When to Iron, Dry Clean, Air Dry, Wet Wash, Hand Wash or Steam Clothing.

We use our hard earned money on our beloved items in our closets and dresser drawers... Do you want the best bang for your buck when it comes to the life of your clothing?


Iron: Pressing. Steam is optional. Gets rid of wrinkles.
Dry Cleaning:  Solvent chemical cleaning process instead of water, organic options, dry cleaners specialize in table linens, upholstery, bedding, vintage fabrics, leather, suits, suede, specialty fabrics, high end designer fashion, feathers, fabric restoration, stain removing, great for fabrics that shrink when wet, gets rid of body odors in clothes
Garment Steamer: Steams out wrinkles with heat
Air Dry: Great for delicate clothes. Hang or lie flat.
Wet Cleaning: Machine washing. Your normal washer then dryer cycles with many setting options for time/delicacy/press/heat levels/spin/rinse/sizing options.
Hand Wash: Fill up sink with hot water, pour in gentle detergent, soak clothes, knead the clothes in the water and lightly twist, drain sink, rinse clothes till the water runs clear (no more bubbles). Then hang dry, lay dry or dry on low heat.
When to Iron, Dry Clean, Air Dry, Wet Wash, Hand Wash or Steam
ACETATE: Dry clean.
ACRYLIC: Wet wash on warm setting, dry on low temp, iron warm
ALLO: Hand wash in hot water, hang dry

BEADING/EMBELLISHMENT/SEQUINS/METAL: Hand wash, dry flat. If you have to wet wash it then put garment in a mesh bag before putting it in machine

CASHMERE: Hand wash in cold water, air dry by lying garment flat.

CHENILLE: Dry Clean. Hand wash, hang dry, dont steam

COTTON: Wet wash, iron high heat, steam on warm heat, optional to starch shirt for stiff effect
CORDUROY: Dont iron
DENIM: Wet wash inside out on cold setting, hang dry
FELT: Hand wash in warm water, dry flat
FUR: Go to professional furrier once every 2-4 years. dont steam
KNIT: Hand wash, steam low heat
LACE: Hand wash or wet wash on cold setting and dry flat
LEATHER: Dry Clean
LINEN: Wet wash, iron warm heat, steam hot heat
LYOCELL: Wet wash delicate, dry low temp, iron warm heat
NYLON: Wet wash, dry low temp, iron low heat
PLEATING/RUFFLES: Steam on medium heat, iron on medium if pleats are all in same direction. Start where pleats begin and work your way down
POLYESTER: Wet wash, dry low temp, iron low heat, steam low heat, optional to starch shirt for stiff effect
POLYOLEFIN: Dry clean, do not iron
RAYON: Dry clean or hand wash in cold water, steam on cool setting
SATIN: Wet wash delicate cycle, no hot water, hang dry or hand wash but dont twist garment, iron low heat, do not steam
SILK: Pre-washed silk is wet wash-able. Read label. Dry clean or hand wash.
SPANDEX: Wet wash warm setting, dry low temp or hang dry, steam low heat
SUEDE: Hand wash or dry clean, no steam or iron
SUITS: Dry clean, steam, iron on low heat, steam medium heat
TERRY CLOTH: Wet wash warm, dry flat or low temp in dryer

TRIACETATE: Hand wash and hang dry

VELVET: Dry Clean or hand dry, low steam
VINTAGE CLOTHING: Dry clean or hand dry cold water, dry flat

WOOL: Hang on padded hangers or fold. Steam them on medium heat, dry clean 

TIPS:
-Separate your dirty laundry in 3 piles: Durable Whites, Durable Colors/Darks and NonDurable Delicates.
--Carbonation in seltzer water actually spreads out a stain, next time you spill on your clothes bring it to a dry cleaner. Don't pre-treat it at home!
--Garment steamers come with many different settings/attachments on them. Steam most of your clothes before you run out the door for a polished look!
--How to remove body odor from clothes: soak clothes in vinegar
--How to stop clothing colors from bleeding into each other: use vinegar or a color catcher

The Super-Rich Girl Skin Care Must Haves!

Pearls, fruit, caviar, vitamins, proteins, minerals, cell renewal chemicals, rare oil extracts from foreign plants...have you tried high end skincare products? 

These skincare lines have integrity, class, high quality healthy ingredients and stylish clean packaging. They're great for travel, long term usage and improving the quality of your skin. Here is what I recommend to combat your skin. 

How to choose your skin care line:
--Take into consideration your skin type. Are you Oily, Sensitive, Dry, Normal or Combination.
--Dissect your skin issue. What do you need to combat? Oily skin, acne, wrinkles, cellulite, dryness, flakey skin, blackheads, uneven pigmentation, dark circles, melasma, keratosis pilaris, stretch marks, millia, broken capillaries, rosacea, psoriasis, aging, couperose and acne scaring. 
--Then write out your budget. Are you willing to spend hundreds or thousands?


1. Mario Badescu
www.MarioBadescu.com
What Theyre Famous For: Drying Lotion, Great body soaps at affordable price points, vitamin C serum and masks.



2. Creme de La Mer
www.cremedelamer.com 
What They're Famous For: Ocean ingredients like kelp, Moisturizing cream and eye concentrate.



3. Z. Bigatti
www.zbigatti.com
What They're Famous For: Restoration anti-aging products




4. Sisley
www.sisley-cosmetics.com
What They're Famous For: Dehydrated skin, phytocosmetology, night and day creams, hypoallergenic


5. Cosmedicine 
www.cosmedicine.com
What They're Famous For: Combo of cosmetics and medical grade ingredients, oily skin control,  tinted moisturizer, coverage of spf in products


6. DDF (Doctor's Dermatologic Formula)
www.ddfskincare.com
What They're Famous For: Skincare line based on in-office dermatological services and procedures. No prescription needed. Discoloration products, pore minimizer, erase eye gel.  


7. Shiseido 
www.shiseido.com
What They're Famous For: Products help combat everything from dullness, loss of firmness to dark spots.  





8. La Prairie 
www.shoplaprairie.com  
What They're Famous For: Cellular power energizers and serums, caviar ingredient and moisturizers improves skins ability to retain moisture. 



9. Kiehl's 
www.kiehls.com
What They're Famous For: Botanical extracts, recyclable packaging, skin radiance, minimizing pores, tone, texture, lifting and hydration.


10. Chantecaille
www.chantecaille.com
What They're Famous For: 24k gold creams, natural botanicals, retinols and attention to inflammation & aging.

Other amazing brands: La Roche Posay, Dermatologica, Korres, Clarins, Origins, Burts Bee's, Murad, Clinique, Philosophy, Boscia and Lush

Best Food Blog Guru's

These blogs contain a mixture of wonderful recipes, user-friendly features, cooking knowledge, food pornography and kitchen style! If you're looking for grocery inspiration, healthy living ideas or new meals check these out!

Food Gawker       
Twitter: FoodGawker
Specialties: This website is a constant feed of interesting high-quality recipes from every famous food blog.  It's a one-stop-shop for all your recipe desires. They show the best of the best from all around the world so the recipes are diverse and creative.
Website: www.FoodGawker.com

Zoe Bakes   
Twitter: ZoeBakes
Specialties: Homemade ice cream, pastries , book reviews
Website: www.ZoeBakes.com

Baking Obsession
Twitter: n/a
Specialties: Custard/Mousses, muffins, scones, unique cookies (Wasabi pea chocolate shortbread cookies!)
Website: www.BakingObsession.com

This Is Why You're Huge
Twitter: tiwyh
Specialties: Fat-ass recipes, high calorie creations, eating competitions, fattening ideas, funky ways to clog your arteries
Website: www.ThisIsWhyYou'reHuge.com



Taste Spotting
Twitter: Tastespotting
Specialties: TasteSpotting is a visual potluck of recipes, product reviews, food stories and references.
Website: www.TasteSpotting.com

For The Love Of Cooking 
Twitter: 4loveofcooking
Specialties: Healthy Vegetarian and chicken
Website: www.ForTheLoveOfCooking-Recipes.blogspot.com

Little Nummies 
Twitter: LittleNummies
Specialties: Nummies, little fun creative food parts, food on stick, holiday food decorations
Website: www.LittleNummies.net

101 Cookbooks  
Twitter: 101cookbooks
Specialties: Natural cooking, healthy meals, whole foods, vegetarian
Website: www.101Cookbooks.com

Real Girl's Kitchen (Haylie Duff) 
Twitter: Hayliek
Specialties: Beginner, Simple snacks
Website: www.RealGirlsKitchen.com

The Pioneer Woman   
Twitter: Thepioneerwoman
Specialties: Step -by- step picture demonstrations
Website: www.ThePioneerWoman.com /cooking/

Follow them + invest your time in their recipes + Practice! = YOU WILL BECOME A GREAT CHEF!

The Super-Rich Girl Beauty Tips

Want to know a debutantes beauty advice? Want to look put together everyday?
-If you're having a bad hair day, spend extra time perfecting your makeup and nails to make up for the hair flaws!
-If you have a giant pimple or mountainous break out, don't wear a big statement necklace or the color black, they'll draw attention to the flaws on your face
-If you're a face picker (lets admit it...most people are!) only pop and pick at night after a hot shower.  Picking first thing in the morning will irritate every pore, bump and lump on your face...and you don't want a red pussy face all day now do ya?
-When washing your body, brushing your teeth or cleansing your face remember: circular motions. Soaps respond to circular swiping better than scrubbing or lathering back and forth.
-Don't shave your legs before a pedicure, it might be a bit spiky but freshly shaved legs allows bacteria and germs to filtrate in your open leg pores.
-Don't be lazy! Read the instruction guide of all your beauty product labels so you know exactly what they recommend is best. You want to maximize the benefits of the product. 
-Brush castor egyptian oil through your hair if you crave healthy and shiny locks.
-Pour 4 cups of wine into your bath tub, it will soften your skin!
-Dab some baking peppermint extract on your lips to get a poutier look.
-If you're aiming for a lighter natural makeup look, apply a light coverage of self tanner on your face/neck to even skin tone...it looks like you're wearing foundation every time!
-Professionally dye your eyelashes dark brown or black. Even though they're already dark, the dye will add a shiny dark sheen. On days when you don't want to put on mascara, it already looks like you're wearing it!
-Heat Jojoba Oil and massage it into your scalp.
-Want to know how celebs get shiny legs? Baby oil!
-Rub skin whiteners on the armpits if there's some darker pigmentation.

BunTastic

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Jeans!

Jeans (overalls) were invented in the 1870's for coal workers, laborers, construction workers and cowboys.  Jeans purpose: durability/easy to clean. Eventually, Levi Strauss and Co jeans added metal rivets because they noticed lots of rips happening.  In the 50's jeans became a symbol of progression and rebellion from conservatism. Blue jeans have grown to be one of the biggest fashion pieces in history. Blue jeans have transformed into many different mediums like jean shorts, overalls and denim skirts. 

Skinny Jeans: Skinny jeans/pants came into fashion around the 50's. The ankle was the tightest part of the jean. This look slimmed the leg and took attention off the lower part of the body so the top or statement accessory could be a statement piece. Kate Moss/skateboarding/biking community are credited fpr bringing the skinny jean back into style in the early 2000's. Jeans were a symbol of masculinity and the 2000's trend of skinny jeans added a feminine look to the jean stereotype. 

DrainPipe Jeans: These jeans are a lot like Skinny jeans but theyre not as tight in the thigh area.  Drainpipes created a wonderful bad-boy look. These jeans were sported by famous rock n roll stars like the Beatles and Elvis. These jeans were worn by every 70's and 80's punk boy. These tight fit jeans were embellished with chains, zips and patches.  The jeans were normally paired with boots or high top sneakers.  

Boot Cut Jeans: The boot-cut style was created for sailors so they could work all day and not get their pants dirty. Boot cut jeans flare out only in the front. They start to taper at the knee and give room for a boot to fit underneath.

Bell Bottoms: These jeans flare out the back and front of the ankle area.  The flare begins from the calf down and the hem line is curvier.  The bottoms flare up to 18 inches.  

Flare Jeans: These jeans flare out starting from the knee, not the calf like a bell bottom.  The bottom flare was up to 26 inches. 

Elephant Bell Bottoms: These style bell bottoms covered the shoe and touch the floor. The flare at the bottom touches the ground. The flare starts right below the knee instead of at the knee cap. 

Straight-leg Jeans: This look is popular because it  portrays a linear and tall body. 

Trouser Jeans: These jeans give a casual elegance. These jeans can be wide leg or narrow. Trouser jeans are worn at the waist/hip area.  Trouser jeans can be help up with a belt or suspenders.  These jeans often have pleats below the waist band as well as cuffs on the bottom hem.  

Boyfriend Jeans: These jeans are often rolled at the ankle hem, casual, baggy, ripped and worn. These jeans can often be unflattering on certain body types. Lots of celebrities couture-it-up with heels.  The best shirt for these jeans is a tucked in blouse.  The ankle cuff is normally rolled up under mid calf level.  

Colored Denim: Companies started experimenting with different washes and dyes of jeans; dark, medium, light, white, black...etc.  White jeans are a timeless classic because they give a clean but still casual look. 

High Wasted Jeans: These jeans are hard to pull off and can make your body look short, stout or overweight. In the late 1700's, this trouser look in a pant was created to take attention away from the waist.  If your body type does not look fitted in this jean, it's going to pull all the attention to your lower tummy gut and over poof it...not good. These jeans look best on tall and slender bodies or thinner hour-glass figures because it will define the waist gently. These jeans are also referred to as mom jeans. Mom jeans have no form of stone washing. The light blue mom jean often has over-pleated fronts, elastic waistbands and an elongated diaper butt. 

Low Cut Jeans: These low riders or hipster jeans have been around since the 60's.  Theyre normally associated with an urban funk style.  They average 3-4 inches below the belly button.  These jeans are best worn by a slender and thin waist.  (Bigger ladies get a bad muffin top with these...) These hip-huggers have the purpose of showing off the torso and slim hip area. 





Pajama Jeans/Jeggings: Blend of cotton, spandex and a bit of denim.  This is a breathable denim that stretches easily. These jeans were created for comfort and a spanx-like affect. These jeans don't bind, stretch out, sag or tug. 

What jeans are your favorite? Lots of jean styles are hard for certain body types to pull off...which jean fits your body?


Jean Tips:
-If you're short, avoid large cuffs, they shorten your leg
-If you're overweight, go for a stretchy jean thats fitted.  A boot cut or flare jean will flatter your body because it gives a long look. 
-Study the back pockets and the placement as well as width of pocket, this will effect the lift and shape of your butt.