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Witch Weekly · July 22, 2018 – 2:35 PM

Magic-Free Fashion Tips
Does the lack of magical aid have you feeling like a hag when you leave the house? Worry no longer — follow our fashion tips to look your best even without the use of your wand.

Add Color to Your Lips
Those of us used to charms to improve complexion or the subtle use of long-lasting potions to improve the rosy look of the lips may feel that the fog has left our faces rather flat. If you suffer from this common ailment, use the next time you bathe as an opportunity to scrub at your lips with an abrasive sponge or other rough surface. Removing extra layers of skin will allow your natural blood flow to add more color to your lips. You can also bite or chew at your lips throughout the day to add color — though do be careful only to do so when no gentleman are watching!

Achieve Voluminous Hairstyles
If your lady's maid is accustomed to using magic to help her through her day, you may have found your hair styles rather lackluster since the fog set in. Follow the example of Muggle women and use extra items on the interior of the hair to add volume. An easy trick is to take a rolled up stocking and mold it into the form you desire your hair to take, then simply have your maid pin your own hair around the preexisting form until it is entirely hidden. For more elegant styles, wire cages or specially designed structures (available through owl order) can be used.

The Muggle's Color-Changing Charms
If you are used to making frequent use of color-changing charms to disguise a small wardrobe, there is no need to show your hand now. Temporary fabric dyes can be used to change the color of nearly any item of clothing, and can be washed out with the laundry. Dying and drying will necessarily take at least a day and possibly longer, so be sure to plan ahead. Instruct the laundrywoman, also, not to wash the dyed clothes with anything else, or you may accidentally end up dying your entire family's wardrobe!

Chase off Lice and other Infestations
Lack of banishing spells have your skin crawling? The use of heavy fragrances may act as a repellent for small infestations such as lice or ticks. Unfortunately, most of the scents in question are also odious to human noses, so be sure to budget out a day to 'de-fumigate' before you are expecting company.

Leave The Fancy Work Until After The Fog
If you were just dying to try a new charm on your dress that cannot be safely performed without the use of magic, it's best to leave it be until the fog has cleared. Most people aren't hosting much in the way of events at this time of year, anyway, with the community divided and the inconvenience of traveling the Muggle way making it difficult to even assemble a good portion of Hogsmeade in one hall. Keep the fire-lit gowns for the future, when they can be truly appreciated — otherwise you may end up literally dying to try them.

Even a blemished complexion is improved by a healthy contrast with the lips.

Virtually any style can be achieved with creativity and perseverance.

This rather gaudy dress could be dyed emerald green, sapphire blue, and deep purple to become in essence three more tasteful gowns.

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