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Q. When I ask my husband what he thinks of what I’m wearing, he always says 'fine'! How can I get more than a ‘fine’ in reply? I now ask my kids instead.
Find yourself a new husband perhaps! Kidding.
I worked in advertising for many years and we considered the word ‘fine’ as a swear word. Fine is ‘just okay’ and ‘could do better’ in our opinion. (more)
New Lease of Life
I have a pair of dusky pink suede shoes that I adore but haven't been able to wear because they look so terrible. I decided to give them a new lease of life but, being suede, I was really limited with colour dye options.
The texture from the suede had all but worn so I chanced using 'regular' shoe polish - the colour options are far more extensive than suede dye.
Clean with warm soapy water. Don't soak them otherwise it could affect the suede and glues binding the shoes
Dry thoroughly - over days as opposed to hours
Apply shoe polish with a rag
Buff with a soft brush or cloth.
I'm stoked and just wish I'd done it earlier.
So, if you have an old pair of suede shoes or boots and you can't find the right coloured shoe dye, try polish instead. Be warned, the shoe polish does flatten and alter the suede texture. Shoe repairers wouldn't recommend it but I figure if your shoes are past it anyway, what have you got to lose!
Suede shoes get a new lease of life - before (left) & after
Some amazing feedback we've received on our styling service...
"The session was fantastic. I feel so much more confident about knowing what styles and colours will suit me. You picked several items for me which I would never have looked twice at but I absolutely loved them once I put them on. It’s just as well my daughter is a size 6, otherwise I’d never see my new black pants again. She’s already eyeing up the boots. Have already worn a couple of the outfits and had lots of compliments.
I don’t get a lot of time to go shopping, so to spend two hours with you and come away with pretty much everything I need within my budget (and no dud purchases) was a real win. It sure beats spending a day shopping in Wellington and going home frustrated and flat because nothing seems to look good. Will be booking another appointment with you towards summer!" Nickie
"I have been feeling so wonderful about myself and feel so special, I can't believe I didn't do it sooner! I picked out two things and you pulled out many wonderful things of which most are now my own. I usually do not enjoy shopping for myself as I'm never able to find items that fit well and are flattering. I am now excited about every morning having lovely items to choose from and I can't wait until tomorrow!
My lovely husband wanted a fashion show so I have been putting on everything and trying to remember what I wore with what! He loves my new clothes and look and asked if you style men and that he is very keen for a shopping session with you.
A big thank you also for passing on your 20% discount - with that and the knitwear discount I got a lot for what I paid.
Thanks again, I am really looking forward to dressing in the mornings and getting out and feeling confident and beautiful in what I am wearing." Genaya
Gorgeous Me receives discounts from a number of retailers that they happily pass on to their clients during one-on-one styling sessions. The discounts end up covering some, if not all, of the styling fee!
Book in today for Gorgeous Me styling - a one-on-one styling-shopping session, a full makeover or a motivational speaker for an upcoming conference. Check here.
