|You do not need to have too much makeup in your kit. Pick the best items for each season to keep in your beauty kit. Think about what you need for your day look and your evening look. Once you open makeup, it can go bad. Germs can even grow on it if it is just sitting there.

|After Labor Day, it is perfectly fine to wear white! White is one of the most neutral, most flattering colors out there, and you should always think about including some white in your outfit. If white is your color, put it on. Few can find fault with a fabulously dressed, confident woman, no matter what color she's wearing.

}{Stay aware of the current trends in fashion. Styles are always changing and a good way to stay in the loop is to check out the different fashion magazines from time to time. They will usually point out new trends first.

|Avoid any horizontal stripes if your weight is higher. This puts emphasis on how wide your body is, making it look even wider. Instead, pick a pattern that is linear or vertical which can make you look thinner.

|There is no need to go along with every popular fashion trend. What may look great on that runway model may make you look like a carnival side show. Do what makes you comfortable. You should follow your natural instincts. Following your instincts will pay off in the long run.