Want to add more volume to your ponytail? Try this small hack that makes a big difference. Take a look
This easy hack takes less than a minute to execute and makes a huge difference to your overall look.
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.
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5 ways to wear pastels this spring by Chriselle Lim
Pastels are a wardrobe staple for summer and spring. They can make anyone look and feel great on a hot summer day. However, the important thing while sporting the pastels is to pair them right. Fashion blogger Chriselle Lim has decoded the pastel game for us and we absolutely love her styling tips in this video. Take a look.
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DIY: Use your old photo frame to plan your day
Having trouble trying to remember your to-do list for the day? Worry no more; let this awesome DIY technique organise your activities in a creative yet fun way! It’s time to give your old photo frames a new life with this DIY. It’s easy and doesn’t clutter your work space. Take a look!
Things you need: Old photo frame, craft paper, a pair of scissors or a paper cutter, a pencil & a felt pen
STEPS:
Take the photo frame and flip it over. Unclip it from the back and remove the wooden board. Now, use the board to get the dimensions on the craft paper and cut out the desired shape.
Place the cut out inside the frame, over the glass and adjust. Replace the wooden board, clip it back to the frame and you’re done!
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DIY: Make your own stationery holder
Here’s a cool DIY to make your own stationery holder at home using very basic items that you’d probably throw away! Take a look
Things you need: magazine, empty tissue paper roll, mod podge, glue stick, craft paper, a pair of scissors, a pencil and a brush
Steps:
1. Take the empty tissue paper roll.
2. Use the craft paper to carve out the base and cut out the shape leaving a substantial edge.
3. Apply mod lodge at the base of the roll and place it carefully on the cut out. Let it dry.
4. Take the magazine and pull out colourful pages with different designs/textures of your choice and trim the edges.
5. Use the pencil to roll the magazine paper as shown in the picture
6. Apply glue stick while rolling for consistency, pull the pencil out and repeat the steps.
7. Measure the desired length of the roll and clip it from one end.
8. Now stick the roll on the base using mod podge.
9. Continue the process till the base is covered and you’re done.
10. Put the stationery into the holder.
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DIY: Make your own customised phone case at home
Need a new phone case every day and don’t want to shell out a lot of money? Here’s a simple solution. Make your own phone case using these simple craft leftovers from your house. Watch the tutorial and find out.
Things you need: A clear phone case, some glitter, some stickers, Mod Podge and a brush.
Steps:
#1 Pour glitter of different colours on a flat surface and mix it up.
#2 Apply Mod Podge all over the surface of your clear phone case.
#3 Cover the surface of the case with glitter just like it’s done in the picture.
#4 Pat the excess glitter off from the surface of the case.
#5 Let it settle for 15 minutes.
Repeat the above steps once again.
#6 Add stickers if you like
#7 Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to seal the glitter and the stickers.
Let it dry until the Mod Podge is transparent and you’re done!
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DIY: Tiger stripes nail art
Tiger nails are chic and seductive and if you are fond of animal print, you will fall in love with this tiger stripes nail art. Watch this tutorial and learn how to create the perfect tiger stripes nail art with these easy steps. Now you don’t always have to run to the nail salon to get your nails done.
Things you need: A black striper, your favourite nail colour shade and a top coat polish.
You may use a toothpick if you don’t have a striper.
Step 1. Apply a coat of your favourite shade and let it dry
Step 2. Using the striper, draw slightly curved stripes starting from one end to the other end of your nail.
Make sure that you leave equal gaps between the stripes.
Step 4. Repeat the process on all your nails.
Step 5. Finish the process with top coat
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DIY: Add an edgy pocket to your plain white tee in these simple steps
Bored of wearing your plain white T-shirt? Don’t throw it away just yet! Here’s a way to change the look of your T-shirt. Follow these simple steps and add an edgy pocket detail to your summer look. Here’s how.
Things you need: Craft paper, a pencil, a pair of scissors, a ruler, fabric glue, leftover fabric that you’d like to use as the pocket and of course your old white tee.
Step 1: Draw a pocket like shape on a craft paper and cut it out.
Step 2: Using the cut out of the craft paper as a stencil, cut out the fabric whilst leaving some extra fabric on the sides.
Step 3: Fold and paste the edges using the fabric glue.
Step 4: Pick the side of the T-shirt you’d like your pocket on and use glue to stick it on.
Step 5: Press it gently, let it dry and you’re done!
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Here’s your ultimate guide to applying fake eyelashes by LEAF
Long eyelashes can make your eyes look bigger, fuller and prettier.Though not all of us are blessed with dense long lashes so false eyelashes are the next best choice. If worn correctly, they can add quite an edge to your over all look. Watch this video below by LEAF and follow these simple steps to put on fake eyelashes without any hassle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7wHBeyXoj8
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DIY: Flip-over ponytail
Have oily hair and no time to wash it! Try this tutorial and add a twist to that ponytail.
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Convert your old denims into that perfect pair of distressed jeans
If you’re tired of wearing those plain denims over and over again, try this hack and give your denims a brand new look! Watch this quick DIY distressed jeans tutorial to learn how to convert your denims into distressed ones giving them a makeover using just a pen, a pair of scissors, a razor blade, paper cutter and a magazine.
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“How to master the high heel” by Michelle Phan
When Marilyn Monroe said “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world,” we are legitimately certain she was talking about heels. Like learning any new skill, mastering the art of walking in high heels takes patience, few practical measures and lots of practice practice and practice.
Fashion blogger Michelle Phan gives some really handy and important tips for all you beautiful ladies out there on ‘how to walk in heels’. Here is all you need to know.
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DIY: Upgrade your bobby pins using old nail paint
Have a ton of black bobby pins at home? Revamp them using this hack and add small colourful details to your hair. Watch this tutorial to find out how to upgrade those bobby pins using old nail paint stored at the back of your makeup drawer.
Things you need: Old nail paint, bobby pins and old business cards.
Clip the bobby pins on to the card as illustrated in the picture below.
Paint the pins using your favourite shade of nail paint on both the sides.
Let it dry and you’re done.
Use as many colours as you want and paint those bobby pins away!
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DIY: Refashion your old denim shirt
If you’re bored of wearing your same old denim shirt try this small inexpensive hack and make a new statement. Watch this tutorial and learn how to refashion your old denim shirt.
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DIY: Water marble nail art
Add a new twist to your nail art with this simple DIY tutorial. Just use these simple products available at home and give yourself a manicure that looks as good as one done by a professional.
Things you need: A black nail paint, a white nail paint and base coat; a set of toothpicks, one empty cup, water and nail paint remover.
Step 1: Start with applying the base coat to your nails and let it dry. After it has dried, apply the black nail paint to your nails and wait until that is dry too.
Step 2: Fill half the empty cup with water and carefully pour one drop of the white nail paint in it. Make sure that water is at room temperature as this helps the nail paint spread evenly.
Step 3: Using a toothpick, draw a textured design on the nail paint and water mix in the cup just like it’s done in picture 5.
Step 4: Once you get the right texture, dip your finger in the cup for approximately 15 seconds until that design is replicated on to your nail. While the finger is still immersed, with the help of a toothpick wipe off the excess nail color to avoid it from sticking on to your skin as shown in the picture.
Step 5: Take out your finger from the cup and let the nail art dry completely. Once again, remove any excess nail paint with the help of some cotton and nail paint remover. Finish your look with a topcoat.
Easy, isn’t it? If you don’t have black or white nail paints, feel free to experiment with different colours. We suggest using shades of neon to create a chic summer look.
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Knotted ponytail tutorial
Bored of your usual ponytail? Give it these fancy knots in some very simple steps.
This tutorial is recommended for 2nd or 3rd day hair however if you’ve just washed your hair feel free to use products like hairspray, serums or hair wax to tame down your hair and then ponytail it in style.
Brush your hair down to detangle your hair.
Grab one section of your hair each from the left and the right side and take it towards the back. Tie them in a simple knot. Secure the knot with a small hair tie.
Loosen the knot and adjust it as illustrated in step number 3 below.
Repeat these steps three times and you’ll get four knots. Apply some hairspray in the end to secure the knots and you’re done.
