| How to Wear Flannel Shirts Posted: 26 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT Flannel shirts are the perfect fall garment—they're warm and cozy and you can style them in about 100 different ways. Wear your flannel with T-shirts and jeans or joggers for a casual feel. Or, create smart casual and office-friendly looks with a flannel shirt by pairing them with items like a blazer or chinos. [Edit]Creating Casual Looks - Play around with colors and styles for a laidback vibe. Don't feel like you have to stick with the traditional red and black or blue and black flannel shirts. You can easily find flannel shirts in all sorts of colors and washes. Try a distressed, acid-washed flannel for an edgy look or opt for a flannel shirt in pastel colors for a softer option.
- Create an effortless outfit by wearing a flannel with a T-shirt and jeans. This is probably the most popular way to style a flannel shirt. Simply toss on a T-shirt and layer your favorite flannel over top. Choose a graphic tee to make a statement or a plain tee for a more traditional approach. Any style of jeans will look great, from more relaxed fits to skinny jeans.[1]
- Tuck in your T-shirt for a more refined look or leave it untucked for a laid-back vibe.
- A red and black flannel, white T-shirt, and blue jeans is a classic outfit that works well for both men and women.
- Bring back '90s grunge style by tying a flannel around your waist. Throwback to the heyday of alternative rock by adding a flannel to your most worn-in and comfortable T-shirt and jeans. Tie the flannel around your waist and head out the door.[2]
- Complete the look with Converse sneakers or combat boots and sunglasses.
- Run errands in a cozy flannel and leggings or joggers. Whether you're headed to the mall or the market, it's easy to create a simple but stylish outfit. Button up a flannel shirt and put on a pair of leggings or joggers in a matching neutral color.[3]
- Toss on some sneakers or boots and finish up the look with a baseball cap or beanie.
- Layer your flannel with warm outerwear for cold, wintery days. Flannel is a cold-weather fabric and looks great underneath sweaters and coats. Add a heavy winter jacket, a leather moto jacket, or a puffy fall vest for a great outdoorsy look.[4]
- Black jeans, a blue and black flannel, and a black vest will keep you warm while also looking polished and put together.
[Edit]Dressing up Your Flannel Shirts - Stick to neutral colors for work and dressier functions. Though flannel shirts are available in a wide array of colors and washes and even come distressed, stick with the more classic versions if you want to dress up. Choose traditional prints with colors like red, black, gray, blue, green, and white.[5]
- Pair a tucked-in flannel shirt with corduroy pants for an office-friendly look. You can look stylish and trendy in a flannel shirt while still staying comfortable. Rather than pairing your shirt with jeans, opt for corduroys to take this outfit to the next level.[6]
- Complete this retro look with a pair of pumps and a matching handbag. Or, add a pair of Oxfords or brogues and grab your briefcase before heading to the office.
- Be a trendsetter by wearing a flannel shirt under a suit jacket or blazer. Button up your flannel and add a blazer or jacket on top for a polished look. Slip into a pair of dress pants, add some loafers or heels, and you're good to go.[7]
- For a formal look, pair a light-colored flannel print with a solid grey or blue suit and a thin, solid tie that matches the suit.
- To create a smart business casual outfit, layer a darker flannel with a blue or brown blazer and wear it with a pair of office-friendly tan or brown chinos.
- Wear a flannel with a solid-colored skirt for a night out on the town. Depending on your style and your plans for the night, you can wear your favorite flannel shirt with a long, dark-colored skirt or with a fun and flirty mini-skirt. Make the look sexier by leaving several buttons undone on the shirt and pairing it with some brightly-colored heels.[8]
- Stick to 2 contrasting colors to really make this outfit pop. For example, you could choose a red and black flannel print, a black skirt, red shoes, and a black handbag.
- Show up for a day date in a flannel shirt and chinos. For a classic and refined day-date look, select a freshly-pressed flannel shirt and pair it with crisp chinos. If you want to look more relaxed, leave the shirt untucked. As long as it's wrinkle-free, it will still look nice enough for a day picking apples or walking in the park.[9]
- A brown and black flannel, tan chinos, and brown Chelsea boots make for a great date outfit.
[Edit]Accessorizing Your Outfit - Put on sneakers or boots for casual styles. Converse shoes are a great match for flannel shirts. Several styles of boots, from combat boots to knee-high boots with heels, also work well. Opt for shoes in neutral colors so your flannel shirt is the star of the show.[10]
- Avoid sandals or strappy shoes, as they'll contrast with the cold-weather feel that flannel shirts have.
- Wear heels or loafers to dress up your outfit. If you're sporting a flannel to the office or for a date, choose a dressier shoe to complete your look. Pumps, loafers, Oxfords, or brogues are great choices.[11]
- Top off your look with a baseball cap or beanie. Flannel shirts pair well with hats, especially for casual looks. Stick with a baseball cap in the warmer months or choose a beanie if the weather is colder. You could even add a straw or cowboy hat if the occasion calls for it.[12]
- A blue beanie, blue and green flannel shirt, jeans, and boots make for a smart, cozy outfit.
- Add a pair of suspenders for a chic look. Tuck your flannel shirt into a pair of jeans or chinos and strap on a pair of suspenders to create an outfit that's perfect for a crisp fall day. Add a pair of boots or Brogues to finish it off.
- Opt for understated jewelry rather than statement pieces. A simple necklace or bracelet are the perfect accessories for a flannel shirt. Avoid large or gaudy jewelry which could make your outfit look too busy.[13]
- A pastel flannel over a white tank top, a denim mini-skirt, and a few bangle bracelets would look great for a movie date.
- When choosing a shirt or jacket to your flannel, pick one in a hue from the plaid pattern. This will keep your look uniform and crisp.
- Flannel comes in a single nap (one side is brushed/soft) and a double nap (both sides are brushed/soft). For warmer wear, choose a double nap flannel shirt over a single nap.
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| How to Organize Your Office Posted: 26 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT A well-organized office can help improve your focus and efficiency while you're working since you won't have so much clutter. Once you put everything in a specific place, you'll save more time trying to find it later. Try changing the layout of your office furniture to help you feel less stressed throughout the day. Once the layout of your office is set, organizing your office supplies and papers will make your office clean and uncluttered. [Edit]Adjusting the Layout - Position your desk so you can look out a window if you can. Being able to look out a window while you work can help reduce stress levels and focus better on your work. Move your desk to a location where you can easily sit down and glance out the window occasionally. Check that there is no glare on your computer screen or light in your eyes throughout the day so you don't get distracted or annoyed.[1]
- If you're working in an open-plan office or a cubicle, talk to your office administrator or boss to see if it's okay to change the position of your desk.
- Keep the things you use most frequently closest to you. Write lists of the things that you use daily, weekly, and monthly so you know what's important to keep near you. Keep the things you use daily within arm's reach of your desk so you can grab them when you need to. If you use things less frequently, store them in drawers or closets that are further away to remove clutter and save space.[2]
- For example, if you don't use a printer often, keep it on the other side of the room so it's not taking up space on your desk.
- If there are things that you use multiple times per day, keep them on your desk, a nearby shelf, or in the top drawer of your desk.
- Get rolling furniture so you can move things out of the way easily. Look for organizers, shelves, or cabinets that have wheels so you can pull them out when you need to and then put them back. Keep shorter things, like filing cabinets or shelves, under your desk if you have room and only move them when you need to access them. Try using an office chair with wheels if you're able so you can roll to a different part of your office to access something.[3]
- Keep a trash can in your office so you can get rid of things right away. Store a small bin to the side of your desk or underneath it if you have extra leg room. That way, if you have any trash or files that you don't need anymore, you can throw them away immediately rather than letting them clutter up your space.[4]
- Be sure to change the garbage bag frequently so your office stays fresh and clean.
- Shred any documents with personal info on them before you throw them away.
- Add a few personal touches to your office so you feel comfortable. Keep a few personal items in your office to make it your own space and so it doesn't feel too sterile. Hang art on the walls or keep pictures on your desk to make your office a relaxing place to be. You can also keep small knick-knacks or plants somewhere on your desk as long as it doesn't clutter your workspace.[5]
- Limit yourself to 1-2 items on your desk or else they might take up too much space.
[Edit]Storing Your Supplies - Get rid of any supplies you don't use. Sort through the things you have in your office and determine how often you use them. If you have any items that you rarely or never use, put them in a separate box or container. Once you go through your entire office, get rid of anything you have in the box so it doesn't add any clutter.
- If you're in an office building, put any unused supplies back in a supply closet so other people can take them if they need to.[6]
- Store pens and small office supplies in cups so you can access them easily. Place 1-2 cups on your desk within arm's reach and place all your pens inside of them. Store other long office supplies, such as scissors in their own cups as well. Store the pens and supplies so they point down so you don't accidentally hurt yourself when you try grabbing for something.[7]
- You can also buy desktop organizers that have various compartments if you don't want to use multiple cups.
- Use glass mason jars if you want your desk to look more decorative.
- Use silverware trays to sort small office supplies. Get silverware trays that have multiple compartments so you can separate your office supplies. Store similar supplies together in the same section of the tray so you stay organized. Put the things you use often in front of the drawer and anything you use less toward the back.[8]
- You can also buy small plastic bins and lay them out inside your drawers however you want.
- Label containers or bins so you know what's in them. Put items that you don't use frequently inside storage bins and keep them in a closet or shelf if you can. Only put 1-2 different items in the same bin so they don't get disorganized. Make paper labels for each of your bins and tape them on the side so you can see what's stored in them at a glance. Be descriptive with your labels so you don't get confused later on.[9]
- You can buy plastic storage bins from any department store or online.
- Get cord holders to remove visual clutter underneath your desk. Cords underneath your desk can look disorganized and easily tangle around your feet. Group all of your cables together and close them inside a cord holder so they aren't all on the floor. Secure the cord holder against your wall or underneath your desk so your cables are organized.[10]
- You can buy cord holders from office supply stores or online.
- You can also secure cables together or to the side of your desk with Velcro strips or zip ties.
[Edit]Removing Paper Clutter - Shred any documents you don't need that have personal information. Avoid throwing any documents that have things like account statements, legal documents, or credit card and social security numbers. Instead, get a paper shredder to destroy the documents so other people can't steal the information. Once the papers are shredded completely, you can throw the scraps away as usual.[11]
- If you have important documents that you can't get rid of, such as birth certificates, social security cards, or living wills, store them in a fireproof safe to protect them from any damage.
- Sort papers into a paper tray if you need to keep them on your desk. Paper trays have multiple tiers so you can separate different types of documents. Pick a vertical paper tray if you don't have a lot of space, or a horizontal tray if you have some room to spare. Put the organizer near the edge of your desk so you can reach it easily throughout the day and grab what you need. Label each of the tiers so you know where certain documents should go.[12]
- You can buy paper trays from office supply stores.
- Paper trays also work great for holding folders or notebooks.
- Designate a section of your desk to stay clean so you have room to spread out if you need to.[13]
- Hang a wall pocket if you want to keep papers off your desk. Wall pockets are plastic trays that have multiple compartments to file documents and folders. Put a wall pocket near your desk so you can remove papers from your desk and reduce clutter. Make sure the different compartments are labeled so you don't get confused later on.[14]
- Wall pockets can also be hung on the back of your door.
- Hang a bulletin board so you can easily glance at papers and memos. Find a place on your wall that has enough space for a bulletin board and put one up. Organize the bulletin board into sections where you can pin items, such as documents, receipts, sticky notes, and memos. Keep the most important documents visible and stack older ones underneath.[15]
- Many cubicles already have walls that you can put thumbtacks in.
- Use differently colored thumbtacks for each type of document you hang. For example, you may hang memos with blue pins and receipts with red ones.
- You can also pin personal photos if you don't have space for them on your desk.
- Color-code folders so they're easy to recognize. Get file folders in various colors and sort your documents so similar ones all share a single color. For example, you may put different types of expenses in red folders and income forms in green folders. Label the tabs on the folders with what type of document is inside. Once you have your documents organized, put them in a filing cabinet in a paper tray so you can find them easily.[16]
- You can also attach colored labels to the tabs of file folders if you don't want to buy multiple colors.
- Try storing memos and schedules digitally to avoid using paper. If you want to cut back on the amount of paper you're using, try writing any of your notes or schedules on your computer. Create folders on your computer and sort your documents into them, or use an online program to organize your files. Once a file is outdated, delete it so it doesn't clutter up your computer.[17]
- Backup any important documents on a cloud storage site or external hard drive so you don't lose them if your computer ever crashes.
- If you have a scanner, you can upload physical documents onto your computer so you can get rid of the paper documents.
- Clean and organize your desk each day so it stays decluttered.[18]
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| How to Make Glow in the Dark Cupcakes Posted: 26 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you're looking for an eye-catching treat to wow your guests, try making these cupcakes that glow under UV light! Since it's just the frosting that glows, you can use any cupcake recipe you like. You can even buy cupcakes already made from the bakery, if you like! Then, ice the cupcakes with a frosting made with tonic water, freeze the frosted cupcakes, and finish by dipping them in a mixture of gelatin and tonic water. This easy treat is sure to be a big hit! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Baking and Frosting Your Cupcakes - 12 cupcakes
- 3 1/2 cups (435 g) confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) vegetable shortening
- vanilla extract
- tonic water
- Green food coloring (optional)
[Edit]Mixing the Gelatin - 1 3-oz (85 g) package lime gelatin
- boiling water
- chilled tonic water
Makes 12 cupcakes [Edit]Making the Glowing Buttercream - Bake up a batch of a dozen cupcakes and let them cool. Since it's the frosting that glows, and not the cupcakes themselves, you can make any cupcakes you like. Mix up your favorite cake or cupcake recipe, then spoon the batter into 12 cups lined with paper and bake them according to the recipe. Remove the cupcakes and let them cool.[1]
- If you're not familiar with making cupcakes, a simple vanilla cupcake is a great place to start.
- You can even make cupcakes from cake mix or buy pre-baked cupcakes from the bakery section if baking from scratch isn't your thing!
- Avoid cupcakes with fillings, as these may not be sturdy enough to stay intact through the dipping process.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl, reserving half the tonic water. Sift and measure 3 1/2 cups (435 g) of confectioner's sugar into a large bowl, then add in 1/2 cup (100 g) of vegetable shortening, of vanilla extract, and of tonic water.[2]
- Diet tonic water will also work for making glow-in-the-dark cupcakes, if that's what you have on hand.
- You can use pre-made buttercream, but the addition of the tonic water in this frosting will make your cupcakes glow brighter!
- Beat the ingredients on low speed for about 5 minutes. If you have a stand mixer or a hand mixer, turn it to low speed and beat the ingredients together. You want the sugar to be fully incorporated with the other ingredients, which takes about 5 minutes. Your buttercream should be fluffy and smooth, with a somewhat stiff consistency.[3]
- If you're using a hand whisk, it will probably take closer to 10 minutes for the frosting to reach the right consistency.
- Add the remaining of tonic water and mix it in. When your buttercream is finished mixing, measure out the rest of the tonic water and pour it into the bowl with your buttercream. Then, turn the mixer back on and continue beating the frosting until the tonic water is fully incorporated.[4]
- Reserving some of the tonic water at first will help you get a stiffer consistency for your buttercream. Adding it back in will help smooth it out, so it stays stiff but is still creamy enough to pipe onto the cupcakes.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring if you want. You can leave your buttercream frosting white if you like, or you can add a little green food coloring if you'd prefer for it to be tinted. Since you're using lime gelatin, opt for 2-3 of green food coloring if you want it to be colorful.[5]
- White icing glows the best. The darker you make the icing, the less it will glow.
- If you're using another flavor of gelatin, pick a color that matches! For example, you could use red food coloring for strawberry gelatin, or yellow if you're using lemon or pineapple.
[Edit]Icing and Freezing the Cupcakes - Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag. Use a spoon or a spatula to scoop up the icing and place it into a piping bag. Then, gently squeeze the top of the bag closed to push all of the frosting down into the corner. This will help remove any air bubbles that could interfere with your cupcake decorating![6]
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can put the buttercream into a large resealable plastic bag. Then, use scissors to snip off just a little of the bottom corner.
- Pipe the icing onto the cupcakes. Hold the tip of the piping bag and gently squeeze so some of the icing comes out. Squeeze from the top of the bag, gradually working down as you use the frosting. Try to pipe a peak onto the top of each cupcake.[7]
- Start with just a little icing on each cupcake to ensure you have enough to frost each one, then go back and add more. Try to divide the frosting evenly across all 12 cupcakes. This should be about 2 tbsp (32 g).
- If you have different tips for your piping bag, a star tip really emphasizes the glowing effect![8]
- Put the cupcakes in the freezer for at least 1 hour. In order to ensure the cupcakes are sturdy enough to dip in your glow-in-the-dark concoction, they need to be chilled. Leave the cupcakes in the freezer for at least an hour, or you can leave them in overnight if you want.[9]
- When the cupcakes are ready, the frosting should be hard to the touch.
[Edit]Mixing the Gelatin - Bring of water to a boil in a small saucepan. It should only take 3-5 minutes for your water to come to a boil. Once it's boiling steadily, remove the saucepan from the heat. Use caution when you're boiling water so you don't burn yourself![10]
- Your saucepan should be big enough to hold of liquid, but it shouldn't be too big, or the gelatin mixture won't be deep enough to completely coat the icing. A saucepan is a good option for this.
- If you don't have a small saucepan, boil the water in a larger saucepan, then pour it into a heat-safe bowl after you add the gelatin.
- Whisk in 1 3-oz (85 g) package of lime-flavored gelatin and stir for 2 minutes. The combination of gelatin and tonic water is what gives these cupcakes their ghoulish glow. Once your water is boiling, pour in a small package of lime-flavored gelatin, then stir the mixture with a whisk for about 2 minutes. This will ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved.[11]
- You can experiment with different flavors of gelatin, if you'd like!
- Add of chilled tonic water to the gelatin. Up until this point, you've been preparing the gelatin according to the packaging instructions. Instead of pouring in of cold water, however, substitute chilled tonic water.[12]
- The tonic water will react to the UV light, which is what causes the cupcakes to glow.
- Let the gelatin cool for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. You want your gelatin to be cooled, but not to set up. Let the saucepan sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Every so often, shake the pan gently so the gelatin doesn't harden as it cools.[13]
- If the gelatin sets up, you'll have to make a new batch, as it will be impossible to coat the cupcakes.
[Edit]Dipping and Serving the Cupcakes - Remove the cupcakes from the freezer and dip the frosting in the gelatin. Once the gelatin is cool, take your cupcakes out of the freezer. Make sure the frosting is hard to the touch. If it is, hold the cupcake by the base, then dip the frosting into the lime gelatin mixture.[14]
- If you're worried about the cupcakes getting warm while you're dipping them, just take them out of the freezer 2-3 at a time.
- It's fine if a little of the gelatin drips onto the bottom of the cupcake, but try not to saturate the cake or it might fall apart.
- Return the cupcakes to the freezer for 5 minutes, then repeat 3-5 times. After you finish dipping the cupcakes in the gelatin, return them to the freezer for about 5 minutes. This will allow the frosting time to harden again after getting wet. After about 5 minutes, take the cupcakes out of the freezer and dip them again. Keep repeating this until you've dipped each cupcake a total of 4-6 times.[15]
- Stir the jello after each batch.
- If the gelatin starts to get too thick, you can dip each one 4 times. However, dipping them 6 times will produce a better glow.
- Keep the cupcakes in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to serve them. Keeping the cupcakes chilled will help them hold their shape until you're ready to show them off. If it will be a day or more before you serve the cupcakes, keep them in the freezer, then transfer them into the fridge about an hour before you're ready to put them under the black light. This will allow the cake to soften before you eat it.[16]
- If you have any leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for several days.
- Turn off the lights and place the cupcakes under a blacklight to serve them. In order to get the glowing effect, you'll need to turn off all of the lights. Arrange your cupcakes under or near your blacklight, then flip it on to see them glow! Your guests will be wowed by this simple science trick![17]
- The glowing effect will be more obvious at night.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Baking and Frosting Your Cupcakes - Cupcake pan and papers (if making your own cupcakes)
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer, hand mixer, or whisk
- Spoon or spatula
[Edit]Icing and Freezing the Cupcakes - Piping bag
- Scissors (optional)
- Freezer
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