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Fashion and style are great ways to express a personality on a daily basis, using jewelry, scarves and the perfect neckline to make an outfit. Get great fashion tips with this free video series on style.
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The right neckline depends on a person's face shape and bust line, as longer faces can wear turtlenecks well and rounder faces should wear V-necks for elongation. Choose the right neckline with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Cleaning pearls is a delicate process, as pearls are a natural substance that are highly sensitive to chemicals and abrasive surfaces, so only mild baby soap and a soft cloth should be used to clean them. Keep pearls clean and prevent them from getting stained by perfumes or oils with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
A ring knot is tied in a scarf by tying a regular knot on one end and threading the other side through the knot before tightening it to the neck. Tie a ring knot, which can be used in a variety of ways, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Caring for a new body piercing requires keeping the area clean, sleeping on a new pillow case every night and doing sea-salt soaks and rinses to prevent infection. Take care of a new body piercing, no matter where it is on the body, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Getting a tattoo or body piercing requires taking into consider the location, how it will age, the pain level and the quality of the tattoo or piercing shop. Do research and think hard about getting a tattoo or body piercing with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To care for a belly button piercing, keep it clean using an antimicrobial soap, and soak it in sea-salt water once or twice a day until it has healed. Avoid infection when caring for a belly button piercing with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Making a handbag from a scarf is simple by tying knots on each corner, then tying two knots together to form straps and a pouch. Create a makeshift purse from a scarf, which is a great travel item, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Changing a watch battery requires prying the back of the watch off with a small tool, popping out the old battery and replacing it with a new battery. Change out an old watch battery, being careful not to scratch the metal in the process, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To tell real pearls from fake pearls, take note of the shapes, as real pearls will have slightly irregular shapes and fake pearls will be perfectly spherical. Find out if a set of pearls is real, also noting the size of the hole that is drilled in it, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
An earring holder can be made out of a variety of materials, but a mesh or grated materials are perfect to hang earrings, such as a grease strainer, a mesh container or even stretched pantyhose. Create a homemade earring holder using household materials with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To spot fake leather, look closely at the material to search for natural pores, examine any smooth cut edges and even simply look at the label for the material content. Differentiate real leather from faux leather with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To turn a T-shirt into a tank top, cut off the top section with the sleeves to form a basic tube top, cut long sections to form straps and attach the straps to the tube top with a few stitches or with buttons. Recycle old T-shirts into tank tops with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
A scarf can be worn in five different styles, including the Grace Kelly wrap, the bow tie and the Rosette. Make the most of a scarf accessory by changing the way it is worn with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To clean sterling silver jewelry with baking soda, lay the jewelry on top of tin foil in a glass dish, dust the jewelry with baking soda and pour hot water over the jewelry. Polish the sterling silver pieces with a jewelry cloth after cleaning with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Dressing for cold weather doesn't mean sacrificing style, as trendy layered tops, colorful leg warmers and knitted arm warmers offer a great amount of extra warmth. Include fashionable layers when dressing for cold weather with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Wearing a pareo is similar to wearing a sarong or sari, as one can wrap it around the body like a dress, tie it around the shoulder like a toga or wrap it around the torso like a jacket. Wear a pareo at the beach and around town with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
When attending a beach formal wedding, wear light colors, natural fabrics, a hat and sensible shoes that can withstand walks through the sand. Find out what to wear to a beach wedding, which even includes wearing white, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Walking in high heels for the first time requires scoring the bottom of the shoes to provide traction, keeping the ankles strong and planted and walking gently from heel to toe. Walk confidently in high heels, taking small and graceful strides, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Tying bows on a purse with a silk scarf is a great way to jazz up an outfit, and it's easy by making two loops, tying them in a knot and blousing out the bow. Use a scarf as an accessory to any outfit with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
A GIA-certified diamond has been inspected by a diamond expert and is accompanied by a certificate of clarity, cut and color. Purchase only GIA-certified diamonds to have documentation of the diamond's value with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Renting a purse is a great way to have the hottest designer bags without the high price tag, and FromBagsToRiches.com offers designer bag rentals. Find designer purses for rent, which can also be found at independent bag swaps and boutique bag loans, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Diamond carats refer to the size and weight of the diamond, one carat being one fifth of a gram. High-carat single diamonds are often worth more than several smaller carat diamonds of a total equivalent weight. Learn about carats as they refer to diamonds with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Gold can sometimes turn skin black because it is often alloyed with other metals to maintain strength and durability, as gold is a very soft metal. Choose high-quality gold jewelry to avoid skin discoloration with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
To find 1970s clothing of high quality, search on the Internet, visit vintage boutiques that specialize in the era and rummage through Goodwill and other thrift shops for great finds. Shop for 1970s clothing, eBay being another great resource, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Choosing a charm for a charm bracelet requires considering the type of metal, whether it be gold, sterling silver, gem encrusted or colorful enamel and sticking to that theme. Collect charms for a keepsake bracelet, keeping in mind the European and Italian charm bracelets as well, with advice from a freelance fashion reporter in this free video on style.
Fashion design is a burgeoning industry, responsible for everything from plain, white T-shirts that come in bags of three to high-profile haute couture fashion on the runways of New York, Paris and Milan. A fashion designer often begins with an inspiration or theme in mind before filling fashion croquis with illustrations of collection items: skirts, jackets, lingerie, hats, etc. After weeding through the many rough sketches, a designer finds the best garment ideas and creates cleaner illustrations with notes on fabrics and hems for the manufacturer. Fashion design allows aspiring artists a career of creativity, tangible results and glamour. In this free video series, a freelance fashion reporter offers various pieces of fashion and style advice. Find out how to clean different kinds of jewelry, including pearls and sterling silver, and get great accessory tips, like how to wear a scarf in five different ways. Learn the basics of matching a necklace to a neckline, and even find out which neckline is right for each body type. Before putting together an outfit, consult these professional tips on personal style.
Rachel Youens Rachel Youens' style experience has progressed from the ground floor up, starting with runway and print modeling. She has walked in shows around the country and appeared as a model in books and magazines, all along the way learning the subtle differences between a runway, a fashion and an editorial model and picking up tips from some of the top hair and makeup stylists. Youens has gone on to work in the journalism industry writing fashion columns for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's website and acting as a contributor to Nylon, Glamour and Venus Magazines and Current TV. Today, she operates www.AustinStyleWatch.com, a street fashion and culture site focused on the cutting-edge looks in Austin, Texas.dkdk
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