INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose a trim that coordinates with your pillow, and a piece that is long enough to wrap around the edge of your pillow. Glue or sew the trim to the edge of the pillow. If there is a seam, use the seam as a guide. Choose a trim that coordinates with your pillow. Fabric glue will work the best, but you can use hot glue as well. If you choose to sew the trim on, use a whipstitch and a thread color that matches the trim. Choose a wide, flat (not ruffled) lace trim. Cut a piece that is long enough to wrap around the front of your pillow, from seam-to-seam. Sew or glue the lace to the front of the pillow. Use fabric glue, not hot glue. If you choose to sew the lace on, match the thread color to the lace. Use a similar shade for a subtle effect (i.e. ivory lace on a burlap pillow), and contrasting shades for a dramatic effect (i.e. black lace on a white pillow). Cut strips of ribbon that are the same length as the pillow. Secure them to the front of the pillow with hot glue or fabric glue. You can use iron-on adhesive too, but you'll have to remove the pillowcase first. For a simple design, glue wide, embroidered ribbon along each of the 4 edges. For an intricate design, glue thin satin or grosgrain ribbon in a lattice or gridded design. Seal the ends of the ribbons with a flame before you glue them. This will keep them from fraying. Get a pillow with a large, simple design, such as a heart, then remove the insert. Get a bunch of flat buttons that are the same color. Sew them onto the pillow using the design as a guide. Do the outline first, then the inside. Put the pillow back inside the case when you are done. Use different shades of the same color (i.e. light pink, medium pink, and dark pink) for more contrast. Use buttons that are different sizes for a more varied look. If you don't know how to sew, or if you can't remove the pillowcase, glue the buttons on with hot glue or fabric glue. Get a pillow with a simple design, such as a heart. String 10 to 12 seed beads onto thread, then stitch them to the outline of the design. Keep going until the outline is done, then do the inside of the design. You don't absolutely have to remove the pillowcase first, but you can if it makes things easier for you. The beads don't all have to be the same color. Try different shades of the same color, such as: pink, red, and burgundy. Use some larger, fancier beads for accent areas. Secure upholstery thread to a shank button with a slip knot, then thread a needle. Push the needle through a pillow and out the back. Remove the needle, then slide each thread through opposing sides of the second button. Pull on the threads to tighten the tuft, then tie them in a double-knot. Buy matching fabric-covered shank buttons or create your own using a cover button kit.

SUMMARY: Add tassel fringes to pillow edges for a quick and simple design. Give plain pillows instant glam by adding lace to the front. Glue ribbons across the front of the pillow for a simple look. Fill designs on your pillow with buttons for a rustic-chic look. Embroider your pillow with beads for a fancier touch. Sew shank buttons to a pillow for a tufted look.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dress and skirts are almost universal fashion signals for the feminine - wearing one defines you as a girl and throwing your jeans out is a femininity statement you make to yourself. Modern fashion has made it possible to find a dress or skirt for any occasion, from sleek black cocktail dresses to light, flowery summer skirts. The best way to pick a dress is a personal choice: do you feel comfortable, beautiful, and feminine? If so, chances are good other people will see similar traits. The softness of your natural curves is your feminine gift. Accentuate and embrace your female body to bring out the feminist aesthetic. This often means wearing clothes that highlight your chest and waist. Yet the easiest way to highlight your curves is to wear clothes that fit. You can try to wear somewhat tight clothing, or just enough to accentuate your beautiful figure. A woman's figure is markedly different from a man's, and calling(even a small amount) of attention to it will naturally look more feminine. If you feel comfortable and feminine in an outfit, then it makes you more feminine. You do not have to show skin to appear feminine. There are some fashions that, despite being worn by both men and women, are predominantly feminine. In general, delicate or softer fabrics and eye-catching patterns are considered feminine. Some things to incorporate into your wardrobe include: Lace, silk, or velvet Floral patterns Polka dots Again, though this is not strictly necessary, feminine looks typically rely on bright colors to bring out the vibrancy and fun of the feminine world. Try bolder color ideas, or spice up a simple outfit with a splash of colorful shoes or makeup. Accessories, like scarves, bags, and head wear are a great place to make your outfit more feminine. Typically worn by women, jewelry has become socially acceptable in many corners of the world for everyone. Having a little bling can make you feel confident, attractive, and worthwhile, and it will ramp up your feminine image. In general, jewelry with stones (diamonds, ruby, etc., fake or real) is considered more feminine than plain rings or chains. Wear pinky or thumb rings. Put on a nice necklace. Get your ears pierced. No one has to see what you're wearing underneath for it to make a difference. Remember that being more feminine starts from within, so if you feel it, others will feel it too. Try slipping on something a little risque and see if it makes you feel more feminine as a result. Ultimately, if you don't act feminine, your looks will only carry you so far. Feel at home in your own skin, love who you are, and enjoy life and you will radiate femininity whenever you want to. If you feel feminine, chances are good other people will see it in you too. Though there is no one right way to "be feminine," there are fashion cues that signal femininity. Looking feminine, however, does not mean you must submit to traditional gender roles. Rather, it is a stylistic choice that accentuates many classic examples of femininity such as grace, dignity, flirtiness, and sexuality. Anyone can bring feminine style into their wardrobe regardless of gender or sexual identity. Think about "classic" examples of feminine beauty, such as Halle Berry, Marilyn Monroe, and Nicole Kidman. What makes them feminine to you? Anyone -- male, female, transgender, etc. -- can look, dress, and be feminine. Feminine is not the same as "female," because it is a social, not biological, concept.

SUMMARY:
Wear dresses and skirts for simple feminine fashion. Highlight your curves and body shape. Try out traditionally feminine patterns and styles. Embrace color. Wear a little tasteful jewelry. Wear undergarments that make you feel sexy. Know that your confidence and attitude has as much to do with feminine looks as your fashion. Pay attention to the societal and cultural image of femininity.