MASK UP WITH STYLE – PART 3

August 30, 2021

LATE SUMMER

The Dressucation Dr.

HELLO LADIES!

I was hoping there would be no need to do another blog post about masking but unfortunately, I WAS WRONG! Summer is quickly coming to an end and I don’t know about you, but there are a whole bunch of things I envisioned myself doing that clearly aren’t going to happen until this Covid 19 situation greatly improves. I really believed there would be more circumstances that masks would not be a necessity.


I went on vacation to Grenada a few weeks ago. A lot to go through including a Covid test 72 hours before, one when I landed, another two days before coming home, and the final test three days after coming home. I also became a victim of “maskne” a dermatological condition that I mentioned in a previous Mask Up with Style blog post.

MASK-RELATED SKIN ISSUES

I wore my mask for almost twelve hours from the time I stepped out of my house and had it on in the taxi, airport and plane, and in reverse until I arrived at my hotel. The only time I moved it down to my neck was to eat and drink on the plane. Obviously, that wasn’t good for my skin because I ended up with a rash on the sides of my nose. Nothing extremely noticeable but enough to be grateful that I only have to wear a mask all day on rare occasions!


So, while we wait for things to get better, as I stated once before, we will be wearing masks. We should remember that there can be an UP side to every bad situation if we look for it hard enough.

Another Benefit of Mask-Wearing

ACCESSORIZING

Bags plus Matching Mask = “BASKING”

GET READY FOR FALL!

While looking good in our masks is a wonderful thing, let’s keep safety top of mind, first and foremost! In the past, medical experts recommended three layers of fabric and stated that N95 and KN95 masks provide the best protection. Here is an update:

New Study on Masks

There should be no gaps or spaces between your face and the mask. Masks with exhalation valves are NOT recommended.

If you are going to wear decorative or fashion masks, it may be a good idea to double up for extra protection which won’t feel so bad during the winter months.

Fall Masking Ideas

COMING SOON 

CREATING A COMPLIMENT-WORTHY WARDROBE

Pack Light, Tight, and Right

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What Lies Beneath - Part 2

March 22, 2022
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CREATING A COMPLIMENT-WORTHY WARDROBE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND

December 17, 2021
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Dr. Janet L. Kiley

A LOOK AT POST- PANDEMIC EMPLOYMENT

July 9, 2021
Things have changed significantly in the world of work since the onset of the Covid 19 Pandemic, giving the advantage to those who are currently working or seeking employment.

Let’s talk about Getting out of the Pandemic “Comfort Zone.”

June 17, 2021
I hope you are safely reacclimating to life now that the pandemic is seemingly under control in the U.S. My plan is to safely have as much fun as possible this summer and I plan to do it “stylefully”!

IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR POST-PANDEMIC LIFE AND STYLE!

February 12, 2021
We aren’t quite there yet but reports indicate that if we continue to mask up, wash our hands frequently, social distance, and people are largely vaccinated we can get back to normal life sooner than later.

Mask Up With Style - Part 2

September 30, 2020
Ladies, it looks like we are going to be wearing masks for quite some time; even after a safe vaccine becomes available. Let’s make the best of it! After several months of living with COVID 19, finding masks in various colors and styles is not difficult. If having a mask to match most of your outfits is your thing like it is mine, go for it! Just be sure to wear masks with at least two layers of fabric.

Mask Up With Style

July 29, 2020
Hello Ladies!   I know it has been a while since you’ve heard from me but I was definitely experiencing the “Pandemic Blues”. All the time in the world to write but totally unmotivated and felt like the rug had been pulled from under me! Can you relate??   Who would have ever thought we would be wearing masks for anything other than a costume or masquerade party? Well, any occasion good or bad can warrant a fashion statement and while I am no expert on masks, I have learned a few things since the pandemic began.    The first mask I wore was the type similar to an N95. The elastic goes around the head and it has a metal bar across the top. I felt like I was going to a construction job. I happened to have a few in my house that my mother had given me many months ago when I was cleaning out my basement. Although I was happy to have them and they served the intended purpose, they were uncomfortable and completely “uncute”! They also left marks on my face that took a while to go away. Another way to look at it might be that they fit very close to the face which is probably a good thing.  Recently I have seen many beautiful masks made of various fabrics and prints: African print, lace overlay, cotton, smiley face, the American flag, and you can even have the bottom half of your own face printed on a mask! (I did as you can see above.) Some masks are made with removable filters (possibly an added benefit) and others with valves which are not recommended by experts. Do a Google search and see for yourself. Folks have gotten very creative!  Fashion is important but safety is even more important so be sure to only wear masks that are constructed with multiple layers of fabric. Experts recommend at least two layers. 

HELLO LADIES!   Let’s talk about  WHAT LIES BENEATH… Part 1

March 9, 2020
Have you ever seen a woman wearing a stunning outfit with the WRONG UNDERWEAR? It’s a “look killer”, is it not?

Hello Ladies! I AM A "MEMORABILIA SPECIALIST"

February 21, 2020
I save clothing, shoes, vinyl records, early cell phones, “stuff” from grade school, and did I say clothing? I prefer to use the term self-proclaimed (although others would surely agree), Memorabilia Specialist rather than Hoarder. Hoarder just sounds BAD. Memorabilia Specialist has a nice connotation just sounds so much better! It’s been a while since our New Year’s resolutions were made and now we have all noticed that the days are getting longer, daffodils and other flowers are starting to peak through the soil, and the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter when he did his thing on February 2nd. Spring is on its way which means it’s time to start working out more (I’m heading to the gym today after an embarrassingly long hiatus) so that we can fit into last year’s spring and summer gear or buy new outfits. If the latter is the case, you might need to make room in your closet! A recent review of my secondary closet revealed a boat load of clothing that I had forgotten about! There are all kinds of pants and jeans ranging from slim cut to boot cut to all out bell bottoms along with a ton of leggings, jeggings, and gym wear. I couldn’t believe how many similar items I purchased over the years! That’s the way it is. When we like a particular style or color, we tend to buy what at a glance seems to be the same item over and over. The truth is, I could wear black pants every day for two weeks and to a non-discerning eye, it would look like I’m wearing the same pair. Let’s move on!