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Dear Friend,
 On A Personal Note...
Thank you all so much for your kind letters and sentiments regarding the end of
Starting Over. Though SO is no longer taping new shows, it continues to run in
syndication in more than a dozen countries and on cable in some US cities. I
love hearing from my SO sisters all around the world and learning that we all
have the same concerns, hopes and dreams in life, beauty and fashion!
Just like many of you, I am forever changed by the love, support and
inspiration of my Starting Over family. I am passionately continuing on the
path illuminated for me by SO and have many exciting projects that will keep us
connected to my mission of helping women everywhere. I KNOW that a change of
image can change a life and I am here to help!
I will be back in your homes, having fun on your TV, enthusiastically teaching
you how to look your best on a budget before you know it! Cents of Style will
always be your source for all things thrifty chic and you can count on me to be
your loveable "Fit Enforcer", creating better shape wherever I roam!
The future is sunshine bright, and SO was just the beginning! We all owe it to
the incredible people who helped us Start Over to live life out loud...
never wear bad clothes... and never spend more money than we have to! (Wink!)
Be happy! Be beautiful! Be thrifty!
Love and Trust, 
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P.S. - How much money have you spent in the last year on clothes that you hate
and never wear? It is time you put an end to WASTEFUL spending and learn how to
dress your body effectively! Yep, it's time for a Closet Evaluation, Day of
Strategic Shopping or an all out Beauty Boot Camp with me! You will never have
a closet full of clothes and "nothing to wear" again! Please use my
Contact Form to schedule a consultation.
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And The Winner Is...
Our October Cents of StyleŽ registration appreciation winner is Chrissy Scott
of Dublin, Ohio.
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Chrissy, thank you so much for your support of me and Cents of StyleŽ.
Your
BACK IN BLACK
Accessory Suite will be shipped to you this week. I know you are going to love
it!
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 Tips
When I was growing up we always had a tube of Alberto VO5 Conditioning
Hairdressing in the bathroom cabinet. My grandmother used it on our unruly
hair, but she also used it on shoes, zippers, leather, wood furniture, plant
leaves and my old softball glove. It seems that the 5 organic conditioners in
VO5 have shine and lubricating properties that make it an incredible household
tool.
I had forgotten how useful it was until I saw an old Heloise article, so I
thought I would share just a few of the ways a dab of Alberto VO5 (retails for
$3.29 a tube) can save you time and money.
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Prevents silver from tarnishing. Apply a thin coat of Alberto VO5 Conditioning
Hairdressing with a soft cloth to clean, polished, dry silver. Wipe off excess
leaving behind a very thin, virtually invisible, protective coating. VO5's
organic protectants actually prevent tarnishing.
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Removes an adhesive bandage safely and painlessly.
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Makes zippers glide easily.
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Safe and naturally lubricates drawers, window tracks, door hinges and plumbing
joints.
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Conditions leather and protects leather shoes and boots from winter salt and
ice.
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Protects your dog or cat's paw pads in the summer and in the winter, plus,
detangles and softens their coat.
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Hides scratches on wood furniture.
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Removes candle wax drippings from candlestick holders.
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Cleans and shines plant leaves.
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Makes golf clubs sparkle.
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Prevents paint splatters on windows, hinges, doorknobs, and lock latches. Coat
them with Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing to prevent paint from adhering
to the surfaces. After painting, wipe clean with a cloth.
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This Month's Cents Of Style™
Accessory Suite
 The trendy return of black this season has women everywhere
sighing with relief. Those who love the color of midnight for its ability to
"go with everything" will find their bliss in this month's incredible Cents of
Style Accessory Suite.
Back in Black
combines fashion, function, elegance and edge with a gorgeous replica of the
red-hot Marc Jacobs STAM quilted handbag (retails for $1200), a luxurious
CASHMERE blend (yes, real cashmere) cape wrap and a fabulous hammered, gold
teardrop necklace!
This is thrifty chic at its BEST!
Back in Black
is a gorgeous gift you can give yourself or your favorite fashionista!
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 Have You Tried...
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Cuticle and Nail Oil?
I am always washing my hands, which is great for reducing the spread of germs,
but my hands and specifically my cuticles take a beating. I recently tried
Sally Hansen's Cuticle Oil for my painfully dry, cracked and pealing cuticles
and I love it.
This cuticle oil contains a natural essential oil complex of wheat germ oil,
aloe, apricot kernel oil, safflower oil and panthenol which helps it absorb
quickly and moisturize deeply. I also found that it helps my nails from
chipping and it keeps my manicure looking fresh and healthy all week long.
Of course, the most important feature is the price! I found it for under $5
bucks at my local drugstore.
Check it out here if you'd like to order it on line.
Sixth Cents - Plaid
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We are used to seeing plaid on the gentlemen of Saville Row, old golfers,
lumber jacks and most recently the grunge rockers of Seattle. But this season,
when it comes to plaid, the girls have invaded the old boys club!
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While out shopping, you'll find fresh and fun uses of plaid in ultra feminine
skirts and dresses, accessories with moxie and boy clothes given a girly twist.
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As always, the easiest and least expensive way to wear a trend is with
accessories. Look for fun colorful plaids that will unify both your favorite
and under-utilized pieces in your wardrobe. You can use the color pallet of the
plaid to match items you would have never worn together before!
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