Skorts vs. Shorts

Who wears short shorts? Not me!  This is a photo of an outfit I own from the Walking Company.

Skorts are great perfect for for any woman who has "outgrown" shorts that reveal too much of what we don't want to reveal.

You can wear skorts to walk, bike, golf, play tennis, kayak, sail,  or just hanging around in something casual and comforable. 

I got an email that they are  50% off price now through Aug 26th, 2012.

The skort comes in a variety of colors and coordinates with  Track Jackets, Hooded Jackets and Tank Tops

• The dry wicking UPF fabric will keep you dry when you perspire, blocks 96% of UV rays, and resists wrinkles
• There is a hidden pocket on the waist of the short that will hold your essentials — even a cell phone.
• There is a loop you can hang a house key or car key on, and also attach the tether of your pedometer.
• There is a built-in short so you can exercise in comfort and with additional protection from exposure.

www.walkingstyles.com

Designer Consignment for Cash

Do you have designer clothes in you closet that perhaps never fit you right, was a gift that was not your style or color, or simply a bad purchasing decision. If they are still in style, clean, and in good condition you can turn them into cash. In Pasadena, Roberta Lyon, owns a consignment store called "Style of Green". She will inspect your garment before accepting it, then determine the resale price. You receive 50% of the sale on garments priced at $100 and above. There is a one time marked down of 25%. New or gently worn couture quality pieces do not get markdown.

"Style on Green" is located at 1136 E. Green St. Call for an appointment to bring garments in 626-796-9924. Roberta will come to a home to collect larger consignments. Last month Roberta sent checks to women for thousands of dollars. This is because "Style on Green" has a great client base that frequents her beautifully merchandized store full of designer clothes and accessories.

Summer Whites

Nothing says summer like white. This turquoise Carlisle sweater just "pops" when paired with white, as do all bright colors. White does require some extra care though.

One of the complaints I often get is keeping summer whites from turning yellow or taking on a dull gray hue. I called Scott Bell, owner of Bryan's Cleaners, and my dry cleaner for decades. The best advice is to remember to clean frequently. Body oils, perspiration, unseen splatters of white wine or other unnoticed foods or sprays absorb into the fabric. The longer they stay in the fabric the harder to remove them.

When you clean your washable clothing note that regular bleach can turn some white fabrics yellow. Look for natural oxygen safe bleach, usually found in health stores. Borax or washing soda will also brighten whites, as will sunlight for cottons especially. Really hard water can turn garments that dull gray color, so use vinegar in the rinse cycle.

Byran's has an excellent website with tips. Go to http://www.bryanscleaner.com/ then the tab newsletter. You'll see several letters about the care of whites by Steve Boorstein. In addition there are style tips on body types by Kate Rice starting with #22.