Fabric Care - Understand What Your Clothes Are Saying

You might have had the unfortunate experience of taking a new blouse or dress out of the washing machine, and it has shrunk to children size. That would probably ruin your day!

Obviously, we all want to maintain our favourite blouses or jeans and keep them in perfect condition. However, not too many people know how to take care of our clothes. Almost all clothes come with manufacture care labels, because not all garments can be clean the same way. But, the challenge we usually face is to understand the tiny care labels. These problems can be prevented by understanding washing instructions symbols. Here, we will help you decode all those icons.

Washing

Washtub icon. The washtub means that the garment is machine washable. A number or dot(s) within the tub icon shows the maximum temperature, and the bars underneath indicates rinse/spin treatment in the washing machine. A hand in the tub means “hand washing only”. A cross through washtub signifies that the garment can’t be washed under normal household conditions.

Ironing

Iron icon. The iron icon means that the garment is allowed for ironing. The number of dots within the icon assigns the appropriate temperature – the more dots, the higher heat setting. A crossed iron icon means the garment is not suitable to be ironed.

Drying

Circle in the square icon. The icon contains a circle in the square allows machine drying. Dot(s) within the icon indicates the maximum temperature. The crossed symbol means that the garment should not be machine dried. If the square icon without circle, it signifies natural drying.

Bleaching

Triangle icon. The triangle icon signifies that bleaching is allowed. Two oblique lines in the triangle indicate chlorine bleaching is prohibited. A crossed triangle means no bleaching.

Professional Cleaning

Circle icon. This icon instructs the proper professional cleaning methods. The letters P and F in the circle indicates different solvents used. Bar(s) under the symbol means how gentle the clean should be. A crossed circle means no dry cleaning.

Here is the detailed clothing care guide. Print it out and stick in your laundry room for a quick reference.

Prepared by Amber Liu @ fayfashion.com 

Travel Light Mix & Match - 7 Piece of Clothing for 10-Day Trip

Whether you are going on a business trip or personal vacation, packing light is essential for embracing the chaos of travel. Keeping everything in one carry-on means more saving in baggage fees and less time spent in airports. Here, I will show you how to choose your outfits and travel light.

Before packing, there are a few things you need to keep it in mind:

• Consider lightweight luggage or duffle for carry-on
• Bring only essential items
• Pack for the best-case scenario
• Avoid bulky coats
• Stick with trial size toiletries.

Lay it out

Place everything you think you might need on the floor. Eliminate items you can do without. When in doubt, leave it out.

Mix & match outfits

Use mix & match approach to change your look. Make sure each outfit, shoes, and accessory matches several other items. This will also give you more flexibility to adjust for different weathers.

Dress it up or down

Bring outfits that can be easily dressed up or down. For example, a simple shift dress can go casual with ballerina flat. But, pairing the dress with a high-heels and blazer will give you a more polished look.

Wear the bulkiest items in transit

Wear thicker or heavier items when you fly, you will be able to pack more lightweight items in your luggage. Instead of packing jeans and jackets, wear them. It will also keep you warm during the flight.

Roll, roll, roll

Roll your clothes individually. It will fit much more neatly and compactly into luggage than flat, folded clothes. This method can also save space and avoid wrinkles.

If you pack smart and plan ahead, you can still fit a wide range of outfit options in a single carry-on. Here is an example of how to mix-and-match 7 pieces of clothing for a 10-day trip:

Prepared by Amber Liu @ fayfashion.com

Business Dress Code Basics

To wear or not to wear! Depending on the workplace, various levels of business attire are expected and the norm. Dressing appropriately for your workplace can be a tricky endeavour. This is a general overview of appropriate business attire.  Does it apply to your office? 

Prepared by Amber Liu @ fayfashion.com

2015 Spring Color - by Pantone

Pantone has announced the 2015 Spring Colour. Which colors will you wear?

Prepared by Amber Liu @ fayfashion.com