying Shampoo is ideal for removing mineral deposits and chemical build-up from hair styling products. However, while this shampoo cleanses your hair, it also adds shine and body.
Use Mousse While Wet – After you shampoo with a clarifying shampoo, adding mousse to your hair (when it is wet) can give it added texture. Start at the roots and massage the mousse into your hair and then let it air dry, or dry it with a hairdryer on low heat. Not everyone wants to use the same hold factor in a mousse. There is a very wide variety of mousses to choose from, however I have three different options to look at. First is the Alterna Life Volumizing Spray Mousse. This is an aerosol mousse that has a light to medium hold. The Alterna Life Mousse was manufactured with fine and thin hair in mind. The exclusive LIFE blend of extracts provides weightless thickening agents that define, maintain, and preserve volume all day long. This product also contains anti humectants that effectively repel humidity, leaving your hair with a smooth texture and a radiant shine.
If you need more of a hold, I would go with a medium hold mousse. An example of this is the Biosilk Silk Mousse. This is an alcohol free mousse that is rich, creamy, and infused with concentrated silk and botanical extracts which add volume and shine.
If you require a strong holding mousse, I would recommend the Brocato Volumizing Foam. This product is a strong holding mousse that creates visual texture and stunning shine. This mousse allows your hair style to be firm, yet still moveable. This is an exceptional volumizing foam with a powerful hold that is great for all hair types!
Color Your Fine Hair – Another good way to add texture to fine hair is to color it. Coloring your hair adds texture to it by enlarging the hair shaft.
Coarse Textured Hair
Coarse, textured hair is generally thicker and harder to process. Coarse hair resists perming, straightening, and coloring.
There are a few things you can do to work with the texture of coarse hair. Some of them are:
Add Moisture – Coarse hair needs added moisture to control frizz and curl. By using a good conditioner you can insure you course hair will lay flatter and be shinier. Some manufacturers offer leave in treatments, rinse-out treatments, or hydrating conditioners that will help to incorporate moisture back into your hair. Bonacure makes a rinse-out treatment entitled Bonacure Moisture Treatment. This is a great product for naturally dry, or naturally coarse hair. This product reconstructs the moisture in your hair shaft from the inside out, which balances the moisture in your hair.
Joico makes a leave-in detangler that you can use on a daily basis which is called Joico Daily Leave-in Detangler. This is a conditioning agent that helps to condition, detangle, and make hair easier to manage. This product will also help you restore the moisture balance in your hair.
People rave about Pureology products and what they do for their hair, and that is why I would recommend the Pureology Hydrating Conditioner. The hydrating conditioner works from the inside out to keep your hair color fresh and your hair detangled ,all with renewed body and amazing shine! Hair is left conditioned, color protected, and shiny!
Air Dry – One of the most important things you can do for coarse hair is to let it air dry. Wash it, condition it, and then let it dry on its own. By not handling your hair too much while it is drying, it will not frizz.
Whether you have fine hair, coarse hair, or something in between, you can work with it by learning about texture and which products to use and which to avoid. By using products that are beneficial for your hair texture, you can better amplify the hair that you were given.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
There is no question that animal electrocution, juvenile seal clubbing, and other forms of animal slaughter for the sake of fur garments represent some of the most depraved acts ever envisioned by the human mind. At the same time, many animal rights activists also feel that commercial farming for the sake of meat also includes a number of inhumane and hostile activities against animals. Therefore, you might be surprised to learn that there is Earth friendly women’s leather clothing available. Irregardless of whether you are looking for a jacket with large cargo pockets, or a leather skirt, you should be able to find a garment that has a limited impact on a wide range of natural resources.
In particular, it is crucial to realize that most leathers come from animals that were raised primarily for meat. As people become more aware of the fact that meat based protein starvation can cause everything from edema to depression, more will look for organically raised meat products. Therefore, you will find that there will be an increasing number of opportunities to purchase leather clothing that is environmentally acceptable.
If you cannot find leather jacket, pant, or accessory suppliers that work with environmentally responsible farmers, you may want to consider some other options. Among other things, you may want to look into obtaining deerskin. In particular, once the summer is past, many private hunters are given permits to take a certain number of deer. Therefore, if you are a hunter, or know of someone that is, you may be able to pick up a suitable animal hide for tanning purposes.
Chances are, if you visit your local department stores, you will find all kinds of imitation leather products. While these garments and accessories were not made from animal skins, they were most likely made from plastic, vinyl, and other petroleum based products. Without a question, these products may be a hazard to human health on top of wreaking all kinds of environmental mayhem.
Irregardless of how environmentally friendly a product may be, it still requires some destruction of natural elements, as well as be shipped from one location to another. Therefore, when looking for green products, it is important to consider durability. Without a question, leather will outlast almost every plant based or synthetic fabric on the market. As a result, even if you order Tianello leather fashions from a catalog, you may be well be doing something that is less damaging to the environment.
There is no question that everyone can do more to reduce personal impact on this planet. That said, each person still needs to be able to live and enjoy good health. While many animal rights advocates claim that women’s leather clothing causes harm to the environment, they may need to rethink some of their statistics. Among other things, when you evaluate the potential to help promote free range farming, as well as reduce other environmental stresses, leather clothes may be the best choice you can make.
For more information about the fashion benefits of Women’s Leather Clothing, visit http://www.womensleatherclothingonline.com
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
All About Pregnancy Announcements Cards – Spread the Great News and Job!
Pregnancy announcements are a great way to reach all of the friends and relatives of a mother-to-be. They will appreciate hearing directly from the parents-to-be, rather than hearing word of mouth about a pregnancy. If possible, pregnancy cards should be sent before any baby shower invitations are sent. As a general rule, expecting parents should try to send personalized pregnancy announcements around the 10th or 12th weeks of pregnancy. After all, the exciting news is bound to spread like wildfire, and the proud parents-to-be should try to tell as many people as possible directly!
The styles and trends in custom cards are similar to birth announcements. Modern designs, cute images of baby items or a pregnant mom silhouette are all popular. Stork announcements are also a charming option. If the cards are sent after the parents know the gender of the baby, printable pregnancy announcements can be geared for a boy or girl as appropriate. If parents know the nursery room theme or colors, the announcement can give the recipients a sneak peak of the nursery. This kind of personalization is great for the mother-to-be that has many out of town friends and relatives. The more the recipient feels they know about the new baby, the more special they feel.
By sending pregnancy announcement cards, parents are also saving themselves some time when they get to the announcement of the baby. The name and address list for the mailings should be virtually the same as the list for the printed birth announcements. Organization is key after the baby is born so already having a list of recipients from the announcements can be sleep saving! Parents will also get out all of the kinks with the cards – they will know how many announcement cards they need to send, are guaranteed not to miss anyone important (they will find out who they missed quite quickly if they miss them with the announcement!) and they will have a system down to stuff envelopes and address announcements quickly.
The joy of pregnancy should be shared with all of the family and friends. Pregnancy cards can be a way to show gratitude, keep in touch with distant loved ones and tell them a little bit about the family that is expecting the baby. The announcements usually indicate the expected birth date, but if parents choose to only announce the month, season or major holiday around the expected date, that is also a nice option. If it is not the first child, cards can also be worded with the siblings-to-be announcing the expected baby. Often times the older siblings are very excited about their new baby sibling and feel extra special if their names are on the announcement cards.
Whatever style pregnancy card is used, the important thing to remember is the joy and excitement of the new baby. Sharing that joy by an announcement spreads the joy around! Some websites have lots of unique pregnancy announcements wording verses, wording ideas and sayings to get your cards just the way you want.
About the Author: Sarah Porter is Author of several articles including About Pregnancy Announcements, Unique Pregnancy Announcements, Affordable Pregnancy Announcements Cards and more.
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008
If you’ve found this article, I have to assume that you either strongly suspect or know for sure that your spouse has had an affair. I know from experience that in all likelihood you’re experiencing a slew of overwhelming feelings (likely none of them positive) like betrayal, shock, severe hurt, and intense pain. You may also blame yourself, wonder how you could have been so naive, or blame your spouse entirely for his or her actions. Every single one of these questions and responses are perfectly natural and normal. You’ve been dealt a harsh blow and there is no right or wrong answer. The days following learning about an affair can go by in a daze or the blink of an eye and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or lost. This article will provide tips and prompts to help you deal with these feelings and sort out / deal with the affair.
Don’t Blame Yourself, Beat Yourself Up Or Second Guess Yourself: Until an affair actually happened to me, I used to wonder how in the world a wife could blame herself for a husband’s affair. I just did not get that at all. But then, in the days after my husband’s affair (once my shock and rage at him wore off) I started to wonder where in the world I went wrong. How could I be so stupid? Was I not exciting enough? Pretty enough? Sexy enough? A good enough wife and mother? Did I not meet his needs or give him what he needed to be happy? Did he have to go elsewhere for excitement or satisfaction?
I have a friend who kind of went through this same sort of thing but in the opposite realm. When she found out about her husband’s affair – she completed overcompensated. She wanted this thing fixed immediately so she sucked it up and put all of the blame squarely on her shoulders and made drastic changes to herself and her bedroom. The “crises mode” of the situation actually created a spark between her and her husband. Then, she hated herself because she felt that she was a “door mat” for just wanting her husband back. She asked herself where was her self respect? How could she allow him to do this? So she felt negatively about herself just as I did and her self esteem was hit as hard as mine was, but for different reasons.
Both of these reactions cause all sorts of internal bad feelings that doesn’t help you heal at all. Although these feelings are so perfectly normal and understandable it’s important to understand that no matter what you did or didn’t do – the affair is not your fault. It just is not. Your spouse is the one who made the decision to be unfaithful. Whether he / she is going through a mid life crises or he / she thinks their needs are not being met or he’s / she’s having self esteem issues, how they chose to deal with these problems was a decision that THEY made.
There are many spouses with issues who chose not to cheat but to instead communicate and work with their wives and husbands to work through these issues.
When You Are Ready, Evaluate And Understand Exactly Why The Infidelity Happened And Your Feelings On What You Want To Happen Now: I will always maintain that a spouse who cheats is the guilty party. However, each marriage has certain factors that can sometimes contribute to infidelity. This is not always the case. Sometimes it’s a simple self esteem issue or stress manifesting itself, but sometimes there can be issues in a marriage or communication style that contributes to infidelity.
Whether you want to save the marriage or not, it can be helpful to hear (when you are calm and ready) just exactly why the infidelity happened. However, you don’t have to take these reasons for face value. Really listen to what your spouse is saying and honestly evaluate if these issues they’re bringing up have any merit or are valid.
Sometimes, a spouse will just make excuses or refuse to take responsibility, but sometimes, you will actually get the truth as painful as it may be. In my own case, my husband was not feeling heard in a highly stressful situation. At first I thought this was all just a silly excuse, but when I evaluated more honestly and closely, I had to admit there was a few slivers of truth there.
What you chose to do with this information is completely up to you. If you don’t want to save the marriage, at least it is a learning experience that you may revisit later in a future relationship. If you do want to save the marriage, this information will be invaluable for you in the future so that you can address these things to make the marriage stronger and ensure the infidelity doesn’t reoccur.
Now, it’s important that you really take some honest time on your own when you can be calm and reflective (this may take time) to determine what you really want. It may be that your spouse has been a good one up until this point and you still love him or her and ultimately want to save the marriage. Or, it may be that a pattern of betrayal and dishonestly is emerging that is a deal breaker for you. Either answer is valid and OK.
Define what is your best case scenario that, if you could achieve it, would help you heal. For some, this is to just pick up and move on by yourself, without letting this one event ruin the rest of your life. For some, it’s to get the marriage back to a loving and trusting place. Whatever your “best case scenario” is, always promise yourself that you will keep this in mind from this point forward.
Because if ultimately you want to save your marriage, then it doesn’t make sense to continue to lash out at your spouse and continue to punish them months and months after they’ve said they’re sorry or allow an unhealthy obsession with everything having to do with the affair (or the other woman) to continue to sabotage your marriage and your happiness. If being happily married and at peace again is really your goal, try your best not to engage in behaviors that are going to keep this from happening (while still being true to yourself.)
Don’t Hesitate To Get Help To Deal With The Infidelity If You Need It: An affair can be heavy burden on the party who was cheated on. Your self esteem is likely going to take a huge hit. Although it may feel weird to do so, take this time to focus on yourself and your extreme self care. See friends. Pursue those things you love. Do what makes you happy. This will make you feel better and will show both you and your spouse that you have enough self respect that this isn’t going to beat you.
You may ultimately need some to help with your healing and with dealing with the infidelity. In my own experience, although I wanted to save my marriage and to forgive my husband, I was stuck. I would feel forgiving toward him one second and rage at him the next. He was patient with me and I was trying to be patient with him, but we couldn’t move forward.
It’s normal to have difficulty in the early days after learning about the affair, but if you get stuck and can’t move past it, don’t hesitate to get the help you need. There is no shame in it. Ultimately, I needed out side resources to get me out of this cycle that was just holding me back. Once I had this, I was able to slowly move forward and today, although it took some work and effort, I can honestly say it hasn’t beaten me in the least.
Dealing with the infidelity in my marriage was very difficult for a time. With a lot hard work and effort, our marriage and my self esteem recovered. I now know myself, my husband and my marriage much more intimately. I no longer worry that he is going to cheat again. You can read my very personal story on my blog at http://saving-my-marriage-after-the-affair.blogspot.com/
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
It can be a difficult thing to deal with when you suspect your significant other is cheating on you. The betrayal and the idea that someone you care about could cheat on you is enough to make your judgment clouded. It can be hard to figure out what is a sign and what is not a sign. It is a very confusing time and the information below can help you sort it all out.
Do not Make Excuses
Admitting to yourself that you are being cheated on is hard. You probably will try everything to convince yourself that it can not be true. Making excuses for your cheating partner is common. Explaining away problems is much easier than facing the truth.
In order to uncover a cheater, though, you have to face up to what is happening. Learn about the common signs of cheating and pay attention. It is no longer about your emotions. You should not live with a cheating partner because it will be much more hurtful in the end if you let it go.
Look for Signs
You may have to actually look for signs. You want to pay attention to everything. Look for anything new or different. Watch your interactions with your partner and with other people that know you both.
Take notes and keep a journal to help you put everything together. You want to make sure that something is a real sign and having all the evidence in front of your helps.
Know How to Spot a Lie
Lies are the best friend of a cheater. After all they are living a lie. You have to become skilled at recognizing lies and learning how to see through them. You should not only listen but watch when your partner is talking to you. There are many clues that can be picked up just by being attentive.
Body language often shows a person is lying. They may just look uncomfortable if they are not a good liar. They may also show classic signs of lying such as fighting or avoiding eye contact. Visual cues of lying can be anything from stuttering to making up stories.
Catching a lie can be a major breakthrough in catching a cheater.
Recognizing a cheater is not an easy task and you need all the help you can get.
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Most people have joined in the revolution of buying products online. Clothes, gifts and even food can be purchased online, yet there can be problems associated with purchasing some items on the internet. This is especially true if it is a new item such as a piece of clothing or a pair of shoes.
Perfumes online can prove problematic as well. While you can sniff the perfume of your choice at a department store, that cannot be done with an online purchase of a high price or discount perfume.
If you are buying your standard, tried and true perfume and cologne choices from an online store, then that is fine. But if you are buying new, untried women fragrances, then that is a bit risky. Buying perfumes online does not give you the luxury of testing out a new fragrance before you make that purchase. Sure a friend may wear the stuff all the time, but unless you give it a try you will not know how it will react on you.
So if you are buying a new perfume online, then this can be a risky. You have no real idea what it will smell like. The answer is to go to your local department store that features a perfume and cologne counter, and spray or dab a fragrance on your skin. Here is the trick: you are only going to be able to do this one at a time.
Most people make the mistake of smelling the cards and going from there. You need to actually spray your wrist and walk away for a bit. Let it have a chance to do its work. Do not make the mistake of going back and trying on a different scent that same day. Wear the one for the rest of the day.
Okay, so you have worn the perfume and you love the way it smells on you. However, if you have worn the fragrance and it does not seem to be sitting well, or seems to have a cloying feel about it, then go back and try a different scent until you find one you do like.
Then go ahead and buy your perfumes online. You may even want to try some designer fragrances. It is a great way to save a ton of money and will minimize the risk of having fifteen bottles of unused perfume sitting on a shelf.
Mike Selvon owns a number of niche portal. Please visit our perfumes portal for more great information on perfumes online, and leave a comment at our fragrances blog.
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
If you are like me, you have tried everything from mayonnaise to that expensive French stuff from your salon to help condition your hair. My hair takes a beating from all the heat appliances I enjoy. For years, my hair would frizz in defiance against all that damage. But I finally have a technique that has worked a miracle for my locks:
Wash your hair every other night to keep the natural oils in tact.
This will keep you from having to blow dry in the morning, as it will dry naturally over night.
Always switch between two shampoos and conditioners. Your hair gets used to the ingredients in one, making it inactive to do its job.
Use a good strengthening product on your wet hair before going to sleep.
This will enable the product to seep deeper into the hair shaft before being styled the next day.
The following morning, put some shine serum in your hair to protect it from further styling damage.
Do this by putting a small amount in the palm of your hand, rub hands together to produce warmth, and then apply evenly through dry strands.
Continue this procedure for two weeks. Your hair’s texture should change greatly in this time frame.
Once you feel as if your strands are healthy, you may continue this process just once a week or every other week if needed.
Please be aware that sometimes, hair can be too damaged to correct. If you think this may be the case, please don’t waist time and money trying to correct it. Go to your stylist and see what he/she thinks. In some instances, the only thing that can be done is to cut off the brittle strands.
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
We all strive to look our best, and choosing the perfect accessories doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Great accessories can help dress up or dress down any outfit. Even blue jeans with a sweater can be dressed up with a nice necklace, earrings, bracelet, belt, and shoes. The same jeans and sweater can become very casual with fewer accessories and tennis shoes.
Hair accessories are a great way to make a bold impression. The perfect hair accessory can be functional, holding your hair any way you want it, while at the same time being very fashionable. From the greatest up style to extensions, hair accessories can be your best friend.
Some people don’t consider makeup a fashion accessory, but makeup can do so much for your overall appearance! Mascara helps open your eyes and give you a more confident, awake appearance. Earrings and necklaces can almost literally make or break an outfit. The right earrings and necklace can make you look classy, sophisticated, and beautiful. Making the wrong decision with these important accessories can frame your face in ways that are very unappealing.
Today’s purses and handbags are designed to make their very own fashion statement. There are so many colors and styles, you can almost have a different handbag for every outfit in your wardrobe. Whether you prefer a large purse, a small satchel, or something in between, you can never go wrong with the right purse.
Jewelry like rings and bracelets can really help add dazzle and shine to any outfit, whether it’s jeans and a shirt or that sexy little dress that usually hangs in the closet. We know you have one! Belts can add a lot to almost any outfit. A big, chunky belt can add a lot of flare to your jeans and favorite shirt or add a great waistline to a nice straight dress. The right belt can also make a skirt and blouse look like they were meant to be together, even if they weren’t.
Shoes, though at the bottom, can top off your overall look. Cute little boat shoes or ballerina slippers can do things for a pair of jeans that tennis shoes just can’t. Nice flats or even low to medium heels can also add some great attitude to your favorite jeans. Of course, if you’re going to be wearing that cute little sexy dress that usually hangs in the closet, don’t try to dress it down with tennis shoes – it just doesn’t work that way! See, we know that little dress is in the closet!
So there you have it, a basic rundown of some awesome accessory tips!
Elli Rose is a fashion industry insider who writes about the latest trends in clothing, makeup and accessories. Love to be noticed?
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