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Cleaning and Care: Caring for Leather Gloves and Shoes

Caring for and preserving leather shoes and accessories.

Caring for and preserving leather products is a simple process and one that is always worth the results. A few simple tricks that can be used will not only enhance the appearance of your leather shoes and accessories, but also extend their life.

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All About Necklaces: Fit, Types, Sizes and Fashion

Necklaces are as old as human civilization. Here are some of the more popular necklace forms that are still worn today.

Visit a local shopping mall and take a look at the shoppers who pass by. Chances are a majority of them are sporting a necklace of one kind or another.

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Should You Pierce Your Ears?

Getting your ears pierced becomes a permanent decision that leaves a visible imprint. Take time to carefully evaluate this choice.

In various public areas you may see a family strolling along with a cute infant in a carriage. Then you notice the baby’s ears are pierced. Her parents have made this life-long decision for her.

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How to Care for and Clean Vintage Coats

Vintage and antique outerwear needs special care to look its best and provide years of wear. Advice and helpful tips from a pro.

Vintage coats need special care and handling to look their best. With the right cleaning, storage, and maintenance techniques, you can wear vintage and antique outerwear for many years.

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Fashion Tips for Petite Women

Petite women have special challenges in finding quality fashion clothes. Read ahead for tips on finding clothes to fit and flatter a petite frame.

Contrary to popular belief, petite applies to any woman who is 5 or shorter, regardless of clothing size. In a world where the majority of clothes are designed for supermodels, who are nowhere near 5, we petites often have to get a little creative with our wardrobe.

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