Making a ponytail look longer is also an excellent way to add volume to your hair. Make a ponytail look longer with help from a hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
With size eight being the average shoe measurement for women (up a whole size from the past three decades), it turns out that our shoes aren't getting smaller, it's our feet that are getting bigger. If being in good company with other larger footed women doesn't satisfy your desire for a smaller size, then choose your boots wisely to make your feet look as small as possible.
Guys can make their faces look thinner by layering their hair in just the right way. Find out how a man can make his face look thinner with help from a New York City hairstylist in this free video clip.
Yoga is rapidly increasing in popularity -- "Yoga Journal" reports that 20.4 million Americans practiced yoga in 2012, as compared to 15.8 million in 2008. While yoga won't reverse the hands of time, it can help you look better, and even a little bit younger. The health benefits of yoga can also slow down the wear and tear on your body that comes with age.
Getting natural-looking curls may require you to completely overhaul your existing curling process. Get natural-looking curls with help from a New York City hairstylist in this free video clip.
Sneakers make a sensible shoe choice when you plan to stroll the mall or stand for a long time, but these sporty shoes can look plain -- even masculine. When shopping for sneakers, look for shoes that have girlie touches or pair plain sneakers with a feminine outfit to soften the look. No matter your age or personal style, you can express your femininity with a stylish outfit that includes sneakers. Buying shoes in traditionally feminine colors such as shades of pink is a simple way to achieve this look.
A large part of being a makeup stylist is working with products that are multifunctional. Learn how to complete various tasks for makeup stylists with help from a beauty and makeup specialist in this free video clip.
Making a canvas look burnt is something you can do with the careful use of the right types of watercolor. Make a canvas look burnt with watercolor with help from an experienced and professional artist in this free video clip.
Bettie Page bangs aren't necessarily appropriate for faces of all shapes. Find out what face shape best suits Bettie Page bangs with help from a professional hair expert in this free video clip.
Picking pants requires you to pick out a pair that looks fabulous on you above all else. Pick out pants with help from an experienced celebrity stylist in this free video clip.
Boyfriend crops are always supposed to be worn in a very particular way if they're going to look the way they should. Wear boyfriend crops with help from an experienced celebrity stylist in this free video clip.
You can wear a few particular articles of clothing to actually make your stomach appear smaller than it really is. Find out what you should be wearing to make your stomach look smaller with help from a professional fashion stylist in this free video clip.
Certain hair colors can actually make your face appear thinner than it really is if applied properly. Learn about hair colors that make a face look thinner with help from an internationally-renowned hairstylist and entrepreneur in this free video clip.
Making a far away object look blurry in a photo is something you can do by adjusting your lens in a very particular way. Make a far away object look blurry in a photo with help from a photography expert in this free video clip.
Men can look thinner in their clothes by embracing a few key techniques. Find out about how men can look thinner in their clothes with help from a Los Angeles-based image and fashion consultant in this free video clip.
Making a pale face look natural is a lot easier to do than you might suspect, and you can even do it right at home. Make a pale face look natural with help from an expert in the field of beauty and cosmetics in this free video clip.
Giving fondant that satin look is going to require the careful use of a few key tools. Find out how to make a satin look with fondant with help from a renowned cake artist in this free video clip.
Highlighting a round face to look thinner is something that you can do with the careful application of a few specific types of makeup. Highlight a round face to look thinner with help from a professional makeup artist in this free video clip.
Not all types of pants are going to make you look slimmer. Find out if pleats or flat front plants make you look slimmer with help from an American heiress and model in this free video clip.
Making text look epic metal requires a few very specific drawing skills and techniques Make text look epic metal with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Your age is another factor to take into consideration when deciding what to wear. Find out what kind of clothing a woman in her forties should wear to look sexy with help from an experienced fashion professional in this free video clip.
Making your film look shaky isn't always as simple as just shaking the camera. Learn about making your film look shaky with help from a freelance editor and filmmaker in this free video clip.
Shawl collar cardigans both look great and offer more than adequate protection from the elements. Wear a shawl collar cardigan with help from a celebrity stylist and commentator in this free video clip.
If you have a system of tabs as navigation on your website, making the active subtab stand out will make it much easier for your website visitor to find her way around the site. You can adjust the look of the subtab to make it stand out using CSS code. You can do this by creating a subclass in your CSS file with a name like #selected and adding properties and values to it to adjust how the subtab displays, making it stand out and look active.
You do not need to be Batman to have your own secret, underground lair. Trapdoors can provide a way to conceal storage space or another room that's simpler than a movable bookshelf or a wall with hinges. The beauty of such doors is that low-tech versions can be just as effective as their high-tech counterparts. Before you start designing the hatch for your hidden door, make sure the adjoining room is structurally sound and properly ventilated.
Your home is outdated, but you don't want to invest in a major renovation. Or maybe you're tired of your dull indoor scenery, and your boredom isn't something new pillows can fix. These are just a couple of scenarios calling for a mild makeover — a home-improvement project that's somewhere in between a full makeover and a "quick fix." Longtime San Antonio residential designer Michael Hyden of Hyden Design Group says many clients looking for a major overhaul should consider a mild makeover to test the waters before bringing in the construction crews. People often think the only option is…
You can determine the similarity of shapes using proportions in a very specific way. Determine the similarity of shapes using proportions with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Soft and blurry portraits will appear out of focus when printed. Make a portrait look soft yet not blurry with help from a professional photographer in this free video clip.
Vintage chenille originated in France in 1895 as a tufted fabric where rows or designs where fluffed out along cut fabric edges. You must handle vintage chenille with care, as most badly torn or ripped fabric is often cut into smaller material sections to be reused as knitted quilts, robes and pillows. When repairing vintage chenille, always clean the material before sewing up tears, and decide how you want to proceed in fixing the hole based on the size. Sometimes the best way to repair it is to recreate the material into something new.
When flipping through the pages of a magazine, you might notice that all the models have perfectly smooth, radiant skin. This professional look is achieved using graphics software to airbrush the skin, removing any imperfections. If you have access to a program like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or Paint Shop Pro, edit your pictures to make your skin look as perfect as the models found in a magazine. Airbrushing your photos is a relatively simple process that only uses one basic tool.
Backyard pools provide homeowners and their families with a place to cool off during the hot summer months. Underground pools are highly prized because of their sleek appearance and ability to blend with the landscape. Above ground pools, while a much more affordable option, are often considered obtrusive because they aren't flush with the ground level. A few landscape tricks help to create a built-in illusion without the expense or labor of excavating the entire yard for an in-ground pool.
Nature doesn't draw straight lines, and neither should you when you're creating a border for your flower bed. Flower beds with straight borders look formal and unnatural. The best way to make your flower bed border look natural is to give it curving, sweeping edges such as the edges found in nature.
As women age, the skin tends to lose its elasticity, making them look older. Some choose to turn to the makeup counter or the doctor's office looking for expensive creams and Botox injections. Spending a bundle of money won't help your wallet or your skin. There are a number of natural, inexpensive ways to plump up your skin in the comfort of your own home. There are no drastic lifestyle changes or routine interruptions, just simple, basic ways to take care of your skin with ease and get it back to looking fresh and new again.
Art galleries and museums use pedestals to display works of art for patrons to admire. You can use the same display method to display statues in your home instead of setting your artwork on end tables or the floor. Make your homemade pedestals lightweight so they are easy to move when redecorating and balanced so they properly support your work of art.
Faces come in different shapes with the basic shapes being heart, round, oval, square and oblong; the rules for styling hair vary according to face shape. The style that works for a heart-shaped face may not work for a square face. The rules apply to the hair that frames the face as well; in order to give the hair around your face the proper shape, you should consider the shape of your face itself. One way to give hair shape around the face is to cut bangs, or a fringe of hair, across the forehead. If your face is round,…
A counter-depth refrigerator is typically about the same size as a regular refrigerator, except in terms of width. When used in your kitchen, the refrigerator sits flush with the surrounding cabinets and counters, which creates a pulled-together look. Making the refrigerator look built-in requires planning. Depending on the finished look you hope to achieve, you can try several different ideas.
If you have an Action Replay cartridge for your Nintendo DS, you can activate a variety of cheats and game modifications that are available only to Action Replay players. One such code for "Nintendogs: Dalmatian and Friends" allows players to make their dogs the size of fleas. This will make your dog very difficult to see on the screen, but can be a fun modification to use to add variety to your game play.
Java programs use a set look and feel to define the appearance of a graphical user interface (GUI). Nimbus, though not the default look and feel for Java programs, is prominent for its ability to run on multiple platforms, as well as its clean aesthetic structure. NetBeans, an integrated development environment written in Java, can be altered to use the Nimbus look and feel.
Ensuring your luggage gets to your destination at the same time as you can be one of the more stressful parts of flying. Make sure your luggage stands out when the bags begin rolling down the baggage conveyor. Many suitcases look the same, and you don't want someone mistaking your bag for yours and leaving you without your things when you are thousands of miles from home. A few alterations to your existing bags helps you quickly spot and grab your luggage before someone else can.
The modern woman chooses from a wide variety of facial makeup options to achieve the perfect complexion. Each makeup method has its benefits and drawbacks. Mineral powders and other facial powders are perhaps the easiest to apply and usually provide some SPF protection. Choosing face powder instead of liquid foundation usually means a lighter and possibly healthier makeup for your skin, but it comes with its own disadvantages, including that overly powdery look that can ruin a beautifully sculpted face.
As time ticks on, you will notice the condition of your skin beginning to deteriorate. The aging process affects each person differently and the rate in which you age depends on how you treat your body. In your late 40s, the aging process often becomes more noticeable, as you battle with wrinkles, dry skin, sagging skin and spider veins, for example. Several methods can help you reduce the appearance of aging, giving your skin the youthful glow it once had.
IMVU is a social networking site that allows you to chat and play games with millions of users around the globe. You can purchase IMVU credits on the website to accessorize your profile page with items such as 3D scenery, pets and furniture. You earn IMVU credits by playing games on the website, but even if you don't have IMVU credits, you can still pimp your IMVU profile by taking advantage of third-party resources.
In the world of computer graphics, animated objects have various levels of prim. Prim relates to the type of dimension that the animated object is shown in, such as flat or 3D. Sculpted prim, the technical phrase for sculpties, describes a type of animation graphic that has more dimension and detailed textures than traditional two-dimensional prim shapes. If you want to make the textures look professional and detailed on sculpties, you must have a corresponding graphic software program, such as Maya, Blender or another 3D modeling program. The steps will vary slightly depending on the type of program you use.
Celebrities Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera showcase their shimmery faces at events throughout Hollywood, and for good reason. Glowing skin exudes health and natural beauty in its purest form. Achieving this look requires changing your makeup from heavy and colorful to sheer and shimmery. A fresh, dewy glow isn't difficult, but it does require specific application techniques and types of makeup.
Drop forging is a modern variation on traditional blacksmith forging. In drop forging, a piece of metal is crushed between two die to beat it into shape. Steel shaped in this method will be marked with “Drop Forged Steel,” but the type of drop used could have been an open die or closed die.
A hallway is a path leading to other rooms in the house. Journeying down a brightly-lit, uncluttered passageway speaks volumes about the rest of the house. Unfortunately, hallways are often neglected areas that can become dumping grounds for shoes, toys and other personal items. Giving your hallway a makeover can brighten the trek and make it more visually interesting. You can even create illusions of a larger, smaller, wider or narrower space.
A stair riser is an integral component of a staircase, because it covers the space between each of the steps, concealing the framework of the stairs. In addition to being a functional part of a staircase, risers add to its visual appeal, because they are a highly visible part of the stairs. If you're having a new staircase installed, put some thought into the design of the risers to create an eye-catching architectural element for your home.
Accessing iCal on your iPad helps you to stay abreast of upcoming events. Enhance visualization of your calendar by customizing the way it appears on your iPad. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to edit iCal settings directly from your iPad. To make iCal look better, change the program settings on your computer, and then synchronize the changes with your iPad.
Painting is a great way to add character and color to even a rough surface, like plywood. However, you may not be satisfied with a basic paint job, in which case something more stylized, like a wash, is a possibility. The whitewashed look is a popular one, and is simple enough to do with materials around the house. You may need to do a little experimenting, however, as not all acrylic paints will work the same.
Your stomach sinks as you remove your favorite blouse from the dryer and realize it shrunk, or that blouse that looked like a perfect fit at the store does not fit quite right. Rather than tossing it into the trash, there are many quick fixes that can help make a short blouse look longer. By pairing the blouse with other articles of clothing and the right accessories, it is easy to look great in a short blouse.