How often should you wash your bra, jeans and pyjamas?
March 5, 2015 by admin
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Be honest – how often do you wash your clothes?
If you’ve been guilty of wearing the same pair of jeans for eight wears or sleep in the same pyjamas for a week, you might want to rethink your laundry schedule.
Bacteria, bodily fluids and general dirt and grime can all add up to one filthy excuse for a piece of clothing, and whether it’s your bra, your favourite dress or even your handbag, you’re probably not cleaning it enough.
We asked the experts their advice on how often you should wash your clothes and the best way to do it.
Jeans
Jean designer Donna Ida recommends washing them after five or six wears.
“I wear jeans five to six times without washing them and only ever cold-wash and line-dry them. Hot temperatures ruin jeans; 30° is hot,” she told The Telegraph.
Donna also recommends being gentle with your jeans, choosing the gentle setting your washing machine and never putting them in the tumble dryer as this can ruin the elastane.
“If you look after your jeans they’ll be a great investment for many years to come,” she added.
Dresses
Nathalie Gibbins, Editor of LittleBlackDress.co.uk, recommends washing your dresses after every wear if you’ve worn it all day but if you’ve worn one for a few hours in the evening, you can go without washing every time.
Nathalie suggests freshening up a dress that’s only been worn for a few hours by spraying it with a home made odour neutralising solution. Mix one part vodka to two parts water and spritz over the dress.
“It sounds obvious, but always follow instructions on the care label – they’re there for a reason,” Nathalie commented. “Some fabrics may be more delicate than you think so machine washing isn’t always a good idea.
“For delicate items, or special occasion dresses featuring beads or sequins, hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, making sure any flakes are full dissolved before submerging.
“Don’t rub or scrub, but gently swish around for a few minutes. Rinse really well in lots of cold water, before rolling up gently in a towel to soak up any excess and leaving to dry flat on a towel, away from direct heat and light.
She added: “Mesh bags are a godsend for washing delicate items in the machine.”
Bras
While it depends on your lifestyle, a general guide is that you should wash your bra after two or three wears.
An eBay lingerie expert commented: “Depending on a woman’s personal hygiene and lifestyle, a standard bra may be worn a couple of times before it needs to be washed.
“Some women who sweat more may wish to wash their bras more often but for everyday wear, washing after every wear isn’t necessary.”
Hand wash bras if possible – machine washing can be detrimental to the elastic – and always use cool, lukewarm water which helps the bra maintain its shape.
If you can’t avoid using the washing machine, always use the gentle setting and hook the clasps to stop damaging other items.
It’s also suggested that you should give your bra a rest day in between wearing it to give the elastic a chance to regain it shape.
Pyjamas
According to the Clean Living Institute, pyjamas should be washed after three or four wears – the exception being if you’ve showered before bed.
Why? If you sweat during the night, your pyjamas will become dirty quicker, and if you use a hot water bottle it’s likely that you’ll sweat even more.
Research has also found dirty pyjamas can cause all manner of health problems from acne to cystitis.
Handbags and purses
We take our handbags everywhere with us, and happily put them on the floor of a train, a pub and even the toilet – allowing it to collect a myriad germs that we easily transfer to ourselves.
Inside your handbag, it’s your purse you need to be wary of. Coins, notes and even credit cards can carry potentially harmful bacteria too.
While some bags and purses can be machine-washed (check the label), clean your bag and purse once a week with anti-bacterial wipes (use alcohol-free ones to prevent leather staining) to keep the germs away.
How often do you wash these items? Share your tips for washing in the Comments box below.
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Serena Williams shows off her bust for Berlei lingerie label
March 5, 2015 by admin
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She always causes a stir on the tennis court thanks to her athletic prowess.
But Serena Williams has been happy to gain attention for her toned physique as she shared pictures of herself wearing Australian underwear brand, Berlei, on social media.
The tennis champion showed off her ample bust in a new advert for the brand which saw the sports star striking a powerful pose.
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Looking ace: Serena Williams has been happy to gain attention for her toned physique as she shared pictures of herself wearing Australian underwear brand, Berlei, on social media
Wearing a pale animal print bra, the 33-year-old completed her look with a navy blazer and matching high-waisted knickers.
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Her previous Instagram post also saw the World No. 1 in an animal print bra by Berlei which she captioned: ‘New Berlei sports bra. I love the zebra print! #berleisport’.
The tennis champ looked fresh-faced in the snap which also saw her showing off her leg in bright orange shorts.
Boss: The tennis champion showed off her ample bust in a new advert for the brand which saw the sports star striking a powerful pose
Last month saw Serena glamming it up in Hollywood at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, flashing a lot of skin and dripping in diamonds.
The 33-year-old showed off her impressive physique in a wrap-over shiny red gown split to the waist with a plunging neckline and a scooped back.
She wore her hair in an elegant up do with huge sparkling earrings matching her open-toed bejeweled sandals and gigantic diamond rings on each hand.
Grand slam glamour: Serena Williams showcased her incredible body in wraparound red slit to the waist and offset with diamonds
Emphasizing her assets: The 33-year-old’s red gown was gathered at the back and featured an embroidered design of red flowers down the sheer see-through back
If you’ve got it, flaunt it: The World No. 1′s left leg did all the work as Williams posed for photographers as she arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Hollywood
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The Grand Slam winner is a long time fan of the brand. She wore a strapless coral number by the designer to the same soirée back in 2011. Under the direction of mother/daughter duo Ines and Veronica Di Santo, the company specializes in handmade bridal couture. Their celebrity clientele includes Guiliana Rancic, Kesha, and Kelly Osbourne.
While this one-of-a-kind piece might not be available online, we’ve found some alternatives worth taking a look at in our style edit. From Donna Karan to Charlotte Russe, these ruby red numbers will turn a few heads at your next event. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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Serena seemed to relish the chance to take time away from the court and walked the arrivals carpet like a pro.
When she turned around, it was clear that the top of her dress actually had a sheer flesh-colored top to it and a series of pretty red embroidered flowers down the back.
Inside the party following the 87th Academy Awards, she caught up with one-time rumored beau, director Bret Ratner and flirted with ex-boyfriend Common.
Best leg forward: Inside the Vanity Fair party, Williams caught up with director Brett Ratner, who is her one-time boyfriend, and Queen Latifah as well as Andy Roddick’s wife, model and actress Brooklyn Decker
At one point she grabbed the Oscar that Common won along with John Legend for Best Original Song for Glory and appeared to make a dash for it, posting on Instagram that she’d just ‘won’ an Oscar.
She didn’t get far though before Common, who plays a Civil Rights leader in the Oscar-nominated film Selma, caught up with her and got his statuette back.
The encounter led to speculation that the pair, who broke up in 2010 after dating for two years, might be getting back together.
The World No. 1 broke off her relationship with French coach Patrick Mouratoglou last September and has been single since then.
Look what I got: Williams ‘stole’ the Oscar her ex-boyfriend Common won, along with John Legend, for Best Original Song for Glory
Gotcha! Common wasn’t letting his gold statuette or Williams get away and happily posed for photos with the tennis ace, sparking rumors of a possible reunion
The tennis star also took time to chat with Brooklyn Decker, the model and actress wife of tennis player Andy Roddick.
Williams apparently partied all night before finally making it to bed around 5 a.m. when she posted a photo of her and her cute little dog on Instagram saying ‘That’s a wrap! Goodnight (morning).’
That’s a wrap! Goodnight (morning)
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