Even the most prepared ex-Girl Scout can find herself in situation when a safety pin is a lifesaver or a little black marker can make a scuffed shoe like new. Here are a few helpful hints for when your cookie crumbles"

Best Place to Fix a Broken Necklace – If your necklace takes an untimely break from its job of prettying up your neck, take it to Bead It (map). Swing by this eclectic shop for a fix, and shop for some more jewelry box additions while you wait.

Best Place to Mend a Sweater – Instead of hemming and hawing about a loose thread or moth-eaten hole, stop by Ace Cleaner’s & Alterations (map). Your favorite sweater shouldn’t be rotated to the back of the closet just because of a moth that’s lost its way. 512.444.9726

Best Cure for a Blemish – If you’re skin is having an adolescent throw-back party, pick up some Mario Badescu Drying Lotion at Luxe Apothetique (map). This magic potion will shrink any zit and leave you feeling ready to confidently walk into any cafeteria in no time.

Best Place to Remove a Stain – Get a little ink on the sleeve of your favorite white blouse? Don’t shout it out! Quietly zip over to Westbank Dry Cleaning (map) for a quick-fix. This Austin-based place is a certified environmentally friendly drycleaner.