Going for a Fake or a Splurge?

There might be items you like but they are way too pricey. You need not worry ‘coz you can fake a splurge. A fast way to make something look high-quality is to replace cheap buttons with great, unique ones. Or you can mix it up! Experiment with unexpected combinations by wearing pieces you wouldn’t normally put together, or by mixing inexpensive things with more expensive ones.

Tell-tale signs of a second-rate item include cheap fabric, an awkward outfit, a low-quality stitching. Clothes look expensive when careful attention is paid to details- think extras like printed linings and glass buttons.

Avoid anything with faded colors, or seams that are even the slightest bit crooked. Both are a dead give-away that what you’re wearing is low-end.

Don’t fake it when it comes to quality basics like a gorgeous cocktail dress or fabulous handbag. Having great core pieces ensures that you’ll be confident and ready to shine at anytime. And something that makes you feel incredibly sexy is always worth the splurge. It might be a certain material you love, a rich color, or even a sound it makes when you move in it. Basically, if it’s going to be a major splurge, it’s got to turn you on!

Hammer Down “nail” Issues for a Polished Look

It’s really a toughie when your nails tend to peel. Dry, peeling nails are like gray hair- an old-lady thing some people get long before they’re old! Resist the urge to get nail wraps, which can make things worse. Don’t be tricked in believing in oral supplements or special “strengthening” polishes, either.

So what works? Moisturizing. Rub on lotion after washing your hands. And use polish remover as little as possible (it’s drying to your nails). Just paint over chips instead of starting from bare nails.

Another thing girls would like to know about their nails is how to grow them faster. Yet again, moisturizing is the answer! Moisture, which keeps nails flexible and less apt to break, is the key to rapid growth. To maintain moisture year-round, when giving yourself a manicure at home, dip tips in warm lotion for a few minutes before applying polish. Next, layer on two base coats, a regular strengthener and a protein-enhanced formula. The protein seals in the strengthener, while allowing your nails to stay supple. Last, rub cuticle oil as it absorbs better than cream, into the base of each nail daily.

With all these, you’re sure to get a “polished” look every time!

Shape Dictates Your Perfect Skirt

There’s no major, tough-to-wear skirt trend this fall, just lots of flattering choices. It might be really hard to decide on which skirt to use: which looks best and which is more comfortable. Good news is, you can have both qualities in one if you know how to pick the best one for you.

Hold a towel at waist height in a mirror and move it up and down to find your best skirt length. Here’s a rule of thumb for you to follow: If you’re a plus-size, hiding your figure behind yards of shapeless fabric adds pounds to your look. A shorter, tailored skirt and slightly more fitted jacket are sleeker- and more confident.

If you’re pear-shaped, long, tapered-at-the-hem skirts will only make your hips look fuller. Instead, try a shape-balancing, slightly A-line style. Flattery bonus: a longer, light-colored jacket and shirt will draw attention up and away from hips.

Trends to try: chiffon skirts where the light fabric makes even full styles skim over curvy bodies and fitted skirts for leggy girls, knee-length’s okay. If you’re petite, go a little shorter. A good rule to dress by: long skirts call for higher heels, short skirts for more modest ones.

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