DIY Til I Die: Oversized T-Shirt to Fitted Muscle Tee. 

 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to revamp an oversized t-shirt into a fitted muscle-tee.  I’ve begun upcycling, fitting, and editing clothes that don’t fit me well: it’s a great alternative to throwing out the ill-fitting and buying unnecessarily- it’s also a way to be environmentally and fashion conscious given fast fashion piles up…

DIY Liquid Matte Lipstick (Metallic)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=338Ps3YaJaQ] I decided to create my own metallic matte liquid lipsticks, and used CoverGirl and Maybelline eye-shadows mixed with NYC Primer and L’Oréal Magic Nude foundation in 312. Fashion and Beauty Blog http://UwanaWhat.com Eyeshadows: CoverGirl Queen Collection- 0145 After Midnight unknown black sparkly CoverGirl pot Maybelline Color Molten By Eye Studio in 304 Sapphire…

My Harness Bag

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program.  It will be costing the bag I’ve designed,  showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project.  Be sure to subscribe…

How to Wrap Presents Like An Adult 😂

Begin by taping the wrapping paper to the back. Tape down the other side so it’s wrapped all the way around. Lay the first edge flat down the bottom or top edge, then holding the flat, pinch the side seam, repeat for the next side. Hold both of those side darts flat, and fold the…

How I Bleach and Tone My Hair:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpKXeZVrYho&w=560&h=315] I do the bleaching process in 2 days, using L’Oreal 30vol Developer and either Quick Blue Bleach Powder for on-scalp or Super Oreal Blanc for off-scalp. To tone I use Wella T18 and a 20vol cream developer, leaving it on for 30min. I do the bleaching process in two days, then wait a…

A Maddening Halloween

I was the Mad Hatter for Halloween: I made the hat out of a Ritz cracker box. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaKlOwozAjA&w=560&h=315]

Halloween Skull Makeup Tutorial with Eyeshadow and Powder: Won’t Clog Pores

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPLsHNKx2lA&w=560&h=315] Halloween Skull Makeup tutorial, made with regular eyemakeup and white face powder, using Nyx Box of Smokey Look Collection and MAC brushes: flat lined brush, concealer brush, and angled shader brush. This will be way better than using grease and won’t clog your pores. 13min total time to create this Halloween skull costume…why…

Androgynous Makeup: 10-Step Androgyny Gender Fluid Make-up Tutorial

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUwAsNIfw5c&w=560&h=315] My 10-Step Gender Fluid Androgynous Makeup or Androgyny Make-Up Routine. Foundation: L’Oreal Magic Nude liquid powder foundation with an e.l.f. Small Stipple Brush. Concealer:  Apply concealer (Maybelline Fit Me) to the brow, nasolabial folds, bridge of the nose, jaw bones, under-eye area, and chin, then blend out with an e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush….

Curly Hair: Advice from Life Experience 

   Curly hair brings up memories of babies, the idea of Cupid…and for those with curls, frizz, humidity, & nappyness.  Before the dawning of the age of the flatiron, curlers predated the blow dryer as the go-to, and then there was the hair steamer.  Kids these days won’t understand how much I would’ve appreciated knowledge…

Color Correctors: the Color Wheel

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4n9yGYkQM&w=560&h=315] -Yellow covers purple, so use a yellow based concealer or corrector under the eyes and on dark spots. – Pink and red are canceled out by green, so use a green corrector for blemishes, redness, and rosacea: apply it after your foundation and before your concealer. Visa versa: for green under the eyes,…