Haven't you ever seen a celebrity or met someone in the flesh and said to yourself, "Gee, they seem so much smaller in person"? Well, it's not that they seem smaller, it's that they know how to dress to look taller.
If you've always been afraid to wear anything with sequins - let alone an entire OUTFIT made of sequins - then the holiday season is the one time of year you can totally break that rule and look awesome. All you need to do to pull of sequins is a few fashion pointers.
We don't know how you feel about your little girl eating her favorite princess for her birthday, but we suppose this Cinderella cake is too cute to pass up...and to nom on.
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a dress scarf. You can use this in a number of ways to add some fun to your outfit. Start off with a black turtleneck and grab a long and skinny scarf. Find the middle of the scarf, wrap it around the back of the neck and then twist it. From here, tie at the bottom and give it even ends! With a scoop-neck top, you will take the scarf from the middle and wrap it around the neck. After this, pull it through in a half bow on one side and pair with a long jac...
In this tutorial, we learn how to dress in a Visual Kei style. Just be creative with this style, there is no exact way to do it! Use old clothes you have laying around the house and wear those in a funky fashion. Use mostly black and use some military jackets to spice things up. Then, pair these with hats that have belts around them and different types of buttons. Wear short skirts but pair them with striped leggings. Make sure your hair is spiked up and frizzy so it fits the style of this an...
Being pear shaped means your body is smaller on top and bigger around the hips. While this can seem like a difficult body type to dress, a few tips can make a pear-shaped woman look amazing. For example, start with a bright top that calls attention to your bust. Add more volume on top with layers, such as a leather jacket. Add another brightly colored scarf to draw the eye towards your face. You've created a tough chic look very quickly!
This video is about how to dress to flatter your body type. Curvy body types look good with vertical stripes and clothing that accentuates the waist. High-waisted and belted bottoms and over-sized accessories work well for this body type. Pear body shapes look good in structured clothing. Form fitting tops work well with a smaller bust, making "pears" look slimmer. Cinching in the waist is also flattering for pear body shapes. For athletic body types look good in skinny jeans to show off thei...
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to make your own duct tape dress form. This video is from www.thunderlily.com. The materials you will need for this project are an old t-shirt, duct tape, strips of fabric to put around your neck and arms and a pair of gloves. Wear the old t-shirt and stand upright. Tape around the chest and waist to keep your shape as shown in the video. Add extra fabric around the neck. Then tape all over the t-shirt and cover the entire t-shirt. Then remov...
In this video, we learn how to dress if you have an apple shape. Go for styles that show off our cleavage, like a deep v-neck top. An empire line will disguise your waist and make your bust the focal point. A coat with a belt around the wait will trim your waist in no time. Long dark top will draw attention away from your waist and light jeans will pair nicely. Use as many accessories in bright colors and you wish. These accessories will draw any attention away from your waist and make you lo...
In this Beauty and Style video tutorial you will learn how to iron a men’s dress shirt. Make sure the shirt you are going to iron is a clean one. Place it on the iron board with the shoulder towards the narrow end of the board. Switch on and allow the iron to heat up. Then take a spray bottle and spray some water on that part of the shirt which is on the iron board. Now you take the iron and apply it over the shirt while holding the shirt with your other hand to keep it in place. For the part...
In this Beauty and Style category video tutorial you will learn how to iron a white men’s dress shirt. Place the shirt on an ironing board. Make sure the iron is warm. Then start ironing as shown in the video. Iron the edges, iron between the buttons and iron over the pocket. Apply a little bit of pressure at the thick parts of the shirt like the flaps over the pockets. Iron the sleeves on both sides. Iron the collar. And most importantly, don’t forget to iron the back side of the shirt. Hold...
This how-to video shows you how to make a Christmas card using the Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. Use the cartridge to cut out a tree. Use card stock for the base of the card. Use the Cuttlebug tree texture to create a background for the front of the card. Tie some ribbon around the bottom of the Cuttlebug paper. Attach to the front of the card. You can then add your tree and any other additions to the front of your card. This is a simple and quick way to make a Christmas card.
Monster.co.uk, a job site, and Color Me Beautiful bring you these tips to dress for a job interview. An important part of landing a job is how you present your self in an interview, so after you practice some interview questions and get your resume ready, you need to start thinking about what to wear.
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to assess and treat a venous wound with a nylon dressing. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to treat venous wounds with nylon dressings. It is important to monitor the progress of your patient's wound throughout their stay. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
If you love topping your salads with ranch dressing, then try making it at home! This make-ahead seasoning mixture allows you to stir some together in a snap. You will need saltine crackers, garlic salt, onion powder, dry minced parsley flakes, minced dry onion, dry dill weed, garlic powder, mayonnaise and buttermilk. Make a dry ranch by blending the crackers in a blender until it is powdered. Add parsley, minced onion and dill weed. Blend again. Pour mixture into a bowl. Stir in garlic salt,...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to dress to flatter their body shape. The female body has three key physical inflection points. These points are: the chest, waist and hips. There are four basic body types. These body types are: apple, pear, hourglass and banana. The apple shape has a full face, broader shoulders, fuller breasts, undefined waist, narrow hips, flat rear ends ans shapely legs. The pear shape has slender neck, narrow shoulders, narrow back, small or medium bust, defined...
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If the circumference of your hips is 10 or more inches greater than the circumference of your waist, you're a classic pear shape. Transform it into an hourglass with these clothing tricks.
Kate Middleton may have to wait to get married before she's called "Princess" but she has already been named a fashion icon. You can follow in her fashionable footsteps- watch this video to learn how to get Kate's elegant look.
Wallpaper is so retro, but what if you want to add a little bit of extra color to a room? Wall decals are the answer! They're a great idea for renters or people who cannot make other permanent changes to their home.
What's the easiest way to turn a plain old poinsettia plant you can get for cheap at the grocery store into a dazzling centerpiece that any hostess would appreciate as a gift? Add a beautiful gold foil wrap to the pot.
Chances are you will have a poinsettia plant in your house before the end of the holiday season, whether it's due to them being on sale at the local grocery store or you receiving them as a hostess gift.
Want to give a tired old clutch purse a much needed facelift? You can improve the look of any handbag by using studs and rhinestones. This tutorial shows you how to pick, arrange and attach the best studs for your accessories.
A muffin top is created someone (usually a woman) wears pants that are too tight at the same time as a shirt that is too short. This causes fat to pop out the top of the pants in a way that resembles, well, a muffin top. Watch this video to tips on avoiding having one yourself.
Business casual is a popular style for men in modern business environments, but it's very difficult to pin down. How casual can I go? How businessy is too businessy? Watch this video to learn how business casual works and how you can rock it yourself.
Triathlons are a lot of work, and making sure that you have the proper clothing will keep you functioning properly throughout the race. This video offers tips for what to wear during each stage of the race, and how to get the gear ready before you race. The moral of the story is: the less you have to think about your gear the day of a race, the better off you are.
You love crab but don't know how to prepare or serve it? Then watch this how to video and learn how to cook fresh crab with UKTV Food. Cut up the crab, take out the meat and season it to your liking.
This fashion video will help you complement your skin tone with fabulous fashion. Learn what colors to avoid and which to embrace.
Top model Julia Stegner and socialite Zoe Kravitz inspire the perfect outfits for a hot girl's night out.
One of ThreadBanger's forum members, EmilyPeace reveals a great way to recycle your Bath Poufs into a cute dress! What's a bath pouf, you ask? You know those poofy thingys that act as your wash cloth or sponge in the bathtub or shower? Those things. You'll need some spare fabric (such as an old curtain), about 6 or 7 bath poufs, scissors, a measuring tape, some pins, a zipper, and a fabric marker for this recycle fashion idea. Good luck!
It's difficult to go wrong if you're shaped like an hourglass – bust and hip measurements that are fairly equal, and a waist that is 10 inches smaller than either – but here are some tips to make you lucky ladies stand out even more.
Are you going to the prom and nothing hanging in your retail stores is making the grade? Why not make your own prom ball gown at home? With some sewing skills, you might just top the best dressed list! In this two-part sewing tutorial, learn how to sew a ball gown using a dressmaker.
This video shows the viewer how they can appear to lose weight by simply wearing different clothes. There are a number of suggestions in the video. The first is to wear a belt as this draw attention away from the hips. The second is to wear an outfit with short sleeves as this makes the outfit both office appropriate as well as giving the thinner look. Another suggestion is to wear a cardigan with long sleeves, or bell sleeves as this outlines the silhouette. The final suggestion is to wear h...
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Having large breasts can pose as a serious challenge for women when it comes to choosing and finding the right clothes. Whether it is business wear, evening wear or casual wear, it is important that the clothes fit correctly. Women with large breasts do do not want to attract unwanted male attention. This often leaves many women who have large breasts wearing boring and loose fitting T-shirts as a last result.
TM Lewin shows us his technique to perfectly iron a man's shirt. You should have what he calls an ironing kit. An iron with a good steaming function, a spray bottle, and a can of starch for a more formal look, and an ironing board. To start lightly spray the shirt with the water bottle. Start with the sleeve, to avoid and crease press firmly with the base of the iron not the tip. Make sure the shirt is flat so you will only have to press on side of the shirt. The collar of the shirt will be t...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw women's dress. This video teaches viewers how to draw 3 different types of dresses: a conservative dress, long dress and festive dress. Begin by drawing the figure of the body and body shape. Make the body figure look free and fluent. Then add the legs and details to the dress. To add details, draw lines vertically along the dress to represent the folds of the dress. Finish by adding any extra accessories and details. This video will benefit t...
In this clothing care video series, learn how to iron and press a dress shirt, so that you never find yourself in this scenario and potentially ruin your chances at career advancement. Our expert will show you how to use and ironing board, how to fill the iron with water, starching tips, how to iron under buttons, how to press sleeves and cuffs, and more tips to make ironing a snap. Show the world how much pride you take in your appearance by learning how to press a dress shirt.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a formal dress. Begin by sketching the body of the figure. A formal dress is usually loose, so make the figure's body look thin and slender. The add some glamorous looking hair on the figure to make her look formal. Then add details to the dress by drawing the straps of the dress and cleavage on the chest. For the bottom of the dress, draw vertically curved lines to represent the fold of the dress. Make the dress look long and loose at the bot...
Dress shirts are normally cleaned by dry cleaners to maintain their look and feel. Get tips on how dress shirts are pressed and cleaned from a dry cleaning specialist in this free instructional video series.
