Today's Tip: Linen

Ladies and gents, spring/summer is approaching. Linen is a great airy fabric that can be worn casual or dressy. Some linen is washable. Irish linen is the best. All linen wrinkles, so expect it to.

Today's Tip: Leather

When buying leather goods know leather types for quality and the best buy.

Leather types

In general, leather is sold in several forms:

• Full-grain leather- footwear is made from full-grain leather.
• Top-grain leather is the second-highest quality and has had the "split" layer separated away, making it thinner and more pliable than full grain.  It is typically less expensive, and has greater resistance to stains than full-grain leather, so long as the finish remains unbroken.
• Split leather then has an artificial layer applied to the surface of the split and is embossed with a leather grain. Splits are  used to create suede. 
• Patent leather is leather that has been given a high-gloss finish. Patent leather usually has a plastic coating.
• Shagreen is also known as stingray skin/leather.  luggage and handbags. The leather is left untreated and is therefore susceptible to water and stains. Sunlight will cause the natural leather to darken in shade.skins. 
• Deerskin is used in jackets and overcoats, as well as personal accessories like handbags and wallets.
• Nubuck is top-grain cattle hide leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside,  producing a velvet-like surface.
• Napa leather, is chrome-tanned and is soft and supple. It is commonly found in wallets, toiletry kits, and other personal leather goods.
• Vachetta leather is used in the trimmings of luggage and handbags. The leather is left untreated and is therefore susceptible to water and stains. Sunlight will cause the natural leather to darken in shade
• Slink is leather made from the skin of unborn calves. It is particularly soft, and is valued for use in making gloves.
• Corrected grain is typically less expensive, and has greater resistance to stains than full-grain leather, so long as the finish remains unbroken.

Today's Tip: The Outlet Mall

Ladies and gents, the outlet mall is a great place to find designer merchandise for less than retail prices. Check out all the outlet malls in your area for great bargains. Happy Shopping!!!

Today's Tip: A Pressed Look

Gents and ladies, a pressed look is a crisp look. Do not wear wrinkled clothes. Iron your clothes. If you do not know how simply learn, or if necessary have a friend do it for you, or take the garment(s) to the cleaners, which can be costly. An iron, a board and some spray starch, with some initiative can go a long way. Look crisp!!! Look smart!!!

Today's Tip: Remember the Hanky?

A handkerchief , also called a hanky, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric. The material of a handkerchief can be symbolic of the social-economic class of the user, not only because some materials are more expensive, but because some materials are more absorbent and practical for those who use a handkerchief for more than style. Handkerchiefs can be made of that can be carried in the pocket or purse, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose.  A handkerchief is also sometimes used as a purely decorative accessory in a suit pocket, known as a pocket square. Cotton, cotton-synthetic blend, synthetic fabric, silk, or linen. The material of a handkerchief can be symbolic of the social-economic class of the user, not only because some materials are more expensive, but because some materials are more absorbent and practical for those who use a handkerchief for more than style. Ladies and gents, add a touch class, use a hanky!

Today's Tip: Shoe laces matter

Length matters, and leather laces work best.  Shoe laces need to match your shoes!!!

Today's Tip: Better Organization leads to Better Coordination

Ladies and gents, organization is the key to coordination. Organize all like items together: Slacks/pants, dresses, blouses/shirts/tops, blazers/sport coats, suits, and outerwear, etc... This also goes for your accessories: ties, socks, hose, jewelery, hats, belts, shoes, and handbags, etc... You can even go a step further and organize by color and season. This will make life a whole lot easier when getting dressed. Check the weather, go to the closet and select everything the night before for the next day, including undergarments, and all accessories. The next morning put in on and off you go!!! A coordinated look is a well dressed look. Get organized.