Has Queer Eye changed your life? Tell us about it, or share your own great hints, tips and shopping secrets.

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on finding pants for my boyfriend. He's very tall (about 6 feet 2 inches) and also very skinny. This means that his pants tend to be very baggy, as most of the pants for people of his height tend to assume a bigger build. This also means his pants tend to be slightly too short, as he gets to a stage when he just can't deal with them any baggier. Any good places to shop (online or in NYC) appreciated. Belts can only help so much!

What you're talking about here is a matter of size really. Pants that fit him should be available anywhere. For tighter fitting pants, you generally will need designer brands though. Diesel has some slim pants. Helmut Lang pants tend to be cut slimmer as well. I would also say to try women's pants, but his height may not allow that. For designer pants at a much lower cost, make sure to visit Century 21 (On Cortland St.), Loehmann's (17th and 6th I believe) and Filene's Basement (right near Loehmann's, not sure exactly where). Good luck.

Dan

I am a woman who could use some tips. I am 32, and try to take care of my skin. My problem is that I find that my skin is dry, yet I am getting pimples. When I was younger I never had pimples. What is the deal? I am blessed with looking younger then my age. (I am usually guessed to be 25) I would like to keep this natural youthful appearence going on without pimples, wrinkles, and dry patches. Can someone recommend something that will not break my bank? thanks.. p.s I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!

Yes. It makes me more confident on what I buy. I have some hints and secrets for those who are short on dough like me.
-Outlet shopping centers are the best for fashion. Same with Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, Ross, TJMaxx, Stein Mart, Kohl's and Burlington Coat Factory. It's cheaper than the mall.
-If you find good fashion on sale, carpe diem.
-Whenever you're cooking, find ideas for a good side dish. What I used is a chopped zucchini, chopped carrots, onions and garlic. Sautée them on a skillet with some olive oil and it would be done. It would bring some color to the main dish.
-Find some new ways to improve your salad. Use such things like radicchio, arugula, spinach and a whole lot of colorful vegetables.
-In Europe, the salad is served after the dish, not before like here in America. Salad is used as a digestive.

If you're having trouble figuring out which colors work best for your skin tone, eye color, and hair color, you should take a look at the book Color For Men, by Carole Jackson. The book was published in the 80's, so the clothing on the men in the pictures is out of fashion. The principles of color selection, however, are timeless.

This book has saved me much money avoiding clothes that I'd end up not wearing anyway, because the color does not complement my features. The Color for Men system helps you to choose clothes you can mix-and-match successfully, as opposed to buying "outfits".

The book is unfortunately out-of-print, but is available readily at used book stores, and on Amazon.com. Once you determine the right color scheme, you can buy a wallet of color swatches to take with you on shopping trips. These are available at (http://www.colormebeautifulbook.com/html/ColorForMen--TheBook.html).

Any other book recommendations?

Hey wendiss - I'm 38 and on my birthday I was mistaken for 20...I wrote out a big, fat check right there, lol. What I do is drink LOTS of water (keeps skin hydrated), I rarely drink pop or anything carbonated, I don't wear makeup, don't drink, and don't smoke. All those things can contribute to aging of the skin as well as deprive it of looking it's best. I use antibacterial soap to cleanse my face (I wonder what Kyan would think about that)and the lotion I use afterwards usually contains aloe vera in it. Aloe vera has a healing quality. Basically, that's it.

Wendy,

It could be hormones. Do you find that you get pimples prior to menstruation?

I still get pimples (primarily on my T-zone) prior to menstruation. Try Paula's Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Liquid Solution (see (http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product.asp?CODE=PC201&PAGETYPE=S) and a low concentration (5% or less) benzoyl peroxide lotion on your pimples.

I am just like you, I'm 36 but get mistaken for 25 all the time and I also have dry skin that breaks out. Shouldn't wrinkles and pimples be an either/or deal? I used to use anti-acne washes, toners, anti-wrinkle moisturizers, but it turned my face kind of red and it kept feeling dry and breaking out. Then I discovered one product that does everything. I had very sensitive skin and everything I put on it only irritated it and made me break out. I've been using Philosophy's "Hope in a Jar" for dry/sensitive skin for almost a year now and my skin is soft, fewer wrinkles, next to no pimples, and a healthy tone. It's not as inexpensive as drugstore brands, but one jar lasts forever and the results are so worth it I will never use anything else! Hope this helps. L

For skincare, take a look at the Joey New York line of products. Their "Calm and Correct" line is great for sensitive skin. Sephora carries it, and (www.joeynewyork.com) has a complete listing of products.

Joan

I love this show, after getting introduced to it by a customer--I work at a dry cleaner's. My little suggestions come in view of that...

When something says dry clean, *DO* spend the money on dry cleaning it! Read your labels before you buy, because I've had things come through my door that said "Do not wash, do not dryclean; wipe with damp cloth and lay flat to dry"... And it was sweaters. You can so easily ruin things by thinking you'll save money by washing them yourself.

ANother vehement bit... DON'T self-treat anything, it can only make it worse. If you spill soda on yourself and try to get it out with.. oh, Shout!... and it doesn't come out, now the cleaners has to get out the Shout! first and then the soda. And hope it all comes out.

=) My two pence on some hints & tips for your d/c...

--Darcey--

hey! yes queer eye has changed my life. i have cancer and they inspired to work harder on suriving. queer has helped me with my health by the foods i should eat. the fashion is great that carson picks out that i actaully sometimes go out and buy some of the style i seen on the show. so i have some skater grunge clothes tips of my own. always have a chain on your baggy pants and more is even better. and spike colors and spike wrist bands are in. and always try to be you not someone your not. and always have a faded denuim with loads of rips on them and always have your fave hoodie. and desgned skate boards are in .

have you tried lacheatue? did u try getting pants made just for his size? i dont think it would hurt much if he could treat himself and geta size made just for him.

did u try a neutragena face clenser? or oxy clean?

Okay here are two tips for the fast approaching holiday season:

1. To get nasty price tags off of boxes, heat the tag with a lighter for a few seconds. The tag will peel right off.

2. For price tags on glass use a little lighter fluid or some cleaning solution (like Windex) and let it soak for a bit. The tag should wipe right off.

--Natalie

For our third anniversary, I wanted to do something really special for my wife because she's been really stressed out lately with work/school. Being a romantic guy, I took a page from one of the episodes and decided to try my hand at making Ted's chocolate mousse for our dessert (FYI: I also made dinner for her: a vegetarian "Fresh Garden Salad Quiche" with a simple salad on the side). I have to point out that what is not stated anywhere that perhaps should be is that the temperatures for stoves varies from one stove to another. I tried heating the heavy cream until the temperature hit 160 degrees and all I ended up with is funky smelling scrambled eggs. Here's how I decided to make it, and if you use this I hope you like it. I think it turned out very well and my wife was completely blown away!
P.S. I also got some red rose pedals and spread them out on the round dining room table with 3 pillar candles standing in a black ceramic dish with polished rocks in some water as the centerpiece and played some of her favorite Celtic music on the cd player for that extra romantic touch.

USING 8 OZ. SEMI-SWEET BAKER'S CHOCOLATE,

(1) Whisk together 3/4 cup cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and sugar (Splenda sugar packets - 7 packets equals 1 Tablespoon and no salt) in a metal bowl until combined well

(2) Heat the entire mixture in a 1 quart sauce pan until hot. Stir constantly until you begin to see little bits of egg forming, then remove from heat.

(3) Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

(4) Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on HIGH for 5 minutes (or until it's melted) then pour the chocolate into the custard mixture and whisk until smooth.

Beat the remaining cream until it holds stiff peaks, then add the chocolate. Whisk to combine until no marbling can be seen.

Pour entire mixture from the bowl into some small coffee cups (I think they're supposed to be used for cappuccino) and got 3 1/2 servings out of it all and not as much as the original recipe states. Put the cups (or glasses or whatever you decide to use) in the refrigerator for at least six (6) hours. Let stand for a few minutes at room temperature before serving.

-Ken

Does anybody know if the guys on QE know any other adjective except "AMAAAAZING!" That's getting really old, in my opinion.
-MedievalMetalMan

You might try looking at the Joey New York skin care line (www.joeynewyork.com). Their products are great for sensitive skin, especially their Calm and Correct cleanser and moisturizer. They also have a number of products for acne. Sephora also carries their brand.

Joan

I'd love to see some of Thom's techniques on the site. He has some terrific practical applications for the home, but I can't always remember what to do!

Hi,

I'm a 5'11 man with short legs and long waist. Looking for a clothing tip to fit my body type. For example, I have always tucked in my shirts, maybe I shouldn't. Should I tuck in a tee shirt, but wear an untucked shirt over it. Or is there a type of pants that have a higher waist (or would that look to 50's)?

Thanks

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Has Queer Eye changed your life? Tell us about it, or share your own great hints, tips and shopping secrets.

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A couple of months ago, my wife forced me to watch the show. Now I'm hooked.
I have lost 60lbs. in the last year and went from a size 42 to a size 36. Needless to say, I needed a new wardrobe, not that I had one before. Furthermore, due to the fact that I was quite heavy, I never cared much about my appearance. With the help of my wife (I call her Fab 0.5), and info we get from the show and this website, she has improved me a lot. I do have color in my closet, other than denim. I was so pleased that they went to Orvis. That's my new favorite store.

In terms of grooming, I would recommend that you check out the Clarins counter next time you are at a Dept. store (we have Lord & Taylors). Thier men's line is excellent, specially the shave ease.

One thing I notice is women looking at me. A couple have gone as far as actually hitting on me!

This show goes beyond the obvious. I think the success stems not only from the make overs and the remodelling; it addresses our sense of caring and support. It also shows that beyond the hair, the clothing, etc.; beyond sterotypes, both gay and straight, is demonstrate that we are all human, we are all the same. IT TAKE A VILLAGE, PEOPLE!!!