FabSugar

Guess the Laundry Symbol

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:00:22 -0700

I laundry. You laundry. We all laundry. That's why it's vital to know what those laundry symbols stand for. Sometimes they can be the deciding factor in whether or not to purchase a piece. And most importantly, they can prevent damage to your most coveted clothes. How well do you know those symbols? Here's your chance to find out.

Question 1 of 6

Can you guess what this laundry symbol means?

Do Care Instructions Deter You From Buying Clothes?

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:23:22 -0800

Source

Do You Care if Your Clothes Get Dirty?

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:02:22 -0700

Source

Do You Follow Fabric Care Instructions?

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:12:22 -0700

Source

Do You Have a Washer/Dryer?

FabSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:22:22 -0700

They're pretty hard to come by for city dwellers . . .

Source

How Many Times Do You Wear Your Clothes Before Washing Them?

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:22:22 -0700

Gross?

Source

Style For Style: Removing Nasty Armpit Stains

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Lily Donaldson and Gemma Ward make doing laundry look glamorous, but for those of us in the real world, it's anything but. Whether you're doing it in a ball gown or not, the reality is that yellow pit stains are one of the things that make the process grueling. They're stubborn and a major pain to remove. Plus, they make you look smelly, certainly not a look a Fabby is going for.

To see how to remove nasty pit stains, read more

Take any aspirin, like Bayer Aspirin Coated Tablets ($5) and drop one tablet in the washing machine before doing laundry. The pill naturally dissolves and helps remove yellow pit stains, and any other stains your clothes may have. Who knew a pill could be so multi-talented?!

Source

How Often Do You Dry-Clean?

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:33:33 -0700

Source

Look of the Day: Dainty in Brown

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:00:22 -0800

I have to be honest: Brown isn't one of my favorite colors but RaincityChicky has swayed my opinion about it. Isn't she just so dainty in brown?

Here's what she has on:

Dress: Laundry
Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo
Shoes: Oh Deer

Congrats to RaincityChicky!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Style for Style: Fab Vintage Care Guide

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:30:33 -0700

Vintage is always a gamble - not just because you're putting something that was fashionable many years ago back into rotation, but also because the fabric of the garment has been around the block a few times.

Vintage fabric can be a lot more fragile than new fabric. I bought this beautiful silk dress from the circa 1950 a couple of months ago, and the first time I wore it, the sleeves tore and disintegrated - the fabric just couldn't take the stress.

The beloved Topshop put together a great little vintage care guide that I wanted to share with you - I will definitely take their advice so that no more of my vintage finds fall apart! Especially since they know a thing or two about vintage with their newly launched Topshop archive.

To see how to take special care of your vintage treasures, read more

Keeping garments in plastic covers can be harmful to fabrics - clothes need to breathe!
Direct sunlight can discolor and age fabric, so make sure to hang your vintage pieces in a dry, dust-free, dim place.
Fabric, padded, or wooden hangers will prevent unwanted stretch marks and lines from forming on your clothes.
Wash your vintage according to its specific fabric needs, but it's best to either dry clean it or bring it to a vintage specialist, unless you're really confident in your cleaning skills.
Repeated washing can damage clothing fibers, so to keep your garments in the best possible condition, wash them as little as possible!
For garments that are too delicate to be hand-washed, hang them in a room with a bowl of white vinegar for a few days, allowing the vinegar to absorb any odors (woah).
Underarm stains, which sometimes come with a vintage piece, can be removed by dabbing the spot with white vinegar or lemon juice.

To see even more great tips for vintage care, go here!

Source