September 28, 2009

Host a Baby Shower

Filed under: Dress — Tags: , , — flirty @ 5:25 am

Shower power

Someone you love is having a baby, and you want to celebrate by hosting a shower. You know where to find pink and blue crepe paper, but aren’t there some guidelines about who gets invited and what’s supposed to happen?

The answer is sort of yes, but mostly no. In many ways, throwing a baby shower is like throwing a birthday party. There’s a guest of honor who gets “showered” with gifts and love. People play silly games. There are decorations and a cake. We’ll help you blend these basics with baby shower specifics to concoct a fitting fiesta for your fertile friend. (more…)

Give a Manicure

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Nail the perfect at-home manicure!

Pampering yourself with a manicure gets great results–beautiful hands. But while getting one in a salon is a treat, it can get expensive. We’ll show you how to do a manicure at home, so you’ll not only save money, but you’ll also be able to get an appointment any time.

Regular manicures can help restore the health of damaged nails and discourage nail biting. So no matter what condition your nails are in, they’ll benefit from a manicure.

If you want to apply polish as part of your manicure, schedule enough time to let the polish dry–at least 30 minutes. Nothing ruins self-pampering more than frustration, and if you have to sit still when you need to be doing something else–or you nick or dent freshly applied polish–you’re sure to be frustrated. (more…)

Get a Clean, Close, Comfortable (Facial) Shave

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Don’t shave corners when it comes to clean shaves!

Man’s morning obstacle course: matching a shirt to pants, then a pair of socks to both. Running a comb through the tangled mop on your head. And then? Running a very sharp blade repeatedly across a very important part of your body. But shaving doesn’t have to be scary: follow one of the simple regimes in this 2torial and you’ll never fear the razor again.

And if it’s any consolation there’s good news: shaving is one reason that men tend to age well. When you shave you exfoliate (i.e., remove dead skin cells from) your face every day. It’s like starting every day with a new face. So look at this 2torial as a celebration of rejuvenation. (more…)

Fix a Zipper

Filed under: Fashion Accessories & Products — Tags: , , , — flirty @ 4:13 am

“Zip-a-dee-doo-da…”

Zippers are great until they break. There’s always the chance that even the best quality zipper could separate, and develop a gap behind the slider. But before you throw away the item, or rip the whole zipper out and replace it, try this simple repair method.

If you have a zipper that’s not separated, but is merely balky or stuck, try these measures first:

  • Look underneath the zipper to see if any threads are caught in it. If there are, take a scissors or razor blade and cut them where they enter the slider. Pull them through to free the slider.
  • Rub a bar of soap, or a candle on the teeth of the zipper. Now run the slider back and forth a few times. This will smooth things out.

Remove the old stop

The thick horizontal piece at the bottom of the teeth is called a stop. Take this item in one hand and the pliers in the other. Grasp the metal stop at the bottom of the teeth, and work it off. Then turn the zipper over if need be, in order to access the other side of the stop.

Realign the slider

When the stop is removed, you’ll be able to get rid of the gap. Next:

  • Once the stop is off, move the slider down the zipper, and carefully run the teeth back through the slider.
  • Zip the zipper completely up, so that the fabric is aligned on either side.

Create a new stop

Since it’s just about impossible to reattach the old stop, you’ll create a new one.

  • Thread the needle with the heavy thread.
  • Starting from the back side, create a new stop by placing several stitches across the bottom of the zipper. You need enough stitches to hold, but not so many that it becomes bulky.

On your last stitch, tie off the thread in a double knot or two under the zipper and cut the thread.

September 27, 2009

Naomi Campbell Claudia Schiffer and Eva Herzigova by Dolce & Gabbana to Rinascente

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naomi-campbell-claudia-schiffer-and-eva-herzigovaThe greatest supermodel of all time, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova and Naomi Campbell, spokesperson of the first collection of signed Fragrances D & G, were guests of Rinascente in Piazza Duomo in Milan. Pose between the two designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana denim with the Maison.

Moschino Milan women’s fashion summer 2010

Filed under: Fashion Show — Tags: , , , — flirty @ 9:58 am

moschinoAs for the collection Cheap & Chic, Rosella Jardini for the first line Moschino tip on flowers. Tiny patterns that touch the palette of blue sky, golden yellow daisies for that clash with the black & white. The flower is then meets with macro elements such as cherries, tropical fruits and hearts, which (more…)

Gucci Milano Moda Donna Summer 2010

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gucciLeitmotif of the parade Gucci Spring Summer 2010 is the sporty style, Frida Giannini in fact stealing from the world of extreme sports accessories that were the focus of precious dresses, jackets and cocktail dress. The parade opens in total white, to give way to black, passing through (more…)

September 17, 2009

Darn a Sock

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Darn those socks!

Everyone has a favorite pair of socks–has yours been tucked away because of a hole in it? Let go of your shame–just grab a needle, thread and a favorite sock that needs darning, and in less than 30 minutes your sock will be ready to wear again!

And don’t be surprised if you derive considerable pleasure from this activity. Apart from the joy of rehabiltitating an old pair of sock-friends, this simple type of sewing has pleasant and rhythmic motion that originated thousands of years ago. (more…)

Apply Eyeliner

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Beyond the tired raccoon look

All thumbs? Tired of drawing zig-zags on your face when all you want is a nice neat line? Applying eyeliner is much simpler than it seems. All that is required is an understanding of your materials and a few trade secrets.

  • Cleanse skin and remove excess oils from upper and lower eyelids.
  • Apply any other eye makeup you plan to use prior to adding liner and mascara.
  • If you’re a beginner, remove large bracelets or any other jewelry that may distract you. (more…)

Dreams Leather: Upcoming fashion season

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Eastern folklore, plaids, velvet and glitter. We show what may be missing from the upcoming fashion season in any case in the closet.

1. Karos
Because of small-minded: this fall are announced diamonds in all shapes and colors. Who now the boring plaid fashion is thinking about the past, must once again look through the fashion magazines. For the designers have the old tartan bestowed a true water-cure.

2. Explosion Colors
With the new Autumn Winter Fashion you think about dark colors? For once, a mistake. As early as the summer colors are colorful racer. Especially the trend: Fuchsia. A little courage is needed, but who dares, which is the great scene safe. Colored highlights combined with black or gray, are the eye-catcher.

3. Leather
Leather should be. Whether you are a cool jacket, dress, corsage, or mantle. Leather completes the look and provides an extravagant or rock gig – all to taste.

4. Draped fabrics
Drape fabrics on the model, belongs to the highest tailoring. Even in ancient Greece they dominated it. How modern can look like the show this winter, some of the most important designers. Everywhere folds, pleats, ruffles. Encircle on dresses, skirts, coats draped the substances the body of noble and dramatic. And cover up the best: use the right place and draped dresses unfavorable fatty deposits.

5. Shoulder Pads
Granted, the woman needs to get used to not be turned on. But we have also grown fond of leggings again, why not the shoulder pads, too? Both a relic from the ’80s to make them modern souped up, a lot of her. Whether as puffed sleeves, shoulder pads, or “hump” to dress or blazer – with the stoop, it is now once over.

6. Folklore
John Galliano, Dior and Kenzo: Everywhere reminded babushka-skirts and lavish embroideries of far-eastern folk music.

7. Thigh boots
Thus, the accessory of the season does not come cheap; the boots should be worn best with opaque tights or even pants. Over knees a perfect fit for dresses, tunics and mini skirts in the summer.

8. Samt
This fall, women can safely apply a little thicker. Shimmering velvet and precious brocade provide new opulence in the closet.

9. And shine
Sequins and Swarovski stones are still with us. The perfect look for long nights and noble causes.

10. Business look
Perfectly cut business fashion is back in fashion in the office. Either severely cut, high neck and elegant. Or combined with delicate lace for a feminine touch.

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