Five Worst Fashion Looks of 2005

I absolutely LOVE receiving the Clothing Chronicles newsletter (free) every 2 weeks from Diana Pemberton-Sikes. She has given permission to quote her newsletters - so here is a capsule of what she considers the worst fashion looks of 2005.

"1. PJ's as Daywear.
2. Flip-flops with Everything - boy do I agree with that as a 'worst look'!!!!
3. The "Skin" Belt (defined as cropped top/low rise waistband) on anyone but a slim, young thing.
4. Sweats + Designer Bag - Diana says: Poorly-chosen apparel can downgrade expensive accessories".
5. Paris Hilton Look-Alikes"
her newsletter explaines each of these as only she can - GREAT!

"Casual trend gone too far is her summary. Sloppy clothing has lead to slppy behavior and a complet elack of knowledge of basic wardrobe tenets. "

For some great fashion guidance, I highly recommend anything Diana does...
Click on this link to check it out - use some of that Christmas Gift Cash VERY wisely!

Londa

Clean out your Closet - and take the deductions for donations

Take a gander at this!
I'm printing it off and making several copies and vowing to USE it this year as I clean through the clothing in this house of ours!
more details can be found at this link you can cut and paste into your browser. Click here.

Women's clothing
Average price per itemLow and High
Number of itemsx Price = Donation amount
Blouse
$2.50
$12.00
___ x ________ = ________
Slacks
$3.50
$12.00
___ x ________ = ________
Coat
$10.00
$40.00
___ x ________ = ________
Dress
$4.00
$19.00
___ x ________ = ________
Sweater
$3.75
$15.00
___ x ________ = ________
Pantsuit
$6.50
$25.00
___ x ________ = ________
Handbag
$2.00
$20.00
___ x ________ = ________
Shoes
$2.00
$25.00
___ x ________ = ________
Total of all donated items:
$________
Click here for a .pdf version of the women's clothing worksheet.
Children's clothing
Average price per itemLow and High
Number of itemsx Price = Donation amount
Blouse
$2.00
$8.00
___ x ________ = ________
Shirt
$2.00
$6.00
___ x ________ = ________
Dress
$3.50
$12.00
___ x ________ = ________
Slacks
$2.00
$8.00
___ x ________ = ________
Jeans
$3.50
$12.00
___ x ________ = ________
Coat
$4.50
$20.00
___ x ________ = ________
Sweater
$2.50
$8.00
___ x ________ = ________
Shoes
$2.50
$8.75
___ x ________ = ________
Total of all donated items:
$________

Londa

Your age by Chocolate Math

This only works yet this year - and though not fashion related - it is certainly seems "Female" related! At least in my book...

1.Pick the number of times a week you would like to have chocolate (more than once, but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 (I'll wait while you get the calculator!)
5. If you have already had your birthday this year, add 1755...if you haven't, add 1754.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a 3 digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number (how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next 2 numbers are YOUR AGE!
Londa

Project Runway - Bravo TV

Treat yourself to enjoying Project Runway...
I love, love, love this 'reality' TV. What a great escape. The new (2nd) series started Wednesday night - and you should have seen what these designers created from 6 yards of muslin! The following hour, it went on for the first challenge - which was to design something representative of their work using ONLY what they were wearing! What fun!!! Find it at 9 pm CST on Bravo Network (and repeating at various times on Bravo). Do tune in - here is a link to info http://www.tv.com/project-unway/show/26278/summary.html

Comment - with your prediction of the winner! My vote is for the tall guy with the ponytail - sorry, I forget his name - who did the aqua muslin dress that won. My heart wants the self-taught 'older' gal - equal to the "Wendy" of last season - to win though.
So..... what do YOU think?