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The next time a woman stares at your sunglasses don’t be so sure she’s about to ask where you bought them from. And if she’s looking intently at her smartphone, it may not be her messages she’s checking – it could well be her appearance. Women will check their reflection an average eight times a
day!!!

Other popular places to take a peek include shop windows, car wing mirrors and even, for one-in-ten of the more technologically-minded, their smart phone screens.

The same number of ladies even admitted to being unable to walk past a car without bending to check their hair and make-up in the glass.

Ten per cent also said they check a compact mirror at least ten times in a single working day, with half claiming they wouldn’t leave the house without one.

Despite the findings, however, it emerged three quarters of women hate looking in the mirror altogether and 39 per cent said it affects their confidence.

The study showed that four out of ten women believe they look better or worse depending on which mirror they happen to look at themselves in.

A third think they are at their best in their own bathroom mirror – while one in twenty said they looked their worst in the mirror in the bathroom at work.

Vanity or narcissism are not the reasons behind many women looking at themselves so often.  Many women have busy lives where they are constantly on the go and want to look their best so giving themselves a quick glimpse when they get the chance is only natural.

Paranoia is another reason why women often check their reflections – with one in ten looking to see they haven’t broken out in spots.

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Denim: Good durable denim is excellent at masking dirt, so you can wear it several times before tossing it in the hamper. In fact,, over-washing can cause jeans to fade and fray so when you do wash them, turn them inside out, use cold water, and line dry. They'll be a bit stiff at first, but for the mileage you'll get, it's worth it. One exception is jeggings, or jean leggings. These contain spandex, so wash after every wear to prevent the knees from getting baggy. Then, lay flat to dry.

Dress Pants & Khakis: Because you're likely to wear dress pants in a climate-controlled office, you can easily get four to five wears before needing to wash them, especially if you make a habit out of changing after work. But if your dress pants are part of a suit, dig out the matching jacket as well, even if it's not dirty. Dry-clean them both at the same time. Light-colored pants like khakis are more vulnerable to dirt, so like with any clothing, treat stains immediately using stain remover wipes.

Skirts: Assuming you're not doing anything strenuous with a skirt, you can actually get a few wears out of it [before washing], especially A-line or bubble skirts that don't really skim the body too much.

Blazers: Typically layered over a blouse or camisole, blazers don't require much upkeep, either, though your jacket could retain odors from food, smoke or perfume. Air yours out by a window, or spritz with laundry spray before placing back in your closet.

Intimates: Since bras don't come into direct contact with your underarms, they can withstand a few wears, but since elastic needs about 24 hours to recover, it's best to rotate through lingerie and avoid wearing the same bra two days in a row.

Tops and Dresses: The key is to keep tops and dresses stain-free by not overusing deodorant, and giving them a close inspection before ironing so stains don't set in. One exception is if your dress is formal or semi-formal. In that case, you want to dry-clean after each outing to avoid having stains set in, in between wears.

Swimsuits: Salt and chlorine will eat away at the fibers and stretch swimsuits pre-maturely. Hand-washing yours with cool water and a gentle detergent and letting it air-dry will keep it in good shape.

Tees, Tanks and Camisoles: These tops have direct contact with your body, so they should be treated like undergarments, as well. Wash these pieces often and in hot water.

(Source: Yahoo)