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We all love perfume and have our favorites but there are some dos and don’ts that you should know. I came across an article in the December 2008 Better Home and Gardens magazine that gave 5 reasons for how to wear perfume.

* Don’t
Over-douse yourself. Spritzing yourself over and over in the morning doesn’t make a fragrance last all day. Instead, reapply sparingly at 6-hour intervals. And as a rule, perfume should never be noticeable beyond an arm’s length.

* Do
Combine your scents. Mix up your fragrance wardrobe by layering different aromas-a lovely, the original scent may emerge.

* Do
Store perfume with care. Most fragrances will last for years, provided you keep them away from extreme temperatures and heat, which can alter and “turn” the scent.

* Don’t
Buy a fragrance because you liked it on someone else, Scents smell different on each person, depending on her body chemistry, how dry or oily her skin is, and even what she ate for dinner the night before. Try it on your own skin if possible.

* Don’t
Buy perfume on the street. You can’t be sure of the source or even if it’s the real thing, turning a bargain into a blunder quickly.

I started a new facebook page for my blog. I will post things that I find while shopping, past entries, and anything else that may inspire me. If you wish to follow my page just click “like”. Thanks for reading!!!!

I always make sure that I look my very best every day. I always pick out a nice blouse, skirt, shoes, and then I add my accessories. I wear perfume every day.

But being elegant does not mean you have to have money or beauty. The only thing that is required is good taste. Earlier last year I read a book called A Guide to Elegance. It gives several tips on how to be elegant and what it means to be chic. In the chapter called “Budget” it mentions this:

“With careful coordination, good taste, and self -restraint, even a tiny budget can permit you to be surprisingly well-dressed. For example, here is an outline of a complete but basic minimum wardrobe.

For the Winter:

1 basic coat

1 black skirt

1 sweater in a complementary color- for example beige or brown

1 silk sweater, black or white, with a pretty neckline

1 pair of back high-heeled pumps

1 pair of flats

1 black leather handbag

1 pearl necklace

With these few items, you will be equipped for work and dates. Enjoy!!