Caring For Clear-Plastic Accessories

Whether they are made from acrylic to the more expensive Lucite and Perspex, they all deserve the same special care. Here's how to keep them in tip-top condition, so you can wear them a few seasons longer :

• Remove plastic rings and bangles before taking a shower and doing household cleaning, as soaps and detergents can cause a film to form on them, causing colour dullness.
• Apply your makeup, ahir spray and perfume first and put on your accessories last as they can become discoloured by the chemicals in your beauty products.
• An inexpensive and effective way of cleaning acrylic or even Plexiglass is to soak it in clean cold water after each use and dry using a chamois cloth.
• Don't use toothpaste or bleach to clean your accessories.
• When not in use, store them separately in soft cloth punches or zip lock bags so they don;t get scratched by your metal jewelery

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White Dresses...

Rectangle Shape
A sleeveless dress with details around the shoulders and neckline highlights your slim upper body. Pleats on the chest and embroidery on the bottom half add depth and a touch of fullness to your silhouette. For weekend shopping trips with friends, add a scarf for a relaxed vibe. Carry a laid-back tote across your body and leave your hands free to carry your shopping bags. Don't be afraid to show off your long lean legs in platform heels.

Petite Shape
A just-above-the knee hemline gives the illusion of a slightly taller body. Lightweight fabrics and ruffles add a bit of curve while still keeping the line of your body clean. Your first dinner date? It's important to be confortable, so wear wedges instead of strappy stillettos as they add height minus the pian. A sweet floral bag conveys a sense of romance and adds colour to your outfit.

 Apple Shape
Bring balance to your body and accentuate your killer pins with an A-line dress. Avoid clingy and fancy fabrics, instead, choose one with a nice fall. On casual Fridays, cinch your trapeze dress at the waist with a belt and opt for neutral coloured, pointed-toe heels instead of flats. An oversized clutch in glossy patent finish gives your outfit an instant corporate update. If showing legs is an absolute no-no at your workplace, wear opaque tights.










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Fashion S.O.S : Grown Up Bows

Embrace femininity with this trend while still looking like an adult.

• A bow-adorned dress has a fun and flirty look, but choose an appropriately sized bow - you don;t want to come off looking like a huge wrapped gift!
• Skip the frills and keep the rest of your outfit simple, in both colour and pattern.
• Balance out a bow-detailed blouse with a masculine-looking bottom.
• If you can't resist a bow headband, wear it only when you're out with friends, not to the office.

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Best Bikini For Your Shape

Before you shop, you need to know which styles are most likely to flatter your figure :

• Triangular, spaghetti-strap tops are better suited to women with small busts. Find one that has soft padding to add curves and confidence.
• Pear-shaped women need to divert attention from their hips and butt, so choose a bikini with detailing on top.
• If you have a big bust, look for bikini bottoms that have interesting detailing to divert attention from the top half.

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Best Shoes For .....Thick Ankles

There are two ways to deal with the problem :
              to disguise it or to slim it.

Here are three shoes that will work for you.

The chunky platform balances out bulk and lends the appearance of length.

Everyone will notice the pretty embellishments and not your ankles.

 T-straps draw the eye in and down so your legs appear  leaner.

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Body Balance? Not Balance?

Short Legs, Long Torso

If your legs are short compared to your upper body you have short legs and a long torso...

• Your hip-line height is less than half your height
• You may also have a low waist -- your waist will be lower than your bent elbow
• You will have a long torso -- typically you will put on weight first on your thighs and hips
• Your bottom will typically be low and heavy
• You may also be short – although tall people can also be short legged

 

Your main style aims are to create the illusion of longer legs and a shorter torso.
Do wear...

• Jewellery, scarves and garment designs that draw the observer's eye up towards your shoulders and face
• Short to medium-long tops
• Tucked-in tops (if young and slim)
• Layered tops
• Medium or light tops and dark pants or skirts
• Medium to wide belts
• Straight skirts
• Straight or boot-leg pants
• Pant, sock and shoe colors the same
• Medium to high heels
• Pant hems to the ground

Don't wear...

• Long tops (if you are short)
• Pants or skirts with a dropped waistband
• Tight or tapered skirts
• Tight or tapered pants
• Cropped pants

Balanced Body

If your upper body length is about the same as your lower body length you have a balanced body...

• Your hip-line height is half your full height
• Your waist is at your bent elbow
• Females may be low busted
• You tend to put on weight around your torso or hips and thighs
• You probably have a round well formed bottom or you have a flat bottom
• You have proportionally slim arms and legs

If you are less than 160cm (5’3”) with a small to medium body scale then you are also petite.
Your main style aim is to elongate your mid-torso.
Do wear...

• Jewellery, scarves and garment designs that draw the observer's eye up towards your shoulders and face
• Medium-long tops
• Un-tucked tops
• Tops and bottoms in the same color
• Tops and dresses that flow through the waist
• Skirts and pants with narrow waistbands or no waistband
• Straight or flared skirts
• Waisted, low-rise or hipster pants
• Straight or flared pants

Don't wear...

• Short tops
• Empire line tops and dresses
• Wide belts
• Pants or skirts with a high waistband
  

Body shape

Apple

This is the second best female shape. You have an apple body shape if...

• You have a proportionally large bust, or you have broad shoulders, or both
  
• You have narrow hips with a well defined waist
  
• You most likely are a long legged vertical body shape with proportionally slim legs
  
• You may also have a flat bottom
  

Pear

The triangle body type is often also referred to as pear-shaped. You have this shape if...

• Your full bust-line is proportionally narrower than your full hip-line and you have a well defined waist
  
• You typically have narrow shoulders
  
• You most likely have a balanced body or short legged vertical body shape
  
• Your thighs are typically full
  
• You may also have a full rounded bottom
  

Hourglass

This is known as the perfect body shape. You have an hourglass figure if...

• Your full hip-line and your full bust-line are the same width and your waist is well defined
  
• You most likely have a balanced body vertical body shape
  

Tube

You have a tube shape of  body if...

• Your full bust-line and full hip-line are about the same width and you have little waist definition
  
• Your legs and arms will typically be proportionally slender
  
• You have a small to medium bust
  
• You most likely have a balanced body or long legged vertical body shape
  
• You may also have a flat bottom
  
• You may have had an hourglass figure when you were younger or slimmer
  
• You may look shorter and heavier than you really are
  
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