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Travel Wardrobe Planning

Determine how many days you will be traveling and what activities you’ll be doing.
Separates can be mixed and matched easily and you can add variety with colorful scarves and a few pieces of costume jewelry. Dress codes are relaxed today. No need for a lot of dressy clothes unless you are going to a special event like a wedding, etc. -
Handbags Scarves and Belts
Women's fashion accessories such as handbags, scarves and belts allow you to vary your basic clothing. The accessories you wear should go together. Two accessories in the same color are enough. For example if you are wearing a gray dress with a red belt. You can add a scarf that has grey, red and black in it. Then wear black shoes and carry a black handbag. Stylish women over time have pulled an entire outfit together, developed their individual style and / or added a final touch to their outfits with the right accessories. -
Footwear Basics
Shoes can make or break an ensemble. In addition to choosing the right style and fit, caring for your feet and your budget are also essential considerations. Shoes are an investment therefore buy the best you can afford.
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Jewelry Essentials
Like a basic clothing wardrobe you can build a basic collection of jewelry with a few pieces that can be worn for many years and on numerous occasions. The two most important considerations when choosing jewelry are quality and choosing pieces that complement you. For instance, you should choose pieces according to your face shape, hair style, hair color, skin tone, and body proportion. Remember to buy the best that you can afford! A purchase of fine jewelry is a worthy investment. -
Women’s Basic Wardrobe Clothing
There is no perfect basic wardrobe that applies to all. A basic wardrobe takes into consideration lifestyle or clothing for all of our activities. If you are a hockey coach your wardrobe is going to be a lot different than a corporate lawyer's. However when we choose a basic article of clothing it is something we plan on wearing many times (getting our money’s worth). These items are like good investments since they will reward us many times in the future. When buying your basics purchase quality pieces, not necessarily the most expensive. -
Auditing Your Wardrobe

Auditing your wardrobe and cleaning your closet should be done at least twice a year, Spring and Fall. An audit is taking a clothing inventory and an opportunity to get rid of things that you do not wear, don't fit or things that are out of style.
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Choosing Eyewear
Eyewear fashion is important because the first impression you make is critical. The way you look says something about you. When selecting frames for glasses aside from the latest style, there are other things to take into consideration such as face size and shape. Ask an optician for help when selecting eye wear fashion. They can guide you in choosing a style that is flattering on you. -
Make A Fashion Statement with A Classic

This season the "cuff" (a classic style) bracelet is making a big comeback. It gets its name from its similarity to a cuff on a blouse. The cuff bracelet is also a classic that you can wear anytime. If you want to add just one item this season-go for a cuff bracelet.
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Bring out Your Feminine Mystique

It’s the month of baby be mine hearts, red and pink roses, pink champagne, and of course Love. And we ladies absolutely love our intimates. We can be sweet and sassy, fierce and sexy, or sensual and divine let your lingerie bring out your feminine mystique. So if your sharing a quiet evening at home with your significant other, curling up to your favorite romance movie, or creating an in home spa night treat, with a glass of champagne as your companion, treat yourself to some stunning intimate apparel and let your love life shine.
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Clothing Essentials for Hikers
There really is nothing like a huge walk across difficult terrain. However, without the right hiking equipment a potentially enjoyable experience can turn into a walking nightmare. As the old phrase goes, "those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail." It may well have been a hiker that invented that phrase because there is arguably few other situations where this phrase is more appropriate.
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