Cotton has been around for thousands of years, but it's drawing new interest these days with talk of sustainable clothing.

Dressing to disguise the unflattering parts of one’s figure can be a challenge.

Cotton is a natural fiber used to make fabric, which is then made into clothing. Cotton has been used to create clothing for at least 7,000 years, and is used worldwide because of its trademark lightness, softness and breathability; cotton is the world's most commonly used natural fiber.

Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant from the cacao bean that has been used to treat scarring, fibromyalgia and even heart disease. With its proven healing properties when used on the body, it is really no surprise that cocoa butter has now made an appearance in eye cream.

If you have a little extra going on in the back, shopping for pants can be tough. Many of them are too tight on your derriere and too loose in other places.

Synthetic dress slacks can develop shiny patches after extensive wear and improper ironing techniques, but in some cases, you may be able to reverse the shine. Noticeable patches of sheen make your pants look cheap, regardless of their initial cost.

Petite women have a mixed bag when it comes to styling -- you have the freedom to wear sky-high heels but sizing pants can be a bit of a challenge. Even when you're shopping in the petite section, where the pieces are cut for smaller figures, certain styles will be more flattering than others.

It happens to the best of us. We pull a comfy pair of sweatpants out of the dryer only to find that the drawstring has slipped out. If the pants have elastic, there really is no need to re-thread the string unless you feel it somehow adds to the style of the pant.

The term "opposites attract" isn't just an old relationship adage; turns out, it's a piece of beauty wisdom as well. Choosing clothing in colors that are the opposite of your eye color will enhance your eyes.

With their stretchy fabric and the plethora of colors and patterns available, leggings have become a comfortable and stylish mainstay in fashion. However, these tight pieces can be intimidating, especially if you have big thighs.

It's a temptation all of us have faced, whether we're financially struggling college students or time-strapped, stay-at-home moms: shoving as many clothes into the washer as we think it can stand in hopes we'll save time and money in the process.

It's never pleasant swimsuit shopping when you feel self-conscious about a certain body part. If your butt is larger than you'd like for the summer, take heart -- there are a certain swimsuit cuts, colors and patterns that can shrink your backside while expanding your confidence.