Tuesday Tip - Age Appropriate Dressing (No FUN!)

AGE APPROPRIATE DRESSING FOR THE LADIES

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•Retail Retirement
Age: 30
•Why: The freedom to express yourself via T-shirt is part of the teen and 20-something years ...

Too-Trendy Denim
•Retail Retirement
Age: 35
•Why: If your jeans are super-low-rise, torn, distressed, or embellished with rhinestones or embroidery on the pockets go outside and light a bonfire now. You're just too old to wear them.

Costume Shoes
•Retail Retirement
Age: Mid-40s
•Why: 40-somethings will look fresher without the trendy cork wedges, thigh-high boots or up-to-the-knee Gladiator sandals. Micro-mini

Skirts
•Retail Retirement
Age: 40
•Why: You gotta know your strenths -- and your limitations ... Age appropriateness in fashion is partially determined by who you are and what you do -- so yes, Tina Turner can wear micro-minis on stage that the rest of us would look ridiculous in.

Anything Showing Excessive Cleavage
•Retail Retirement
Age: 50
•Why: An older woman shouldn't feel she needs to show it all off. Anything below the middle of your bustline has got to go. White, Ribbed

Cotton Tank Tops
•Retail Retirement
Age: 40
•Why: Frankly, what looks good on the stars of Gossip Girl may not work on you.

Hair Gadgets
•Retail Retirement
Age: 30
•Why: Whether it's flowery scrunchies, banana clips or your daughter's plastic kiddie barrettes, playful hair accessories are not fitting for a grown woman.

Oversized, Overly-Decorated Hobo Bags
•Retail Retirement
Age: 50
•Why: Open any magazine, and you'll see tiny celebrities toting enormous handbags -- the skinnier the star, the bigger the bag, it seems. Well, don't follow this trend.

Loud Accessories
•Retail Retirement
Age: 35
•Why: The rubber bracelets, studded belts, zebra purses and plastic earrings proclaim to the world that you're still trendy. OK -- but you can look hip without looking like a teenager.

Source: LifeScript.com

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #10 - Crystal Clear

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #9 - No More Rust

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Be Prepared!

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip: It's better to be safe than sorry!

Big D and I are trying to get a little more prepared in case of an emergency. After experiencing Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike (and with Hermina in the Gulf), we realize that you can NEVER be "too prepared" and I think it's smart to make sure we all take precautions ahead of time!

The Creative Homemaker had a post on a whole LIST of great blogs and websites that can help you get prepared for any emergency. I think these lists are VERY helpful & I hope this helps some of you too!

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #8 - Flawless Face

Today's Tip is not my typical around this house tip, but stick with me because it's a good one.

How many of you use a foundation primer prior to applying foundation? If you don't, you should definitely give it a try!

The must have Foundation Primer in all of the beauty magazines, on the internet, & one of Sephora's top picks is Smashbox's Foundation Primer. I must say that it works fabulously! However, not many women I know are pleased with the $36 price tag (you'd have to see the size of the bottle to understand).

I'm living in the insane Southern Summer heat and my makeup is melting off, just as fast as I put it on. So, after a little research on face primers and found a product that is said to be comparable to the Smashbox Photo Finish primer, but for pennies!

Behold the Monistat Chafing Relief Gel. I know what you're thinking... So stay with me! Even though it's Monistat, this is not a cream for well, you know where. It's actually a powder gel that you can use for your bra line, thighs or anywhere you have problems with your clothes chafing your skin. Or now, as a foundation primer!

According to several articles, the ingredients for the chafing gel are very similar to that of the Smashbox primer. The secret ingredient is the silicone (dimethicone). The silicone allows the product smooth right over your skin, filling in smaller lines and pores.

The texture of the gel is very smooth and glided easily over my skin. It's better NOT to rub into your skin like you would a moisturizer, but simply pat or smooth over the surface or your face. My skin instantly felt smoother and soft. After a few minutes, I applied my make-up as usual... Foundation First!

I think this is a fabulous, frugal alternative to the Smashbox primer! Before investing in an expensive brand, you may want to give this one a try!

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #7 - Brighten Your Smile

Catalog Living

I know that today is Tiffany's Tuesday Tip, but I am loving this website and HAD to share it!

So, my tip for today is... Laugh often! "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." ~e.e. cummings

I just cannot get enough of Catalog Living ... It's HYSTERICAL!! I've had these exact same thoughts when looking through the pages of the Pottery Barn, Ballard Design & West Elm Catalogs!! I LOVE, LOVE Home Decor catalogs & I think their stagers have incredible ideas, but never seem to be practical for our "real life" homes.

The author, Molly Erdman, created fictional characters Gary & Elaine who live the Catalog Living lifestyle. BTW - Molly Erdman is the Mom in the Sonic Commercials, which I happen to think are equally hysterical!


Elaine finally found a place where Gary wouldn’t find her prized albino apples.

Gary got the idea from a parking lot in New York. Sure the kids get rope burns climbing into bed, but their upper-body strength is amazing.

Gary, I just can’t believe that after months of research that’s the chair you chose.

Gary hung the chandelier for me as a surprise. Why heavens no, I’ve never raised my head enough to see what it’s hanging from. Let’s just enjoy our limes under glass.

If you are one of the few that haven't checked out Catalog Living, it's a MUST!

*tiffany

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #6 - Fast Fragrance

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #5 - GROW GREEN

I happen to think this is a great tip & hope you do too!

Let's all GROW GREEN... Onions!


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*Tiffany

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #4

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #3 - Jump Start Your Morning!

Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #2 - Buttons

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Tiffany's Tuesday Tip #1

I have SO many household tips that I use on a daily basis and thought it would be fun to share them with you. Every Tuesday I will post one of my tips that I use often, so check back often for Tiffany's Tuesday Tips.

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