Top 10 Tips To Look Great At Christmas Parties Whatever Your Size
by: Janice Elizabeth Small
1. Fake it until you make it
If your flesh is looking pale and pasty, get a fake tan to look great for the party season. Somehow golden brown looks slimmer than pale and uninteresting.
2. Have a make-over
Treat yourself to a make-up lesson so your party face looks glamorous and up-to-date, especially if you've been wearing the same tired old make-up for years. The right make-up can take inches off your face and draw all attention to your eyes rather than your size.
3. Beat the bloat
For a few days before any big event avoid alcohol and caffeine, and drink lots of water to flush out toxins. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and eat only small quantities of other carbohydrate foods, keeping to wholegrain rather than white varieties of bread, rice or pasta. If you can afford it, try a body wrap treatment before a special occasion - although the results won't last for long.
4. Get the size right
Whatever you wear make sure it fits. There's nothing more unsightly than a body trying to bulge out of
an uncomfortably tight dress. If you can't easily do up a garment then go for a larger size. Better to have a simple outfit of black trousers or long skirt and an evening top than a designer creation that looks less than beautiful on you.
5. Simply does it
Avoid clingy and shiny fabrics, loud prints and bulky details such as gathering, ruffles, puff sleeves and fluffy trimmings which tend to draw unwanted attention to your size.
6. On a budget?
If you can't afford to treat yourself to a new outfit, update last year's little number with some new fun jewelry or an evening bag. Or you could look around the second-hand clothing stores and pick up a bargain. If you have a really big occasion think about hiring a dress, especially if you're in the middle of a weight loss program.
7. Wrap it up
If the tops of your arms are a bit flabby, drape a velvet or satin stole lightly around them for a glam look. You'll feel chique and elegant. Or choose a dress with long sheer sleeves.
8. Under cover
Remember to wear the right undies so that they support you properly and don't show horribly under your outfit. Get fitted for a new bra (especially if you've lost or gained weight recently). Most large department stores have specialist fitters. And look out for the Bridget Jones type magic knickers that keep your tummy and thighs firmly in check.
Wear dark sheer pantyhose or stockings rather than lighter shades and avoid chunky shoes which make legs look heavier.
9. Shady lady
Stay away from light colours which tend to add pounds and choose dark shades. If traditional black doesn't suit you try navy or some of the beautiful plummy tones around.
10. Be You
Make the effort to look the best you can for your party, but don't forget that it's your smile, your posture, your confidence and your whole personality that will be remembered, not your dress or your party shoes. So walk tall, smile and go enjoy the party.
About The Author
Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small Janice Elizabeth is a weight loss coach and author of "The Diet Exit Plan". Get her FREE ezine "No More Diets" and 24 page special report "How to have a Great Christmas without piling on the pounds" at http://www.SimplySlimming.com/Christmas TODAY!
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How to Remove Stitches
How to Remove Stitches
by: Brenda H. Murphy
Removing one or two stitches in a garment is not a difficult chore, but getting whole seams out so that you can take a blouse apart to use for a pattern, or to alter the length/width of a skirt can be more challenging.
A lot depends on whether the stitches you want to remove were sewn by hand, or machine. Machine sewing tends to lay down a very close line of stitches than can run along the seam and overcast it as well.
The most common tool used to remove stitches is a seam ripper. This is a little device that has a curved, sharpened blade at one end, and set into a handle with a secure grip, so that you have total control over where and how you cut things. In a basic seam, it is possible to slip the tip under the stitches, and literally rip the entire seam out by just moving the device forward.
But as mentioned, if it was done by machine, you may have a second seam to deal with. Some people...
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Wedding Dresses ? Getting the Best for your Budget
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by: Elsie Gilbert
Weddings are a very expensive business and costs can quickly spiral out of control. Most brides want to ensure that they look their best, so it is little wonder that wedding dresses are the one area that seems reliably to run over budget in almost any wedding arrangement.
But, you don?t need to spend a fortune in order to look stunning and to generate admiring glances from all around. Wedding dresses are a matter of very personal choice and it is often the case that imagination can be a much greater asset than pure cash!
Wedding Dresses - Clever (and cheap) Ideas
Most weddings have an underlying theme and wedding dresses should be included within this theme. For example, if you are having a medieval theme, it is possible to choose a darker bodice or even an impressive hairpiece to accentuate an otherwise very plain dress.
As a general rule, wedding dresses do not need...
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Top 10 Tips To Look Great At Christmas Parties Whatever Your Size
Top 10 Tips To Look Great At Christmas Parties Whatever Your Size
by: Janice Elizabeth Small
1. Fake it until you make it
If your flesh is looking pale and pasty, get a fake tan to look great for the party season. Somehow golden brown looks slimmer than pale and uninteresting.
2. Have a make-over
Treat yourself to a make-up lesson so your party face looks glamorous and up-to-date, especially if you've been wearing the same tired old make-up for years. The right make-up can take inches off your face and draw all attention to your eyes rather than your size.
3. Beat the bloat
For a few days before any big event avoid alcohol and caffeine, and drink lots of water to flush out toxins. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and eat only small quantities of other carbohydrate foods, keeping to wholegrain rather than white varieties of bread, rice or pasta. If you can afford it, try a body wrap treatment before a special occasion...
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Getting Ready: For Women
Getting Ready: For Women
by: Julia Tanner
Most women reading this are thinking that they already know how to get ready for a date, and this is a similar situation. While that?s true, you may want to read this over anyways to make sure that some little details are attended to.
When You?re In The Shower
You will want to take a shower because a bath might make you sleepy for the rest of the evening?and you don?t want that.
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Wash your body very carefully first. You can scrub with one of those poofy sponges and some bath gel for a light, clean scent. You will want to use lukewarm water so that your skin doesn?t dry out too much.
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Plus size wedding gown, shopping doesn?t have to be traumatic. Shopping for your plus size wedding gown can be so much easier if you know in advance which styles will flatter you. Dress Slimmer on your Wedding Day with Body Fit and Style. The following is an excerpt from Plus Size Bridal Guide.
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Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season
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by: Lynn Donn
Now is the time to start searching for prom and homecoming dresses for 2006. It?s nice to allow yourself plenty of time, so you can relax and enjoy checking out all those gorgeous dresses before you decide which one is going to be absolutely perfect.
Before you begin searching for your prom or homecoming dress, you should have a clear idea in your mind of whether you?re looking for a full formal, semi-formal or dressy casual style. Most high school proms are full formal, so it?s the perfect opportunity to wear that full length ball gown you?ve always dreamed of, or the kind of sophisticated formal dress you would reserve for the most glamorous occasions.
A homecoming dance or event will usually be less formal, but the dress code will depend on the event and on your particular school?s tradition. The best way to get an idea of the kind of outfit which will be most appropriate...
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