Hot Beauty & Style How-Tos
How To: Organize your shoes in a small space using boxes with photos
When you live in a small apartment with a nonexistent closet it's easy for organization to go out the window and your shoes and clothes to go anywhere they land after you take them off. But there's a better way to store your shoes, ladies.
How To: Get Beyoncé's Bettie Page bangs and makeup from "Why Don't You Love Me?"
Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", features in one scene a very curvy Beyonce repearing a car and wearing her curled hair up in a bandana.
How To: Create a sexy brown and gold cat eye with Urban Decay NAKED
Urban Decay has a nasty habit of releasing highly anticipated makeup palettes in very limited quantities so they sell like hotcakes. Their most recent palette, NAKED, sold out in seconds on their website, but if you were one of the lucky ones to snatch one of these up, then this tutorial will teach you how to create a smokin' hot look using the palette.
How To: Insert hair extensions, style them, and store them
When it comes to beauty, we try as much as possible to avoid looking fake. By this we mean adding fake pieces of hair to our bodies, like false eyelashes or hair extensions. But let's face it: If your hair is naturally thin like ours, sometimes a well inserted hair extension makes the difference between a dramatic, beautiful hairstyle and a bland, limp one.
How To: Create fake scars for Halloween using Rigid Collodion
Halloween is only a few weeks away, which means it's time to start planning your Halloween costume. If you're going with something more frightening this Halloween (think ghouls, ghosts, monsters, zombies), then don't even think about leaving your crypt without a face besmirched by bloody scars!
How To: Choose a Clinique foundation that suits your skin type
If you haven't figured it out by now, a foundation that matches your skin tone and skin type perfectly may not work at all for your friend, and vice versa. When it comes to makeup, customization is your best friend.
How To: Become a successful fashion stylist with tips from The Style Diet
Makeup and clothing maven Kim Kardashian originally started off as a fashion stylist. And Rachel Zoe is about as high in demand in Hollywood as Halle Berry, even helming her own TV show for a few seasons now.
How To: Make a feathered and beaded bohemian hair charm
The bohemian look has really been in recently. After all, with famous starlets like Nicole Richie and Jessica Szhor working long, messy waves, beaded headbands, and flowy floral maxi dresses, the trend looks good and we don't mind following along.
How To: Style your hair like Alison DiLaurentis in the hit show Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars is the newest part of the increasingly puzzling lineup of shows on ABC Family that seem to be creating a new demographic to target as they go along. The girls on it are very pretty, and this video will show you how to create a makeup look inspired by the show's star Alison DiLaurentis.
How To: Create the gruesome demon possessed makeup look from "The Exorcist"
"The Exorcist" is hands-down the scariest movie we've ever seen. Of course, watching it alone one evening by ourselves when we were six probably didn't help. But this old horror flick was classic, spine-tingling terror: No hokey special effects that we have today, no CG, just plain horror.
How To: Create Beyoncé's "Rosie the Riveter" look from "Why Don't You Love Me?"
Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", features in one scene a very curvy Beyonce repearing a car and wearing her curled hair up in a bandana.
How To: Create an elegant low side messy bun for beautiful bridesmaids
Let's face it: You're exploding with joy at the fact that your best friend is getting married, but the bridesmaid dress? Sorry, but the last time you pulled off chartreuse was in second grade when your mother dressed you as a duckie for Halloween.
How To: Clean makeup brushes professionally by shampooing and conditioning
Cleaning your makeup brushes at least once a week (if you use makeup regularly) is as important as washing your face daily: If you skimp on removing the dirt and oil from your face, your pores get clogged, dirty, and no makeup you put on will look good on bad skin.
How To: Do the lighter makeup look from the Taylor Swift music video for "Mine"
Taylor Swift is one of the most talented and most beautiful musicians to grace the pop stage in quite some time. Her latest single "Mine" lives up to the legacy of her past hits by being insanely catchy and having really clever, deep lyrics. If you liked the makeup look she rocked in the music video, watch this. It will show you how to recreate that look yourself. No word on how to replicate the blonde guy though...
How To: Create a makeup look inspired by Miranda from Mass Effect 2
Miranda from Mass Effect 2 is one of the sexiest femme fatales to show up on the game scene in a while. If you find yourself wanting to translate her icy good looks onto your real face, watch this video. It will show you how to create a makeup look inspired by the character. Now all you have to do is work on your Afrikaans accent and you're good!
How To: Do makeup like Morrigan from Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is one of the most intense role-playing games on the PC, and if you want to continue that role-playing into real life this video has some tips for you. It will show you how to do a makeup look inspired by Morrigan, one of the game's main female characters.
How To: Style a Gokudera wig for a cosplay costume
One of the most distinctive parts of the anime-style characters that most cosplayer prefer is the spiky, multicolored anime hair. Most people need a wig to execute one of these styles in real life, and this video will show you how to do it! The example in the video is a wig for Gokudera from the manga Reborn!, but these lessons can be applied to lots of other anime wig styles.
How To: Style Stellar Brows
The importance of the brow has not been forgotten as much as it has been overlooked. A natural tool of communication, the brows can convey surprise, disdain, and sorrow with a lift, a furrow, or an expressive softness. The masters of makeup, like Max Factor and Ben Nye, knew the importance of perfectly styled brows, and how that would affect the work of the actors with whom they worked.
How To: Create a bold and brown smokey eyes makeup look à la Pat McGrath
Anyone in the world of makeup knows who Pat McGrath is. The world renowned makeup artist recently did the makeup for a catwalk for designer Roberto Caballi, and instead of taking the usual black smokey eyes look, she went for a new trend this season— BROWN! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a bold and beautiful brown smokey eyes look, great for the autumn and winter months.
How To: Create an Irish "pot of gold" green makeup look inspired by Leprechauns
This makeup style was inspired by the Irish folklore creatures called Leprechauns, with their greens and pots of gold. Marinshe shows you this green makeup look that's perfect for Saint Patrick's Day, with a little bit of gold to top it off!
How To: Use olive oil to remove makeup, clean brushes, and more
Olive oil isn't only good for tossing up a Caesar salad; in fact, olive oil has a bunch of uses for your skin as well. And the best part about using olive oil as a skin problem remedy is that it's inexpensive: You either already have it lying around or can purchase it anywhere for about $5.
How To: Create a "Glee" Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) makeup look
Lea Michele's dorky and supertalented "Glee" character, Rachel Berry, is a perfectionist down to the core, even when it comes to makeup. While the highly driven girl focuses on her singing, she also makes sure that her makeup always looks perfectly polished, fresh, and never overdone.
How To: Paint short nails with a funky hot pink design
In order to paint nails with funky hot pink design, you will need the following: a base coat, a purple nail polish, a nail plate, stamping nail polish, a stamp, a top coat, gold glitter nail color, and a scraper.
How To: Deep-cleanse your nails
In this video, we learn how to deep clean your nails. You will need to have Talika Instant Manicure where you can buy online or in store. This will remove all the impurities from nail and leave them looking clean. To start, remove the packet from the box and pour it into a bowl. After this, pour water into the bowl and dip your fingers inside. Wiggle your fingers in the mixture for around three minutes, then wash and scrub your hands with a nail brush. Get down underneath the nail and in the ...
How To: Create an Egyptian queen makeup look w/ DIY headdress
In this video, we learn how to create an Egyptian queen makeup look with a headdress. Start by padding gold shadow all over the lid, avoiding the crease area. After this, take a black eyeshadow and place it into the crease, not making it a v-shape, cutting it from the bottom of the eye. After this, apply black eyeliner to the top of the lid, going out to the side underneath the black shadow. Next, apply a silver shadow underneath the brows as a highlight. Apply black eyeliner to the bottom of...
How To: Get a fairy inspired makeup look by Sephora
In order to create a fairy inspired makeup look, you will need the following: foundation, pink blush, powder, blue eye shadow, purple eye shadow, pink eye shadow, lavender eye shadow, and glitter.
How To: Get a black & white costume makeup look
In this video, we learn how to get a black and white costume makeup look. First, apply white cream makeup to the eyelid and then underneath the eye. After this, line your crease with black eyeliner and end it with a tail. Then, line your lower lid doing the same thing as you did on the top of the eye. Blend black eyeshadow in with the liner after this on the top and bottom to make the line thicker. Now, apply a white powder makeup over the white and connect them together in the crease of the ...
How To: Get the Taylor Swift "Our Song" inspired makeup look
In order to recreate a Taylor Swift "Our Song" inspired makeup look, you will need the following: shadow insurance, eye shadow, liquid eyeliner, lipstick, false eyelashes, eyeliner, and mascara.
How To: Get "GHD" (good hair day) loose waves with your hair
In this tutorial, we learn how to get loose waves with your hair. You will need to have your hair layered to make this hair curly. First, section off the hair so the top is up and the bottom is hanging down. After this, place the straightener in the hair and push it down away from your face and push down until you reach the bottom of the hair. Continue to do this in small sections throughout your entire head. The smaller the sections, the more defined your curls will be. Now, take some hair s...
How To: Get a Jennifer Lopez inspired makeup look for cheap
In order to create a Jennifer Lopez inspired makeup look, you will need the following: a base for your eyes, blush, a bronzer, Maybelline quad eye shadow, false eyelashes, liquid liner, and a moisturizer.
How To: Paint a geometric pattern on your nails
In order to paint a geometric, tribal, ornamental design for your nails, you will need the following: base coat nail polish, hot pink nail polish, a gold/brass/copper nail polish, a dark nail polish, and a clear top coat or a shimmer.
How To: Get the Daisy of Love inspired makeup look
In this video, we learn how to get the Daisy of Love inspired makeup look. First, apply primer to the eyes, followed by a shimmer purple shadow. Pat this on so there is a lot of shadow on the eye. Now, blend this upwards and out so you reach the crease of the eye. Now, take a black shadow and define the outer v of the eye, blending in the colors. Add in more purple after this, then apply eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eye. Apply a light highlight underneath the eyebrow, then apply fals...
How To: Create a Moulin Rouge makeup look for Halloween
In order to Create a Moulin Rouge makeup look for Halloween, you will need the following: primer, yellow eye shadow, brown eye shadow, a red eye shadow, a light brow bone color, liquid liner, lip liner, a headband, lipstick, jewels, lash adhesive, and false eyelashes (standard and ornate).
How To: Transform into a seductive vampire for Halloween
In this video, we learn how to transform into a seductive vampire for Halloween. First, apply pale foundation to the face until you have flawless coverage. After this, apply loose powder to set your foundation. Apply brown eyeshadow to the sides of the nose, then blend them out to make it look natural. Then, highlight the bridge of the nose and fill in the eyebrows. Now, apply a rust colored eyeshadow to the lids and on the lower lash lines. Apply a dark brown after this, blending together in...
How To: Do an Alice in Wonderland cheshire cat makeup look
In order to create a dramatic Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat inspired makeup look, you will need the following: a shocking pink base, a neon pink shadow, a deep purple eye shadow, light brow bone color, white eyeliner, lip liner, lipstick, pink blush, lip gloss, pink shadow, liquid liner, mascara, and false eyelashes.
How To: Create a dark gothic makeup look
In this video, we learn how to create a dark gothic makeup look. First, apply a pale foundation and powder to the face to pale down your skin. After this, apply a black gel eyeliner all over the lid, flaring out the the side to make a winged shape. Then, apply on the bottom of the eye, smudging to make it darker and more obvious. Next, take a matte eyeshadow that is the same color as your skin, and brush it underneath your eyebrow to blend the black. After this, take a black sparkle shadow an...
How To: Do a cute and edgy side ponytail
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cute and edge side ponytail. Start by taking the front of your hair, including your bangs and combing it back. After this, clip the ends of the hair onto the side of the head with a couple of bobby pins. Hair spray the hair after this, or tease it if you prefer. Now, take sections of your hair and make different sized braids until you reach the bottom. Tie these off at the end, then put your hair back into a side pony tail. Make the pony tail on either s...
How To: Design your own clothes with ombré dying
In this video, we learn how to design your own clothes with ombre dying. Start off by mixing up a dark color and a light color in 2 gallons of water each. Now, take your piece of fabric and place it into warm water until it's covered. Now, place this on a hanger, then dip the top into the dark color for eight minutes. Then, place the fabric in the lighter color for one minute. Then, place this under cool water upside down until it runs clear. After this, wash it in the washer and dry it, then...
How To: Get a vintage glam makeup look
In this video, we learn how to get a vintage glam makeup look. First, apply a base to the eye, then apply a white shimmery shadow to the entire eye. After this, apply a brown shadow on the outer part of the eye to the crease of the eye. Blend this upwards, then apply a vanilla colored eyeshadow underneath the eyebrow and blend. Next, take an eyeliner pencil and smudge it into the lashes on the upper lash line, winging it at the outer end. When finished, smudge the color out to the edge of the...
How To: Get sexy sleek straight hair
In order to create sexy sleek straight hair, you will need the following: clips/hair ties, heat protective spray, shine spray, a flat iron, and wax or hair balm.