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The rarest wool on Earth.
The rarest wool on Earth. Once the exclusive pleasure of Incan royalty, the silky wool from the Peruvian vicuña is the ultimate in luxury. Loro Piana is the major maker of vicuña garments, and a simple scarf is about $4,000. A jacket costs more than $20,000. The fabric is unbelievably light and soft, and those…
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Join us in honoring our Veterans this Monday.
Not just on Veterans Day, but every day. We’re proud of their service to our country and thankful for the protection they provide for our American way of life. Let’s remember to thank those who serve, those who sacrifice, and their families. Take a moment and visit the “A Nation Gives Thanks” page on Facebook,…
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Last minute Halloween ideas.
Buy or borrow a white chef’s hat, tie an apron on and fill the pockets with kitchen tools like a ladle, spatula and wooden spoons. Carry a steam iron and voila, you’re the Iron Chef. Wear your favorite pajamas, stick a thermometer in your mouth, hold an ice pack to your head: you’re Sick and…
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Boo!
Halloween’s not so scary. You’d be surprised how many costumes we clean every year. Before you jump into that skeleton suit or Godzilla’s bridal gown from last year, let us make sure it’s clean and fresh. Need ideas? Here’s a fun Pinterest page with everything from black Jell-O shots to puppy costumes. NBhttp://goo.gl/4eiHW6
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Layer, layer, layer.
It’s not only the look for winter; it’s an easy way to get a fresh look from clothes you already own. Must have #1: skinny jeans in black or dark blue. #2 is a baby-soft cashmere sweater. The complete list, according to Glamour Fashion, is at http://goo.gl/EXA0uV
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Silk scarves.
Silk scarves are always in style, and proper care will add years of life and wear. There’s nothing as luxurious as silk, or as delicate to clean. You can hand wash and press at home, but the experts recommend dry cleaning to avoid color loss, fabric damage or dye transfer, especially for crinkled (plissé) or…
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Sweater care, lesson 2.
To make your sweater droop, sag and look most unflattering, hang it on a hanger or hook. Instead, fold and store in a drawer. If you must hang, fold in half over a cardboard-crossbar hanger (like we do). We can block your sweaters back to shape when we finish them, and our gentle cleaning prevents shrinkage.…
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Sweater care, lesson one.
As the weather cools, the popularity of sweaters increases. Simple at-home care will keep your knits looking fresh. Remove lint and pet hairs by wrapping your hand with tape, sticky side out. Use your sticky hand, or a lint roller, for a clean look. Pills are removed with a pumice stone, scissors or simply shave them…
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Think pink.
Think pink. It’s the color for fall, from smoky paler shades to full on bubblegum. Oversized sweats, high shine fabrics and ever-popular animal prints add drama and classics like dark floral prints, masculine tailored suit jackets with cropped trousers give the winter and fall season some depth. Look for a big hounds tooth revival, seen…
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Turtleneck trends
Even fashion-averse men can look great this fall in a stylish turtleneck. This season it reigns supreme on runways and in fashion layouts (like Esquire). A well-made turtleneck looks good on practically every guy — under a blazer or paired with faded jeans and sneakers. Just because Steve Jobs lived in a black turtleneck doesn’t…