Hood River reDesign's Clothing Swap Turns Philanthropic!

Known by its loyal following the Frugal Fashionista, Hood River reDesign's bi-annual event attracts upwards of 100 local women who donate - they buy one another's gently used clothing & accessories. The May event, held at the Alliance Youth Center, raised $600 for the Gutsy Girls programs at Westide and May Street Elementary Schools.

The Fashionista combines a fun fashion class by yours truly, spa vendor goodies and new-to-you treasures to create a unique girls night out - and now - and opportunity to benefit a great program.

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The Fashionista is Coming!

You are invited to the 4th Semi-Annual Frugal Fashionista!


SPA VENDORS - FASHION LESSON - NEW-TO-YOU TREASURES - GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Friday May 14th 6-9pm
Alliance Youth Center
2650 Montello Hood River


So clean out your closet and bring your no longer needed gently used clothing & accessories to the Alliance Church or May Street Elementary May 10th - 14th! All seasons, styles & sizes welcome! Then show up at 6pm on Friday May 14th where will have set up the donations "store style" where all items are only$1*.

*The spring fashionista is a benefit for Gutsy Girls - the self esteem & empowerment program at our local public schools. Go girls!

Ladies Only Event - sorry no men or children

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How to Pick Out Eyeware

Hello Ladies --A little overwhelmed when it comes to picking out new expensive frames? I find it more doable making one decision at a time. Try this:

CHOOSE THE SHAPE
First determine your face shape: oval, round, square, oblong, triangle, upside down triangle or diamond. Then choose a frame that CONTRASTS your face shape. So if you have an oval face your frames should be fairly rectangular or boxy.

CHOOSE THE SIZE
The frame should be in scale with your face. I know, the trends say go big, real big! But frames are money and need to last longer then the season for most of us - so I say choose what looks best, not what J-Lo is currently wearing.

CHOOSE COLOR
Our skin, hair and eye color makes up our individual coloring. You can choose to compliment your warm or cool coloring or contrast it. Some people say that if you have blue eyes you should choose a blue frame to compliment. I'm too traditional/practical in the sense that I would recommend a metallic or neutral color for everyone to ensure your glasses will go with everything you wear.

CHOOSE RIM or RIMLESS
If you want the appearance of your glasses to be hardly noticeable go with rimless frames. If you want your frames to truly frame your eyes, by all means choose rims.

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How to Look Great "Past A Certain Age"

The key here is not to fall into common ruts:

• heavy, shapeless shoes - in a word, clogs
• Elastic waisted flat black pants
• "Grandma" sweaters complete with cutsy embroidery
• Never wearing skirts
• Never wearing jeans
• Never showing any forearm or neck
  

Here is what you want to do instead:

• Keep your wardrobe unexpected, ecletic, not so matchy-matchy
• Wear Jeans - dark wash, skim the thigh, straight or boot cut
• Sexy Shoes for the love of God are great at ANY AGE - check out the naturalizer, a fabulous comfort line at the Outlets in Troutdale
• Wear Color near your face - think scarfs and colorful tops!
• V-necks are not tabu! They are fabulous on most women - if your conscious of your skin try a multi-string necklace!

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How To Camoflage A Large Tummy

The number one fashion question asked - ah, the tummy. We all know we are to appear as an hourglass - but what if our hourglass doesn't go in? Well - the truth the smallest part of a woman is usually right under her breasts - NOT her stomach. So you want to emphasize this "sweet spot" through tops like the one shown here - then have the material gently flow away- not cling to your torso. Structured jackets also help tremendously!

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Wardrobe 911!Are you as addicted to TLC's What Not To Wear as I am? Have you ever fantasized about Stacy and Clinton coming to YOUR home and redoing YOUR wardrobe - minus the humiliation of appearing on national TV, of course?!! If that's the case, then come to class this Thursday and learn about proper fit, stylish alternatives to fleece and how to best flatter your shape. You will get to see several before and after makeovers and deconstruct the surprisingly simple steps to achieve your best look for the tiny price of $10! Taught by yours truly - you will not want to miss this class! Mark your calendar for this Thursday, 7 to 8pm, at the Hood River Middle School, 1602 May Street.Follow this link to register or simply show up with your check - What Not To Wear!

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Over 100 Women came to the Fall Fashionista on Nov 20th--Hood River reDesign's bi-annual fashion event!

Vendors from Salon Solle, Flow Day Spa, and B. Beautiful along with accessorie vendors Lena Lief and laurel and louise and style consultations by yours truly served the feverish crowd.

Nearly $200 worth of door prizes were given away, and 15 tables filled with free clothes and accessories ensured a great time was had by all! Don't miss our Spring Fashionista - May 2010!

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