How Learning to Swim Changed Over the Course of American History
Now that the dog days of July have arrived, you’ve probably given some thought to taking a dip. But first, you might…
Use a Liberal Dose of Semen Gloss: A Fifty Shades Makeup Tutorial
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How to Make a Belt From Scratch
Welcome back to Friday DIY, where we spend hours making everyday things, because shopping in stores is for quitters.…
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Crafty DIY-ers
Got some crafty people on your holiday gift list? Fear not — a present like one of these is bound to please even the…
How To Take the PERFECT Bikini Picture!
It's summer! Have you noticed? The tell-tale signs are all here: long days, high temperatures, and the current social…
How to Give Yourself A Shabby Chic Antique Manicure
Are you ready for a nail DIY? This project explains how you can layer fabric paint over nail polish to achieve…
How to Shop for Clothing Ethically and Sustainably (Without Spending a Fortune)
Elizabeth Cline, the author of new book Overdressed, has some advice for people who want to clothe themselves for not…
How To Turn Your Dress Ideas Into Reality By Making A Custom Pattern
Or: Quick and Dirty Pattern-Draping for Fun and Profit! If you're even a neophyte home sewer, you've probably dreamed…
How To Make Surrealist Schiaparelli Sunglasses
Summer's coming. Couldn't you stand to have some whimsical sunglasses in your life?
How to Keep Any Strapless Dress From Falling Down
Strapless dresses: is there any other garment that promises so much, but at such high risk? If you've owned or worn a…
How to Master the Art of Ombré Nails
Ombré patterns have been everywhere as of late. The French word ombré means "shaded," and in fashion it refers to…
How To Ditch Your Boring Throw Pillows For Something Cooler
One of the easiest things you can do to spruce up your living environment is re-covering a throw pillow or three. It's…
See How a Chanel Jacket is Made
Those of you who are not already in possession of the November, 2005, issue of Threads magazine, which had for a…
You Too Can Have Kick-Ass Nails Like Rihanna
When I was watching Rihanna's "You Da One" video, I was struck by two things: one was the incredible shot-by-shot simila…
This Awesome Purse Is Incredibly Easy To Make (Here's How!)
If you've never made a purse before, this just might be the purse for you. My last bag, the envelope clutch, was a…
How To Wrap The Best Gifts Without Breaking The Bank
For me, a big part of the pleasure of giving a loved one a gift is in the wrapping. I'm not planning to give or receive…
How To Pluck Your Eyebrows
I love eyebrows. I love the variety of eyebrows people have. I love thick ones, thin ones, long ones, short ones. I…
How To Knit A Burberry-Inspired Cowl
It's getting mighty chilly up here around the 40th Parallel of the earth's Northern Hemisphere, leading some (okay, me)…
How To Make A Colorful Wrapped Hair Comb
If you're not into wearing loud prints or bright colors, introducing those things in miniature doses can make for a fun…