Removing Ink Stains From Clothing

I was sitting on the couch and my husband was doing laundry (lucky me, I know!). I hear him open the dryer followed by a bad, bad, "oh no...." Not looking forward to what I was going to find, I turn the corner to find him standing there with a sheepish smile and a busted pen.

The good news is - your clothes aren't ruined! And really all you need to fix them is some hair spray and patience.

The process is really simple. Lay your stained clothes out flat and soak the ink stains in a cheap aerosol hairspray.

And I mean it when I say soak them! Then let them sit for a good 10 minutes. Don't be impatient like me and try too soon. You must wait!! Then take a white rag and start blotting the stain. Follow up by blotting with a white rag dipped in cold water. 

See the stain starting to come off the shirt and onto the rag?

Once you've worked on the stains, spray them one more time and throw them in the washer in cold water. 

Now this process may take a couple of times, but it works! The lighter ink stains will typically come out in one try, but if you've got darker stains you may need that patience I was talking about. 

Hope this tip helps keep you as calm as me next time you hear (or find) an "oh no...."

xo Courtney

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SHE Splurges: Work Clothes

Okay SHE's, I'm sharing what I consider to be important for those of us in the working world (#CubeLife) - Clothes.

Some weeks you see your coworkers more than you see your family, so it's obvious we want to be cute, but why waste your money on clothes that will only be around to wear a couple of times. So today I'm going to let you in on what pieces I think you need to splurge on. Splurging on the right pieces is key to making sure you have a closet full of things that are going to last you. Let's get started!

First up is a good solid colored blouse (or two - three). Having a few tops that you know are going to make it past the third wear is worth the few extra dollars. 

Image via The Limited

Up next is a good dress. This sheath dress from The Limited is my favorite. I have it in three colors (still want the rest) and wear it all the time. I've had them for two years or so and they still look just as good as day one. Worth the splurge!

Image via The Limited

You're also going to need a good jacket. Even if your office is business casual, chances are there will be a meeting here or there that you're going to need this for. I like to have my nice suit jacket and then one of these fun colored cotton jackets. 

Image via The Limited

Image via The Limited

Let's move to the bottom half. You're going to need a good pair of pants and a skirt. Always splurge on these. You'll be thankful that you do!

Image via The Limited

Image via The Limited

Okay, now that you've stocked your closet with your key pieces go run to Target and fill it up with fluff pieces!

What are your go-to splurge pieces?

xo Courtney

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