Category: DIY

This section focusses on tutorials, ideas and inspiration for DIY fashion trends. Whether recycling your old clothes or simply breathing new life into your old jewellery, our DIY ideas will help you recreate fashion trends at home. Trendspotters is a place that lets you explore easy to understand fashion DIY steps to craft new clothes/ accessories or make up. Learn to fatter yourself with our lifestyle DIY guide and become a style diva in no time.

DIY: How to add elbow patches to your old sweater

Winter is just around the corner and it is time to bring out those sweaters that will keep you cosy in the freezing temperature. If you are not in the mood to wear your old boring sweaters and are planning to spend a lot of money to buy new ones, you definitely need to try this DIY hack. Add elbow patches to your old sweater and spruce it up. It is really simple and will not take more than 5 minutes to do. Learn how to add elbow patches to your old sweater with these simple steps and revamp your old sweater instantly.

Inspiration from here

October 12, 2015
How to fake bangs without cutting your hair by Kayley Melissa

Bangs, also known as fringes, are perfect to frame your face but for that you need to know your facial features and shape well so as to have them compliment your face beautifully. It is a long term commitment so before considering having bangs you need to see if they suit your face and be confident about carrying them well.

If you are not the type of person who likes to make long term changes when it comes to your hair, you will enjoy this idea of having bangs but not the hassle of cutting your hair short. Yes, you heard that right… you can achieve natural looking bangs without getting a single strand of your hair chopped. This cool hair trick works best with a top-knot or a messy bun.

Watch this tutorial by Kayley Melissa on how to fake bangs and experiment with your look every now and then.

September 30, 2015
How to do a pull-through braid

Girls, if you have flat tresses then this hair tutorial is what you need. This technique allows you to fake the look of a braid without weaving a single strand, hence giving it the name pull-through braid. This braid makes your hair appear voluminous and fuller. At first you might find this braid looking like a regular 3-strand braid but it has a unique twist. It comes across as complicated, at first, but it’s actually very easy to do and you can master it in just one attempt.

This braid is appropriate for a family dinner, a day-out with your girlfriends and for your office meetings as well. So if you can tie your hair in a ponytail then you can definitely achieve this look in less than 3 minutes and leave your friends surprised and awestruck.

Watch this hair tutorial by MakeupWearables Hairstyles and learn how to do this fancy pony-braid hairstyle.

September 23, 2015
DIY: Colour Stain nail art

Try this fabulous colour stain nail art at home using your old nail paints and be ready to flaunt your nails in style. Take a look at this video to find out how.

You will need: Plain white nail paint, two coloured nail paints of your choice & a top coat paint.

Take a look at the steps:

Start off by applying two coats of white nail paint on to your nails.

Let it dry completely.

Now take any coloured paint and before applying it on to your nails, wipe off all the paint from the brush like this.

Gently apply these stain-like strokes to your nails and repeat the step with another colour.

Apply top coat to finish.

September 22, 2015
DIY: How to fold a pocket square

Here’s a quick tutorial that would help you in completing your dapper look with these simple yet awesome ways to fold a pocket square! Take a look!

Here are the three ways to fold your pocket square

#1 Straight fold

#2 Poof fold

#3 One point fold

September 18, 2015
DIY tutorial: make these decorative paper roses at home

Make these beautiful craft paper roses at home in almost no time using your old magazines and some glue. Here’s how.

Supplies needed: Mod Podge, an old magazine, a brush and a pair of scissors

Take a look at the steps below

Step 1: Tear off colourful papers, preferably four to five, from an old magazine and cut their sides neatly.

Step 2: Using the pair of scissors, cut each piece of paper into a square shape with rounded corners.

Cut out a bigger square for a bigger rose and vice versa

Step 3: Now stack all of them together and make a spiral cut, just like this.

Step 4: Start rolling the paper from the outside. You’ll see the paper forming into a rose-like shape.

Step 5: Do not roll the last bit of the rose so as to form a base.

Step 6: Apply Mod Podge on the base and stick the rose to it. Let it dry. And you’re done

Make as many roses as you like and use them to decorate your room, workstation and gifts.

September 8, 2015
How to dry your nails in a New York minute

There are no two ways about the fact that women love to multitask. Getting two or more things done at the same time gives them a sense of accomplishment and rightly so. However, slowing down is something they don’t like even for very important things like waiting for their nail paint to dry. The important thing to understand here is that while your beautiful manicure will make you stand out in a good way, your smudged nails will surely grab some unwanted attention.

Flapping your hands sometimes becomes really irritating and annoying. So, avoid that little irritation with these tips that will help you dry your nails at a quicker pace. There’s no need to sit around and wait anymore, here are 5 ways that will help you dry your nails in a New York minute by cutepolish.

September 2, 2015
DIY: Add this galaxy pattern to your plain white canvas shoes

Plain white canvas shoes are a must-have for every wardrobe. They go with dresses, denims, pants and even shorts. Not only do they make you feel relaxed and comfortable, they add just the right amount of chic to every outfit. However if you get bored of your white pair of shoes, here’s how you can add some colour and turn them around.

To accomplish this task successfully, you’ll need a tie dye kit, surface cover, fabric paint in blue & white colour, sponge brush, paint brush, gloves and of course your old shoes.

Take a look at the steps:

Put your gloves on and drench your shoes in water.

Pour some pink dye in a plate and using a sponge brush dab the colour on to the shoes leaving some spaces in between.

Now run your sponge brush under water until it is fully clean and rub the sponge on to the shoes you painted to create a water-colour effect.

Now pour a little bit of blue dye in the same plate and mix it with pink to create a purple dye and dab this colour on to the shoes just like it was done in step 2.

Do the same with the blue fabric paint, on its own and let it sit for 15 minutes to make sure the colours blend properly.

Take some white paint on the paintbrush and randomly draw dots anywhere on the shoes to create a starry look.

You can also enhance the detailing to your galaxy pattern by adding a star.

Let it dry completely and you’re done!

Images sourced from here

August 31, 2015
DIY glitter gradient nail art

This festive season dress up your nails like you do yourself. Use your old nail paints for this glitter gradient nail art and let your nails match your shiny outfit. Here’s how.

Things you need: A base nail paint of your favourite shade, gold nail paint, glitter polish and top coat

Take a look at the steps:

Start off by painting all your nails with a base colour you like.

Take a little bit of the gold polish on the brush and make sure to wipe off the excess.

Using short strokes, paint half of your nail giving it a gradient effect.

Repeat the process on all your nails. You may apply two or three coats of golden polish to make it more opaque.

Now add some glitter polish on top as shown in the picture below.

Let it dry for five minutes.

Apply top coat to seal the art and you’re done!

August 20, 2015
DIY: Convert your old t-shirt into a crop top using leftover lace

Use your leftover lace to convert your old t-shirt into a crop top at home with just fabric glue. Watch this tutorial to find out how.

Things you need: old t-shirt, some leftover lace, fabric glue, a felt pen, a pair of scissors and a ruler

Take a look at the steps:

Place your old t-shirt on a flat surface. Using the ruler and the felt pen, mark the desired length for your crop top and carefully cut across the marked line. Now measure the required length of the lace to cover the circumference of the t-shirt fully.

Stick the lace on to the t-shirt using fabric glue. Let it dry for 10 minutes and you’re done!

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August 14, 2015
DIY: Make your own nail enamel remover in a jar at home

If you love to change your nail paint every single day to match your outfit, this is for you as every time you redo your nails you would definitely need a nail paint remover. So try this easy hack and make your own nail enamel remover in a jar at home. This will not only save you time of going out and buying a new remover but also a lot of money which you can rather spend on buying more nail colours.

You will need:

A jar, sponge, a pair of scissors and acetone

Step 1: Cut the sponge according to the size of the jar so that it fits in

Step 2: Now stuff the sponge into the jar

Step 3: Pour some acetone into the jar making sure the sponge absorbs all the acetone

Voila! You are now ready to use your nail paint remover

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July 23, 2015
DIY: Turn your plain white canvas into wall art

Have a plain white painting canvas sitting at home? Here’s how you can turn it into a piece of art for your plain wall at home.

Things you need: Plain white canvas, a pair of scissors or a paper cutter, a brush, mod podge and an empty tissue paper rolls

Take the paper roll and press it firmly to flatten it. Now cut the paper roll into small strips like shown in the picture.

You will see them forming a leaf-like shape.

Start placing the cut-outs on the canvas in any layout according to your preference. Once you’re happy with the layout start gluing it.

Let it sit for 15 minutes and you’re done

July 22, 2015
DIY: Get soft curls in 5 minutes!

No woman can ever go wrong with untied hair with any kind of an outfit! And believe us, it is the simplest kind of hair style that has ever existed (provided you style yourself well)!

If you are running late to work or a dinner date with your significant other and can’t figure out how to do your hair at such short notice, try out this quick hair tutorial that is not just simple & effortless but it goes perfectly with every look especially when you are on a time crunch (since it only takes 5 minutes!).

Take a look at the steps below:

*Start off by combing your hair so that its perfectly untangled

*Tie your hair in a high ponytail

*Take little sections from your ponytail and start curling them using your curling rod

*After curling all your hair, use some hair spray to keep the curls intact

*Now, untie your hair and run your fingers through your hair to add more volume

*And you’re done!

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July 17, 2015
DIY: Clean your makeup brushes at home with this simple hack!

Tired of buying new makeup brushes again and again. Use this simple hack to wash your makeup brushes at home and save that money for other makeup products.

Things you need: Dirty makeup brushes, two plain bowls, baby oil, mild soap and some tissues.

Step 1: Fill one bowl with lukewarm water and the other with water kept at room temperature

Step 2: Pour two pumps of the hand wash soap into lukewarm water

Step 3: Add a few drops of baby oil to it

Step 4: Take the makeup brush and immerse it into the mix

Step 5: Move the brush in circular motion to clean them. Make sure that all the product is out of the brush (change the water, if required)

Step 6: Dip the brush into the other bowl with clean water once you feel they are absolutely clean. Wiggle to get the residue out.

Step 7: Squeeze out all the excess water from the brush and dab it on the tissue.

Repeat the process to clean all the brushes. Let them dry for at least an hour.

Voila! your brushes are now ready to use!

July 16, 2015
Get the perfect smokey eye with these simple steps!

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not so hard to get the perfect smokey eye at home. Before stepping out in the evening next time, take a look at this tutorial and get the flawless look.

Step 1. Prep and prime the eyes to prevent the eye makeup from creasing. You can use an eye primer or concealer of your choice.

Step 2. With a black eyeliner, cover the entire eyelid (stopping just underneath the crease). Don’t worry about being precise; we will eventually blend this out.

Step 3. With the pointy brush, blend the eyeliner all over the eyelid (again, just below the crease).

Step 4. With a shading brush, apply a dark brown eye shadow all over the eyelid, taking the colour upwards (slightly passing the crease).

Step 5. With a fluffy blending brush, buff-out the sharp lines and edges, blending the colours together for a seamless finish. Use small circular motions.

Step 6. Using a flat eye shading brush, press on black eye shadow all over the eyelid stopping just before the brown colour starts. Blend the black colour up into the brown eye shadow using the fluffy blending brush again.

Step 7. Using the pointy brush again, apply the same dark brown eye shadow to draw a line along the bottom lash line.

Step 8. Using black eye pencil or gel liner, line your lower waterline. Curl your lashes and apply 2-3 coats of black volumising mascara or you may use false lashes.

Step 9. Using a clean eye shadow brush, apply a shimmery beige eye shadow to the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye. And you’re done.

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July 13, 2015