Q: You essentially have two choices: you can face menopause angrily and in denial (but it's still going to happen), or you can accept it and make the most of the transition period to set yourself up for the remainder of your life.  When you feel negative emotions creeping up, or you find yourself overwhelmed by symptoms, stop and breath. Say to yourself, “I accept this change.” In a youth-prone society, it is very easy to fall into the trap of feeling that post-reproductive age, your womanhood is somehow reduced. The reality is that you're no less a woman! In fact, menopause is one of the most unifying experiences for women!  Use this change as an opportunity to connect with other women. By talking with other women about these changes, you can create new and lasting bonds that are forged through woman-ness. For many women, menopause is a time of redefinition of roles, interests, and reawakening of purpose. Many women find that this is a time for reflection about where they have been and where they are headed.  Is there something that you have always wanted to do? Is it finally time to end or alter a negative relationship? Could this be the time for you to put yourself first and get what you’ve always wanted? If you feel stressed during menopause, the fluctuating hormones are probably going to simply add to these feelings. Rather than reaching for a pill, consider ways to reduce the stress.  Can you handle your workload differently? Can you take up yoga, meditation, a gym class? Deep breathing exercises can help with hot flashes. It takes practice but is very effective. A healthy body will support a healthy mind and ease you through this transition. Use good food, water, and exercise to fortify you for this change in your life.  Use food as a way to improve your mood. Turn to "menopause super-foods" such as unprocessed foods, fruit and vegetables, beans and pulses, fish, sugar-free foods, etc.  Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The changing hormone levels affect how the cells in our body retain moisture. Use exercise as a way of maintaining a good mood and good physical health. Exercise has also been proven to lower the intensity and frequency of hot flashes.
A: Make a choice. Remember that you're still a woman. Reawaken your purpose. Use anti-stress techniques. Maintain good physical health.

Q: Before you attempt to clean a leather sofa, determine the type of leather. Manufacturer's tags found on leather furniture generally provide cleaning tips and warnings.  Look to see if there are any tags attached to your furniture. If you don't find any, look at the written material that came with your furniture when you purchased it. If you know the specific type of chair you own, you may be able to find manufacturer's instructions online.  The tag or instructions will provide tips on cleaning your furniture. It will also let you know what products could be potentially harmful to your leather.  If you're unable to determine the specific type of leather, keep in mind most leather furniture is made from top-coat protected leather. It is generally safe to clean this leather using mild body soap and water. Before you begin cleaning your furniture, give it a good vacuuming. Regular vacuuming can prevent wear and tear on leather furniture.  For best results, use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment.  Run the vacuum over the chair, making sure to get into dust between the cushions and in any cracks or crevices.  Once you finish, wipe the chair down with a cloth. Use either a cotton or microfiber cloth.  Keep an eye out for problem areas when vacuuming and dusting. Later on, you can treat any stains you find with soap or other cleaning products. Once you've vacuumed and dusted, prepare your cleaner. You can clean leather with basic household supplies.  Use a mild liquid soap. Soaps you would use in the shower work well as long as they're of a mild variety.  If possible, use distilled water over tap water. Tap water may contain trace amounts of contaminants such as chlorine, which can cause damage to leather.  Mix the water and soap together until suds form at the surface. Test a small area of the chair first. If you don't notice any damage, dip a clean rag in the liquid and wring it out thoroughly. From there, wipe the chair down with the wet rag.  Once you finish applying the water and soap mixture, get another rag. Soak it with only distilled water and then ring it out. Repeat the process with this rag.  Take a third rag and use it to dry off the chair. You should always condition leather after cleaning it to restore its natural oils. You can use olive oil to condition leather. Add a small amount of olive oil to a dry cloth. Then, rub it into the leather until it has a nice shine. Be very careful not to use too much olive oil. This can make leather look greasy. If your chair looks darker after conditioning, you've used too much oil. Try to use less next time.
A: Determine the type of leather. Vacuum the chair. Make a cleaner using water and soap. Wipe down the chair. Condition the leather.

Q: When you wear sequin pants, allow them to get the attention they deserve; avoid lots of sparkly jewelry that draws attention away from them. Try to limit your jewelry to 1 or 2 carefully chosen items. For example, a simple long gold necklace over a plain black sweater with gold sequin pants would be plenty for the holidays. For jewelry with casual outfits, either avoid it or keep it fun and not sparkly: for example, bright plastic flower earrings with sequin jeans and a T-shirt and sneakers would complete a cute, casual look. To avoid a visually overwhelming outfit, your safest bet with shoes is to keep them plain when you’re wearing sequin pants. Wear plain black heels or flats for dressier occasions, and plain sneakers or sandals in black or white for casual wear.  Low-top, flat sneakers tend to look better with sequin pants than high-tops; try a simple, solid color low-top to finish off a casual outfit with sequin leggings, joggers, or jeans. Unless you’re dressing for the holidays, always avoid wearing sequin shoes when you’re wearing sequin pants. If you decide to add sequin shoes for the holidays, make them a different color sequin, for example black sequin shoes with gold sequin pants. Be sure not to include sequin anywhere else in your outfit. Try wearing long hair up in a simple bun or ponytail when you’re wearing sequin pants. For shorter hair, just your regular loose style without accessories or too much volume will complete your look nicely. Avoid piling on lots of sparkly makeup when you’re wearing sequin pants; keep it limited to some simple eyeliner or mascara and matte lip color. Body glitter is a definite no-no when you’re wearing sequin pants, unless it’s Halloween or you’re going to a costume party. With sequin, less is more. If you’re wearing sequin pants casually, a plain, solid-color denim or bomber jacket would look great; a sequin bomber jacket would be too much. If you’re dressing up, a simple black peacoat would be a stylish addition to keep you warm.  Try a simple black faux-leather jacket with your sequin pants for a casual, glam-rocker look. Also avoid pairing your sequin pants with other attention-grabbing dressy materials, such as fur. The overall effect of sequin with fur would be quite overwhelming even for a dressy event.
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Wear simple or no jewelry. Keep your shoes plain. Style your hair and makeup minimally. Avoid elaborate jackets or coats with sequin pants.