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This or That: Why Buy This, When You Can Buy That For Cheaper! By the Muse on June 16, 2010 in Avon, Bath on a Budget, Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Guerlain, Hard Candy, Lorac, Mark, N.Y.C.

This or That: Why Buy This, When You Can Buy That For Cheaper!

New York Color Cosmetics, Nars, Physicians Formula, Stila, This or That, Too Faced, Urban Decay. A Twist on the Ombre or Gradation Manicure. Tips:*Have your nails prepped with base coat applied before beginning.

A Twist on the Ombre or Gradation Manicure

*Apply the polish as soon as it is mixed. Exposure to air will cause it to thicken quickly and dry shortly after. *Mix the lightest color first and apply immediately before moving on. *Clean your brush with remover between colors to avoid streaks from previously mixed polishes. *Regarding my formulas below, I remove the brush from the bottle without wiping it against the sides and the amount that drips off equals one drop. Note: Because this is a demo I only mixed colors for my middle and ring fingers and left my thumb out. Mod Retro Vintage Coats. /productshots/0095/5659/60674b1170a08304bad0c6f23239d8e9.jpg?

Mod Retro Vintage Coats

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The Shirt Skirt. July 28, 2010 I’m so excited to post about this!

The Shirt Skirt

When I met Dana, I fell in love with the skirt she was wearing. She made it herself (obviously) and she showed us how simply she’d shirred the waistband. The next day, during the mystery workshop at Whipstitch, we were encouraged to use thrifted tees. I’m devastatingly terrified of knits so I steered clear and made my (award winning) cotton fabric dress. When the Night Comes Dress. Modkid boutique. Asian-inspired shirt and dress sewing pattern Sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6 and 7 Chic and sophisticated with an Asian-flair, Kyoko will soon become a favorite in your child’s wardrobe.

modkid boutique

It features a criss-cross bodice with two sleeve length options and a very full attached stripwork skirt in two lengths. Kyoko has a loose-fitting style so there’s no need for buttons, zippers or snaps. A sweet obi-style sash pulls everything together and finishes the look. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: View A (shirt with short sleeves) 2T/3T: 1/2 y. for bodice & sleeves, 1/4 y. of 2 fabric designs for stripwork skirt, 1/3 y. of lining (optional) 4T/5T/6: 1/2 y. for bodice & sleeves, 1/3 y. of 2 fabric designs for stripwork skirt, 1/3 y. of lining (optional) 7: 1/2 y. for bodice & sleeves, 1/2 y. of 2 fabric designs for stripwork skirt, 1/3 y. of lining (optional) How to sew a perfect baby hem. How to sew a circular skirt. My apple green bedsheet dress had a circular bottom.

how to sew a circular skirt

This is how you make one. 1. Measure your waistline, or where you want the waistline of your dress to fall. Divide by four. Girl's Gone Child: Gone Style: Fable's Homemade Dresses. *updated with winner, below* Several months ago, my mom happened upon a local fabric store she hadn't any idea existed a few mere miles from her house.

Girl's Gone Child: Gone Style: Fable's Homemade Dresses

Make This Look. Makeup Tutorial: How To Create A Simple Smoky Eye & Makeup For Life -... - StumbleUpon. Since you guys wanted to see more step-by-step tutorials, I will be doing a series of makeup tutorials starting with one of my favorite looks, smoky eyes.

Makeup Tutorial: How To Create A Simple Smoky Eye & Makeup For Life -... - StumbleUpon

One thing I LOVE about the smoky look is how versatile it is. You can use pretty much any color and you can go from a soft smoky to a really dramatic one. My favorite colors to use on my brown eyes are purples, blues, greens, bronzes and charcoals. In my tutorial below, I used golds and browns but feel free to substitute them with other colors. Step 1. 10 Cosmetic Uses for Everyday Foods. The folds in a chef’s hat are supposed to symbolize the number of ways that chef knows how to prepare an egg, but we’re sure there’s at least one missing: as a facial mask. Many common foods can be used as cosmetics with surprisingly good results.

So no matter your motivation (you want to save a few dollars, up your green quotient, or just find a novel way to pass the time), here are 10 cosmetic uses for food that are just as good, if not better, than their store-bought counterparts. (A word to the wise: If you have sensitive skin or processed hair, try these remedies on a small patch of skin or hair first.) 1. Egg White Mask. 2. 3. 4. 5. How to do rag curls. When searching the web for rag curl directions, I came across creepy child beauty pageant blogs that said "cut some fabric, wet your hair, roll it up, tie it".

How to do rag curls

Do that and you will cry from the result. After quite a while of doing rag curls on myself from chin length hair, to past shoulder length, I can show you the the the little things to know only learned from trial and error. So here is the correct way to do rag curls. You will need:Strips of cotton fabric. Homemade Hair Treatments - At Home DIY Hair Treatments.

Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast—but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that.

Homemade Hair Treatments - At Home DIY Hair Treatments

And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Beauty Counter blog: Insider tips on beauty products, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrances, spas, and salons » Blog Archive » Deborah Lippmann Puts The Party In A Bottle. Beauty Tips - Beauty Secrets from Around the World at WomansDay. When it comes to beauty routines, the grass is always greener. Japanese women have it made with their long, glossy hair and Greek women’s olive-toned complexions are always luminous. Guest Blog: Learn how to make your own perfume by Meredith Tucker of Sweet Anthem. A super sweet tutorial for you today from Meredith Tucker of Sweet Anthem. You can bet I will be giving this a try when I return from vacation – Jen!

By guest contributor Meredith Tucker Want to learn the art of making your own perfume? Well, I am Meredith Tucker of Sweet Anthem, a small perfume studio based in Seattle, and I’m here to impart some of my wisdom with you. But before we get started there is one important thing to remember…perfume is an art that’s all in the timing.

The major theme of any perfume composition is that of duration: when a particular smell emerges, how long it hangs in the air, how long it remains on skin, and the distance it can be smelled. The juice of a perfume is called a composition. This or that - thebeautydepartment.com - StumbleUpon. Post + Photography by Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun Have you ever wondered if there’s truly a difference when you wear matte or shimmer shadows? A lot of us have strong opinions as to which one we prefer, so I decided to do a little case study with these constants: Same eyeSame 4 shadesSame application The matte shadows are from my all-time favorite Stila’s In The Know Palette.

15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf. How to tie a half-bow scarf To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once– like the first step of tying your shoelaces. Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. Makeup Counter Salesgirl Becomes YouTube Beauty Sensation.

 Claudia embroidered suede pumps  Natural Cheek & Lip Stain. Tips & Tricks - Beauty Secrets. A Beautiful Mess: OUTFITS. Hey guys, guess what? It's time for another round of Fashion Mixology! If you haven't read our mixology posts before, the concept is this: We take 8 pieces of clothing and make 8 different looks with those pieces. Shoes and accessories don't count. The goal of this feature is to inspire confidence and ideas to stretch your wardrobe farther!

Wax On, Wax Off - Homemade Hair Removal part 1. Unfortunately sisters Rebecca and Maggie come from a very hairy family. So when we saw recipes for homemade waxing we said, "OW!! " and then, "We gotta try this! " We spent Tuesday morning trying a couple different recipes with great results. Styling Tips - how to videos Styling Tips (MostViewed) D.I.Y. Curls // How To Rag Roll Your Hair. Lovely easy hairstyle. Free People Clothing Boutique > Women's Clothes, Accessories, Boho Clothing, Shoes. Easy Cat Eyeliner Tutorial. Cat eyeliner has got to the most unpredictable thing in makeup.

You never know what shape you'll end up with. Easy Halloween Makeup Tutorial: How to Make Fake Scars and Cuts. Don't get freaked out by the picture- we swear, it's all just makeup! Find out about 10 Holiday Hair Must Do's. How to Correct 8 Common Beauty Mistakes. 9 Ways to Wake Up Beautiful Every Morning … 1308839446234844.jpg from netdna-cdn.com - StumbleUpon. How I paint my nails. The Digi Nails – A Hybrid Manicure. I’ve been seeing lots of outrageous nail art lately on pinterest. One hot new product that’s really caught my eye is adhesive nail polish strips. I love the funky designs and bold colors with these products, but they’re usually a little spendy for me.

Triple Max Tons: Easy Holiday Hair - StumbleUpon. The T-Shirt Hack (Or: How to revamp an old t-shirt with nothing but scissors) How to curl your hair with a sock! No heat. Natural Hair Vinegar Rinses. DIY Teeth Whitening. How To Use A Sock To Get Beautiful Curly Hair Without Heat. P.S.- I made this... The Convertible “Infinity” Dress: How it almost defeated me, and what you need to make one.

Top 10 Wacky Beauty Tips That Actually Work. International Beauty Secrets for Teenage Girls. 22 Beautiful Uses For Vaseline. Manic[ure] monday: “something borrowed” « A Pretty Penny. 18 Cult-Classic Beauty Products. Lookbook Inspiration – Street Vogue. Statement Jewellery. How To Tie a Wind and Fushnicken Resistant Scarf Knot. Hairbrainedbeauty.tumblr / Pinterest. 10 T-Shirt Scarf Tutorials. Tong à personnaliser. How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks Naturally? Head Scarf Tutorial - StumbleUpon. Oh Thats You! Personalized Fashion & Beauty creating Unique Styles.

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PIN IT UP, GIRL - thebeautydepartment.com - StumbleUpon. 7 Ways to Get Whiter Teeth. SABO SKIRT Diamond Aztec Skirt - $58.00. Collective fashion consciousness. 9 Charmingly Delightful Beauty Techniques from All Over the World … How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner - How to Apply Red Lipstick at WomansDay. Hair Bow Inspiration. The kitchen spa. 5 Foods You Have In Your Kitchen That Should Be In Your Hair. How-To: The Cascade/Waterfall Braid.

25 Beauty Tips Reusing Household Items – Homemade Beauty Tips on ELLE - StumbleUpon. 10 Easy Summer Hairstyles: Hair Ideas. How To Put Your Hair Up In A Cute Bun. Get Yo’ Nails Did. ...love Maegan: Messy Rope Braids and Low Bun Hair Tutorial... - StumbleUpon. Fishtail6.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x563 pixels) GUEST POST - thebeautydepartment.com - StumbleUpon. Polyvore.

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