Caring for Accessories - Shoes, Jewelry, etc...
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Accessory Love!
Hey all! I'm back again. This time with some tips on how to keep your favorite accessories fresh & loving you back. Feel free to contribute to the lens in the guestbook if you have any favorite ideas on how to keep your accessories looking their best.
Clean Tarnish From Your Jewelry
Line glass baking dish with tin foil.Set jewelry on top.
Spinkle with baking soda.
Pour boiling water on top.
Let set for 10 minutes.
Supposedly, the tarnish ends up being transferred to the foil.
I haven't personally done this so I don't know how well it works. So, be forewarned - your jewelry is in your hands. Which it was anyway, but you know what I mean... Try this tip at your own risk.
Anyway, how I normally get tarnish off my sterling silver is by using a sterling silver polishing cloth. They are absolutely, just like magic! See below for a link to one on Amazon.
Photo courtesy of jeffbelmonte
Use this to clean your silver!
Storage For Accessories
This vid has some great ideas for storing your accessories so they remain in great shape.
Clean Satin Shoes
This tip comes from Lucky magazine via Due Farina designers Marina Rosin-Levine & Fabiana Rigamonti:Get a bar of Marseille soap and a white cloth.
Mix the soap into a bowl of water.
Dip cloth in water, then rub on the stain ina circular motion. Don't scrub too hard.
Air-dry out of direct light to avoid color damage.
Photo courtesy of Perfecto Insecto
This is the soap recommended by Due Farina designers!
MissAmyShops
Here are a few excerpts from my blog. I try to write about having great style on a budget, as well as DIY, re-con, frugal shopping and more...
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byGet Salt Stains off Winter Boots
White vinegar is the magic ingredient to use to get salt stains off winter boots.Mix equal parts vinegar & water, soak a cloth in it.
Dab on shoes/boots & wipe dry with a towel.
Disclaimer: try a small test spot first, before diving in & doing the whole shoe or boot. Just to be safe & make sure it doesn't cause any problems...
Photo from MR+G
Vinegar for your Boots
I've also included a link to a book on other uses for vinegar. I am sure they are legion.
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MissAmyShops
Hi, I'm MissAmy of MissAmyShops! You will find affordable fashion for the frugal fashionista in my listings. Also, be sure to check out the frugal fashion... more »
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