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Pride and Propriety: A Capsule Wardrobe for the Sensible Lady
Introduction A lady of wit and discernment knows that a cluttered closet does little to ease the mind. With endless choices and ill-fitting garments, selecting an ensemble can turn into a morning battle! The “capsule wardrobe” presents a solution, my dear. By curating a collection of essential, well-made pieces, one unlocks endless possibilities with minimal fuss. Think of it as maximizing your sartorial power while ensuring you always walk out the door looking (and feeling) your best. What is a Capsule Wardrobe? Imagine a wardrobe where every piece works in harmony with the next! A capsule wardrobe is a small but potent collection of garments. Think classic silhouettes, quality fabrics,…
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DIY Style Tips: Transform Your Simple Dress Into Valentine’s Elegance
Whether you are going on a dinner date or any fun date with your partner, you deserve to look your best for either of the dates. But if dressing up for a Valentine’s date is driving you crazy, the styling tips we have come up with will be your guide for this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are planning to wear a red dress or any simple dress for Valentine’s dinner, you will need some styling tips to upgrade your look. Check out the tips here. Add Layers If you want to add an edge to your simple red dress then you can pair your dress with a long solid coloured…
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Tweens are getting rashes from some skin care products popularized on social media, dermatologists say
A few days after she began her new skin care regimen — toner, moisturizer, serum and facial mist — the skin around 13-year-old Leora’s lips became red and dry. A couple days later, the rash turned yellow and crusty. “I was touching it because it was really itchy, and then I think it got infected,” said Leora, whose family requested her last name not be published for privacy reasons, given that she is a minor. A dermatologist prescribed Leora a medication to alleviate irritation and advised her to stop her skin care routine and apply petroleum jelly until the rash cleared. Then came a discussion that dermatologists say is increasingly common:…
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12 of the Best Accessories to Personalize Your Kindle
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ashlie (she/her) is an educator, librarian, and writer. She is committed to diversifying the reading lives of her students and supporting fat acceptance as it intersects with other women’s issues. She’s also perpetually striving to learn more about how she can use her many privileges to support marginalized groups. Interests include learning how to roller skate with her local roller derby team, buying more books than she’ll ever read, hiking with her husband and sons, and making lists to avoid real work. You can find her on Instagram (@ashlieelizabeth), Twitter (@mygirlsimple) or at…
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20 DIY Nightstands That Fit In With Any Bedroom Style
Turn your bedside table into more than a dumping ground for necessities, with these DIY nightstands. You’ll be amazed at the huge impact such a small piece of furniture can make. Whether you’re looking for a small floating nightstand or something with multiple drawers, you’ll find the best nightstand projects here. Below, these 20 DIY nightstand ideas will blow you away with their style and practicality. Crate Nightstand DIY Darling has a DIY nightstand project that builds an end table that will look fabulous beside your bed. Two crates are stained, attached, and topped off with a simple piece of wood. It also stands up on some chic hairpin legs.…
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We swear by these 10 best petite clothing brands for women
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. There are a few things in life that are more challenging for those of us who are under 5’5 — reaching higher cabinets, turning off a fire alarm, and finding a pair of jeans that hits just right at the ankle. Shopping as a petite is no easy feat. I’m 5’3, which I would say teeters between petite and regular, yet I still find myself frequently disappointed when I try on a dress that drapes across the floor, or the sleeves of a shirt fall past my fingers, or I succumb to rolling…
