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Girl, are you intelligent, funny with a fab personality and an
eye for the newest fashion trends but need a little help pulling
it all together? Look no further, here are some tips on pulling
together the right look. Your personal style speaks volumes
about who you are so let’s not blow it after you’ve spent your
hard earned money on the latest new trends!

The key to putting together a great outfit is risky and simple.
The rule of thumb is balance and “less is more.”

Choose one “wow” item and build around it. For example, if you
have this absolutely fabulous piece of jewelry that you mush
show off, try wearing it with a simple black dress. Black
flatters just about all figures without overwhelming the look of
your jewelry.

Want to show off your new elaborately stitched jeans? A solid
shirt paired with heels works well with decorated jeans. If the
design on the jeans is too busy the shirt will tone it down some.

How about those new bright pink pumps? You can’t go wrong by
complimenting the shoes with a pair of solid black jeans and
white shirt. Black jeans and solid colored shirt matches well
with any brightly colored pumps.

And what about those gold sequin flats that you just couldn’t
pass up? Petal-pushers and a simple shirt are ideal compliments
for your golden feet.

The key is to pick one item and build around it. Don’t just
stick with one look. Be glamour one day and urban the next.

Take the time to educate yourself on different styles. Learn how
to draw inspiration from your favorite looks of past eras.

Fashion is about confidence. If you feel great in an outfit,
others will feel your vibes. And if you don’t feel confident,
fake it! Whether you are 18 or 50, take pride in your appearance
and it’s important to feel comfortable in your style.

It’s interesting to look back at the origins of Cosmopolitan
Magazine, seeing their first subscription numbers (in the
25,000) range, into what it has become now. Its almost amazing
how the content has evolved over the years–from a one-time
family magazine back in the late 19th century–to what is now; a
demographic exclusive to females.

Before cosmopolitan magazine experienced world wide success,
the initial founders and editors (Schlicht & Field) went out of
business only 2 years after the company’s launch. Only after
E.D. Walker, an ex editor for Harper’s Monthly purchased the
rights to Cosmopolitan magazine did the business really take
off. He didn’t settle for the old way of doing things, with an
innovative sense he introduced book reviews, serial fiction, and
color illustrations to the magazine. Only 1 year later after
Cosmopolitans booming popularity, E.D. Walker sold the company
to John Brisben Walker, who quickly employed some of the
nation’s top writers. He went on to open a free correspondence
school, which he had to retract almost immediately after only 2
weeks more then 20,000 people signed up.

Cosmopolitan magazine was later sold to William Randolph Hearst
in 1905. He began to expand the magazine by employing top
writers, and investigative journalists. Some of the best
articles written came from the recruiting sense of William
Hearst, he employed Alfred Henry Lewis, David Graham Philips,
Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, Sinclair Lewis and George Bernard
Shaw, all who went on to write some of the most famous articles
for their time.

As decades past, the magazine changed from strictly articles to
short novels and stories, sales soared (1.7 Million copies in
circulation) and over 5 million in advertising revenues in 1930.
Cosmopolitan magazine proved to be an unbelievable success,
after the Second World War magazine sales topped the 2 million
mark. Unfortunately demand for the magazines content decreased
in the 50s, circulation numbers crippled to just over a million,
despite the reduced revenue cosmopolitan magazine subscriptions
were still a profitable venture, even today Cosmopolitan is one
of the most subscribed to magazines in the world.

Do you suffer from PMS every month? Or almost!

Research has stipulated that a higher percentage of married women have PMS compared to those who are single, or living alone. Is this surprising?
This by no means represents the belief that we should all end up living alone. I know for a fact it was my case in a specific relationship where my partner at the time had some significant differences of attitudes, opinions, and beliefs than I did; we were incompatible in our actions regarding some of life’s important philosophy.

I also know as a single woman, even though I would still seek therapeutic help to evolve and heal some issues, I would not have worked on the same issues I would when I was involved with a significant other. One does not swim quite the same way in cold fresh water as in warm salty ocean! Both are water but each has different qualities.

As a matter of fact, I owe it to one previous mate to have triggered an awakening within regarding PMS and its messages.

That’s right - PMS has a message! And I can prove that point to any of you who may be sceptic, if you are basically honest and allow me 15 minutes to demonstrate.

In fact, every woman in my office who did the following exercises never would have thought PMS and their subconscious were so well connected.
So are you ready to examine your PMS? I warn you, it might very well heal you on the spot and forever.

Here is but one example in a young lady in my book I will call Josette. She has been one of the most surprising cases I’ve encountered in my research. As she comes to her first session, she had not been menstruated for over a year and a half. I knew her from the past, years ago, when she had consulted me as a college student. Even her doctor suggested she consults for they could not find anything physically wrong with her.

After one session she connected to her inner reality and her normal menstrual cycle came back days after we met, she understood all the linkage between why she had worked herself to stop menstruating and how re-establishing a more proper and corrected belief system.

She is but one of the many stories of women who now all understood why there were suffering needlessly. They all linked it to some inner belief that they were not necessarily aware they were the victims of.

Pauline Houle is Therapist with 20 years experience. She has a background in Social Work and Psychodynamic trainings that really make a difference in people’s lives. She has a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Studies, which has been a great help in keeping her focused on the big picture of PMS and what women need to know in order to cure it.

Contact: Pauline Houle : pauline@paulinehoule.com
514-277-6097 or 518-563-6834
http://www.paulinehoule.com

Lots of people ask me for my top budget tips. Here are a few
from my Budget Shopping Arsenal…

1. Know what looks good on you. This is the
essence of a true fashionista. Just because it looks great in a
magazine doesn’t mean it will look great on you. Be honest with
yourself about your body. It will save you time and money.

2. Get to know the names of sales associates.
Sales associates are a great source for information on upcoming
sales. They might even let you use their employee discount - as
happened to me once at The Gap.

3. Pay for everything with cash. This way, the
satisfaction of the purchase will last longer than your next
credit-card bill.

4. Head to the Outlets. Shopping at the
outlets of your favorite stores and designers can save you a
bundle. Some of my favorites are Off Fifth, the Saks Fifth
Avenue Outlet; the St. John Knit Outlet; the Donna Karan Outlet;
and the Last Call Neiman Marcus Outlet.

5. The 70/30 rule. Fashionistas with limited
budgets should follow the 70/30 rule: 70 percent classic pieces,
30 percent trendy pieces. And go cheap on trendy items.You can
purchase such pieces at stores like H&M, Target , Zara, Bluefly,
Urban Outfitters, etc. Go designer on classic pieces like black
suits (Tahari), coats (Burberry, Max Mara), evening (Armani) and
purses (Coach, Longchamp). 6. Recycle fashion.
Pay a visit to your mother and/or grandmother. While you’re
there, offer to “help” clean out their closets. You’ll be amazed
at the goodies you’ll find. While visiting my grandma in
Milwaukee, I discovered a vintage Coach saddle bag, dating from
around 1960, in mint condition amid a box of old magazines. If
you are unable to visit a relative’s closet, try having a
clothing swap party with your friends. Ask everyone to bring
unwanted, high-quality clothing to exchange for similar items
from other party-goers.

7. Learn where and when to buy. July/August
and late January/February are the best times to hit the stores
for deals. Write down the names of your favorite stores, go to
their Web sites, and register to receive coupons, special
invitations and notifications of new products. Outlet stores are
also great sources of designer goods.

8. Write a List. Making a shopping list will
help you stay focused on the task at hand.

9. Locate the nearest thrift store. Thrift
stores are great for quality inexpensive coats.

10. Sign up for our newsletter at
http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/bf/newsletter.php. Get free
fashion advice and up-to-date notification of the hottest sales
around the U.S. and Canada.