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Colors / March 25, 2016

Keep Clothes Bright and Less Fading – Laundry Secrets from Downy Ball

Surveys show that Americans spend a decent amount of money on clothing. Women spend about $59 and men spend about $25 a month. The average family bringing in an income of $50,000 spends about $2,000 a year on new outfits. On top of the money being invested in new shirts, pants, sweaters and other garments, laundry can be a real pain in the neck. Stain removers don’t always eliminate the entire mark left behind by spilled coffee or mystery smears, and color-enhancing detergent only extends the lifetime of clothing for so long. To help prevent having to purchase new clothes there are tips to help keep darks from fading, sneakers from tumbling into pieces in the dryer and white shirts from having ugly armpits.

Downy Ball has compiled some of the best laundry secrets and shortcuts since the invention of the modern washing machine and dryer to help consumers look their best with minimal effort. These tips include:

Buy a sneaker dryer bag to eliminate the loud banging from your shoes.

To prevent color fading, toss your clothes in the wash with a teaspoon of salt for a brighter look.

Wash dark clothes inside out to keep them from fading. The detergent won’t drain the color and this easy trick will keep favorite shirts and pants looking newer longer.

Save time, energy and money by throwing a dry towel into the dryer with wet laundry – this will reduce moisture in the machine and speed up the drying process.

Remove underarm stains with a homemade recipe instead of bleach or stain sticks. Mix Dawn dishwashing liquid, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda to create a scrub that gets stunning results.

Remove grease stains with a piece of chalk. Even if you have already washed a garment hoping soap and water would do the trick, that stain isn’t a permanent part of your wardrobe and chalk can still save the day.

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About Downy Ball

No more waiting for the rinse cycle. No more cleaning out the dispenser. With the Downy Ball, fabric softener is automatically released during the rinse cycle. To enjoy the convenience of Downy Ball just pour the Downy fabric softener of choice up to the right fill line in the Downy bottle cap, pour into the ball, seal it, and drop it in at the start of the wash on top of fabrics. Downy Ball will release the softener on its own, making laundry less complicated.

Fashion / March 22, 2016

H&M TO OPEN IN PUERTO RICO | Fashion – Forward Apparel

H&M, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers famous for offering fashion-forward apparel at affordable prices in a sustainable way, is pleased to announce that its first location will open its doors in June 2016 at The Mall of San Juan, in San Juan. This will be followed by a second location at Plaza Del Sol, in Bayamón.

“We are extremely thrilled to open in Puerto Rico. Our new store at The Mall of San Juan will give our customers there access to our fashions for the whole family,” says Daniel Kulle, U.S. President of H&M. “We are excited to continue our North American expansion and add our upcoming stores there to our four hundred and seventeen other locations in the U.S.,” he adds.

The new store will be approximately 31,000 square feet with fashion for everyone’s personal style. The Mall of San Juan location will include collections for ladies, men, young ladies, and young men with separate “store within a store” sections for accessories, lingerie and beauty. The Mall of San Juan location will also carry H&M’s children’s collection for newborns up to nine year olds. H&M looks forward to offering the best of summer fashion to its customers in Puerto Rico.

Ann Taylor / March 21, 2016

Ann Taylor Spring Dress Collection

There’s nothing like throwing on that first dress at the start of warmer temperatures. A spring day can take you anywhere so be prepared with fresh dresses for all occasions, whether it be a picnic, Easter, Passover or even Mother’s Day.

Featuring sweet variations on polka dots, pretty eyelet lace and contrasting patterns, Ann Taylor’s spring dress collection comes in a range of flattering shapes from halter necklines to sheaths to midi dresses, all cinching in at the waist so your readers will look considered, down to the last detail.

Accessories / March 20, 2016

Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner – News and Bloggers

I’m happy to share that Style + Life + Fashion’s featured on the updated Dryel website. Knowing (and sharing) good laundry tips can be essential to every fashion lover’s wardrobe.

Personally, using Dryel products are handy for my delicate clothing items that require extra care. I also use the Dryel system for blazers or sweaters that I’ve purchased at a consignment shop for an awesome price.

Why spend money on dry-cleaning when I can purchase an effective cleaning system from the store? Click on the photo to read more:

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Accessories / March 15, 2016

How Do Celebs Always Look Their Best – Style Tips

I bet you’ve wondered how celebrities always look so great. It seems, even when they’re caught off guard, they still look amazing! What is their secret? How do they always look absolutely stunning? You’re about to find out…

A Personal Stylist

Believe it or not, most celebrities have personal stylists. This unique individual tells celebrities how they should dress for almost every occasion. All of their industry events have been carefully analyzed by a professional to find out what style the celeb should opt for. In most cases, this is a formal event like a movie premiere. But you’ll find some celebrities also use their stylist when shopping for clothes in New York. They know there’s a good chance they’re going to get snapped, and don’t want to look awful. This is the first hidden weapon of the celeb.

A Professional Trainer

Have you ever wondered why most celebrities look like they’ve just walked out of a shoot for men’s fitness? Even the ones who don’t always look their best can shed pounds quickly when and if they need to. It’s not steroids that make them pack on the pounds, and it sure isn’t the muscle milk you might have seen on Twitter. The answer is a few degrees simpler. It’s a professional trainer. You can think of these individuals as army generals. They scream at the recruits and tell them exactly what they need to do to look their best. Forget about the crazy diet plans. With the right professional trainer, you won’t need them.

Countless Outfits

Let’s not forget about the huge number of outfits that celebrities have stuffed into wardrobes. They’re choosing the perfect outfit to compliment their skin tone and their body shape. They look at fashion websites for new dresses to wear and shoes to slip on. A big part of how you look is what you’re wearing.

Skin Care

This isn’t true for all celebrities. We’ve certainly seen some no makeup pics of celebs that make us shudder. But most of them practice good skin care. They can’t afford to lose the money maker too early, and they can’t rely on the wonders of plastic surgery. That’s why you’ll find a lot of celebrities invest in de-aging cream and other wondrous substances to slather on their skin. If you’ve ever wondered why some celebs aren’t aging, this is your answer. It’s not good genes. It’s all about how much you can afford to spend on beauty products.

That’s all and there’s no secret formula. It’s about good health and having great style!

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Accessories / March 10, 2016

Inspired Luxe – Handcrafted Chic Pieces

This season, the handcrafted pieces from InspiredLuxe.com, an e-commerce site that houses sustainable and one-of-a-kind jewelry from artisans throughout the globe, brings you a collection of statement pieces that will be the perfect touch for an effortlessly chic summer look.

Utilizing exotic stones, beads, rocks, leather, metals, along with other materials (many repurposed)— the collections offer a unique twist on the modern bohemian trend. By adding these eccentric pieces to anyone’s wardrobe, it will be easy to create a sense of relaxed luxury.

Accessories / March 9, 2016

H&M Expands in Maryland – Francis Scott Key Mall

H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), one of the world’s largest fashion retailers famous for offering fashion-forward apparel at affordable prices in a sustainable way, is thrilled to announce a new location in Frederick, Maryland. Measuring approximately 20,000 square feet, the new location at Francis Scott Key Mall is set to open in the fall of 2016. H&M is especially excited to expand its reach in Maryland, a growing market for the retailer, and add to the ten locations currently open in the state.

The new H&M location will offer Frederick residents a one-stop shopping destination for quality clothing for the whole family, with collections for ladies and men, as well as separate “store within a store” sections for accessories, maternity and its plus sized line, H&M+. The Francis Scott Key Mall location will also carry H&M’s children’s collection for newborns to fourteen year olds. The breadth and variety of H&M collections make it easier for any consumer to find fashionable products, no matter their personal style. With an emphasis on design, quality, and sustainability, H&M offers inspiring, high fashion at an unbeatable value.

H&M prides itself on its support of local economies by adding jobs with each new location. As a continuously expanding brand, H&M constantly searches for new talent to grow within the company. With the opening of the Francis Scott Key Mall location, H&M is proud to add to the current, ever-expanding total of approximately 16,000 U.S. employees. The brand continues to grow in both new and existing markets while remaining focused on quality, high profitability, and sustainability. In 2015, H&M was ranked number 21 on Interbrand’s list of 100 Best Global Brands and was selected by Great Place to Work as a top 25 Best Multinational Workplace. For available job opportunities, please visit career.hm.com.

Sustainability is an integral part of H&M. The brand is growing and making significant long-term investments for sustainable development. In 2013, H&M launched Garment Collecting, an in-store clothing recycling project and was the first global fashion company to implement such a program. Since 2013, approximately 53.6 million lbs. of garments have been collected globally. H&M was also selected in 2015 as a U.S. EPA Green Power Leadership Award winner. The company has committed to sourcing renewable energy wherever possible in order to reduce indirect emissions stemming from the company’s purchased electricity use.

Since H&M opened the doors to its first U.S. store on New York’s Fifth Avenue fifteen years ago, the U.S. has been one of the retailer’s most successful markets. H&M is proud to offer U.S. consumers quality fashion at competitive prices at its four hundred and sixteen locations across the country, and looks forward to continued expansion at the best properties worldwide.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / March 8, 2016

Transitional Sweaters – Dryel Home Care Tips

When it comes to fashion, the laundry does not stop! One discovers (very quickly) the proper care and treatment of garments is vitally important. Each article of clothing has its own label that includes the fabric percentage, content and suggested laundry needs.

I have a few sweaters that I’ve started wearing to help with the transition of seasons. In this region, the weather fluctuates; one day it’s cold enough to wear a cashmere tunic and the next day I’m searching for an open-front cardigan.

Dryel is such an important product (for your wardrobe) because it’s easy to use, inexpensive, and less damaging to your clothing. The product contains 6 cloths and for hard to clean stains, the company provides a booster spray.

From my personal experience, the kit was simple and resulted in my sweaters smelling great. I opened the Dryel ultra cleaning cloth and placed inside of the bag (with my sweaters.) After tumbling in the dryer for 30 minutes, I removed the sweaters and put them on a satin hanger. This was an easy laundry process for a lady on the go!

Check back with the site (over the next few months) and I will share additional tips from Dryel At-Home Cleaner.

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Accessories / March 4, 2016

Brooks Brothers Harbor East – Opens in Baltimore

Brooks Brothers, the original authority on American style, announces the opening of its Harbor East store at 809 Aliceanna Street in Baltimore on Monday, March 8 at 10am.

Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is America’s longest established apparel brand and offers stylish modern clothing and fresh takes on heritage design for men, women and children.

In addition to its selection of formal and ready-to-wear clothing, the 5,400 square-foot store will feature the debut collection of Brooks Brothers women’s wear line by noted designer Zac Posen, who was appointed as the brand’s creative director for the women’s collection in 2014.

The store will also feature Brooks Brothers signature Made-to-Measure program, where patrons have the opportunity to design a one-of-kind garment from the store’s selection of top quality fabrics. From suits and trousers to sport coats and dress shirts, each garment is Made in America at Brooks Brothers own factories and hand tailored to fit the wearer perfectly. This high level of personalized service has been an integral part of Brooks Brothers’ storied history.

The spring/summer collection for men includes a wide variety of sportswear including a group of nautical themed items such as chunky knit Supima cotton sweaters as well as a pant and short featuring an original print of sailing images from the company’s archives.

The new location will also offer the newly launched Red Fleece collection for both men and women, which is a youthful expression of the iconic brand.

Brooks Brothers Harbor East will be open Monday – Thursday from 10am-7pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 12-6pm. For more information, please contact Tace Joelle Loeb, tace@brandlinkdc.com.

ABOUT BROOKS BROTHERS
Since its inception, Brooks Brothers has become an institution that has shaped the American style of dress through fashion innovation, fine quality, personal service and exceptional value in its products. Brooks Brothers began selling women’s apparel as early as 1874 when an advertisement for the company promoted capes and accessories available in a special department within the store – then located at Broadway and Bond Street. Nearly two centuries later, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values and to be the destination for ladies and gentlemen from every
generation. Since its founding 197 years ago in New York, Brooks Brothers has become a legendary retailer with over 300 stores worldwide while maintaining a steadfast commitment to exceptional service, quality, style and value.

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Accessories / March 4, 2016

Shoedazzle Color Of The Month – Daffodil Accessories

Daffodil is considered the new Shoedazzle color of the month. The accessories brand has an array of Daffodil inspired handbags, jewelry, and shoes. First Lady, Michelle Obama wore a similar shade in a beautiful sheath dress. This inspired women to wear the hue while adding a pop of color into their wardrobe.

It’s the perfect Spring shade because this color mixes (and matches) well with every fashion piece. Trendsetters and Style Bloggers are seen wearing Daffodil colored eyeshadow, nail polish, and hair accessories.

For an everyday look, pair (Daffodil) yellow accessories with a jumpsuit, jeans, or basic t-shirt. Color trends are fun to wear but don’t forget to make the style your own!

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