This may feel like a typical date outfit on the surface, but an on-trend metallic pleated skirt will up your game for the holiday.
Zara Accordion Pleat Skirt, $40;
H&M Suede Pumps, $60;
H&M Crinkled Blouse, $35;
Mango Trimmed Suede Clutch, $30;
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Fashion tips
A good tip when cleaning out your closet: Ask a friend whose style you admire to come over and help. She/he might offer new insight on how to wear certain items before you toss them.
Confused about laundry settings? Remember this: The hotter the water, the cleaner the clothing will be. While warm water is fine for most clothes, linens and dirty white clothing are best washed in hot water to remove germs and heavy soil. Cold water is usually used for delicates.
A structured hat should rest about 1/8 to a 1/2-inch above the ears.
After a shower, use your hairdryer to de-mist bathroom mirrors in seconds.
“For guaranteed weight loss, I advise people to follow my A, B, C’s – no Alcohol, Bread or processed Carbs.”—David Kirsch, celebrity trainer and fitness guru.
To prevent clothing from wrinkling in a suitcase, fold everything in plastic dry cleaning bags.
If you can’t fit two fingers underneath your bra band comfortably, it’s probably too tight.
Pile on good accessories—scarves, sunglasses, hats, statement jewelry—to instantly transform even the most basic outfit.