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Eye-popping spring fashion arrives (NC) ­ As spring draws closer and temperatures warm, Canadians put away the winter wools and pop out with spring colours. Spotting new trends and finding what works for your personal style is fun and exciting, but be careful not to overlook the importance of caring for your clothes--old and new alike. Take a look at this spring fashion guide so you will stand out this season with clothes that pop: Trending Orange: This is the 'it' colour of the season. Find the right shade for you and don't be afraid to have some fun with colour. Colour Blocking: Colour blocking, pairing bright colours together in different items of clothing is back for another season. It is simple to pull off and is a great way to get noticed. Bold Prints: They are back this season and are more powerfully than ever. Bold patterns like oversized florals, geometric shapes and animal prints are all over the runways. Fabric Care Tips To sort, or not to sort: Most of us do. In fact, 97 per cent of Canadians sort their clothes before washing, compared to only 94 per cent in the United States. Sorting helps ensure colours don't bleed and helps with the treatment of different fabrics. Stain removal: Canadians struggle with getting out tough stains. Data shows that only 43 per cent pre-treat their stains and 29 per cent don't use any type of stain removal products. This is why it's beneficial to use the new premeasured pods. Popular brands like Tide PODS contain a detergent, stain remover, and brighteners that get the complete job done without added work. The unique three-chamber design is said to separate the formula's essential ingredients to help preserve their potency and achieve consistently clean results in each load. beauty & spa Colour Special The smell of clean: Most bad odours on clothes come 23 · Wednesday, April 18, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com $ from either dirt or bacteria. So if your clothes are being properly cleaned in your wash, odours should be washing away too. For those who are looking for extra lasting scent, consider an in-wash scent booster. Popular right now, for example, is Downy Unstopables simply added to the detergent. any colour service when you bring this ad! First visit only 25 off 518 Postridge Drive 905-257-7427 www.colouraddiction.com HI-LITES AND DESIGNER CUTS $99 Introductory Special Featuring Linda Hall, Jeff & Carey from California. GRAND OPENING 220 Lakeshore Road E, 2nd Floor 905-844-DIVA BOTHERED BY SIGNS OF AGING? · Do you have facial creases called nasolabial folds that extend from your nose to the corners of your mouth? · Are you a man or woman 18 or older? You may qualify to participate in an investigational study for facial creases. · Qualified participants will receive treatments by a board certified dermatologist To see if you qualify please contact: NOW OPEN JOE LAVERS & NADIA BATTISTA are excited about our new concept with executive chef Lan Hoang, sous chef Doug Sabine are looking forward to our QUICK SERVICE LUNCH Average price point is between $ 10 & $15 along with our urban fine dining concept at night along with our continued great performers of music. Some of our lunch specials include BLACKENED CHICKEN, SMOKED SALMON, GRILLED CHICKEN, SOUP & SALADS & much more. Date night: Every Tuesday night 2 can dine for only $49.99 plus applicable taxes 266 Lakeshore Road East www.dermetics.ca (905) 815-1266 · www.venue266.com