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Fashion, if taken in the positive sense can stand for glamour, beauty and style. But if taken in the negative sense, it can be a synonym of fads and trends (the bandwagon effect) and materialism. We all like to look sensational and smart, but are we being cautious enough not to overdo it? The answer to this question is not always affirmative. We come across numerous examples of people (especially females) who go overboard in their pursuit of looking “fashionable”.

Here are a few tips to avoid common fashion mistakes:

1. Wear clothes of right size: wearing small and skimpy clothes generally makes one look vulgar rather than appealing, as it highlights all the bulges of the body. On the other hand, wearing baggy outfits makes one look fatter and shabby. So try and find the right sized clothes for yourself, instead of experimenting with bigger or smaller sizes.
2. Don’t wear wrinkled garments: Just imagine how you would react if you see a person wearing a wrinkled dress in a party. An ironed and wrinkle free outfit is always appreciated by everyone as it gives a perception of a neat and clean personality.
3. Don’t try to dodge your age: Dress according to your age. Make-up might hide some wrinkles of an aging face, but a wrong dress would not be able to hide a sagging older body.  On the contrary, dressing according to your age would reflect maturity and elegance. Always remember that there are numerous fashions and styles and there is one to suit you – You don’t have to follow every fashion because you have seen a celebrity wear it or seen it in a fashion show.
4. Avoid too many colors: Everyone cannot look good in the “Govinda style “of clothes. A maximum of three colors is soothing to the eyes. Anything more than that might make you look messy and foolish.
5. Use accessories wisely: If chosen and worn properly, accessories can be used to enhance ones good points and hide his or her flaws. For example: avoid wearing a short chain or a choker if you don’t want to draw attention towards your neck as these accessories will make your neck look longer. Don’t carry a big bag with an evening gown as it just does not go with that attire. Remember sometimes even less is more so use the accessories carefully and help them add to your charm.
6. Chose your shoes to match your outfit: As a general rule the clothes and shoes should be of same color. Black is an exception as it goes with everything.

We all try to ape our favorite film star or the most popular person in school or college, but we have to be careful that this fashion faux pas doesn’t make us feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. It’s important to keep in mind the occasion for which you are dressing up. It’s important to know when to carry a sporty look and when to look more feminine. Having the right kind of hairstyle, wearing make-up in accordance to your complexion, wearing the right kind of undergarments and perfume would definitely turn heads in your direction. Always remember that the mantra is to look ‘sexy’ and not tacky.

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While buying a used car there is a lot to consider before purchase. Price is the major issue. Your first question is always- how much is the asking price? But if it fits your budget, there are so many other things that need a careful enquiry to avoid any loss. Here are a few tips that can help you to get genuine thing out of your money spent:

No. of previous owners: Larger the number of previous owners of the car more will be the wear and tear. You should have clear information of the number of the previous owners of the car. Ask if the seller the original owner? Also this data will reflect the problems that have caused this vehicle to be sold and bought so many times. So before purchasing a used car, ask about the no. of times the car have been sold earlier.

Accident information: There should be a need to know whether the car ever been passed an accident or is there any frame damage? Carefully check every corner and body lines of the car for any gaps or damage including any ripples or paint differences. Give a look to the paint. It should be even and proper.

Mileage of the tyre: Before buying the car, care should be taken about tyre mileage. You should ask for how many miles are on the tires. This will tell the condition of the tyres of the old vehicle. Ask how many miles the vehicle has on the odometer. 12,000 miles per year is standard.

Know your history: Get the proper information regarding the services the car has gone. If an owner has kept meticulous service records, the vehicle must be in tip top shape.  If not, get a report from Carfax and check things out yourself.  A Carfax report should disclose the following information:

• Flood Damage
• Odometer Rollbacks
• Junked Titles
• Totaled/Salvaged
• State Emissions Inspection Results
• Lemon History/Service and Repair
• Liens

A single Carfax report will set you back $24.99, but you can get 10 for $29.99 or unlimited for 30 days for $34.99 – definitely worth it when you’re shopping for a solid, used vehicle.

Recalls: Recall information should be checked before buying. Carfax also offers open recall information for a number of automobile manufacturers. For older recalls or other manufacturers not listed, online research can help you. Visit any number of recall sites and plug in the car information.  If the vehicle has been recalled, it is important to make certain the recall has been repaired.  This can be done by speaking to the service technician at the dealership, who can obtain the records for the vehicle.

Service Info: An Oil change, checking fluids and other vehicle maintenance is important to keep your vehicle running as good as possible. Enquire about the next service scheduled for the vehicle. A private seller who keeps good records should be able to tell you when the next scheduled service is due, while a dealership has probably recently serviced the vehicle before putting it on the lot. Service information can give a clear picture of the condition of the vehicle.

Research your questions: You should also research for the reliability and consumer opinion about the specific make and model year of the vehicle. Speak to a service technician and do research on line for the answers.

Accessories: ask for the accessories if any in the vehicle. Does it have air conditioning, power windows, a CD player? More importantly, do they work properly?

Reason for the Sale: what is the reason behind the sale of the car? Is the owner relocating out of the area, buying something new – or something else entirely? It should be asked to avoid the pitfalls of buying someone else’s problem,

Test drive: Ask for a test drive and possibly to a local service garage for a once over to get a closer look on the condition of the vehicle.

Happiness Factor: last but not the least; ask whether the owner is happy with the car? You can get the real answer in owner’s tone of the word. If you don’t felt the happiness factor, the vehicle may trouble you later.

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