Tag: inexpensive

• How To Make A Silk Scarf Look Drop Dead Gorgeous On

  

  You know every once in a while, when you see a woman wearing a scarf and she looks phenomenal? There are many things that come into play in this kind of situation.  In no particular order, these include what she's wearing, her personal appearance, how she's carrying herself.  And we can't forget the scarf itself-  the colors, design, dimensions and texture.  These aspects significantly affect the overall look. 

  But there are two things that are very commonly neglected, particularly with 100% silk and other very delicate scarves: It's: (1) finish and (2) draping. Everything else could be perfect.  But if one or both of these things are off, the whole look is ruined.

  (1) This quick article and video shows you how to fix the finish: How To Safely Iron Your Silk Scarf

  (2) And this one shows you how to drape it: How To Drape Your Silk Scarf

  Even if you begin with doing just these two things, and you may have a very inexpensive/average, light acrylic scarf, this can mark the beginning of transforming your look! 

   

  March 1, 2018

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• Some Soaps Are So Nice!

  

  Did you know that there is a wide range of quality in soaps?  The same can be said for soap purpose.  All, of course, need to clean.  Some may be better at getting rid of very greasy grime.  And others could be great moisturizers.  Some  serve as a deodorant or perfume. 

  Among my most favorite soaps are  triple milled soap or French milled soap.   As I understand it, milling essentially involves combining a fatty acid (oil or fat)  with sodium hydrochloride.  This mixture then is dried into crystals which are rolled  three times between large stainless steel rollers.  When a paste has formed, it's put into soap molds and dried.  Milling  makes the soap texture really smooth and hard, which causes it to last longer.  And, it also distributes the color and fragrance very evenly. 

  I love to give this kind of soap for gifts.  Christmas, birthday, hostess, etc.  Adding some beautiful linen or cotton guest towels creates an especially lovely present. 

  Shop around before making any purchases.   You can pay a lot of money for just one bar of soap like this.   I've seen them as high as $18.  TJ Maxx has some great prices for soaps of this kind.   The bars shown here are only $3.99 – $4.99 there! 

  July 7, 2012

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