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How to Care For Silk Fabrics

by admin on Mar.03, 2010, under Womens Interest

With silks being used for various purposes these days from sheets to clothing to women s fashion accessories like silk belts, scarves, and wallets, there is the need to understand how to care for these delicate fabrics. Although silk products usually come with care instructions, here are some basic how to s in caring for silk.

Here are some methods on how to care for, clean and/or remove stains from silk.

Dry Cleaning:

For most types of silks, including the lighter and finer varieties, dry cleaning is the best option. Make sure that your dry cleaner is made aware that your garment or accessory is made of silk as silks are sensitive to the common types of cleaning detergents.

Hand Washing:

Though hand washing can eventually affect the texture and color of the fabric, silk tends to react well with warm water. As in dry cleaning, do not use strong detergents or cleaning solutions. Instead, use shampoo or soap dissolved in water. A small amount of soap is sufficient since silk has a natural resistance to stains and dirt. Don t soak the fabric for a long time as the dye may become dull. To enhance a slightly faded sheen in the silk or to remove an alkali blemish, spray the garment or accessory with white vinegar and dry it with a towel.

Do Not Machine Wash Silk:

Machine washing is not recommended for any type of silk belts or garments because the whirling motion can damage the fabric. However, there are washing machines that allow for washing of silk and other sensitive fabrics. If your machine specifically indicates that it can accommodate silk, make sure to put the garment in a mesh bag and to check for remnants of soap or dirt inside the machine. Spin cycles should be kept to a minimum.

Do Not Use Machine Dryers:

Never use machine dryers when drying your silk garment as the motion and friction of dryers wear out the fabric s shape and texture. And neither should they be wrung. Instead, press the remaining water out using plain white towels. When hanging them to dry, keep the fabric away from direct sunlight or any other source of heat. It is recommended that silk be dried at room temperature.

How to Press / Iron Silk:

When pressing, make sure the silk garment is turned inside out and not completely dry. To make sure, dampen it by spraying some water over it. Set the iron to the minimum temperature and do not steam. Another way to iron silk is to put a thin damp towel or cotton cloth over the silk and iron on top of it so that the iron does not touch the silk directly.

How to Remove Stains from Silk:

Lastly, when removing stains, remember that silk is not as strong as other fabrics and therefore cannot withstand chemicals. So bleach is not recommended. For most stains, a mixture of water and white vinegar would do the trick. Tougher stains may be removed using some ammonia diluted in water.

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Ten Exciting Ways to Accessorize Using Fabric Belts

by admin on Mar.03, 2010, under Womens Interest

This article will show you how to put together ten fabulous outfits with the clothes you already have in your closet with one great fashion accessory the fabric belt.

We ve all owned fabric belts at some point and most of them have probably been made with cotton fabrics. But fabric belts come in a variety of rich exotic silks as well and can be used to spice up and add some color to an outfit. So, let s review some exciting ways to use fabric belts.

1) Little Black Dress: The little black dress is everyone s go to outfit when for an occasion requires a little more dressing up. But did you know that you can wear it on a casual date just by adding a dark denim jacket, a pair of ballet flats and a silk belt in an eye popping color? The play of colors against the black background of your dress will exude a spirit of playfulness.

2) Denim: To spice your jeans, ditch the cowboy belt. Pairing a bright silk belt with dark washed jeans adds a pop of color to your outfit.

3) Khaki shorts: Tired of the safari feel that your favorite khaki shorts evoke? Pair it with a red fabric belt, a plain white tank top and some espadrille wedges, and you are ready for a casual romp on the boardwalk.

4) Wrap dress: Give your wrap dress an even more polished look by adding a fabric belt to it. Don t be afraid to mix prints with your outfit. On dresses with bold prints, make sure to keep the print on the belt fine enough so that it ll play against the bolder print of the dress.

5) White shirt: You can use a silk belt as a sash when you pair it with it a white shirt. Wear a teal fabric belt over your un tucked shirt, turn up your collar, and pair it with a brown pencil skirt and your ready for the board meeting.

6) The Maxi Dress: Give your maxi dress a bohemian flair by draping a loosely looped silk belt around your hips. Who says casual can t be chic?

7) Black Pants: Fore go the slim leather belt when in your classic black pants. Instead, put on a jewel toned fabric belt, a white tee under a blazer, add a chunky turquoise necklace, and you re ready for happy hour.

8) The Cardigan: Wear a pastel fabric belt over your favorite cardigan. Pair it with a soft flowing dress with floral prints, add a brooch, and you are ready for any garden wedding.

9) The Sheath dress: Update this 1950 s iconic dress by and pairing it with a silk belt in the primary color of the dress and some chunky wooden jewelry.

10) A line skirt: Amp up the style quotient of your A line skirt by pairing it with strappy sandals, a sleeveless top and a fabric belt in a complementary color. Think Charlotte in Sex and the City .

With its versatility, affordability and variety of prints, colors, and different types of fabrics, these belts could be a great addition to your wardrobe.

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Lace Panties and the Art of Lingerie

by admin on Feb.17, 2010, under Womens Interest

For decades, lace panties have been a popular kind of lingerie. Sophisticated and beautiful, these special undergarments can probably be found in any knowledgeable woman?s closet. Each and every piece looks special and appropriate just for any occasion.

When you mention lace, you automatically think of European fashion. And it is quite correct as a lot of Italian and other European lingerie incorporate lace into their brassiere and panty designs. These exquisite pieces are great for wedding nights and would therefore be an ideal bridal shower gift. But besides the honeymoon, such lingerie should be experienced for both ordinary and special days.

If you notice, there have already been a lot of popular fashion shows for special brands of lingerie. And most of the pieces worn on the cat walk are lace lingerie. If not, at least there is a touch of lace as accent or as front design.

Perhaps we can trace the history of lace panties from the invention of elaborate corsets. Since some of the more special corsets were made to be exposed, these were designed with lace and ribbon. Some contain expensive and exquisite embroidery. These are also colorful pieces made as a work of art or fashion, rather than a necessary piece of clothing. You can even call it luxury ? as special pieces of lingerie are today. Such can also be said of lace panties.

However, as women have become liberated and free to choose their undergarment of choice, these luxuries have become a necessity for sophisticated women. And they don?t really need to be expensive. A lot of good pieces are being sold in both specialty stores and online lingerie and swimwear shops like exoticis.com.

In the past, lace was made from silk and even god and silver threads. You can perhaps find a few expensive laces made that way today. At present, lace is made from cotton thread or synthetic fiber. They are also manufactured now. Though you can still find (again, expensive) some that are manually done.

The different types of lace are made through different techniques. Basically, lace is a kind of fabric that is openwork. This means that the lace fabric is designed with patterns by having holes in the fabric. The usual patterns are flowers and butterflies and other ornamental and oriental designs. These are small dainty patterns that give a nice touch to the fabric.

Often, you can find lacework in front of panties or brassieres. They come in the same color as the fabric (usually satin) and may even be sewn into the background fabric. These lace panties come in only one color. They are usually colored beige, pink, black and other classic colors. There are also other designs that accentuate the lace part by having it in another color. You might see some lingerie with pastel colors and the lace being black or white and vice versa.

Since some find lace a little itchy to the skin, a lot of lingerie are designed with sheer lining to protect the skin from possible irritation. Satin is also a good lining since it gives such a cool and smooth feeling.

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