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DIY Tuesday: How to iron a dress shirt and Grandma Skirt into a blouse

Understanding how to iron a shirt is not as easy as it may seem from the outset. Ironing methods vary from one item of clothing to the next. This is particularly true in terms of dress shirts. However, with a few simple instructions, ironing a shirt properly will seem as simple as any other everyday task.

Below TM Lewin shows you how to iron a dress shirt.

The next DIY: Grandma skirt into a blouse:

One of my favorite DIY Bloggers Whitney from freshly given created this look with her grandma Skirt. Here how she created the look. You Will Need:
1. Fabric measured 56×34 inches. However, you can judge this based on your size and the length you prefer. This was more than enough for the shirt and strap.)
2. Sewing Machine
3. Scissors
4. Fabric Marker or pencil
5. Something round for the neck-cutout. Check her out here Freshlygiven.com.

Thanks for dropping by, hope this tip was helpful for you the next time you want to iron and see your grandma shirt just sitting around?

Feel free to leave a comment of this tip was helpful for you.

Styling Tip: “Can I get the coverage of a one-piece bathing suit and still show a bit of flesh?”

April 9, 2012 VirtuousOne 15 comments

Go for a clever stencil-like effect with a cut-out swimsuit that provides the coverage of a traditional bathing suit but has the holes in unusual places such as the hip, back, or shoulder.

Here are a few looks you can get for your spring/Summer swim.

Bathing suits from MonifC

DIY TUESDAY: STORAGE IDEAS FOR HANDBAGS, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES

April 3, 2012 VirtuousOne 8 comments

Today we will find a few fabuless creative ideas of how to store our wardrobe pieces. I am a lover of great things that I can DIY myself and here are a few that I found that were helpful even a bugdet starting at $10 you can create these for your wardrobe.

SHOWER CURTAIN RINGS TO HOLD HANDBAGS

Get your closet in order by hanging your purses, bags and belts on shower rings to hold handbags on. Use shower rings (the ones with the ball bearings) and combined them with large round clamp rings to create

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OLD FRAMES AS YOUR ACCESSORY DRAWER. You can grab an old frame from the thrift store for about $1.50 and create drawers such as these to store your precious accessories.

SHOE STORAGE WITH WALL MOLDINGS. You attach any wall molding

STORAGE IDEA WITH YOUR OLD DRESSER DRAWER

Materials:
Old Dresser Drawers (get these from Goodwill, Yard Sales, even from people just throwing out old dressers or your own dresser)
4 Casters (wheels)
Handles (if needed)
… Paint (if needed)
Screwdriver or Cordless Drill
Directions:
Take some old dresser drawers and attach the casters (wheels) to the 4 corners of the drawers. Add handles if needed. For a newer or neater feel paint the drawers to match the bedroom decor.
Great under the bed storage!g and paint it in any color you would like to store your fabulous heels.

hope these were helpful

Thanks to all my DIY Pinterest friends

STYLING TIP: TOP HEAVY FIGURE DO’S AND DON’TS

March 19, 2012 VirtuousOne 9 comments

TOP HEAVY FIGURE DO’S AND DON’TS

DO spend as much time as is necessary finding the right bra or body suit. It can make a world of difference. Your best buy is a no seam bra that offers a natural-looking profile.

Here are the top three:

From Lane Bryant – Sateen Full-coverage Bra
This bra comes in six colors in sizes 36C – 46DDD.

From Her Room – Le Mystere Renaissance Carina Seamless Bra
This bra comes in five colors in sizes 32B – 44G

From Bigger Bras – Goddess Sport Bra 5056
This bra comes in the silver/white shown in sizes 34C – 48G.

DO go for collarless jackets and avoid patch breast pockets. The less detail on or near your bust, the less attention you’ll attract to it.

DON’T ever forget that a tight sweater is your worst enemy. The next worst is a light top worn over a dark bottom.

DON’T wear wide belts. They’ll make your bosom look even bigger.

here are few dresses you can wear also if you are Top-Heavy

You can embrace your Figure by adding a few of these tips and enjoy what you wear.

DIY Closet Idea without breaking the bank: Branch Rack

January 24, 2012 VirtuousOne 4 comments

ever wonder how you can be creative in your closet, without breaking the bank? well today here is a fun and inexpensive idea you can incorporate in your closet or an open space in your home to hang a few of your fabulous styl pieces.

A new space to hang and display your favorite dresses, jackets, blouses, shirts and accessories. Ivania Carpio found this amazingly shaped branche lying at the side of to the road in Brussels, painted it white with regular water based wall paint(latex) it turned out lovely and matte. Then she hung it between two metal wires that she attached to the sealing with hooks and… Voila! A new storage solution!