Dear Friend,

On A Personal Note...

Oh, I have so much to tell you! You will never, ever, believe what I got to do last week... no kidding... I was like a kid in a big red candy store. I truly experienced one of the most wonderful nights of my life when I attended the Rhapsody In Red Event celebrating Women who GO RED in their own fashion for the American Heart Association.

I am a style expert on the GO RED movement's celebrity council and I was so super dooper excited to be an honored guest. I wish you could've been there... it was the most gorgeous event! Just like you imagine... breath taking interior, delicious food, fun entertainment, beautiful people dressed in red, loads of celebrities... and me... holy hootie! I could hardly breathe!!! And how do ya like my dress?

Cibeline Sariano (www.cibelinesariano.com) made this stunning dress for me. Cibeline is an amazing designer who dedicated her time and talents to create this one of a kind red gown for me with the intention of auctioning the dress off to further raise money for the American Heart Association. We are currently working on the auction details and will keep you posted on when and how to bid on this fantastic dress. If you are the highest bidder, I can assure you that you will never feel more beautiful or sexy! (woohoo!)

A few photos from Rhapsody In Red...
Andy with Sigourney Weaver	Andy with Doug Wilson and Stacy London	Andy with Marcia Gay Harden

Be happy! Be Beautiful! Be Thrifty!

This Month's Cents Of Style® Accessory Suite

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Sale Rack

This month, shop the sale rack for track/warm-up suits. These fabulously comfy lounge suits are considered Fall/Winter items but the truth is, we wear them all year long. Whether they are velour, terrycloth, basic cotton or fleece, these two piece throw-ons are great to have in your wardrobe for quick no-brainer style. Opt for straight leg pants (no elastic at the ankles please) and zip-front hoodies for the most modern look. Choose brighter colors that feel more spring like to bridge you through to fall's cooler weather.

Have You Tried...

PRESTIGE COSMETICS LIP LINER?

There are a few cosmetic items that I absolutely refuse to pay more than a couple of dollars for, and lip liner is one of them. I simply think the inexpensive ones are better! My favorite brand of lip liner is from PRESTIGE COSMETICS. You can find them at most drug stores, and they come in 24 beautiful shades (Cameo is my favorite on most people). They have a great consistency for easy application, they hold lip color firmly in place preventing bleeding or feathering and they sharpen perfectly. ***TIP*** For a more natural look, try applying your lip liner after your lip color.

Tips

I have received all of your emails and I am so happy that you enjoyed my Wizard of Bras segment on Starting Over. So many of you emailed me I thought I would recap a few things that I shared in the segment.

It is estimated that more than 75% of American women wear the wrong size bra. Many women don't know how to find the right fit and even when they do, they forget that with age, motherhood and other hormonal changes, your bra size may need changing as well. Here is what I have learned. I hope it helps!

To get the right fit:

1. Bring a tape measure around your back, stand up straight and measure just under your breast (top of ribcage) where the bottom of your bra band should lay.
2. If the number you measure is even, add 2 inches to it; if the number you measure is odd, add 3 inches to it. (So if your ribcage measurement is 31" you would add 3 inches to make your bra band measurement 34". If it is 32" you would add 2 inches to make your bra band measurement 34" and so on.) You have now determined your bra band measurement.
1. This is the most important measurement because the majority of your support must come from the band. If the band is too loose the support rests on your shoulders and that inevitably causes back and shoulder problems.
3. Now take the tape measure and measure around the apex of your breast (nipples). Subtract this number from your determined band measurement to determine your cup size. 1" difference is an A cup, 2" difference is a B cup, 3" difference is a C cup, 4" difference is a D cup, 5" difference is a DD cup and so on.
4. When trying bras on, (and you must try everything on, even if you know your bra size) you should fit to the first row of hook and eyes in the back. This way, there is more adjustment room for tightening when the bra stretches out a bit. The fit should not be too tight or too loose... you should be able to pull it out no more than a couple of inches when tugging at the back.
5. The straps should be tightened to allow 1-2 inches of space when tugging up on the strap.
6. When putting the bra on, bend over and pull all of the breast tissue from the underarm and underneath the breast to fill the cups completely.
7. Jiggle the wires into place if your bra has them. You want them to hug the body and cradle right under your breast.
8. Also, make sure:
   1. The under wire ends at the side edge of your body. It should reach for your underarm.
   2. The side of the cup hugs your body
   3. Everything fits... not too tight and not too loose
   4. There are no wrinkles in the cup or anywhere else
   5. The back band doesn't ride up
   6. The center band between the cups lays flat against your sternum

FYI – The bra shop that I used for the Starting Over girls in Chicago was Trousseau, 3543 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 472-2727. The owners name is Christie... tell her Andy sent you! (Wink!)