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The Best Ways to Find Something You’ve Lost
Easy ways to retrace your steps and find what you’re missingUgh! You swear you had your keys a second ago, and now they’re just gone! Before you panic, take a deep breath. Everyone misplaces things every now and agai...
How to
Tie a Wrap Dress
The wrap dress is a popular, timeless fashion item because it can help you achieve a flattering figure. It is also very versatile, lending itself well to both day and night looks. Wrap dresses might seem confusing to put...
The Best Ways to Fold Sweaters
Reduce wrinkles & organize your space with this sweater folding guideFolding your sweaters is the best way to keep them neat, smooth, and wrinkle-free. There are a lot of easy ways to fold your sweaters, whether you’re...
How to Schedule Your Day: Examples, Tips & More
The best way to make a daily plan and stick to itWhether you’re a student, employee, or stay-at-home parent, keeping a schedule can help you manage your time and be productive. Thankfully, making and keeping a schedule...
How to Look, Dress, and Act Older
Make a more refined, mature you To appear older, you'll have to both dress like an older person and act like one. Though not every person older than you is going to have the same sense of style or have the same behavior...
How to
Fold a Shirt with the Department Store Method
The "department store method" is the industry standard for folding shirts neatly. Perhaps you want to reorganize your dresser. Maybe you want to refold the shirts that you try on at the department store. The process is e...
How to
Look Older As a Teen
Tired of being mistaken for your younger sibling? You can appear older and more mature than you are. Just focus on how you dress and the way you hold yourself, and people will start thinking you are older.
How to
Break in High Heel Shoes
Your new high heels may look fantastic, but you won’t want to wear them if they’re too uncomfortable! That’s why it’s so important to break them in as soon as you buy them. Rather than wearing them until you get ...
How to
Wear Ankle Boots With Dresses
Have you ever wondered how to wear those cute ankle boots in the back of your closet with your favorite dress? Now you can find out and explore a whole world of fashion behind dresses with ankle boots.
The Best Clothes to Flatter a Pear-Shaped Body
Look and feel confident in your body with our style advice Do you have curvy hips, thick thighs, and a full derrière? These are the key characteristics of the pear-shaped body type, and it’s really common, especially ...
How to
Know if You're Wearing the Right Size High Heels
Wearing heels almost always adds an air of sophistication to any look. However, wearing heels that don't fit your feet correctly can immediately detract from your intended fashion statement. Finding heels that fit just r...
How to
Fold Ties
Anyone with a closet full of neckties knows how hard it can be to find room for all of them. Luckily, there's a simple solution. Ties can be folded to maximize storage and take up less space in a drawer, suitcase, or gar...
How to
Stop a Jacket from Shedding
Most jackets are susceptible to shedding, but that doesn't make it any less annoying! Luckily, you can minimize shedding by handling, washing, and storing your jacket properly. It also helps to have a second jacket in ro...
How to
Look Older (for Pre Teens)
Being a preteen is awesome! If you want to look a bit older, though, we totally get that. We have some great tips to share with you, starting with easy ways to update your clothes, hair, and makeup. Then, we'll touch on ...
How to Use Space Saver Vacuum Bags
Storage hacks, travel tips, and moreSpace saver vacuum bags are a great way to store items without taking up too much storage space. A vacuum-sealed bag can reduce the amount of storage space you need by 50% or more. To ...
How to
Measure for a Cowboy Hat
Yeehaw! Are you looking to buy a cowboy hat? Believe it or not, cowboy hats aren’t one size fits all. Knowing your hat size can mean the difference between a rodeo-worthy and wannabe look. In this guide, we’ll tell y...
How to
Clean Your Room (Teens)
It can feel like a boring chore to clean your room, or it may be so messy that you don’t even know where to start. While it doesn’t seem like fun, cleaning your room regularly makes it less cluttered so you’ll be m...
How to
Fold Tank Tops
Organize tank tops into a basic, quarter, square, or roll-up fold There are several easy ways to fold a tank top. You can do a basic fold, create a quarter fold, make a square fold, or even roll your tank top up. Whichev...
How to
Wear a Cropped Sweater
Cropped sweaters are versatile pieces of clothing that can easily be dressed up or down. You can also style your outfit depending on whether or not you want to show off your midriff. For example, wearing a blouse under a...
How to
Wear a Headband
A headband is a super versatile accessory that can instantly elevate your outfit. There are so many different styles and ways you can wear one, and we’ve included our favorites below. Whether you’re wearing your head...
