My shoe philosophy is like my clothing care philosophy: The care of shoes and boots start the moment you begin to shop. Recognizing how you will actually use the shoes will shape your purchase. If you want something to last, then care and cleaning are as important as choosing the right style!
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Expert Purse-Cleaning Services
Don’t discard or retire expensive handbags and purses when they become soiled! Cloth and leather handbags and purses – new and heirloom – can be professionally cleaned and restored by our Certified Couture Cleaners. Simply send the bag(s) to our experts in New York or San Diego and you’ll be wearing them with pride in 2 weeks! |
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The Clothing Doctor Speaks to Men: Fashion Without Fear
If you’re like most men, shopping for clothes ranks somewhere near "having a root canal" on your list of favorite activities. Chances are, you’re just too busy during the week, and your weekends are devoted to attending your kid’s soccer games, playing golf, or lounging in front of the TV. Perhaps you have the nagging feeling that there’s something, well, unmanly about having an interest in fabrics and fashion. Or maybe, just maybe, you have no fashion sense and are intimidated by the whole subject. |
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PRESS RELEASE: Garment guru Steve Boorstein offers a wealth of wedding gown info—from cleaning to preservation to restoring that hundred-year-old heirloom dress.
The bridal gown! Is there a lovelier symbol of your matrimonial hopes and dreams? Whether you choose a slinky designer original, buy a budget-friendly (but still beautiful) off-the-rack creation, or restore Grandmother’s gown, what you wear down the aisle will always hold a special place in your heart. But if you’re like most brides, you probably don’t think much about the proper care of your gown. Practical issues are far from your honeymoon-based mind! |
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There's nothing quite like the feeling of donning your favorite "special occasion" gown and twirling around in front of a mirror. That’s true whether you’re a forty-something woman attending a formal reception, a teenager preparing for her prom, or a tiny flower girl getting ready to walk down the aisle. But whatever the age of the wearer, these dresses demand special respect. After all, there’s a reason why velvet, chiffon, organza and taffeta aren't "everyday" fabrics!
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Fashion, personal style, and clothing care are mutually important when building and maintaining a wardrobe. This "Top 15" list will change, over time, but will never stray from the basic premise; we spend too much money on our clothing to not know how to take care of it. I hope you can embrace a few of these suggestions and make them work for you.
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The following information is provided by the U. S. Federal Trade Commission as part of Project Clean. The symbols appearing on garment labels provide care instructions from the manufacturer.
As a minimum, laundering instructions include (in order) four symbols: washing, bleaching, drying, and ironing. Drycleaning instructions include one symbol. Additional symbols or words or both may be used to clarify the instructions. The water temperatures listed below are provided as a guideline. Actual water temperatures obtained in the home depend on washing machine settings (hot, warm, cold), regional supply temperatures, and water heater settings.
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Fabricare Tips 