How-To
How-To: Paint Your Exterior Trim
Hello painters! So far, I've told you how to prep your home's exterior for painting and how to paint your home's exterior. When it comes to painting the exterior trim, you'll need to devote a little extra attention, using more delicate brush strokes with less paint on your brush.
How-To: Marion Cotillard's Warm and Cool Makeup
Marion Cotillard, who's been in the spotlight as of late promoting her film, Public Enemies, is a vision of French sophistication. And her look at Christian Dior's Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture show earlier today was no exception. Recently, model Selita Ebanks broke the rules by pairing cool eyes with a warm lip, and now, in ultrachic fashion, it's Marion's turn.
How-To: Paint Your Home's Exterior
I recently showed you how to prep your home's exterior for painting. Now it's time to bring out the brushes and the paint! Don't be daunted; it doesn't take much more skill than that required to paint a room in your home, just more time.
How-To: Be Your Own Decorator
As talented as our favorite interior designers are, unfortunately, we can't all afford them. But, that doesn't mean all hope is lost for those of us without a decorator budget. We can still take inspiration from them, and then by thinking analytically, create utterly chic homes for ourselves, which will inspire our friends.
How-To: Prep Your Home's Exterior For Painting
I'm sure many of you have painted a room in your home at least once. I've done it countless times. But painting our home's exterior somehow seems more daunting.
7 Steps to Becoming Your Own Decorator, Step 7: Build Your Room
You're almost there! I've got one more step for you to send you on your way to becoming your own decorator. It's the fun part: building your room!
How to Fix a Broken Compact
Whether it's been dropped, unintentionally stepped on, or is nearing the end of its lifespan, a broken compact is messy business. I've had success giving these crumbly powders a quick fix with a tissue, and recently, I learned a new tip from Woman's World's Stephanie Prommer on Kathy Lee and Hoda. It's time to pick up the pieces.
Six Ways to Apply a Highlighter
Highlighters illuminate, while concealers cover. This was a very important lesson I learned while chatting with Yves St. Laurent national makeup artist, Dell Ashley, at the San Francisco Saks 5th Avenue.
7 Steps to Becoming Your Own Decorator, Step 6: Budget Your Shopping List
You're well on your way to becoming your own decorator, but you've still got a few more things to learn. The next step is to budget your shopping list.
See my advice for budgeting when you read more
How-To: Work With Your Widow's Peak
A widow's peak is a dominantly inherited v-shape that dips down along the hairline. Perhaps one of my best friend's most enduring features is her widow's peak, which lends even more character to her friendly disposition. Do you know anyone with this distinctively cool feature?
People
Instyle
Jul 09 2009
Heidi Klum
WHAT SHE WORE
Klum added a peek-a-boo top to a stretchy miniskirt and accessorized with platform pumps
WHERE
The Times Square unveiling of the new Project Runway billboard
WHY WE LOVE IT
The expectant star effortlessly pulled off a mix of patterns by wearing a jacquard polka-dot shirt with a black and white striped mini. Follow Klum's lead and add a tone-on-tone top to a print skirt.
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