Wearing thigh high socks

Thigh high socks are not for those who are lacking in self-confidence. This is a style that is young and edgy and looks best on the very young and the very thin. It isn’t just every woman who can carry off a sock that stops half way up her thigh. However, having said that, if you are wearing thigh high stockings with garters under a skirt whose length will not give away the fact that your stockings aren’t really pantyhose then, they can be both appropriate and very sexy.

Socks

Thigh high socks come in a wide variety of materials, colors, and designs. They can be sheer or thick and chunky. One look that is very cute is the short shorts with the thigh high socks. These socks will need to attach directly to the leg since this isn’t a look that can be pulled off with a garter. Okay, it can be of course and it has been seen on the runway but it is a trashy look and unless that is what you are going for, get the type of thigh high socks that can be attached to your leg. To cut down on the trash, wear thigh high boots over the socks and attach the socks with garters that peak out from dark shorts, leather is an option.

Another cute look is the pleated mini skirt or skort. This is a look that is cute in the warmer and the cooler weather. If you are going for a little dressier look, the socks can be white or semi-sheer and have lace at the top. Again, while the lingerie look is in, it is not for the faint of heart to go with exposed garters.

If you choose a little longer skirt and a sock that is above the knee but not mid thigh this gives a look that was on the runway this fall. High boots and a fuller style of skirt take this to the next level of fashion.

Stockings

Pantyhose have been on the way out for a while and there are several reasons for that. They are not sexy, they are difficult to get on and off and they also are conducive to yeast infections. That makes wearing thigh high stockings a good idea for several reasons. If you are usually conservative, here is your chance to go a little crazy with a garter belt and even seamed stockings.

Thigh high socks and stockings appear to be a fashion that is going to be around for a while. If you are brave, give it a try, you may just love them. If you are timid, try wearing them over a legging or tights, for your trial run. You can always get rid of the leggings next time if you are feeling less shy.

Great uses for WD-40

WD-40 is a versatile product. Many people use WD-40 inside the house, out in the yard, at work, or even for recreational purposes. It is especially good for working on cars, boats or anything that could use a good cleaning or be lubricated.

The official WD-40 site outlines the product as serving five basic functions. These are to lubricate, clean, protect, penetrate and displace moisture.  Here's a brief description of these five functions:

Lubricate

The product is useful for movable parts that may get stuck. WD-40 can be used as a lubricant for locks, hinges and anything that needs to be 'unstuck'. It helps loosen joints and can effectively move stubborn sticking or rusted joints. It can also loosen up problematic keyholes or knobs.

Clean

WD-40 is said to remove sticky items such as sap, tar and gum as well as dissolves certain kinds of adhesives, rubber cement, labels, tape and other bonding materials without causing harm to the paint below, or in the case of gum, WD-40 is said to remove gum from the carpet. If your child is a sticker fiend and loves to plaster them throughout the home, WD-40 can probably be your best friend.

When used as a cleaner, WD-40 is also said to be highly effective on melted crayons. In addition, the product is useful to clean equipment, bikes, tools and is often used in motor vehicles. It is especially effective in removing grease.

Protect

The WD-40 website states that "WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements". Not only to be used as a cleaner or a fix for a problematic issue, but WD-40 can also be used for proactive and preventative purposes as well.

Penetrate

As mentioned above WD-40 is effective in loosening up rusty joints that are not budging. According to the manufacturer, WD-40 loosens rust to metal bonds and unfreezes stuck and rusted parts.

Displace Moisture

Another attribute WD-40 claims to possess is displacing moisture which means it can "dry out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits" (WD-40).

Other uses

Consumers might use this product for several purposes that fall within the realm of the five basic functions WD-40 claims to possess. Many people use it for cars, boats or bicycles. Gun owners may use it to clean their guns and gardeners use it to lubricate their gardening tools. Removing sticky items such as gum or glue from the carpet is another way to apply and use WD-40 (try this in a low visible area before applying). It is also reportedly useful to remove paint and ink marks from tile flooring. Some even use it to remove ink from blue jeans.

There are literally thousands of uses for WD-40 and over the years more and more discoveries are made about what it can do. While great for cars, WD-40 is not just for mechanics anymore. These days it is just about as valuable as duct tape as a universal fixer-upper.