A bikini top may seem like an unconventional item to wear as clothing, but you can find a way to make one work as a shirt. You do not have to wear a real swimsuit, but go for something like a tube tank-top or crop top with a bikini-like feel. This can be paired with high wasted shorts or a nice jacket. Shorts are a staple of the surfer girl style. You should have at least a few pairs of shorts in your wardrobe if you want to look like a surfer girl.  The surfer girl is meant to be laid back. Therefore, you should look for shorts that do not look new or expensive. Stop by a local thrift store. You are bound to find a few pairs of shorts there that work with the surfer girl style. A jumper dress looks something like a pair of overalls. You should opt for one if you want to adopt the surfer girl style. It works well because surfer girls are often hopping in and out of the ocean and may throw on a light dress to pop into a store before returning to the beach. Go for a knit dress, as this gives you a lot of exposure to air. You should search thrift stores for a jumper dress, as clothing that looks worn adds to the laid back surfer mentality. Sandals and wedges should be a staple of your wardrobe if you want to look like a surfer girl. Invest in a variety of bright, colorful pairs of these types of shoes. You can also go for flip-flips for the surfer girl feel. As the surfer girl culture is sometimes thought of as somewhat tomboyish, plaid should be a staple in your wardrobe. Opt for plaid button down shirts, which can easily be worn over a tank-top or bikini-top.
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One-sentence summary -- Try using a bikini top as a shirt. Invest in a solid pair of shorts. Have a knit jumper for cooler weather. Wear sandals or wedges. Wear plaid.


Short fingernails make it more difficult to scratch. If you prefer to your nails long, wear gloves to avoid scratching, especially at night. The gate control theory of pain suggests that applying pressure and stimulation to another area can distract you from the itch and actually alleviate some of the pain. Snap a rubber band on your wrist when you feel the urge to scratch. Some people press an X into their skin near an itchy spot such as a mosquito bite. These are both examples of the gate control theory of pain at work to stop you from scratching. Compounds in the peel are known to decrease the itch. A melting ice cube on an itchy patch of skin can provide cooling relief. A cold, damp washcloth can also sooth the site.  Take a clean washcloth and wet it in cold water. Wring out most of the water, leaving the cloth damp but not dripping. Gently apply the cloth to your itchy spot and allow it to rest there as it provides some relief. Applying a slice of cucumber or a cotton ball soaked in apple cider vinegar also has the same cooling effect. Getting your mind off the itch is sometimes all you need. Mothers of children with eczema well know the benefit of having toys, video games, TV, physical activity, and even tickling as a way to keep their kids from scratching. Squeeze a stress ball instead. If you like working with your fingers, try knitting or crocheting when you feel the urge to scratch. Keeping your hands busy is a good way to prevent scratching. Use a soft clean cloth to gently caress the itchy skin without irritating the site. You can also cover the area with a nonstick bandage instead of a soft cloth.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep your fingernails trimmed short. Scratch or press around the area that is irritated but not on it. Rub the inside of a banana peel on an itchy surface. Use an ice cube or a cool, wet compress. Find a distraction. Pull a very soft cloth gently over the site.


Every day, you should compliment your girlfriend. This is a simple way to keep romance in a relationship without taking a lot of time. Make her feel like a princess by giving specific compliments that show you’ve been paying attention to her.  Emphasize her personality qualities—mention how creative or spontaneous she is and how much you admire it. Express appreciation for her day to day actions. Show her that you notice she took time to do her hair in a new way or tried to put a new look together with her clothes. Tell her how she makes you feel. For instance, if she has a certain look that she gives you that makes you melt, tell her. Even if you can’t explain it exactly, express this to her. A romantic walk is free and easy to do every day. Even if you only have time to walk a mile, do so together. While on your walk, be sure to hold her hand or put your arm around her shoulder. A text or email each day is another free way to be romantic with your girlfriend. Pick a different time each day to send her this message to keep her on her toes. It can be anything as simple as “I love you” or you can make it specific. Try to do it at a time that she is very busy. Try putting a new twist on your daily messages by writing it on her mirror before she wakes up or by placing it on a note and putting it in her jacket pocket. Ask her about work or her family and listen when she’s answering you. Pick a part of her life that you’re not directly related to and let her tell you all about it. She’ll be comfortable venting in the future which can prevent fights. This romantic gesture needs to be done with genuine curiosity and concern.
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One-sentence summary -- Compliment her. Take a walk. Send her unexpected messages. Show genuine interest for all aspects of her life.


Wrap the measuring tape around the neck, beginning at about one inch from the meeting of your neck and shoulders. This may also coincide with the bottom part of your Adam's apple. Come fully around the neck, leaving no dangling space in between the neck and the tape. Don't pull too tightly so as to create unnecessary tension, just enough so that you are getting a true measurement. Make sure the tape is level and not being held at an angle. This is the actual neck size.  The dress shirt size will be half an inch bigger.  For example, if you measure your neck to be exactly 15 inches (38 cm) around, then your dress shirt size will be 15½ inches (39.5 cm).  If you measured on a 1/4 inch/centimeter, then round up to the nearest 1/2 inch/centimeter. For example, if your neck size was 16.25, round up to 16.5. Your neck size should range between about 14 - 19 inches or 35.5 - 48.3 centimeters.
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Start your measurement. Hold the tape tight. Note the measured number.