Never spend a lot for a hat. They blow away in the summer and take a beating in the rain and snow. They’re a great accessory, but not for everyone. They look best outdoors. Once you have a hat on, you need to keep it on. HAT HEAD is always a sure thing.

Not only are they an important accessory, they can create an entire look. Let’s face it, the shoes stage the outfit. GO FOR COMFORT If you can’t wear a pair of shoes comfortably for more than an hour, don’t bother. Your face will show your pain, no matter how much makeup you apply. There should […]

THE FINAL TOUCH Accessorizing is the easiest, most inexpensive way to make a style statement. THE PERFECT HANDBAG It’s such an important accessory, and so often overlooked. It’s more visible than your shoes because it’s closer to eye level for everybody to notice. You don’t need a bag that’s more than 10 x 13 inches […]

Take old clip-on earrings and dress up any pair of shoes or sandals. A brooch looks great on an inexpensive handbag. An old charm bracelet makes a purse look like a designer bag. Attach it handle to handle. SEA SHELLS COLLECTED AT YOUR LAST VACATION MAKE GREAT JEWELRY FINDS AND ARE A STATEMENT OF YOUR […]

There are several Internet sites that you can use, like eBay and secondhand. com. There are also lots of ways you can make money on your castoffs in your own area. Give it to a consignment shop. Let someone else sell for you. Look in the Yellow Pages or on the web for this. Rent […]

Shopping in thrift and vintage shops for recy­cled clothing can save you a bundle, but you need to know how to shop. Check sizes. Vintage clothing tends to run smaller. Look for flaws. Check zippers, seams, and hems. Hold the garment up to the light for holes and stains. Don’t bother with swimsuits and lingerie. […]

If it was expensive but you never wear it. It’s just a reminder of money wasted. It serves no purpose except to make you feel bad. If it doesn’t fit. If something’s too big or too small, it will just make you look bad when you wear it. It’s not worth the closet space. If […]

If you feel great every time you wear it. If it makes you happy just to look at it, even if it’s not something that you wear very often, it’s worth keeping. If it has sentimental value. Sometimes a piece of clothing can bring memories back quicker than a snapshot. Keep these things in boxes, […]

Breathe new life into what you already have in your closet before adding on. SWEATERS Dress up a basic cardigan by adding dressy button covers or sparkling rhinestones. Add style to a long cardigan with a slim leather belt. Take an ordinary crew neck sweater into a special event by pinning on a silk flower. […]