• Identify your clothing personality. Knowing which styles—classic, sporty, baby-doll ingénue, frilly romantic, dramatic, high-fashion, grungy, military, rock-star—best fit who you are will make weeding through the racks easier.
• Create a signature look—something distinct that you do repeatedly, such as wearing only hoop earrings or sporting your six different pairs of sneakers.
• Mix it up! Mixing sequins and denim and faux fur and soft knits can look like a big mess, but it doesn’t have to. Pulling the look together with the colors you select will give your style the unity needed to deem it fashionable.
• Know what colors enhance your skin, eye and hair tones. There are hues that look best on you. Warm or cool?
• Keep line and proportion in mind. Vertical lines created from seams, buttons or patterns can make you appear taller, while horizontals do the opposite. If you’re a small person, huge designs will make you appear even tinier. Balance is key for your best look.

I saw an ad for a beauty product that claimed to be fat-free. Is it possible for lotions to have fattening oils that your skin absorbs and cause weight gain?
This is a clever campaign that’s playing on our culture’s obsession with thinness. So fear not. Using products that contain oils isn’t going to tip the scale.

I have large breasts and am tired of being teased by my friends and by guys. It affects my self-confidence. What do you think about breast reductions?
Before you go under the knife, try wearing sports bras and tank-style swimwear with a cleavage-covering neckline. These are designed to minimize movement and size. Stay away from low-cut, skin-tight tops that can’t help but call attention to breasts.

As far as a reduction, that has to be addressed with your parents and a trusted cosmetic surgeon who understands not only your feelings but also the back problems breast size can cause. Though cosmetic surgery does alter God-given design, sometimes it’s justified for health reasons.

Quick Q&A
Is it true that lining all the way around the eyes makes them look smaller?
Yes
If the bottom 2 inches of my hair feel like straw, should I cut them off?
Yes
How can I stop popping my zits?
Use skin care with ingredients that prevent zits.
Is it possible for eyelashes and eyebrows to grow back?
Yes
Will using lip liner cause future creases on my lip line?
No
Is it OK to use a flat iron on wet hair?
No
How can I permanently get rid of dark hair on my belly?
Laser treatment