Dear Friend,

On A Personal Note...

With Summer coming to a close, it's time to think about rejuvenating your hair. Chlorine pools, salt air, hot sun, sweaty days and long exposure to harsh summer elements have probably taken it's toll on your locks, so scheduling a little pamper time is a must.

I love home remedies and one of my favorite tried and true hair fix-its for dry damaged summer hair is a mayonnaise mask. Now before you wince, let me just tell you, your hair will never be more soft and shiny than after a mayo mask. My grandmother used to mask my hair with mayonnaise in the summer to make it more manageable. With all of the hair products that I use and test yearly, I can say with certainty that mayo works just as well as the expensive stuff. This inexpensive trick will make you a believer, and the results will easily help you get over your initial squeamishness.

Wet your hair, squeeze out the excess water, and towel dry slightly. Apply a generous helping of cheap generic mayonnaise (the cheap stuff always seems to work best) to your scalp and work through your hair. Make sure that all of the ends are thoroughly saturated. Cover your head with a plastic bag and wrap a towel over the bag to seal in the warmth. This will allow the mayo to penetrate your hair shaft. Leave the mayo mask on your hair for 20 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly, condition as normal and rinse clean. You will immediately see a difference in the texture and shine of your hair.

Even if you don't want to try a thrifty chic mayo mask, take a little time this month to care for your hair and fortify it for cooler days ahead!

Be happy! Be Beautiful! Be Thrifty!

Tips - Know Your Numbers

Knowing your measurements and the lengths and widths of your best fitting garments can help save you time in the fitting room!

I never go shopping with out my trusty tape measure. Whenever I see a garment that I might want to try on, I measure the seat or the bust depending, to see if it will fit me comfortably or if I need to go up or down a size. For example, I know that my seat or low hip measurement is 42", so a garment must measure at least 21-1/2" – 22" across the front seat to fit me well and look flattering. Then I measure the length to determine if it will hit me at a flattering place. I know that the best skirt length on me is 25" and no more than 27", so if a skirt measures longer I will need to add in alteration costs to the final price.

With sizing all over the charts these days, a limited number of garments allowed in most dressing rooms and tight schedules to find great bargains, knowing your numbers can save you a lot of time and hassle!

Have You Tried...

Cover Girl Lash Exact?

This new mascara from Cover Girl has received A LOT of hype because of the revolutionary new wand. The applicator brush is made of formed rubber bristle and not synthetic, wiry whiskers, which promises no clumps and more definition. I decided to see for myself!

I really like it! (yippee!!) My lashes look long, thick and beautifully separated. It washes off easily and doesn't flake throughout the day. I have tried every mascara hanging in the cosmetic aisle and this certainly rates as one of my favorites! It's a little pricey for drug store mascara; I paid $8... but I found it worth the extra buck or two!

 

This Month's Cents Of Style™ Accessory Suite

AUTUMN WIND is this month's gorgeous Cents of Style Accessory Suite, (thrifty chic accessories all bundled together for an immediate style boost!), that I specifically designed to help you stylishly transition from Summer to Fall. Autumn is traditionally a time when we wear richer earth tones as opposed to the brighter hues of summer, so I filled this Suite with modern accessories that will look trendy, perfectly bridge the season's color pallets and have you looking fabulous well into next year! The camel handbag is one of my favorite COS bags ever. The faux leather is the best I have ever found... no one can believe it is not real; and the brass detailing helps sell the bag as very, very pricey. The watch is a fantastic replica of a feminine "Michele" watch which sells for thousands of dollars. The gold tone details on the watch make it a modern standout, yet it's not bulky or masculine. I also super love the necklace and earrings. You are sure to see similar chain and bead necklaces hanging in your favorite department stores this Fall for more than $40 bucks. The color combination of the turquoise, copper, gold tone, bronze and brass simply looks incredible. I discovered that you can shorten the earrings by 1/2" by wrapping the chain around the French hook which may be better for some of my wonderful petite customers! This Suite will make a beautiful gift for a fabulous lady with an Autumn birthday. We'll be happy to gift wrap it for you and include a card with your well wishes. AUTUMN WIND and all of the incredible Cents of Style Accessory Suites are astonishingly priced at just $49.50! I know you are going to love it! Check it out!

Sixth Cents - SKINNY PANTS!