How to Wash Leather Jackets

Leather jackets are a great accessory, but do need to be cleaned to keep them looking their best. You can't just throw a leather jacket in the washing machine, but there are easy ways to keep it shiny and smelling great.

Things You'll Need
* Leather soap & rag
* Damp cloth
* Vinegar (optional)
* Febreze

Step 1
The best way to clean leather is with leather soap. Different types and colors of leather need certain soaps, so ask the shop where you bought your jacket what they recommend. If you're unsure, be sure to read the back of the bottles, and test each product in an out-of-sight area, like the inner waist band that no one will see.
Step 2
If you don't have leather soap, you can wipe down light dirt and scuffs with a damp rag. Be sure not to get your coat too wet, which can ruin the leather.
Step 3
For hard to remove smells, like smoke or pet odors, try wiping the coat with a 50% vinegar-50%water solution. Be sure to wash the vinegar off with a damp rag. If the odor is too strong, you may need to have it dry cleaned (don't use the at-home dry cleaning bags, the dryer is not a safe place for a leather jacket).
Step 4
If the inner lining of the jacket smells, use a little bit of odor-absorbing spray, like Febreze. Be sure you mist it lightly, don't get the coat too wet.

Tips & Warnings

If your leather jacket is already soaking wet, don't stretch it out to dry. Allow it to dry flat, and flip the jacket often so it dries evenly. After it has fully dried, the leather may be stiff, but leather soap might help this.

How to Strengthen Nails

Weak, brittle, or cracked nails can occur for a number of reasons. Nails become weaken when they are abused, when they grow out too long, or when they are exposed to certain agents. Here are some ways to keep your nails strong and healthy.
Step 1
Avoid prolonged exposure to water. Water dries your nails out, leaving them weak and more prone to breaking. Try to limit how long you spend swimming, soaking in the jacuzzi, or soaking in the bathtub. When you are cleaning, use rubber gloves.
Step 2
Moisturize your nails. Olive oil works particularly well for this. Try pouring olive oil into an old nail polish container, and use the brush to brush the oil on your nails. Also, when you use lotion on your hands rub some of the lotion into your nails. If your nails are severely dry, apply petroleum jelly to your nails before you go to bed, and cover your hands with gloves. Wash off in the morning.
Step 3
Take a biotin supplement. Biotin can help repair and strengthen nails, and it also helps strengthen your hair.
Step 4
Avoid abusing your nails. Constantly scratching or picking at things with your nails, as well as biting them, weakens them and makes them more prone to breaking.
Step 5
Trim your nails regularly. Try to keep them fairly short, to prevent breakage.
Step 6
If you paint your nails, avoid products with toluene, sulfonamide, or formaldehyde. These chemicals will weaken your nails and cause breakage.
Step 7
Try not to use nail polish remover more than two times a month. When you do use polish remover, avoid products with acetone.
Step 8
If your nails crack or break, do not rip off the nail, as this will cause further damage. Use a clear glue to hold the nail in place, until the nail grows out far enough that you can clip the broken part of the nail.

How to Grow Strong, Beautiful Nails

Some women are blessed with long, strong beautiful nails. while others are not so lucky. nails can be hard to grow out with breaking, chipping and weakness. all it requires are a few tasks a few times a week. follow theses tips to grow out your nails and how to make them strong.

Steps:-

1. you need to apply nail hardener, 2 coats to clean nails before doing anything else. you need to do this at least twice a week. first, apply the nail hardener, then if you'd like, apply your nail polish.

2. you need to use a nail polish remover and nail polish that has a nail hardener in it. after removing old nail polish then buff your nails and paint your nails with the nail hardener.

3. another way to strengthen and harden nails is gelatin. usually found in the pudding section, it is clear and flavorless. eat this a few times a week or daily if you'd like.

4. keep your nails short and trimmed to all the same length until they start strengthening and hardening to keep from breaking and chipping.

How to Look Slimmer

Need to look slimmer in a hurry? There a multitude of tricks to create the illusion of a slimmer body; here's how!

Step 1.Stand up straight.

When you slouch, you look heavier than you really are. To make the body slimmer looking, sit up straight; shoulders back and chin up. Adopting this habit can make you instantly look 5 pounds slimmer.

Step 2. Wear clothes that are form fitting.

Let's just say that you don't have the stereotypical "perfect" body. That doesn't mean that you have to hide behind moo-moos or loads of billowing clothes. To make the body slimmer, wear something that is form fitting and flattering for your body shape. Do, however, avoid clothes that are too clingy.

Step 3.Wear a body shaper.

Depending on what you consider your problem area, you could try a hip slimmer, a stomach slimmer, etc. If you are in a hurry to look slimmer, try slipping into one of the many quick fixes out there meant for wearing under your clothes.

Step 4.Wear dark colors.

Dark colors tend to make people look slimmer; hence the Little Black Dresstheory. Dark clothes make you look smaller, the same way that dark colors can make a room appear smaller.

Step 5.Flaunt your favorite body part.

Choose your favorite part of your body and use your clothes to draw attention to it. If you like your legs, wear a skirt that shows them off, and be more conservative about the body parts that you might feel self-conscious about.

Step 6.Don't over-accessorize.

Too many accessories can make you look heavier. To look slimmer, try minimal accessories that are not too large. Steer clear of clothes that look "busy", as well; ruffles on clothes often occur in unfortunate and unflattering places.

How to Make a Cellulite Reduction Massage Oil

This gentle massage oil can be used on any skin type. The essential oils help to reduce cellulite, while the massaging aspect also helps to prevent future cellulite.

Things You'll Need:

3 Tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil

4 Drops of Cypress Oil

3 Drops of Juniper Oil

3 Drops of Grapefruit Oil

2 Drops of Lemon Oil

Step 1

Pour the sweet almond oil into a small mixing bowl.

Step 2

One by one, add in the cypress oil, juniper oil, grapefruit oil and lemon oil. While adding the oils, whisk the mixture together gently.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a small glass bottle or jar. I suggest using one that is dark tinted so that light can't break down the oils. Store the bottle in a dark, cool area. It will stay fresh for about a month.

Step 4

To use, pour about a teaspoon of the massage oil into your palms and rub together. Massage into the affected areas. Use more oil as needed, but focus on one area at a time.

Step 5

I suggest using the oil mixture at least once per week for the best results.

How to get Beautiful on a Budget

All woman want to be and feel as beautiful and attractive as they can be, no matter their financial status. Everyone can be beautiful on a budget and sometimes using high end items as well. When we feel good about ourselves, it shows to others around us and when we feel good overall, our immune system keeps us as healthy as possible.

Things You'll Need:

Coconut oil

Cosmetics

DIY Remedies

Samples

ebay and online auctions

Natural products

Step 1

Coconut oil is very popular among women globally especially in Asian regions. It is used on their skin and in their hair. It softens the skin making it look healthy and glowing. It is said in some areas that it helps skin stay clear for some. Always check your diet. Sometimes what you eat could be the culprit in the pimples on your face. They also use it on their hair making the strands luxurious and shiny, soft to the touch. Your hair tells a clear story of what's going on in your body. Coconut oil is inexpensive and can be found in pharmacies or health food stores. Try some organic brands if you want. Natural products and cosmetics may be better for those trying to stay away from chemicals. Have a DIY day and give yourself a herbal facial with natural herbs.

Step 2

Visit your local drugstores on sale days and see if you can't get 2 for one cosmetics. Every week, there is usually a brand on sale with great colors at affordable prices for everyone's wallet. Double check ingredients for any allergy causing chemicals that may break you out. You want to look good, not mess up your skin.

Step 3

Go to your local fine department stores and buy something within your budget where you may get a free gift from the cosmetic counters. Sometimes if you buy a powder or blush, you get a small set of cosmetics you can use nicely, if your colors are just right. Try online auction sites like ebay and you can find high end items at cheaper prices too.

Step 4

One thing you should splurge on though are good quality makeup brushes. They should be of natural fibers. The brushes will always help you with an excellent finished look.

Step 5

As for fashion, mix inexpensive pieces with expensive pieces. Try to stay with classic looks because trends drift so quickly from season to season. Classic is always in style.

Tips & Warnings

Look around for great thrifty things in your community.

How to buy and build a Pandora bracelet

Step 1
First of all you will need to get in touch with the jewelry store in your area and inquire about pandora beads. if you do not have any luck then you can always go online.
Step 2
Your wrists will have to be measured to determine the size. You will be able to choose between oxidation sterling silver or sterling silver. There is also a clasp and something sort of a lobster claw lock. My favorite is the actual clasp with Pandora stamped on it. This lock also acts a an extra bead.
Step 3
You will want to make sure that there will be some room on your bracelet so that you have room for the beads. While some people prefer one bead other prefer a few and then there are some like myself who build an entire beaded bracelet.
Step 4
There are so many beads to choose form silver, gold, stones, glass and beads to fancy all your needs. from cell phones to a dog they have it all. it's all about what you like the most.
Step 5
The beads screw onto the bracelet. This jewelry is very sturdy, another reason why i simply adore this jewelry.
Step 6
You would need to obtain a polishing cloth and remember not to use any harsh detergents.
Step 7
Keep your Pandora jewelry in a jewelry box as i do, when you are not wearing it. You can also mix and match there is no limit. Just be careful that you buy from a trusted site, person or store. There are a lot of other beads out there that will stipulate Pandora fit or Pandora type. i must note this because once i purchased a bead that i thought was Pandora and gold and to my dismay it was a fake.
Step 8
Lastly ,this hobby (which i call it) can be addictive. I am currently working on my fourth bracelet. No regrets, no regrets. Enjoy!