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The Great Look of Leather

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:52:42 +0000

Many find leather to be the perfect travel partner. Wrinkles are minimal and it is a season less topper. It is the seasons where leather makes a grand entrance in long coats and it’s going embossed to look like crocodile and glazed for a new retro look. Leather, the material of choice, found in lipstick red or metallic gold, pants, jackets, tops and handbags.
Every closet needs a great leather jacket. This timeless piece will always look great, so when making this investment go for something that will look as fresh three years from now as it does today. A biker jacket will fit sleek and comes to the waist with lots of sturdy hardware.
The trench coat style is usually hip length or longer and has a belt that wraps at the waist. The 3/4 length coat is very urban for him and her, this silhouette flatters larger and taller fashionistas. The blazer is a classic style that looks very worn as sportswear instead of just outerwear. Look for timeless features like a one-button closure and a color that you won’t cringe this time next year. If you don’t want to splurge on a popular piece, or you don’t plan on wearing the leather item everyday, and even with designer pieces costing thousands, good deals can still be found if you take the time to look.

Sweater Choices

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:57:09 +0000

Natural fibers are generally the highest quality of sweater for its improved wearability and stretch. Always follow the care instructions that are sewn into them so they last for years and keep them folded in a drawer, not hanging in the closet.
Cashmere comes in many styles and prices and check the label, it can be hand washed and laid flat to dry. This is recommended to be done after six or seven wearings. You can expect to pay around $100 for a nice cashmere sweater. If wool makes you itch, look for Merino. Alpaca is strong and soft where lambswool is fine and soft. Mohair is long wearing and lustrous but keep them folded. Some wools can be machine washed.
Cotton is easy care and cotton sweaters are for anytime. It is virtually seasonless and the cotton sweater can go from the workplace to a weekend fashion statement instantly. There are many fun patterns and cool colors and cotton can be easily dyed for that personal color. For those of us who find wool or cashmere to hot, cotton is the perfect alternative.

Hand Washing a Sweater

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:55:03 +0000

All those sweaters you own that say they are “dry clean only” can be hand washed at home. It will turn out smelling better and it is better for the environment. To get started you will need natural shampoo, natural conditioner, three basins of water,two hangers and a towel.
Put some of the shampoo into your hand and then swish it in the water to create warm soapy water. Then put your sweater into the water and swish it around like washing, then when done, squeeze it to get the soapy water out. Next, put your sweater in the clean water for a rinse. Squeeze out as much water as possible without twisting the sweater. Now it goes in the water that you have put conditioner in. Swish around the same way.
Lay your towel out flat on a table. Take your sweater out of the water and squeeze one more time, again, no twisting or wringing as this will misshape the sweater. Lay the sweater as flat as possible on the towel, roll up the towel and push on it so the towel absorbs the water. Hang up the sweater and put the second hanger across the waistline, like a hammock.