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clothing personalities, part 2 (classic and gamin)

classic

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She is the epitome of elegance and refinement. The classic personality is very controlled, from the time of her youth; she expresses her heart and soul in her appearance. She does not like chaotic environments...it will always bring out the worst in her. As a person, she is warm and caring. She is always sincere.

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Her body type is as follows:

Height is average (5'4" to 5'7"). Figure will be balanced and symmetrical. Her appearance is one of a mature adult, never "girlish". Body is not too thin, too delicate or too sturdy

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Personality Profile:

Emotional nature, balanced, controlled and rational. Old fashioned person, home body.

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Clothing:

Elegant, refined, fashionable, dignified, clean simple lines. Softly tailored or soft flowing. Ensemble dressing, not usually mix and match. Never trendy, faddish or severe in style. No crisp, bouffant lines.

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Fabrics for her:
Matte finishes or low luster are best. Fabric weights are moderate. Smooth knots and double knits are great. Refined textures such as silk, soft woolen fabrics, cottons, smooth knits

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Patterns:
Evenly placed prints, soft flowing abstracts, houndstooth, herringbone, polka dots, stripes, solids.

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Accessories:

Jewelry, belts, handbags and shoes should be refined, elegant and fashionable. Sleek, slightly chunky, smooth circle or geometic, no angles. Classics do not wear dangles or funky stuff!

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Shopping tips:

A planned budget is ideal. Because classics need to purchase quality clothing, your motto needs to be "Less clothes for more money". Focus on a base color scheme, especially if money is limited for clothing purchases. Investing in solids and refined fabrics are the key. Keep an eye on fashion trends, not fads, to stay current and fashionable

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Proto-types:
Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly, Nancy Reagan
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gamin
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The gamin is the most misunderstood of all the personalities. Many of them want to be another personality. She is petite and often is unwilling to accept her petiteness and does not want to be called cute...and yet, she is adorably cute! Her personality is spunky and energetic. She loves fun and a good time. Many gamins take "the party" wherever they go.
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Her body type is as follows:

Height is 5'5" and under, Build is small to medium, Her body can be straight and slim or chunky and stocky.
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Personality Profile:

Energetic, drive, spunk. Dynamic, charming personality. Fast mover.
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Clothing:

Very tailored, straight, sharp fine lines. Animated outline, snappy, chic, lots of crisp trims of contrast, braiding or beads. Eye catching details.

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Fabrics for her:

Colors should be bold and sassy as she can create, Multi-color splashes or caricature work well, Prints should be colorful, animated and contemporary, Matte or low luster finishes of fabric surfaces are best. Oriental silks, crisp cottons, wool, etc.

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Patterns:
Smart, colorful, animated, trendy and contemporary in look.

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Accessories:

Jewelry pieces should be scaled to body proportions....smaller sizes are generally best. Gamins are the only personality who use contrasting hosiery colors for a more staccato appearance. Small and geometric, asymmetrical or irregular shapes. Contemporary and trendy looks.

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Shopping tips:

A planned budget is ideal. Focus should be petite sizing. You are perfect for mix and match. Avoid monochromatic, unless you are combined with another personality. Coordinate two or three colors into your garments. One color needs to dominate as a foundation color.

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Proto-types:

Sandy Duncan, Sally Fields, Carol Channing

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okay this is just the coolest thing i've ever seen, notice it's not edited and it's one continuous thing. you must watch the whole thing start to finish ...

clothing personalities, part 1 (ingenue and romantic)

The first step is learning what our clothing personality profile is. There are six basic personality types:

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Classic -- simple but elegant
Dramatic -- entrance making
Romantic -- sexy
Ingenue -- innocent
Natural -- earthy/sporty
Gamin -- spunky

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we'll start with the Ingenue today.

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The ingenue woman is a sweet, youthful, innocent portrait of femininity. She is not sexy and alluring, but rather has a naive, feminine side. When she enters a room, she brings a special quality of freshness.

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Her body type is as follows:
Feminine, small-boned, dainty. Regardless of height, her frame is delicate looking. Figure traits are gently rounded.

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Personality Profile:
Artistic, charming, enchanting and magnetic (like Romantic).

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Clothing:
Frilly frocks of tucks, ruffles and lace. Old fashioned feminine styles, Victorian looks. Simple clothes in feminine fabrics.

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Fabrics for her:
Weights should be light, soft woolens and fine silks, fine cotton, crisp cotton, angora, cashmere

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Patterns:

feminine prints and florals, from small to large

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Accessories:
Jewelry is small and dainty, florals, ribbons, bows and cameos, diamonds

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Shopping tips:
A planned budget is ideal. You may first want to look through a catalog to find your style. Fabric quality is not crucial, you may wear less expensive clothes and have a more expansive wardrobe. Always remember to finish your look. This is where you may have trouble, whether it is shoes, bag, coat or jewelry

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Proto-types:
Goldie Hawn, Charlene Tilton, Barbara Mandrel

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personally i really dont think that there *are* any ingenues (at least not adults). i think all ingenues grow up into romantics. i almost think these two categories should be merged, but that's just my humble opinion.

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romantics

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She is a sexy lady; curvy and very feminine. She is the epitome of sex appeal. When she enters a room full of people, most women present will feel threatened by her sex appeal. She is charming, enchanting and magnetic. She can be very accommodating and sympathetic.

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Her body type is as follows:
Height is average to short, not tall. Figure proportions are very shapely, rounded and soft. Hips and buttocks are always rounded.

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Personality Profile:
Artistic, charming, enchanting and magnetic.

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Clothing:
Rounded lines, lots of draping of fabrics, flowing shapes in dresses with a waistline. Waist definition, with soft, ornate feminine lines. Fluidity of line from head to toe.

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Fabrics for her:
Weights should be light to medium, finishes should be rich. Suggested fabrics are silk, soft wool, crepes, sweater knits such as angora and cashmere, suede's and soft leathers.

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Patterns:

Oversized florals, polka dots, feathery shapes, soft abstracts, solids.

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Accessories:
Jewelry is dainty in detail, but lavish in effect. Silk scarves and flowers work well with this look. Evening looks are ornate. Diamonds

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Shopping tips:
A planned budget is ideal. Focus on spending the most money on the waist up. The garment itself must express your style. Do not choose cheap fabrics, it will discount your look quickly.

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Proto-types:
Liz Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Sophia Loren, Donna Mills, Jane Seymore

pumpkin recipes

here are some of my favorite pumpkin recipes, i thought that they would be fitting for the upcoming thanksgiving season -- the cupcakes are to-live-for!!!

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meal in a pumpkin

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2 cups cooked rice

1 lb cooked and shopped up hamburger meat

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped mushrooms

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 Tbsp brown sugar

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mix ingredients together, hollow out a pumpkin, fill pumpkin with mixture. leave lid on pumpkin when baking. this mixture will filla 6-7 lb. pumpkin. bake 350 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

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cornbread

(to go with your meal in a pumpkin)

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3 cups bisquick

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup melted butter or margerine

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup milk

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make 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes

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pumpkin cupcakes

(for desert)
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cupcakes:
2 1/4 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup softened butter
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ( optional)
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cream cheese frosting:
1/4 cup softened butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, at room temp.
3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
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preheat oven to 375*. put paper liners in muffin cups.

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sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs. blend in mashed pumpkin. stir in flour mixture alternately with milk, blending after each addition. stir in nuts.

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spoon batter into muffin cups, filling cups about two-thirds full. bake 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. frost with cream cheese frosting.

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to make the frosting, combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

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yield: 24 cupcakes.