Please share your tips to be a savvy stylish queen! watch why you hate all your clothes and how to fix it! ua-cam.com/video/Q2AkcqvqybY/v-deo.htmlsi=RWvAua1T4Pz6eAhM
I was given a couple tips which I will share and hopefully will be of some help. Hydrogen peroxide helps remove blood from materials. A doctor told me this when I was in the ER. I tailor told me that when wearing leather shoes you should only wear the same pair two days and then let them rest a couple days by wearing a different pair. This helps them retain their shape and breathe. I always put my good shoes that I wear maybe just on weekends or special occasions in their shoeboxes. I do not let them sit in the open. Every season I put the shoes that I usually wear on a shoe rack and the ones that are out of season I put away in shoe boxes. There’s a small shoe soil clean/shine sponge in a container that can be purchased. It can fit in a handbag that I have taken with me when I know that my shoes will become wet and soiled before I go inside to work or a luncheon or dinner. It’s easy to use and wipes off any soil and leaves a nice shine but not oily or rubs off. I have also used a black magic marker on parts of my favorite black shoes that are not worn out but polish won’t won’t stay on. I have shirts, skirts, blouses, and dresses that never seem to wear out but I do take very good care of them. I don’t buy expensive clothes even though I do like them. I judge the cloth and the way any garment is made before I buy it. Some expensive pieces are not put together well or their seams are not sewn together properly or matched with each other. Since I used to sew my own clothes I do notice these things. When it comes to jewelry I do take care of the pieces I purchase. My favorites are put in a soft cloth or padded box so they don’t become tarnished. I try not to get perfume or hairspray on them because it can cause trouble. I just take care of what I have because I buy what I like and have little money to do so. I do my own pedicure because it’s really not that difficult. It takes time but not anymore time than going out, getting it done, driving back home and it costs less. Fingernails are a little different especially if your hands are constantly in the public. We need to choose our battles or priorities. Maybe cook more homemade meals if that helps to get your nails done. Those are just some thoughts. I’m 72 now and I try to take care of my things the way my mother did. She always looked elegant but we lived on a small family farm in the Iowa in the states and we certainly didn’t have a lot of money. She wore just enough to look elegant but too much to look gaudy. Every string was cut off, every button was sewed on, every lose hem was sewed up, and the shoes were clean and polished. She wore makeup but not too much that you couldn’t see what she looked like and she was beautiful. She’s gone now but I have tried to follow in her footsteps and created some of my own. I hope she approves. And the best part is her grandchildren are following in our footsteps too. Thank you for taking the time read All of this and I do hope some of it helps. I really enjoy this channel. I have never been out of the US but I would love to see Paris and many other places too. ML to all. ❤️😊
Steaming works too: freshens and spruces things up, especially if you take something out of the closet and it’s a bit wrinkly and you’re in a rush to go out. Perfect! A have an easy handheld.
How to look well dressed is fairly simple, be clean (body, hair and clothes), repair all 'damage' (like missing buttons) and have clean short nails and polished shoes.
Be creative! I made myself a rule to not wear jeans in public for a while. I have so many cute dresses, most of which are thrifted. An extra 5 minutes to dress creatively and it's hugely mood lifting, and people treat me so much better, it's really worth it :)
I have heard a tip if you want to go barefoot in tennis shoes but your feet sweat, take a no show sock and put it around the shoe insole so your foot will set on sock not the insole.
My husband was a police officer here in UK, every time he bought shoes he immediately had rubber soles put on them, work shoes and dress shoes. He was known for always having very good, very cared for shoes, always polished to a high shine and never worn down.
I have followed influencers since the 1960s. One tip I would hear over and over again is to wear perfume on your skin. So many influencers nowadays spray the perfume all over themselves just before they walk out the door. This is such a faux pas. The perfume lingers forever on the clothes and especially our outerwear such as coats and jackets and scarves which don't get washed frequently are saturated with perfume. When we want to wear the jacket or blouse again, a different perfume will clash. I also want to add that as we are more eco conscious today, we wash our outer garments less, so it's even more important to wear our perfume on our skin! love your videos, I also discovered your Amazon Store and bought a few things! thank you❤
Frederique, I have just had very radical/serious surgery, and just out of hospital today. Can I tell you that you are the first youtube channel I can face. The World problems the health ones, no I can’t watch, but you have lifted my spirits and helped me enormously. Thanks so very much from Melbourne Australia
My Mexican mom was like you. Same tips. We were born and raised in Texas. So I'm more laid back, I wear jeans. But you are right people always judge. I like to get my hands and feet done. Something my mom taught me and I still do. Also she'd say to look at a man's shoes. 😄
I think accessories are key. My wardrobe is fairly neutral. I like to wear scarves, the occasional hat and jewellery, but not too much jewellery! I think it’s a French rule Frederique: either a necklace or earrings but not both? Sometimes a big ring is nice. Great video ❤
I dress simply and for my body type. I dont have many items. Shop mainly consignment/thrift. Iron clothing and polish shoes. Recently added elbow pads to a well loved cardigan. Short, floral stud earrings I added to a hat. I also take a broach and put on a hat. Same studs I often use on shirt cuffs. Buttons I change often or add for decoration.
Thank you for the common sense advice! I remember I used to polish my shoes all the time but I don't know what happened to me, lol. I need to get back in the habit. Anyhow, back in my younger years I had a pair of taupe colored leather pumps I wore to death. They developed that funky smell. I happen to get caught in a Florida downpour one day and ran through water up to my ankles. I thought my shoes were ruined. Since they were on their last bit of life anyhow I decided to experiment. I left them out in the sun a few days, which did help with the funk, and found shoe paint at the craft store. I had a teal skirt I loved and found the perfect matching shoe paint. My shoes turned out great. I didn't wear the teal skirt all the time but when I did everyone would ask how I found matching shoes. Those shoes lasted about another year before they just couldn't be saved any more.
I'm in a pair of straight leg dark wash jeans right now 😂. I wore black leather ballet flats, which were a light blue colour originally, but when they got scuffed I had them died black by the shoe cobbler. They are Country Road shoes and very comfy and good quality, so I am glad that I could keep wearing them 😊
I love your channel. You are so clear and honest while succinctly making your points! Your advice and comments are so helpful. Thank you for all you do! 🙏❤️
A thrifty tip for Smelly shoes....I had 2 teenage boys and this worked....for the first time put baking soda in and stuff them with news paper. I got in the habit of almost nightly stuffing their shoes with newspaper. It worked well. Believe me they use to be stinky.
Wonderful advice thank you Frederique love your channel! I find just my neutral classic pieces have always worked the best and don’t go in for the designer trends 😊
I have a pair of navy pants I’ve been avoiding dyeing for months, because I’m scared of making a mess! Now I’ve been inspired by your video and I’m going to do it now!
I use purxhased insoles with arch support for my ankle boots ( from Wal-Mart). I just reace them when they get smelly. This way, my boot insoles are protected. It may work for sneakers if the original insoles are removed.
Recently discovered you and loving the excellent advice and your classic accent! My maiden name - I'm subscribed twice - is Marais and I have worked for a Frenchman here in Cape Town. Bon!
You can prolong the life of shoes by taking a dancers tip & very carefully, adding a very thin layer of shellac inside the shoe which will dry hard but strengthen the structure of the shoe.❤
Frederique, you ALWAYS put a smile on my face!! I’m just like you regarding shoes - I have always ‘judged’ a man by his shoes! And I am a sucker for buttons. I love interesting, unique and quirky buttons. Always have - don’t know why! 🙋♀️👏🥰🇺🇸‼️
I always give a "cut" to my clothes, dresses that are too short, become tops, and because im tall, i always get perfect length 😊summer pants become shorts...cotton always shrinks after so many washes anyway...and if you stay in your colour palette, you just get additional wardrobe pieces
Hydrogen peroxide will bubble off any fresh blood from a cut etc, and often after it has dried also. Just pour it on generously, rub in with a cloth, let it sit and rinse. Love your place and how more relaxed you are.
Saving "even" 100 a week is 400 a month. That would be like 20- 30 per cent of many peoples earnings in the west these days. If your paycheck only covers the necessities, it's impossible to save 🤷♀
Love where your channel is taking us !! You are so right, I have spent too much in the past on clothes and frivolous things. I love your video's, you have inspired me !! xoxo Ontario, Canada
@@ms.frederique thanks for answering me so fast 😂…..I recently found you and love your style, im in Miami, FL .USA 🇱🇷 Changing my wardrobe completely! Love your hair color as well….I’m not ready for all grey yet….🤗
Big buttons are expensive so you can try finding something at the thrift store just for the buttons. Also, why so many petite professionals do not fix the long hems of their trousers and are dragging the hems on the ground!😠. It's an eye sore.
Please share your tips to be a savvy stylish queen! watch why you hate all your clothes and how to fix it! ua-cam.com/video/Q2AkcqvqybY/v-deo.htmlsi=RWvAua1T4Pz6eAhM
I was given a couple tips which I will share and hopefully will be of some help.
Hydrogen peroxide helps remove blood from materials. A doctor told me this when I was in the ER.
I tailor told me that when wearing leather shoes you should only wear the same pair two days and then let them rest a couple days by wearing a different pair. This helps them retain their shape and breathe.
I always put my good shoes that I wear maybe just on weekends or special occasions in their shoeboxes. I do not let them sit in the open. Every season I put the shoes that I usually wear on a shoe rack and the ones that are out of season I put away in shoe boxes. There’s a small shoe soil clean/shine sponge in a container that can be purchased. It can fit in a handbag that I have taken with me when I know that my shoes will become wet and soiled before I go inside to work or a luncheon or dinner. It’s easy to use and wipes off any soil and leaves a nice shine but not oily or rubs off. I have also used a black magic marker on parts of my favorite black shoes that are not worn out but polish won’t won’t stay on.
I have shirts, skirts, blouses, and dresses that never seem to wear out but I do take very good care of them. I don’t buy expensive clothes even though I do like them. I judge the cloth and the way any garment is made before I buy it. Some expensive pieces are not put together well or their seams are not sewn together properly or matched with each other. Since I used to sew my own clothes I do notice these things.
When it comes to jewelry I do take care of the pieces I purchase. My favorites are put in a soft cloth or padded box so they don’t become tarnished. I try not to get perfume or hairspray on them because it can cause trouble.
I just take care of what I have because I buy what I like and have little money to do so.
I do my own pedicure because it’s really not that difficult. It takes time but not anymore time than going out, getting it done, driving back home and it costs less. Fingernails are a little different especially if your hands are constantly in the public. We need to choose our battles or priorities. Maybe cook more homemade meals if that helps to get your nails done.
Those are just some thoughts. I’m 72 now and I try to take care of my things the way my mother did. She always looked elegant but we lived on a small family farm in the Iowa in the states and we certainly didn’t have a lot of money. She wore just enough to look elegant but too much to look gaudy. Every string was cut off, every button was sewed on, every lose hem was sewed up, and the shoes were clean and polished. She wore makeup but not too much that you couldn’t see what she looked like and she was beautiful. She’s gone now but I have tried to follow in her footsteps and created some of my own. I hope she approves. And the best part is her grandchildren are following in our footsteps too.
Thank you for taking the time read All of this and I do hope some of it helps.
I really enjoy this channel. I have never been out of the US but I would love to see Paris and many other places too. ML to all. ❤️😊
Ironing, ironing and again ironing!!! I know it's boring but the results elevate every outifit!!!!You look so radiant!!! We want more....
Steaming works too: freshens and spruces things up, especially if you take something out of the closet and it’s a bit wrinkly and you’re in a rush to go out. Perfect! A have an easy handheld.
I agree.
I’m probably the odd man out here, but I really like ironing! It’s strangely satisfying and it does make your clothing look way better!
@@reneeburich9497I also like ironing, I usually watch UA-cam or listen to an audio book while I iron.
Me too 😅
How to look well dressed is fairly simple, be clean (body, hair and clothes), repair all 'damage' (like missing buttons) and have clean short nails and polished shoes.
Wonderful thank you x
Changing the buttons is a simple way to give your clothing an individual touch.
Would love "a day in your life" video, now that you're living in Bali. My favourite place in the world ❤
Maybe one day!
Be creative! I made myself a rule to not wear jeans in public for a while. I have so many cute dresses, most of which are thrifted. An extra 5 minutes to dress creatively and it's hugely mood lifting, and people treat me so much better, it's really worth it :)
You are so funny " I will judge" ❤😂
I have heard a tip if you want to go barefoot in tennis shoes but your feet sweat, take a no show sock and put it around the shoe insole so your foot will set on sock not the insole.
My husband was a police officer here in UK, every time he bought shoes he immediately had rubber soles put on them, work shoes and dress shoes. He was known for always having very good, very cared for shoes, always polished to a high shine and never worn down.
Oh wow!
"to save money you need to stop spending money" easy but how powerful!
Thank you 🙏
I didnt know that it was better to take multiple items to the tailor, excellent advise. And ask about best price
I have followed influencers since the 1960s. One tip I would hear over and over again is to wear perfume on your skin. So many influencers nowadays spray the perfume all over themselves just before they walk out the door. This is such a faux pas. The perfume lingers forever on the clothes and especially our outerwear such as coats and jackets and scarves which don't get washed frequently are saturated with perfume. When we want to wear the jacket or blouse again, a different perfume will clash. I also want to add that as we are more eco conscious today, we wash our outer garments less, so it's even more important to wear our perfume on our skin!
love your videos, I also discovered your Amazon Store and bought a few things! thank you❤
great tips x
Frederique, I have just had very radical/serious surgery, and just out of hospital today. Can I tell you that you are the first youtube channel I can face. The World problems the health ones, no I can’t watch, but you have lifted my spirits and helped me enormously.
Thanks so very much from Melbourne Australia
Hugs.
Hugs ❤
❤ 😁👍
thank you my lovely, i wish you a speedy recovery love x
@@ms.frederique thanks Frederique, feeling better every day.💕🇦🇺
I used to put dryer sheets in my work shoes at night. Always smell fresh in the morning.
That’s a great tip! I don’t use dryer sheets for drying clothes anymore but I do stuff them in my shoes to remove odors.
Great tip!
Will definitely try that one.
My Mexican mom was like you. Same tips. We were born and raised in Texas. So I'm more laid back, I wear jeans. But you are right people always judge. I like to get my hands and feet done. Something my mom taught me and I still do. Also she'd say to look at a man's shoes. 😄
Exactly!!
I dye my black things too.
I think accessories are key.
My wardrobe is fairly neutral.
I like to wear scarves, the occasional hat and jewellery, but not too much jewellery!
I think it’s a French rule Frederique: either a necklace or earrings but not both?
Sometimes a big ring is nice.
Great video ❤
Thank you ❤
Would love to hear/see more of Bali! 🌞
The little white sponge kitchen cleaners are great for cleaning white leather sneakers & handbags - - ta dah! you are welcome 🥰
Baking soda neutralizes odours much better and is less expensive than baby powder
So true
Frederique, I just love your style and to listen to your tips in the mornings before I leave. YOU are fabulous❣️
Wow, thank you!
I dress simply and for my body type. I dont have many items. Shop mainly consignment/thrift. Iron clothing and polish shoes. Recently added elbow pads to a well loved cardigan. Short, floral stud earrings I added to a hat. I also take a broach and put on a hat. Same studs I often use on shirt cuffs. Buttons I change often or add for decoration.
Thank you for the common sense advice! I remember I used to polish my shoes all the time but I don't know what happened to me, lol. I need to get back in the habit. Anyhow, back in my younger years I had a pair of taupe colored leather pumps I wore to death. They developed that funky smell. I happen to get caught in a Florida downpour one day and ran through water up to my ankles. I thought my shoes were ruined. Since they were on their last bit of life anyhow I decided to experiment. I left them out in the sun a few days, which did help with the funk, and found shoe paint at the craft store. I had a teal skirt I loved and found the perfect matching shoe paint. My shoes turned out great. I didn't wear the teal skirt all the time but when I did everyone would ask how I found matching shoes. Those shoes lasted about another year before they just couldn't be saved any more.
I'm in a pair of straight leg dark wash jeans right now 😂. I wore black leather ballet flats, which were a light blue colour originally, but when they got scuffed I had them died black by the shoe cobbler. They are Country Road shoes and very comfy and good quality, so I am glad that I could keep wearing them 😊
💕
I love your channel. You are so clear and honest while succinctly making your points! Your advice and comments are so helpful. Thank you for all you do! 🙏❤️
Thank you so much!
That blouse you are wearing is so pretty, excellent video ❤
Oh thank you!
A thrifty tip for Smelly shoes....I had 2 teenage boys and this worked....for the first time put baking soda in and stuff them with news paper. I got in the habit of almost nightly stuffing their shoes with newspaper. It worked well. Believe me they use to be stinky.
Hello dearest 👋.
How are you doing today?
Hope you're having a beautiful day and nice weather over there?
Love all of these tips. Thank you for your practical no nonsense approach! You are a great ambassador for France.❤
You are so welcome!
Fashion words to live by.
I love your channel! I’ve been trying to limit my purchases and also be more classically stylish. Your videos are so uplifting and inspiring!
I'm so glad!
I'm looking on Amazon now for buttons 😊. I have 2 cardigans that need leveling up!
Great idea!!
Hello dearest 👋.
How are you doing today?
How is the weather over there?
Wonderful advice thank you Frederique love your channel! I find just my neutral classic pieces have always worked the best and don’t go in for the designer trends 😊
Wonderful!
I have a pair of navy pants I’ve been avoiding dyeing for months, because I’m scared of making a mess! Now I’ve been inspired by your video and I’m going to do it now!
Thank you
I totally agree that a lot of designer clothes are unattractive
You look amazing 😍 the glow and light pink makeup , the hairstyle, the silver accessories, the glasses and the white top❤💯
Thank you so much!!
@@ms.frederique My pleasure😊
Again an amazing video! Thank you so much for all your tips 😘
You are so welcome!
I use purxhased insoles with arch support for my ankle boots ( from Wal-Mart). I just reace them when they get smelly. This way, my boot insoles are protected. It may work for sneakers if the original insoles are removed.
Toujours de bons conseils et de très bonnes idées Frédérique. Passe un très bon dimanche
merci ma belle x
You inspired me to dye some items that need a refresh. Merci!
You are so welcome!
Merci Frédérique pour cette vidée. Take care in Bali !
Merci à vous
Recently discovered you and loving the excellent advice and your classic accent! My maiden name - I'm subscribed twice - is Marais and I have worked for a Frenchman here in Cape Town. Bon!
Welcome aboard!
Great tips Frédérique
My new favorite channel - thank you!!!
merci!!!
I also have had dresses that are too short hemmed to blouses of all lengths this has been a life changes as I am a true minimalist
Fabulous
Enjoying all your tips and advice.
Glad you like them!
You look soooooo good!
merci xx
You can prolong the life of shoes by taking a dancers tip & very carefully, adding a very thin layer of shellac inside the shoe which will dry hard but strengthen the structure of the shoe.❤
Great advice.
Happiness is a choice.
Frederique, you ALWAYS put a smile on my face!! I’m just like you regarding shoes - I have always ‘judged’ a man by his shoes! And I am a sucker for buttons. I love interesting, unique and quirky buttons. Always have - don’t know why! 🙋♀️👏🥰🇺🇸‼️
love x
Thanks for the tips, Frederique. Btw, I love the blouse you're wearing on this video! ❤
thank you love x
Hello dearest 👋.
How are you doing today?
How is the weather over there?
YOU are FABULOUS 🫶🫶🫶
You are x
I always give a "cut" to my clothes, dresses that are too short, become tops, and because im tall, i always get perfect length 😊summer pants become shorts...cotton always shrinks after so many washes anyway...and if you stay in your colour palette, you just get additional wardrobe pieces
Thanks for sharing!!
Hydrogen peroxide will bubble off any fresh blood from a cut etc, and often after it has dried also. Just pour it on generously, rub in with a cloth, let it sit and rinse. Love your place and how more relaxed you are.
Thank you
You're welcome
❤Love dyeing my darks, do them once a year and they are fine❤love from UK🇬🇧xXx
Love u back x
As always amazing tips thank you. Click click ❤
You're the best!
Hi. Such an informative video. Thanks. Which foundation are you wearing in this video? Your skin looks amazing!
christian dior :)
Hint: Putting your shoes in a cloth bag (pillow case) in the freezer eliminates odors.
Good to know x
Good to know 👍😁
You are a delight.
You too!
Saving "even" 100 a week is 400 a month. That would be like 20- 30 per cent of many peoples earnings in the west these days. If your paycheck only covers the necessities, it's impossible to save 🤷♀
Love where your channel is taking us !! You are so right, I have spent too much in the past on clothes and frivolous things. I love your video's, you have inspired me !! xoxo Ontario, Canada
Love that!
I love your glasses, what’s the brand please?
Oscar wylee
@@ms.frederique thanks for answering me so fast 😂…..I recently found you and love your style, im in Miami, FL .USA 🇱🇷
Changing my wardrobe completely!
Love your hair color as well….I’m not ready for all grey yet….🤗
Lume unscented works great and it creates no build up. It takes the size of pea to cover both feet.
For smelly shoes, I buy a thin insole from the dollar store and problem solved! Just need to replace it every few months😊
Great tip!
Big buttons are expensive so you can try finding something at the thrift store just for the buttons. Also, why so many petite professionals do not fix the long hems of their trousers and are dragging the hems on the ground!😠. It's an eye sore.
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protein in milk removes blood stains
Good to know!
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A nurse taught me that hydrogen peroxide will remove blood stains. She was very sweet, but very very bad at blood tests.
good to know x
drives me NUTS to see shoes not polished!!! don't like socks/???...try Gekks...shoeliners
Hahaha me too 😂
Where are you living now.?
Bali
@@ms.frederique oh, you are not in Australia anymore. Sorry, but why are you living in Bali? Just curious about😮😊
@@rossanadeazevedopimenta5728I'm wondering that too but felt funny asking
@@rossanadeazevedopimenta5728because she is just living her best life ❤
I love your whote top.