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Health and Beauty Tip -- Clothes for Petite Women
Slim lines and narrow belts are very flattering to petite women. Soft, flowy fabrics are also a plus, so long as they fit well. Try to avoid overpowering prints -- they should be subtle.
Quote of the Day
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Health and Beauty Tip -- What Your Clothes Say About You
No matter what people say, the season's fashions are not what's important -- after all, they don't look flattering on everyone. Instead of sweating over being trendy, dress in styles that express your personality and flatter your figure. Even the newest fashions can look tacky if they don't fit properly.
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The simpler I keep things, the better I play.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Loose Buttons
Got a loose button on a jacket but don't have time to sew it back on just yet? Use a dab of clear nail polish on the threads to hold it in place ... until you can find your sewing kit, that is.
Quote of the Day
The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible -- and achieve it, generation after generation.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Buy Extra
If you find black slacks or skirts that you like, buy an extra pair. Black fades quickly, but having an extra will keep your favorite clothes from wearing out too quickly.
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I am always busy, which is perhaps the chief reason why I am always well.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Taking Care of Bras
Storing your bras incorrectly may cause the underwires to poke out after just a few wearings. To keep them from getting twisted, store your bras on a hook in your closet, rather than in a dresser drawer.
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A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Good Scents
When bringing out clothes that have been in storage for awhile, try using lightly-scented water when ironing. Add some to your iron and, using the steam setting, brush it gently over your clothing. Lavendar water is a good one to use, but try any subtle scent you like.
Quote of the Day
You can do one of two things: just shut up, which is something I don't find easy, or learn an awful lot very fast, which is what I tried to do.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Selecting Hosiery
Make your legs look longer and slimmer by matching your hose as closely as possibly to your skirt and shoes. For two-toned shoes, wear a neutral color, or try to match the lightest color in the shoes -- never wear hose darker than this!
Quote of the Day
The human heart yearns for the beautiful in all ranks of life.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Dress Monochrome
If you want to look taller and slimmer, try wearing one color from head to toe. Not only does it work on everybody, but it's also trendy among fashion designers!
Quote of the Day
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Face-Slimming Hairstyles
For most people, a shoulder-length cut makes the face appear slimmer -- avoid hair that is too long or too short. Use layers instead of straight lines to give your hair more body, and consider highlights in vertical sweeps. Of course, it's always best to ask your stylist's opinion!
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There is no reason to repeat bad history.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Simple Ways to Stay in Shape
You don't have to sign up for a special class or take up a new sport to stay in shape -- just keep moving! Everything from mowing the lawn to playing ball with your friends keeps you moving, which keeps you feeling better. Throughout the day, find reasons to move more: take the stairs instead of the elevator, or go out and walk your dog. You'...Read more
Quote of the Day
For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women.