If you're anything like us, then it takes you forever and a day to find that perfect earring and necklace you want to go out, not because it's hard to decide which one, but because everything's so tangled up together you can't make out one necklace from another.
What's Halloween without getting your fair share of frights? While the rest of the world will be dressing up as some overly pale character from "Twilight" this Halloween, stand out in the crowd - and maybe scare a passerby or two - by dressing up as a flesh-eating zombie.
What's better than delicious, fluffy cupcakes and ice cream? Delicious, fluffy cupcakes FILLED with icing! We're totally digging this comfort food love child, and you and your kids will too this Halloween.
When it comes to flats, a girl can never have too many. Comfier than high heels and a hell of a lot more fashionable than running shoes or sneakers, they strike the perfect balance between form and function for everyday use.
Cleopatra was not modest about makeup. After all, this was the woman who bathed in tubs filled with rose petals and milk (a good idea even today, if extravagant, since lactic acid exfoliates dead skin cells), invented perfume, and always wore makeup.
Want to look like a living doll? That's the goal of thousands of Japanese girls in the Harajuku district of Japan, where all fashion trends start. No matter what style of dress, the dolly look seems to be pretty pervasive, espcially when it comes to makeup.
This is a video tutorial in the Business & Money category where you are going to learn how to how to negotiate your salary without losing the job. You want more salary but, the company wants to pay less. How do you come to an agreement where both sides are happy? George Black, CEO of RSA Corp, gives tips on how to facilitate salary negotiations. The most important tip is he who mentions money first loses. So what you need to do is say "I am very interested in this position and I would serious...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook buttermilk fried chicken. First, take your chicken and marinade with black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Use any other seasonings you would like. After this, pour buttermilk over the chicken and then let it sit for a couple of hours in the fridge. Now, combine flour with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you would like. Cover the chicken in the flour, getting as much flour on them as possible. Then, let the chicken sit for a few minut...
In this video, we learn how to draw 10 different types of anime eyes in GIMP. For the girls eye, draw the outlining of the eyes and then the eyebrows. Then, color the whole eye black and give it color. Then, burn the shadows and add in white to the top. Color the face around it and then add in the facial features. For the guys eyes, give them the color in the eyes first and then add the lighter color and the white to make it shiny. If you are going for a mean look, darken the eyes and make th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make stencils in GIMP. Start with heads or faces if you are new to this. Then, use the rectangle tool to select the head. Then, go to image and fir canvas to selection. Now, remove the background by using the background tool. Once finished, go to colors, then threshold. The image should turn black and white. Turn the dial to the right, then turn it to the left to make it lighter and darker. Find the spot to where it shows detail but it's not distorted, then h...
In this video we learn how to create Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts makeup. First, color the face white with paint and then apply blue eyeshadow to both of the eyes going up and over the eyebrows. Paint in black where the blue stops to create a new brow at the top of the head. Then, draw on a red hear to your lips and apply glitter over it. After this, apply false lashes to the top of the eyes and on the bottom. Then, apply eyeliners and blush to the cheekbones. When finished, go out a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make golden oven fried chicken. First, soak your chicken in salt water for about 15 minutes. Then, heat up your oven to 425 degrees. After this, place foil on a shallow baking pan along with 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c butter. Place this in the oven until the butter melts. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 c flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic salt. Then, place the chicken in the flour mixture and completely ...
In this video we learn how to draw a KTM X-BOW "ROC" car. Start out drawing the outline of the car, adding in the details for all the areas. After this, shade in around the tires and on the hood, back, front, and sides of the car as well. Then, add in dark shading to the areas that you originally shaded. Fill them in completely so it's black, then use the eraser to crease a highlight on the different areas of the car. When finished with adding details, you will have a great drawing of a uniqu...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a double winged eyeliner look with Kim K. First, you will need to apply a medium toner color to your eye, then apply a brown to the crease and other edge. From here, use an eyeliner brush to apply liner at the lash line all the way in. Create the winged effect by dragging out the liner brush while it's damp. Apply liner on the bottom of the eye, then smear it with your finger. Use a smaller brush to create the wing from the bottom of the eye going up u...
In this video, we learn how to draw a graffiti spray can. Start out by drawing the top of the can with the nozzle on the very top. Use a half circle with a thick line under it to make the top. Next, draw the rest of the can creating a face on the side of the can with a mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. Then, draw in the bottom of the can using a circle shape and filling it on black so it looks sealed. Add in some lines to show the can spraying, then write in graffiti letters underneath to finish!
In this video, we learn how to draw a manga eye in MS Pain and make it blink. Start out in Paint and draw the outline of the eye. After this, color the outside area in black and then fill in the pupil area of it. Color the eye blue or any color that you desire, then add in lines to the middle of the eye to make it look more realistic. Leave white around the edge of the eye. Create an eyebrow over this, then add it to a flesh-toned background. Once you have done this, you will be finished with...
Ever wondered how to choose the proper underwear for an hourglass figure? This video with Gok Wan teaches how to do this. A bodysuit that goes from your shoulder to your thighs will smooth out your midsection and make you look like you have the proper proportions. Break away from black to gain a positive body image about yourself. Also, wear a thick belt that has a lot of embellishments on it to minimize the waist. By just wearing this type of underwear you will be able to see your beautiful ...
In this video we learn how to make a your own poufy bubble dress. First, grab a black stretchy shirt and cut the arms off of it. After this, take the fabric that you want to use for the skirt and lay it down, creating little peaks on the top of it. This will give you the volume for the dress, use pins to pin these down. Once you have done this, you will sew the pinned part of the fabric with the shirt that you cut up. Then, take the bottom of the skirt and hem it if you would like and you're ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw anime eyes in MS Paint. First, open up MS Paint and then grab a marker that is thick. From here, draw in a thick line that will be the top of the eye. Then, draw in the round area underneath the eye and the pupil inside of this. Draw in the bottom lash line of the eye, then start to add detail to the middle of the eye. Use the dark line to create a thicker line around the pupil, then fill the eye in with black. Leave a white part to make the eye look glo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a chocolate cake from scratch. You will need: sugar, cooking chocolate, white flour, black coffee, butter, orange juice, orange peel, eggs, and baking powder to make this cake. First, melt the chocolate into the coffee in a pot over low heat. Then, beat the sugar and butter until fluffy. Add in the eggs while whipping one by one. Then, stir in the chocolate mixture and mix until combined. After this, sift the flour and baking soda inside it and whip well...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cook Jamaican curry garlic crab legs. First, place your crab legs in a large pot and sprinkle ground black pepper on them. Then, sprinkle on some garlic powder and curry that has been mixed with 1 c melted butter. Then, turn your stove on medium and let the crab legs cook for a few minutes. Then the oil heat up so the crab legs absorb the flavor. Add in 1 c water in the side of the pot so it doesn't cover the crab legs. Place the top on the pot and let it boi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make moist southern fried chicken. First, clean your chicken and season it with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dehydrated onions. Leave this for 8 hours, then add an egg wash to the chicken. After this, you will coat the chicken in flour and then heat up your oil. Deep fry the chicken until it's golden brown on both sides and cooked all the way through. You can use any type of oil that you prefer. Once the oil is finished, let it drain on a paper towe...
In this video, we learn how to draw anime eyes in MS Paint. First, draw the round circle for the head and draw a line in the middle for reference of where the eyes will go. To draw large eyes, draw two round circles and then a small pupil at the top. Color the pupils in black and color the rest any color you'd like. For female eyes, make the pupils much larger and add in eyelashes on the eyelids. Shade in underneath the lids and add white to show they are glossy. These are both great looks fo...
In this video, we learn how to hack school filters to get on Facebook with Tracert. First, go to the start menu and then type in "cmd" into where it says run. After this, type in "tracert" and then the website name. Wait for all of the information to fill in in the black screen. Then, copy and paste the IP address that appears inside. Now you can take this and use it to go to Facebook while you are at school. Or, you can go to any website that you'd like to that you normally can't go to at sc...
In this video we learn how to draw the iris of an eye. First, draw the outline of the eye and then draw the first layer of crosshatch on the eye. This is just diagonal lines overlapping each other. For the next step get out your 3B or 2B pencil and go over the first layer that you just made matching the tones of your reference image. Then, add in the darkness for the pencil making it completely black. Leave a square on the upper corner of the eye that is white to create a glare. Then, add in ...
You'll be the queen of the jungle once you don this sexy and cute lioness makeup look for Halloween. This makeup look is a costume in itself, with a cute pink black nose and incredibly large eyes with mega thick lashes and sharp feline tearducts.
Jenny Humphrey would turn her petite little nose up at Taylor Momsen's dark and punky alter ego. Momsen, who plays Humphrey in "Gossip Girl" but also tours as frontwoman of her band "Pretty Reckless," enjoys caked on black eyeliner and shadow and torn fishnet stockings to Jenny's preppy plaid skirts and headbands.
Blind Mag is a, well, blind singer from the movie "Repo! The Genetic Opera," who is given her sight back in exchange for singing for the GeneCo Genetic Opera. Portrayed by classically trained Sarah Brightman in the movie, she has a beautiful voice and a gorgeous face but deathly white eyes.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Little Sack Dude. Start out by drawing the outline of the body for the character. After this, draw on the limbs and then add in the details of the face. Once finished, draw in the details of the clothing, then the hands on the character as well. Draw in additional details along the feet and arms, then shade the entire character with the pencil. Once you do this, darken the eyes with the pencils to make them black and then darken the parts of the details ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply injury makeup with Emmy winner Brad Look. First, clean the area with water, then use glue and powder to apply the surface of the injury. After this, use more makeup to cover up the piece on the skin and blend the edges into the skin so they mix in completely. In the middle, add in some reds, purples, and blacks to create a realistic looking injury. Make sure there are textures and highlights on the would to make it look more real. Make the injury radiat...
In this video, we learn how to make a prosthetic Glasgow smile like the joker. First, smooth the material onto the face and around the lips. Follow the shape of the lips for the sides of the mouth to make it look larger. Use a Q-tip to push on the prosthetic onto the face. Once this is attached, you can add in the color to the lips to make it look more realistic. Makeup will need to be added to the entire face. White should be on the face, black should be around the eyes. Go for a cracked and...
In this tutorial, we learn how to test paint for the presence toxic lead. You will first need to make up two solutions. One will need sodium sulfide and water mixed together in a small container. Then, add acidic acid and water into another container. Drop small amounts of the mixtures into containers, then add in the paint to the containers. Watch and see how the reaction of the paint is with the mixture. If you start to see a black reaction occur in the container, you will know that your pa...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Train Heartnet. Start off by drawing a circle for his head, then lines in the head for reference of where the features will go. Next, draw a stick for the body and draw circles where the shoulders and wrists would be. After this, draw in the neck and the upper body. Draw in the clothes after this, adding in as much detail as you would like. Make sure to add in shading and lines to make the clothes look more realistic. Next, you will need to draw in the f...
In this video, we learn how to repaint your car in Photoshop CS4. First, open up Photoshop and open up the car you want to change. Now go to image, adjustments, then hue/saturation. After this, choose a yellow hue and click on different areas to change the colors that you are seeing. You can choose a different color if your vehicle is blue, brown, black, etc. After this, move the bar on the hue lever and you can change the entire color of the car. You can change it from purple to pink to neon...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make Korean grilled beef ribs. You will need 2.5 lbs beef ribs, 1 Asian pear, 1/2 c soy sauce, 2 tbsp cooking wine, 1.5 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp finely chopped green onions. First, grind the pear and the onions together after marinating the meat in water for 1.5 hours. Then, pour the mixture over the beef and let it sit for 1 hour. Next, mix the rest of the ing...
In this video, we learn how to make Life Savers treats. First, use the curly label punch and punch it out of a white paper. Next, fold this in half and then use your stamp-a-ma-Jig on card stock with a love and flower stamp. Use a black and pink marker to fill in the colors of the stamp. Next, stamp this on the piece that was folded in half, then punch out a heart and use sticky strip to adhere the individual life saver to the middle of the sentiment. Once finished, apply the heart and you ar...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use ninhydrin to reveal latent prints on paper. This will work out because you will be spraying a special liquid onto the porous area. After this, you will turn on a black light and then be able to see the fingerprints appear in purple! Be careful with the solution, because it's flammable! This will also stain your skin, so make sure you wear gloves and don't let it contact a surface you don't want stained. To mix the solution, you will combine both of the so...
In this video, we learn how to make a tutu for Halloween. First, take your pink fabric and lay it out flat. Next, use your scissors to cut down a folded edge on the top of the fabric. Now you will have two pieces. Next you will roll the fabric down until you reach the end, then you will cut strips out of the fabric. Now, take your elastic piece and tie the strips of fabric onto it. You can use any colors you would like to make this. You can use pinks, oranges, blacks, whites, and any other co...
If you've followed chanteuse Christina Aguilera's career, then you know that the little lady isn't afraid of big hair. She loves the volume so much, in fact, that she donned a full-on afro for the "Lady Marmalade" music video.
The trick to achieving the perfect smoky eye is glitter. Not too much glitter; rather, a strategic application adds instant pizzazz and liveliness to any matte black and brown shadows.
