They may rest in the back of the closet if it’s an on-trend color that you don’t wear often. You will have more options if you can coordinate some matching hues with your current wardrobe. They may not earn you the right kind of attention at work, but they are ideal for sunny days and barhopping. Pair pastel jeans with a brighter top in the same color. For example a pale pink with a strawberry top.  Finish the look with neutral or metallic shoes. Alternatively, pair bright jeans with a pastel top in the same color. Combining bright colored pants with bright colored tops is the latest style. Try green with red, blue with orange or purple with yellow to take advantage of complimentary colors. This look can be as daring as you want to make it, which is why it is ideal for after work or weekends. Chambray shirts are gaining in popularity, and they are ideally paired with black or colored jeans. Take full advantage of this trend by wearing a cropped denim jacket over your outfit. If you bought the wrong length of pants for your body type, turn it into a summer outfit by cutting at or above the mid-thigh. Pair with tank tops, t-shirts and peplum tops.

Summary: Pick your favorite color when you choose colored pants. Choose the neon colored pants and denim for casual outfits, rather than work clothes. Try a monochromatic look. Color block your outfit. Wear colored pants with denim shirts. Cut your colored denim into cutoffs.


Create something that you both can access and share, such as an online blog or scrapbook. This will give you a new way to communicate while also giving you the sense of creating something together. You might create a food blog with your culinary adventures, Instagram your workouts, or create a special Twitter hashtag just for you two. Share your online calendars too. If you miss each other, you'll have someplace to look to see why. You'll also have something to talk about, as in "How was the concert last night?" This will make the distance between you seem smaller and more bridgeable. You'll feel closer together and you'll be bonding at the same time. If you're unsure of things to do, try one of the following:  Plan to cook the same meal on the same day. If neither of you are into cooking, you might just plan to eat the same cuisine or snack. Read the same book or article. You can even take turns reading it aloud to each other. Watch a TV show or movie simultaneously. Keep a call open and share your reactions. Use video phones to chat while having meals or watching movies together. Sleep together. You can both get on the phone or video chat and fall asleep together. Doing this occasionally can make you feel closer. If time zones are too different, try instead to be online to say good morning or good night to your partner. Choose a project you'd both like to do, like take an online language class or learn how to knit. Do whatever you're both interested in. This will give you a wonderful sense of shared history and you'll have something that really ties you together. It's also a great way to spend time together while giving you something to talk about. Take advantage of the internet. You could play an online multiplayer game or something traditional, like chess. Either way, you can chat while playing, giving you a greater feeling of togetherness. Try to do little things that let the other person know that you care. You may write love letters and send them in the mail. Or, send small gifts, cards, or flowers for no reason. It's easier than ever to find ways to send almost anything to your partner. Don't feel as though you can send something that makes a grand gesture. The little, frequent things are just as important as making the person feel special on special occasions. Try new things together, even if it means doing them apart. This way, you're not just talking on the phone, which can be a pitfall of long-distance relationships if it's the only thing you ever do. Instead, do something romantic like stargazing while you're on the phone. Synchronize and set your watches to go off at the same time every day, and make it a point to think of each other when your watch goes off. Remind yourself that your partner is thinking of you while you do these activities together, even though you're far apart. It can strengthen your bond. It's important to feel like you have a place in your partner's life. Try meeting one another's friends, online or off. This will help you understand more of your partner's life and make communication easier. If one of you must someday move so that you can be together, that person will be leaving friends behind. Start right away to begin a new social and professional network for the partner who is moving.

Summary: Share something. Do the same things at the same time. Learn together. Make each other feel special. Pursue common interests. Create connections.


Open Explorer (also called File Explorer) by pressing ⊞ Win+E. Scroll through the list of drives and folders on the left until you find the one that contains the files you want to save to your USB drive.  Personal files are often stored in the “Documents” folder (sometimes called “My Documents” or “Joe’s Documents,” if your name is Joe). If you are looking for photos or music you’ve saved to your computer, try looking in the “Pictures” and “Music” folders. USB ports are located in different places, depending on your computer. Desktop computers often have these ports on the front panel of the unit, though sometimes you’ll find them on the rear of the monitor. Laptops generally have USB ports on both sides of the device. You can copy files to any folder on the USB drive.  Your system likely popped up a dialog box a few moments after the device was connected. One of the options should be “Open folder to view files.” Click that link to arrive at the root (main folder) of your USB drive. Files can be copied right to this folder, or to any folders you see here. If no window pops up, press ⊞ Win+E to open a new Explorer window, then double-click the name of your USB drive on the left side of the screen. It should be called something like “USB Drive” or “Removable Storage,” or perhaps the name of its manufacturer (e.g., “Sandisk”). Creating a new folder with a memorable name will help you stay organized. To create a new folder on your USB drive, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+N, then type a folder name (e.g., “Personal,” “Photos,” etc). Press ↵ Enter. Double-click the new folder to open it. With both Explorer windows open (one to the computer, the other to the USB drive), drag a file from the computer to the USB drive. Dragging a file to the USB drive will create a new copy of the file without deleting the original on the USB drive.  To copy multiple files at once, hold down the Ctrl key and single-click each file. When all of the correct files are highlighted, click anywhere in the highlighted area and drag the group of files to the USB drive. You can also copy entire folders to your computer by dragging them in the same way. If you have a file open in a program like Microsoft Word or Photoshop, you can save it directly to the USB drive without having to drag it between Explorer windows. Click “File,” then “Save As,” and select a save location on the USB drive. To ensure you don’t harm the data on the USB drive, you’ll need to safely eject the drive.  At the bottom right corner of the screen by the clock, find the USB icon (depending on your version of Windows, it may have a green checkmark over it). Right-click the icon, then choose “Safely eject.” When you see a confirmation that says “It’s safe to unplug your device,” you can remove the USB drive from the port.
Summary: Navigate to the folder that contains the files you’d like to copy. Plug the USB flash drive into a USB port on the computer. Find a place on your USB drive to store the copied files. Drag file(s) from the computer to the USB drive. Save an open file right to the USB drive. Eject the drive safely.