How to Select Shoes to Wear with an Outfit

This season is all about shoe statements, from laid back flats to high-heel elegance. Shoes are the surest way to capture a fashion moment and with such an assortment of colors, prints and styles, there is a shoe for every outfit. So, how do you select shoes to wear with an outfit?

Steps:
1.Consider the different types of shoes:

• Stilettos- The ultimate sexy shoes that never go out of style. Stilettos go great with sleek clothes, pencil skirts or slim trousers. For a polished look, wear sleek strappy stilettos with a classic tailored pantsuit.
• Wedges- There’s a wedge for every female this season. Wedges go perfect with jeans, slinky skirts and full sweep sundresses, and they are also more comfortable than stilettos. This summer's stylish slimming bootcut jeans are a sure favorite with wedges, or step out in style with this summer's newest trendy gauchos. Wedges can be relaxed and casual when made of fabric, suede, or other coarsely textured materials, but can also dress up when crafted of high finish leathers or metallic leathers. Wedge pumps, wedge sandals, wedge boots; take your pick of different shoes with wedge heels, some with platforms as well.
• Platforms- For those who want to stand out, a chunky heel is ultra-leg flattering. These high performers made the biggest news on the runway this season. For those who are "full figured" or a bit on the heavy side, platforms provide balance for your form and help round out your look.
• Platforms go great with cuffed shorts, flare leg pants, and miniature bubble skirts. Try a slim-heel-platform with a suit or a soft silhouette evening dress for a touch of elegance.
• Kitten heels- These heels are timeless and go with just about everything. Kitten heels work with both office attire and evening attire. They are the practical alternative to high-heels. Perfect for dressing up with a slinky and elegant skirt or dressed down with casual capris. The perfect go-to-shoes for day or night.
• Sandals- “The It Shoe" of the season. Sandals are stylish and fun this season. They add a cool elegance to any casual look. They go perfect with skinny jeans, short skirts as well as this summer's newest cuffed, cropped pants. Add a touch of romance with a triple-tired peasant dress or a flowing ankle length skirt.
• Mules- Step out in sophistication with mules and an elegant flowing skirt. These simple and versatile shoes have endless possibilities. Paired with twill pants or elegant georgette pants, is this seasons new take on feminine style.
• Boots- Boots are very universal, they can go with jeans, skirts, dresses, and more.
• Sneakers- The ultimate comfort shoe. However, be careful when picking sneakers for an outfit, they should be reserved for jeans or sweatpants.
• Flats- Flats are very comfortable, and they never go out of style. Ballet flats can be worn with almost anything, from dresses to jeans to sweats, they always look good.
• Loafers- A nice business-y shoe. They look great with pantsuits, jeans, and sometimes skirts.

2.Consider the weather, and season.

• During the summer, choose a summery shoe. Espadrilles and sandals are excellent choices.
• In the winter when it's snowing and raining, boots are always good choices. If it's just cold, a simple pump, loafer, or flat works as well.
• Spring, ah spring. Spring is very universal time for shoes, summery sandals and espadrilles are worn, but if you go outside wearing boots, you probably won't look crazy either. This a time where almost all of your shoe wardrobe can be worn.
• Fall is also a fairly universal time as well. The only thing I would suggest staying away from are sandals and espadrilles, as fall is a time where things are cooling down a bit, and sandals and the like are a little summery. If you can make it work though, go crazy!

3. Take a look at your outfit:

• If you're wearing brown tweed pants and a burgandy sweater, those bright yellow pumps might clash a bit. Maybe a simple loafer? Are you wearing a red bracelet? A pair of red shoes would look simply smashing. Pick bits of color, and try to bring them out with your shoes. However, don't wear a purple top with purple pants and purple shoes. You'll probably look crazy.
• How dressy is it? Is it just jeans and a t-shirt? Then just some sneakers are fine, but any shoe nwill do. Are you wearing a dress? Go with flats or heels. Are you wearing a floor length ball gown? Go with heels.

General refreshing masks

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• strawberries (test behind your ear first, because many people are alergic to strawberies used this way even thougth they can eat them just fine)
  
  
• honey and ricotta cheese
  
  

Many fruits and vegetables can also be used to good effect. Anything acidic (lemon, strawberries, etc) will tend to whiten and refresh your skin, but you need to be careful if your skin is dry.

In general, don't apply masks more often than about twice a week, and try to vary the ingredients.

It is a good idea to test the mask first. Apply a small amount behind your ear, wait 20 minutes, then wash off. Then wait 24 hours. If the skin behind your ear is normal, then go ahead and use the mask.

Exfoliating Mask

For an easy exfoliating mask, mix three tablespoons olive oil or any good oil and one tablespoon kosher salt mix and gently rub into dry skin. Do not use around eye area. This works great on elbows and feet, but it can also be used on cheeks and forehead

Homemade Facial Scrub

First, clean your face with water only. Never use soap. You can open your pores with hot compresses (washcloth) For a facial scrub, moisten oatmeal to a "goo", use it to scrub your face (not around your eyes). Wash off with cool water.You may also make a paste of the oatmeal and allow it to dry..remove with cool water.You may also beat an egg white, put it on your face and let it dry, rinse with cool water. Sliced fresh cucumber placed on your closed eyes will reduce bagginess and dark circles.To make your hair shine, rub in some regular mayonnaise,shampoo out after 15 minutes.

Homemade Facial Mask Recipe

Depending on your skin type, here are some great masks to try. For oily skin use some plain Milk of Magnesia, rub it on and let dry, then rinse with lukewarm water. It absorbs oil wonderfully!

For Normal/combination skin mix one egg and 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal and a teaspoon olive oil until smooth. Spread on your face and leave 15 min then rinse.

For dry skin, mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil if you have it. Smooth on and leave on for 15 min. , rinse in lukewarm water and pat dry. If your skin is a bit dry you can put a dab or two of either olive oil, or any other light oil, or plain crisco if you want something heavier, on your moist skin after washing or a mask and your face is set without the $$ some people spend for the same look.

Haircare

Hair loss is a very common problem faced by both men and women these days.There are many ways to approach the issue. Men and women have varying problems so each gender should pursue solutions made specifically for their gender. Before you decide what to do, you should consult with a doctor and go over your options. The doctor may be able to identify what exactly is causing your hair loss and can give you simple advice to prevent hair loss. They may tell you what foods to avoid or some strategies to help you. Following these strategies is obviously the least costly way to prevent hair loss. Any other method could cause dangerous side effects, or even aggravate your hair loss. The doctor may also be able to diagnose that the cause of your hair loss isn't alopecia, but is in fact a different problem, possibly an effect of a new medicine or vitamin you started taking. Before you decide which method to take, make sure you research the possible side effects and the typical results from each product. There are several products on the market advertising their amazing results, so remember to read and talk to your physician about what you want to do before you begin the regimen. The three ways to combat hair loss are either with medication, a surgical procedure, or supplements or special shampoos. You shouldn't neglect the research needed to make a good decision about how to battle hair loss, because otherwise you make a dangerous decision. The best way to attack it is to first use a shampoo, because that's a non-invasive method and then if that fails try a surgical method to fight your hair loss.

Tips While Buying Footwear

• Have your feet measured while you’re standing.
• Always try on both shoes, and walk around the store.
• Always buy for the larger foot;feet are seldom precisely the same size.
• Don’t rely on the size of your last pair of shoes. Your feet do get larger, and lasts.
• Shop for shoes later in the day;feet tend to swell during the day,and it’s best to befitted while they are in that state.
• Be sure that shoes fit well in the front, back and sides to distribute weight.
• It sounds elementary, but be sure the widest part of your foot corresponds to the widest part of your shoes.
• Select a shoe with a leather upper, stiff heal counter, and flexibility at the ball of the foot.
• Buy shoes that don’t pinch your toes, either at the tip or across the toe box.
• Try on shoes while you are wearing the same type of socks or stockings you expect to wear with the shoes.
• If you wear prescription orthotics- biomechanical inserts by a podiatrist- you should take them along to shoe fittings.