Hair powders and hair refreshing sprays are supposed to absorb oil and stretch your hairstyle through a dirty hair day. I’ve tried many brands. Until now, they’ve all turned my hair into a pasty, dull, smelly mess. The problem could have been with the products I tried … or operator error. Cake Satin Sugar Hair… Continue Reading
Clothes That Make You Look Fat
Many women wear boxy, oversized clothing in the effort to camouflage imperfections. These styles do cover the rolls and they also add volume to your body, making you look 10, 20 or even 30 pounds heavier than you are. Here are some common styles that make you look bigger than you are. Avoid them at… Continue Reading
Many Names Of Rayon: Soy, Bamboo, Viscose, Modal, Tencel
Rayon first came on the fashion scene in the early 1900s. Rayon is a semi-synthetic material made from plant materials that are synthesized with a chemical-intensive process to convert plant pulp to silky fibers. Rayon was first made from cellulose from cotton and trees. More recently, bamboo and soy are used as the feedstock for… Continue Reading
Spanx Skinny Britches
Skinny Britches – a new line of lite shapers from Spanx – are whisper thin and can be layered to customize the level of compression that’s perfect for you. They come in hipsters (briefs) and shorts (bike shorts) styles. Wear one for smoothing, layer two for shaping or three for super-power! The Imagine testers tried… Continue Reading
Slimming Colors
Black is slimming. And there is a rainbow of other colors that give you the same effect – any deep color will give you the same slimming result as black. Any of the colors of the outer ring of the color wheel below will work. Monochromatic Dressing Monochromatic dressing is wearing the same color from… Continue Reading
Get Taller To Be Thinner
Looking taller automatically makes you look thinner by stretching your size over a longer area. For example, a 145 pound woman who is 5’9″ tall looks thinner than a woman who weighs the same amount but is 5′ 1″ tall. Here are some ways to get taller: • Wear shoes with heels or platform soles,… Continue Reading
Want A Thinner Waist? Get A Better Bra!
A great-fitting bra is critical to creating the illusion of a smaller waist. When your breasts droop, they make your waist look wider than it really is. The right bra may introduce you to new letters of the alphabet. You may think you are a B, C or D and find out that you really… Continue Reading
Shape Wear That Shapes You The Right Way
Some underwear, body shapers and pantyhose squeeze out more than they smooth out. Often, they actually create bumps and bulges that you don’t really have. The wrong underwear and foundation garments can create back-boobs, tummy rolls, muffin-tops, visible panty lines and other random bulges. These bumps and bulges make you look heavier and more out… Continue Reading
What Does Your Picture Say About You And Your Business?
The adage says “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So, what does your picture say about you and your business? Does it say what you think it says? Many people use photographs of themselves in their marketing and sales materials, websites, business cards and social media sites. Potential customers and business associates use your… Continue Reading
The Scoop on Bamboo Fabric
Bamboo fabrics were developed at the beginning of this century and are new to the fashion scene. Here’s a snapshot of it’s properties, care and green (and not so green) aspects. Properties: Bamboo fabric is soft, strong and lightweight. It feels beautiful on your skin and has natural anti-static properties. It has excellent moisture management… Continue Reading