INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your regular coat isn't warm enough, opt for a parka when styling your business or evening wear. Choose a neutral parka rather than a multi-colored or patterned jacket.  To look stylish, pick a parka 2–5 in (5.1–12.7 cm) longer than your jacket. Select a black or grey parka with a dark-colored suit, for example. Go with a brown parka with a tan or khaki combination. If you want to go out on the town but need to keep warm, throw a parka over top. Parkas make great coat options even with formal outfits. Don't forget your tights!  Choose a brightly colored parka or one with a subtle pattern if wearing a solid dress. Choose a neutral or plain parka if wearing a patterned or bright colored dress. If you want to elevate your parka for a dressier look, pick a suitable footwear option. Either way, you'll keep warm and look great!  Choose a full brogue or Oxford for an attractive, unisex option. If you want a little height, choose an ankle boot.

SUMMARY: Wear your parka over a suit for a business-appropriate option. Put on a parka over your favorite dress for an evening look. Pair your parka with brogues, Oxfords, or ankle boots for an easy nighttime style.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After you’ve strained the martini into the glass, twist the lemon strip that you cut over the glass to express the oils. Next, rub the peel along the rim of the glass. If you plan to use olives as a garnish in place of the lemon peel, place one or two on a toothpick to ready them. Once you’ve rubbed the lemon peel around the rim of the glass, make sure that it’s still twisted. Drop it into the martini so it floats in the drink. If you’re using olives instead, place the toothpick with them on it into the glass. They won’t float, so you may want to hook them on the rim. If there is any excess martini left in the shaker after you strain it for serving, strain the remainder into a regular glass. Place the glass in a bowl full of ice so it will remain chilled until you’re ready to drink or serve the rest.

SUMMARY: Express the lemon strip over the glass and rub along the edge. Float the peel in the martini. Strain the excess martini mixture.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Get rid of any unnecessary weight in your car or truck, such as golf clubs or unnecessary tools and materials. Lowering the tailgate on a pickup truck actually reduces your gas mileage by reducing drag, too. If the tailgate isn't lowered, an air cushion is created behind the cab that creates a low drag surface for the air to travel over. But if you have to carry something, carry it in your trunk, not on the rack on top of your car. With something on top of your car, there is way more drag, slowing your car down, making it more difficult to accelerate. A dirty air filter will rob the engine of power and efficiency. It will use more gas than a clean filter. So if it's been a while, get it changed. It should only take a few minutes – in fact, you may be able to do it yourself. In the scheme of car parts to replace, air filters are pretty cheap. Most are about $30-40. Properly inflated tires will increase your traveling distance on a tank of gas. Keep a tire gauge handy and check the pressure. Tires naturally lose air over time, so don't be alarmed if one or more is low.  Check your tire pressure more often when the outside temperature changes greatly. Hot tires will have high pressure from expanding air – but if air is let out to the proper amount of pressure, then when cooled they will become too low in the cooler conditions, so you'll need to reinflate them when cooler. Under inflated and greatly over-sized tires have more rolling resistance and this will reduce your miles per gallon (MPG) and cause tire wear from the excessive friction. If you do need new tires, get radial ones. They have a low rolling resistance, keeping your car aerodynamic. It's a good idea for your fuel economy to change spark plugs and wires on schedule, and the coil(s) when their effectiveness is breaking down (such as shorting internally). The better your engine runs, the more power it will produce using less fuel. As a bonus, fewer oil changes are needed saving your time and reducing trips to the mechanic as well as less used oil for the environment. When you're getting your tune up, ask your mechanic about what oil you should be using for your car and for saving gas. He may be able to throw in a bottle or two with your tune-up. Before changing your tires to the modern style thick ones, think again. The more the width, the higher the rolling resistance offered and higher the fuel consumption.

SUMMARY: Make your car lighter. Change your air filter. Keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Keep your car tuned-up at manufacturer recommended intervals to optimize your miles per gallon. Use synthetic oil in your car to save on fuel consumption. Use stock tires.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Everyone has different routines for before they go out. Do whatever makes you feel fresh and confident. Start with a shower and then complete any other grooming routines you need to do.  Brush your teeth. Do your hair and makeup if you wear it. You may want to shave. You may want to clean or polish your nails. Or, you may have had those professionally done earlier in the day or week. Parties are great opportunities for perfume or cologne. Wearing a scent can give you a little extra boost of confidence. Now that you’re clean and feeling fresh, you can put on the clothes you’ve already laid out. Check yourself out in the mirror and make sure everything fits the way that you imagined. Take the time you need to make sure the outfit is comfortable enough to wear throughout the party.  Make any changes that you think you need. You don’t want to feel uncomfortable or unconfident at a fun party. Ensure your footwear and accessories go well with your outfit and are appropriate for the party. Don’t want to wear sneakers to a fancy gala, or high heels to a bowling party. You may want to bring a jacket, scarf, or umbrella, depending on the weather. You’ll want to bring your phone, some money, and your ID to the party. You may also bring other things, depending on the type of party. However, make sure you have whatever you’ll need for the night.  Bring enough money to get home, especially if you need to pay for an expensive cab ride at the last minute. If you think that you might be dancing or putting your bag down, only  bring the bare necessities. That way, you won’t have to keep track of a bulky bag and you won’t risk losing something important.

SUMMARY:
Shower and groom yourself. Put on your outfit. Pack the necessities.