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B 2 - The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y M a rc h 26, 2003 s p ii i \ li r \ s ii i it H a lto n S e a rc h .o V m . ..jtA ^ - a ^ c llc J c - O A v z iy ! IT Helpful tips for caring for casual shoes In today's workplace, there has been a continuous transition to a more casual envi ronment. Everywhere from W all Street to Fortune 500 companies, the traditional busi ness suit has been losing ground to the more relaxed look of khakis. Sim ilarly, no longer are wing tips and pumps a must, as they have been replaced with boat shoes, loafers and suede bucks. Even though dress codes have become more casual in the workplace, it is still important to look professional and smar} in appearance. That means paying attention to details, like having well-groomed shoes. Just because you might be wearing boat shoes or bucks to the office doesn't mean that they shouldn't be cared for and look as good as your best dress shoes. Remember, details count, and research shows that over 60 per cent of consumers are inclined to make judgments about others based upon the appearance of their shoes. As shoe styles have changed, a whole new generation o f shoe care products has emerged, specifically designed to care for these new types of footwear. Today, shoe care is much more than tra ditional paste polish in a tin. Easy-to-use products for caring for all types of casual footwear such as suede bucks, low-gloss leather boat shoes and nubuck oxfords can be readily purchased in grocery, drug and mass merchandise stores as well as depart ment stores and shoe repair shops. Experts agree that no matter what the shoe type, a good maintenance program is essential for protecting and maintaining your footwear investment, while also help ing you to look your best. Remember, whether you're working in a casual environment or if you're just out on the town, caring for your casual footwear w ill help you stand out from the crowd and keep your shoes looking better longer. J Use a leather lotion to deep clean and condition the leather to help prevent drying and cracking. J Restore colour to scuffed and worn shoes with a low-gloss, colour- renewing product designed to renew colour and nour ish the leather without leaving any unwant ed shine on the shoes. J Protect footwear from water and stains with a non-silicone-based protector product. Use of a non-silicone protector w ill prevent darkening of the leather. If you or someone you know Ls facing abuse, a ll us.W taui help. 24 hours a day 7 days a week loll-Free Available in 154 languages % Crisis Line GTA: (416) 863-0511 TOLL FREE (Ontario) 1-866-863-0511 a s s a u lte dw o m e n ' sh e lp lin e TOLL FREETTV (Ontario) 1-866-863-7868. www.awhl.org It'sanonymous and confidential B. Suede an d n u b u ck leath ers such as suede bucks an d n u b u c k oxfords: J For everyday maintenance, use a suede brush and eraser to remove light sur face dirt and to restore the nap of the leather. J For heavily soiled shoes, use a suede and nubuck aerosol cleaner to deep clean the surface. _l Use a non-silicone-based rain and stain repellent to protect footwear from water and stain damage. T A BIQ C U W D IT'S BACK! BY POPULAR DEMAND! S im p le T ip s F o r C a rin g F o r Y our C asu al F o o tw ear Low-gloss smooth leathers such as boat shoes or casual dress moccasins: SPRING FASHION & HOME DECOR EVENT! Add style to your tresses with colour and texture Just like lemonade on a hot summer day. there is a new springtime combination that goes together beautifully - shining hair colour and voluminous texture. Fashion experts say the hot talk in hair fashion is all about adding glorious texture to colour-treated hair. Every woman wants - and needs - the ben efits of shining hair colour and extra volume to make the most of her hair style. Baby boomers want to look as young as they feel. Hair colour covers the telltale gray, while a gentle perm replenishes the volume in hair that may not be as full as it once was. Twenty-something Generation Xers are growing up. They love the richer tones and extra depth that semi- or demi-permanent colour adds to their natural hair shade. In the search for more sophistication, the texture they avoided as children w ill become the tex ture they favour as adults. Career-oriented professionals love high lights and special effects done with high-lift tints or bleach. Above all, they need versatil ity - a range of styling choices for every mood, every outfit, every occasion. Adding texture to their hair lets them have it all! W hy add permed-in texture to colourtreated hair? Few of us are born with the hair we want to have. It's too straight and fine and doesn't hold a style. Or. it's coarse and unruly, in need of control. The colour is drab and dull, without shine. Changes in heat and humidity can make hair one of our biggest beauty challenges. A professional perm, along with professional hair colour, gives you endless hair styling options, each creating a different look and feel. Natural, lower-maintenance styles are becoming the favourite trends due to their simplicity, touchability and ease of move ment. These latest styles require hair colour to create dimension and depth, plus naturallooking texture to create movement, body and style support. A professional perm is the only way to guarantee great texture and the holding power to keep your hair style looking great, no matter what the activity or the weather. Colour-treated hair used to be a problem when it came to perming, but no more. Using the most advanced technology, salon profes sionals have the tools to complement every typo of colour-treated hair for their clients. Today's products are formulated to produce soft, defined waves without altering or changing the brilliance of your hair colour. In fact, the new formulations are so advanced, that you might be able to have your hair coloured and permed in the same day. Ask your salon professional about chang ing your hair colour and texture, too. Choose a hair style that reflects your individuality, '.uits your lifestyle and then relax and get ready for spring! ON EVERYTHING? NEW S P R IN G FABRIC A R R IV A LS, HOME DECOR & SEW ING NOTIONS NON-MEMBERS SAVE 20% OFF REG. PRKE ON EVERYTHING!* MEMBERSHIP PAYS! JOIN TODAY & SAVE MORE! ASK US HOW ! EIIK»HI0«S0C«! Think big when it comes to fashion Big & tall men used to be the orphans of the men's fashion industry, forced to compro mise on both style and quality for the sake of size. 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