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Ever wonder how come clean towels eventually end up smelling...well, not so fresh? If towels are clean, they should smell clean, right? Most times, it is our water being quite hard, mixed with the fragrances of detergents and fabric softeners, that build-up eventually takes a toll on those towels, resulting in foul-smelling, clean linen straight out of the dryer. The solution? A simple, cheap DIY that just requires baking soda and vinegar. 1. Place your linen in th …

We found a great little idea to upcycle those old (or new/ill-fitted)  business shirts you don't have any use for. In 6 simple steps, you can dress up your pillows with a cool take on the pillow cover. Both mens or  ladies business shirts could be used. We like the idea for different striped & checkered for a monochrome theme. Gather your materials 1.dress shirt 2.throw pillow (It should be slightly smaller than your shirt.) 3.scissors 4.pencil or chalk …

An apron can make such an amazing gift. Just about everyone can use an apron when working on something. You only have to find out the interest and passion of the person. A good option is to wrap the apron with utensils/tools as a cool gift set. When you have your  apron, you are able to do many things with it to make it customized for the one who will use it. The most typical design is to write the name of the particular person on the apron. It can be done by using embroider …

Just as much as the typical fashionista likes to sport her own style and follow the latest trends, dressing to the nines is no longer what it really used to be. Casual wear appears to be the constant norm. An increasing number of women have traded down their skinny jeans and high heels to a more comfy, relaxed, effortless  sloppy joe look. What is a lounge wear? Generally, lounge wear is associated to sleepwear,  yoga clothes or pre gym wear. But it has deve …

Colours to Suit Your Skin ToneHave you ever wondered why you can more compliments when you wear certain tops? Did you know most skin types have a warm or cool undertone, meaning that certain colours make us “glow” and flatter our skin tone. A couple of simple test you can easily do if you don’t know are below:Silver or Gold Test: If you look better (e.g. healthy & glowing) with gold jewelry, this indicates a warm skin tone. People with cool skin tones typically prefer silver while Neut …

I think the title speaks for itself, but if you’re sick and tired of your usual default ham tomato, cheese sandwich recipes, get your tastebuds rockin’ with this pesto cheesey goodness! Basically, they had me at “avocado” and “goats cheese”INGREDIENTS:2 slices of whole grains and seeds bread2-3 tablespoons of pesto (optional recipe below)2 slices of mozzarella¼ avocado2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbledhandful fresh baby spinacholive oilDIRECTIONS:Spread about 1-2 tablespoon of your pesto on …

Mainstream fashion is something that a lot of people adopt because it is trendy and the in thing. It may be the case, but if you truly want to be noticeable, you have to be a trendsetter rather than a follower. Today, it is all about going green, with all the more people using energy friendly appliances and driving fuel efficient cars. So why not with clothing? And here enters the PET recycled material that is used for making eco friendly clothes. As a way to increase environmental …

The latest streetwear trend to hit the streets across the world is that of the urban snapback  caps. Everyone seems to be wearing them, from everyday people to rappers and athletes. These are also the preferred choice of hip hop dancers and urban performers. What makes the Urban SnapBack Cap the ideal choice? Unlike wool caps that are heavy and thick, snapbacks make you less sweaty. In the months of summer, the urban snapback is the ideal hat to wear especial …

Customized plain totes make a great personal gift that doubles as eco friendly wrapping. They would make a great gift for wedding guests, baby shower gift bag, welcome parcel, first day of school gift bag, to birthdays and bridal shower party bags. Fill your finished bag with pens, singlets, lollies, gourmet crackers and cheese, etc for a thoughtful useful bag! First here’s the step by step to create and doily stencil/monogram look: 1. Coat rough underside of do …

A beanie is a type of hat that is commonly made from triangular pieces of fabric and then stitched together at the top and at the sides. Back in the day, it was traditionally worn more for necessity and not as a trendy accessory. But with the developments in fashions, the beanie evidently becames more and more popular. You can say that people consider beanies as both a functional and fashionable headwear, especially when it is very cold outside. Today, they are worn not only for o …