Hot Fashion How-Tos
How To: Find the right swimsuit for you even if you're an extra busty lady
Shopping for a swimsuit is hard enough for anyone, but if you're an extra busty lady, it can be difficult enough. You'll want to make sure that whatever suit you choose gives you enough support and is cut to flatter your figure.
How To: Make Medusa's writhing crown of snakes for Halloween
Despite almost all depictions of the Greek monster, Medusa was once a beautiful woman. But cursed by Athena, she was forced to spend the rest of eternity as an ugly snake woman with a long slitherine tail and writing snake crown. Oh, and any many that she looked at would turn to stone.
How To: Figure out what size men's shirt you need
Men's clothing sizes often incorporate series of numbers to describe just how big the clothing is. If you're having trouble figuring out what size you need, watch this video to learn how to measure your men's shirt size with a tape measurer.
How To: Snag great quality finds at a thrift store with tips
If you think thrifting just involves hitting up your local Salvation Army and picking up a few pieces of secondhand clothing plus a cute little old-looking vase for your dining room table then you've got some learning to do.
How To: Make an old hoodie into a laptop bag with no sewing
Isn't it weird that only 30 years ago hoodies were not very popular? Since then the hoodless sweatshirt has all but disappeared, and most people have more hoodies than they know what to do with. Watch this video to learn how to turn one into a cute laptop bag with no sewing or modification of the sweatshirt required!
How To: Rock a man's blazer in a sexy look
Many women invest substantial time and money in acquiring and styling very feminine elaborate clothing to try and attract men. For most men, the women look even sexier wearing their blazer and collared shirt after a night's festivities. Watch this video to learn how to rock a man's blazer as part of several sexy, sophisticated, feminine looks.
How To: Make a colorful tutu
In this video, we learn how to make a colorful tutu. First, you will need to grab all the colors of fabric that you want to use on your tutu. Then, roll up the fabric of each color carefully, then cut it out to the length you have measured for your subject. After this, cut out one more smaller section of fabric from each piece until you have done this with all of the colors. Now, using a piece of ribbon as the waistband, tie each piece of colored fabric onto it, alternating colors each time. ...
How To: Make embellished tights
In this tutorial, we learn how to make embellished tights. First, you will need to grab some beads and jewels and then grab your choice of tights. Make sure you have some tights that have texture on them, so when you sew them you don't break the surface and ruin them. Now, take your needle and thread and place it into the bead, then start to sew it into the tights. You can make different designs or just put the beads all over. You can also use small jewels to make it sparkly. Tie off each sec...
How To: Tie a scarf from Lucky Magazine
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a scarf from Lucky Magazine. The first way to fold a square is to fold it into a triangle, then fold it down until you are left with the bottom. Put it around your neck, then knot it and tuck the knot into the neck area. The second way to tie a scarf is to take a long one and place it behind the neck. Then, wrap it all the way around and tie it in the back. Now your neck will be completely covered with no chance of chills. These are both great ways to tie...
How To: Make a tutu
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a tutu. First, you will need to grab a rotary color and some tulle, along with an elastic band for the waist. Now, measure out the tulle for how long you want your tutu to be. Now, cut out the measurements you have made. Gather up the tulle together in different colors, and then grab the elastic. Tie the top of the fabric onto the elastic, then secure it. Once finished going all the way around the elastic, tie the waistband and then you will be ready to ...
How To: Make a zipper belt
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a zipper belt. First, you will need to take three long zippers and then heat up a glue gun. Apply some glue to the middle zipper, then put the other zipper's side on the side where the glue is. Do this for the other side and wait for them to completely dry and cool off. After this, grab a square piece of fabric and glue the top of the zipper onto this. Press it down and wait for it to dry, then apply Velcro to the bottom and it will stick when you wear it!
How To: Destroy jeans to look like Hollister's
In this video, we learn how to destroy jeans to look like Hollister's. First, you will need to take your jeans, a nail file, and scissors. After you have these, use your files to rub onto the jeans where you want your hole to be at. Go from side to side to create a lighter look than is on the rest of the jeans. After you start grating through the jeans, there should be a small hole forming. Pull at the strings as you see them, then stick your finger inside the hole to make it the size you wan...
How To: Make a toga in two minutes
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toga in two minutes. First, pick out the fabric that you want, you will need around 6 yards. Next, get in a stance with your legs apart so you have leg room to move after you wrap it around. Then, wrap the fabric around your waist, tucking it into your back pocket to avoid using a safety pin. Next, start wrapping the rest of the fabric around your entire body until you reach the top around your chest. Don't wrap up to your neck. Then, throw the rest of...
How To: Make a toga in less than five minutes
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toga in less than five minutes. First, you will need 6 yards of fabric and about 4 safety pins. Once you have these, you will be able to make your toga. Wrap the fabric around your body tightly, then take a safety pin and pin it to your shirt that you're wearing so you know where to sew it at. After this, bring the last portion of the cloth up and around your shoulder. Once you have done this, you will have a cute toga! You can take this off and sew it...
How To: Distress and cut up jeans to destroy them
In this tutorial, we learn how to distress and cut up jeans to destroy them. First, you will grab an old pair of pants that you want to have a distressed look on. First, you will need to take some sand paper and rub it on the front of the jeans in the thigh area. After you do this to your liking, you will take your scissors and cut a small hole going down the legs. Use your hands to make the holes larger, then leave the frays at the end for a more distressed look. When finished, wash them off...
How To: Make a Max from Where the Wild Things are costume
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Max from Where the Wild Things Are. First, you will make the ears and the tail for the costume. Use felt for the ears and a furry type of fabric for the tail and the body. Cut out all of the different materials, then sew them onto a large off white colored hoodie. Once you have finished sewing these on, put the hoodie onto your body to make sure everything is secure in place. After this, put on shorts and sew the tail to those, then you will be able to...
How To: Distress and crop a jean jacket
In this video, we learn how to distress and crop a jean jacket. First, grab your jean jacket and decide where you want it to be cropped at. You can determine this by putting it on and then marking it at the spot you want to cut it. Measure it a couple of inches from where you want it at, then fold the end inside and sew it closed so it's the correct length. To distress this, you can just leave the ends frayed and not sew them so they are straight. You can also cut off the arms of the jacket t...
How To: Tie a silk scarf
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a silk scarf. The first way to do this is to place the scarf on you with the sides facing down, then push both back and let drape on the shoulders. The next way is to let the sides drape down, then tie them together in the center of your body to wear with a large coat. Another way to tie this is to fold it into a rectangle, then wrap it around the neck and place one half into the other, then pull up to the neck. Any of these ways will look great and can g...
How To: Make a tutu for Halloween
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...
How To: Easily make a tutu
In this video, we learn how to easily make a tutu. First, you will need to gather all your materials, then cut the length of the ribbon or elastic you need. Then, grab your materials and cut out strips of it to place onto the elastic. After this, tie the tulle onto the elastic going from color to color as you continue. Once you reach the end of the skirt, you will have a cute tutu that is ready to wear. Making this yourself can save you a lot of money, and it can make several rather than just...
How To: Make the perfect hole for your destroyed denim
In this tutorial, we learn how to make the perfect hole for your destroyed denim. First, you will need to grab a pair of sharp scissors. Make small horizontal cuts around 1 cm apart. Once you have made as many cuts as you want, you will use tweezers to pull out the fray that is on the bottom of the cuts in the jeans. To create nicks and grindings, use a Dremmel tool on the jeans. This will help you sand down the area of the jeans you want the hole to be and create a distressed look. When fini...
How To: Make a lariat necklace
In this video, we learn how to make a lariat necklace. First, cut your wire so it's 20" long. Then, make a loop at one of the ends and attach a small chain to it. After this, put on the crimp bead and make a loop through the bead. Once finished, take your pliers and clamp it down. Now attach your chosen beads to the wire until you reach the end where the chain is. After this, cut out three pieces of wire and attach them together in a slight v shape. After this, apply beads to them, then tie t...
How To: Make a bandana into a no-sew safety pin purse
Having enough purses to match all of your outfits is expensive. Why not make them yourself at home in every color your need? This video will teach you how to turn a bandana into a safety pin hobo purse with no sewing required!
How To: Keep yourself from showing a muffin top by dressing differently
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.
How To: Dress business casual for men
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.
How To: Design a Quick T-Shirt
A bodice pattern is very helpful for anyone who wants to design a T-shirt, blouse or other clothing top. This entails learning to draft up a basic bodice pattern. For a quick beginners t-shirt however, you can merely take a rough impression straight from your body. Demystify patternmaking by learning a more intuitive approach to clothing design. Lessons 1:, "How to Make a T-Shirt and Lesson 2: Adding the Sleeves.
How To: Sew a regular old skirt into a DIY bubble skirt
Do you have an old long skirt that you never wear anymore? Who doesn't? If you know how to do a little sewing, you can turn that boring old thing into a cute bubble dress quickly and easily, and this video will show you how.
How To: Pick out the right type of men's dress shoes for you
When starting at a new corporate job, or going to a wedding, or maybe even something as simple as a casual, yet expensive, night out on the town, it's always good to look your best, and for most of these, you're going to need good dress shoes. In this video you will get some tips on picking out the right kind of dress shoe for any situation you may get yourself into.
How To: Keep your feet from slipping out of your sandals using hair spray
Walking with sandals today? Seem to be losing them every few feet or have them slide off at in opportune moments? Then try this quick fix, spray hair spray on the soles of the sandals to give your feet more of a grip on the material!
How To: Stretch your shoes at home using water, ziplock bags and a freezer
Are your shoes a little too tight? Don't toss them away, there's hope for them yet, and it involves one of the most basic elements on Earth— water. By packing your high-heeled shoes with plastic ziplock bags filled with water, then storing your shoes in the freezer, you'll have newly revived footwear that will accommodate your large feet— just kidding. Sometimes you just can't pass up a good shoe sale, and if they don't have your size, this is your fix.
How To: Convert a collared shirt into a hot mini dress
Do you have a bunch of Oxford shirts in the the back of your closet that you never wear? Or perhaps your boyfriend has some long dress shirts he doesn't need? Either way, you've got all the materials you need to make a sexy mini dress, no sewing required! This video will show you how.
How To: Wear different looks with a long, skinny scarf
Long, skinny scarves are sexy, practical, and versatile. In this video, you'll learn about seven different looks you can pull off using only one scarf! Wear it as a belt, in your hair, or as an actual scarf! The choice is yours.
How To: Spice up a boring outfit into a fashionable ensemble
Turn those boring blue jeans and that drab white shirt into a fashionable ensemble with a few accessories. Watch and learn how to spice up your outfit with layered shirts, belts, fashion scarves and boots. There's nothing to giving an outfit a little more zest.
How To: Fold a square fashion scarf (neck wrap) properly
For some of you, this may be an unnecessary tutorial, but there are women out there who don't know how to fold their scarves (er… neck wraps) the right way, especially the square variety. Watch and see how easy it is to get your squared scarf… neck wrap looking great.
How To: Care for and store purses and accessories properly for longevity
If you have tons of purses and accessories, you want to make sure they'll last, otherwise you'll hate to part with them and you'll keep getting more, until you have no room for any of them. If you simply take care of your purses and accessories from the very start, they'll have a longer life, and you'll have a bigger wallet. Chantilliscious loves her Jessica Simpson purses, but this applies to any brand.
How To: Wear comfortable clothes and still look cute and trendy
Track suits and Uggs are the way to go if you're feeling lazy, and just want to stay comfortable. But don't give up on looking cute at the same time, because it's totally possible. Watch these tips for feeling crummy and crappy, but looking cozy and cute. You don't even have to style you hair! With just a few changes, you'll go from grubby to cute and trendy.
How To: Wear rompers and jumpsuits to perfectly fit your body
Rompers aren't just for babies anymore! Rompers and jumpsuits are totally in style these days, but not everyone can pull them off, but that's only because they don't really know how to wear them. There's a romper and jumpsuit out there for virtually everyone, no matter how big, small or curvy. One of the big worries with rompers is the dreaded cameltoe. If the romper you're trying on gives you a camel toe, then just go for a bigger size, and then you can tighten it up to your shape with acces...
How To: Make money by selling your used clothing
If you have a lot of old clothing you don't wear and no money to buy new clothes, check out this video. It will give you several ideas for ways to sell your used clothes to make some money or, as a last resort, donate them to charity.
How To: Clean up dirty UGG boots
UGG boots are a style all to themselves, and their adherents are devout. They are really comfortable. This video will show you the steps you should take for cleaning your precious shoes without damaging their delightful suede skin and fleece lining.
How To: Buy the best fitting and looking men's jeans for your body type
Mens jeans come in a ridiculously broad range of styles and sizes, from form-fitting to huge and baggy. Different body types look better in different types of jeans, and this video will teach you how to determine what types of jeans are best for you body type.