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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Instructions Resetting a Cup-Set Rhinestone on your Purse



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      Extract the rhinestone from the setting to which it is glued. Work carefully, using a tool such as a knife blade, a dental pick or a toothpick, making sure to not scratch the setting in the process. Keep your thumb over the rhinestone so you do not lose it when it comes loose. However, you will probably not be able to reuse a stone that was secured with glue.
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      Make sure that the setting is glue-free. Using a cotton swab, apply acetone nail-polish remover to the setting to remove any remaining glue.
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        Find a correctly sized stone for the setting by placing different rhinestones in the setting until you find one that fits snugly.
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        Apply jewelry glue in the setting cup, but not so much that it will overflow when you set the stone. If you add too much glue, remove the excess before adding the stone.
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        Place the stone in the setting with stone-setting tweezers to help you set the rhinestone straight. If you do not have these tweezers, which are especially long and pointed, use a piece of Scotch tape. Place the tape on the flat side of the stone and lower the stone into place. When the glue is completely dry, slowly peel the tape away.


    Read more: How to Replace Rhinestones in a Setting | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5924317_replace-rhinestones-setting.html#ixzz1uMzKhKVB

    Thursday, May 3, 2012

    Choosing a Flattering Purse


    Choosing a Flattering Purse

    When it comes to choosing a flattering designer handbag shape - its all about contrast! Just as

     the perfect pair of pants can make your legs look longer or your butt look thinner so can the

     right designer handbag.The key to choosing a flattering handbag is to choose one thats the

     opposite shape of your body type. For example, if you are short choose a long designer

     handbag; if you are thin choose a short, plump designer handbag. However, size is a different

     story and your purse or handbag should be proportional to your figure.If you are unsure about

     what type of figure you have, ensure you choose a purse that lies at the middle of your torso

     this purse length is universally flattering for most women.To find the perfect shape of designer

     handbag for your body remember these simple tips:

    ·  If you are short and round choose a tall, rectangular tote with long straps or a long sleek,    structured clutch.

    ·  If you are pear shaped choose a structured cigar box purse or a sleek rectangular Kelly bag.

    ·  If you are large busted stir clear of close-fitting handbags, which rest under the arm (this will further enlarge your bust and feel cramped), instead opt for a purse with long shoulder straps.

    · If you are tall and thin choose a slouchy designer hobo bag, rounded bag or half-moon shaped purse.

    · If you are very petit Stay away from extremely large bags, but choose a long clutch or rectangular tote that hits your leg and give the appearance of elongation.

    · If you have a slim waist choose a designer purse with shoulder straps that allow the bottom of the bag to hit your waist.

    · If you are 6-feet tall avoid cute, miniature evening bags or mini handheld pouches that you overwhelm with your stature.

    ·If you want to accentuate cleavage - pick a close fitting bag with short straps, which lie right under your armpit.


    Tip: a purse or handbag accentuates whatever portion of the body it hits.