Dear Friend,

On A Personal Note...

Shorts of all lengths and styles are hotter than ever this season; but ill-fitting shorts that ride up between your legs when you walk can be a fashion nightmare! The constant need to pull shorts down is so embarrassing not to mention VERY uncomfortable!

I addressed this question in my ASK ANDY section a bit ago, but with the resurgence of trendy shorts for spring and summer, I have gotten many questions about how to "reduce the ride" between the legs, find shorts that fit better and are more comfortable to wear. So, here are my tips for finding your perfect fitting shorts:

When shopping for "thrifty chic" shorts, make sure that the cut of the shorts proves the front panel to be smaller than the back panel. Shorts with a front panel that is equal the size of the back panel often ride between the legs pulling the crotch seams back between the legs. A smaller front panel will help keep the shorts comfortably in place. To check this, lay the shorts flat, you should be able to see the side seams on the front side.

It is also best to avoid pleats or any extra fabric in the front as this can also cause the riding and pulling towards the back. Check the rise, (the length from the crotch seam to the waist) if the rise is too long there will be fabric bunched at the crotch which will also cause the riding.

The ease of the thigh is equally important. If the shorts are the least bit too tight, they will cling and ride up between your legs. You have to find shorts that are relaxed through the leg and extend past the fullest part of the thigh. Follow these tips and you are sure to find your new "favorite" shorts!

Be happy! Be Beautiful! Be Thrifty!

Sale Rack

Now that the majority of June weddings are over, graduations have passed and Dad's Day is done, you are sure to find super deals on beautiful summer dresses. Remember to go to the sale rack first when looking for a great sundress or special occasion dress. You are sure to find gorgeous feminine dresses for as much as 50% off from now until the end of summer! Happy Bargain Hunting!

Have You Tried...

Freeman Bare Foot Peppermint & Plum Creamy Pumice Foot Scrub?

This stuff is dreamy! At just $3.99 for 5.3 oz. you simply can't go wrong. It makes your feet feel so good and it removes the dead flakey skin better than products I've tried at three times the price. With sandal weather in full swing, this is a great foot fix in between pedicures!

Find it on sale at drugstore.com for $3.79. Yippee!

This Month's Cents Of Style® Accessory Suite

I received this email this week and wanted to share it with you. Thanks Connie!!! Dear Andy -- Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how impressed I am with the new Hampton's Accessory Suite I received today! I absolutely love the straw bag and the adorable hat!!! These pieces will definitely be staples to my summer wardrobe! And I love the fact that they can be packed in a suitcase and come out looking great! The beach towel is one of the hottest colors this summer and, as usual, the quality is top notch! Thanks, Andy, for putting together these wonderful accessory suites at such affordable prices! I know I can always rely on you to help me look pulled together and in the latest styles! Sincerely, Connie O'Rourke (BeautiControl Unit Director) This month's "thrifty chic" Cents of Style® Accessory Suite, WEEKEND IN THE HAMPTONS!, is all about getting you ready for fun in the sun! I want you to look sensational and feel confident as you head out for a relaxing day at the beach or your favorite pool, so I gathered a few luxurious items that will give you Hampton Beach style on a Chattahoochee River Budget. Oprah declared this fabulous adjustable Ribbon Crusher™ hat by the San Diego Hat Co., one of her favorite things for summer and I have to agree…(even though the O-list priced this hat at $42 and this entire Suite is just $49.50 – WooHoo!) It rolls right up for easy travel and looks glamorous at the beach, at an outdoor wedding or at the market. You could also easily add your own colorful ribbon band for more personalized style! This beautifully crafted, extra roomy, light as a feather, straw bag will be a pleasure to carry to the beach, to the pool or to your favorite flea market. This bag is also from the world renowned San Diego Hat Co., is fully lined with a festive cotton stripe and is stylishly designed to fit comfortably under your arm. And, no wimpy towels for you at the beach this year! This fun Accessory Suite includes a huge 36" X 70" extra plush cotton terry velour beach towel... in HOT PINK! Oh-so girlie and chic! Can't you just see yourself lounging on this fabulous pink towel, big beautiful sun hat on, stylish straw bag full of your favorite summer goodies at your side and a tropical umbrella drink in your hand! I can see you! You look gorgeous!... And I know you are going to love your own WEEKEND IN THE HAMPTONS! *TIP* This and every Accessory Suite will make a beautiful and thoughtful gift! We will happily gift wrap it for you and include a card with your sentiments! Check it out!

Tips - White Suits

I was conducting a Closet Evaluation with a private client last week and we came across a dry cleaning issue I thought I should share. With the popularity of white this season many of us have purchased beautiful new white suits. Be aware, if one piece of your white suit needs to be cleaned, you should dry clean both pieces at the same time.

Quite often dry cleaning solutions will slightly tint the white making it look gray or yellowed. If this happens you definitely want the tinted effect to be on both pieces of the suit. If you dry clean just one piece you could end up with mismatched whites that are very hard to color correct. It may be a little more expensive to continually dry clean both pieces, but it's better than rendering the suit unwearable because the whites don't match!