Style Survival Guide

Have you ever been in a style pinch? Have you ever spilled coffee on your white jacket? Have you ever wrinkled your pants during lunch or on an airplane immediately before an important meeting? Well, worry no more. Below is a list of amazing tools to help maintain your fabulous style even when you're in a style pinch. Just keep a readily accessible bag full of the items below in your purse, baggage, briefcase, etc., and you'll be prepared for almost any style disaster!

Top 10 Style Survival Items

1. Lint brush or roller (Try Fashion Emergency's folding lint brush for your purse/bag)

2. Safety pins and a mini Swiss Army multi-tool set

3. Battery operated defuzzer (Try evercare fabric defuzzer) (Don't forget batteries!)

4. Wrinkle releaser spray (Try Downy Wrinkle Releaser)

5. Clear nail polish (especially if you wear pantyhose) (Try Sally Hansen Diamond Strength in clear)

6. Fabric cleaner pen or wipes (Try Tide to GO pen)

7. Mini sewing kit for small repairs like re-sewing buttons or partial seams

8. Emery board or nail file (Try Ms. Manicure purse size emery boards)

9. Clear hooded poncho/ umbrella

10. A smile on your face!

Bonus Extras:

*If you wear heels, use non-slip patches on the bottoms of your shoes.

*If you plan to be on your feet, also use cushions that slip inside your high heels.

* Use double-sided fabric-to-body tape if you need fabric to stay in one place (like a very low cut dress).

*If you wear flats, use gel sole inserts if you plan to be on your feet much of the day.

*Pack extra deodorant and baby powder to help keep you dry.

Your Resolution

So you have a New Year's resolution, just like every other year... only this year you vow to stick to it, right? It's tough to stick to some of our resolutions, like saving money, losing weight, organizing the home, etc. BUT all of these goals can be accomplished with focus~ think about what you want to accomplish first, then ACT upon it! This year is your year!

THINK.
1. Is your resolution realistic?
2. How will it affect others? (Stay away from ones that may be harmful to you or others.)
3. Why did you make this particular resolution?
4. What will you gain from sticking to this resolution?
5. How can you stay focused on achieving your goal?
6. Do you have a support system to help you?
7. What will you do to maintain your resolution?

ACT.
1. Personal time. Set aside time each day to focus on your resolution (without interruptions).
2. Remind yourself WHY your goal is so important to you.
3. Reward yourself. For each day of progress, reward yourself with something special.
4. Make fun. Your resolution activity should seem fun so you will stick to it.
5. The more progress you make the easier it will be to stick to your resolution for a longer period of time. Keep up the great work!!!
6. Believe in yourself!!! You can accomplish what you desire! It just takes some work, some fun and a lot of focus! :)

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