Build a Chic

Get rid of all your preppy shirts by morphing them into something spectacular. This is chic simplicity. A smart and casual princess cut button-up shirt that will never go out of style. See how to turn a preppy shirt into a cute princess top in this video from GiannyL. This DI ...more

This has got to be one of the most interesting braids you will ever see. This 'zig zag' braid is actually very quick and easy to do and looks like it took hours. People will be amazed at the design and wonder how you did it. If you are looking to add a quick bit of bohemian ch ...more

Stay warm and look chic this winter with a few simple scarf-tying tricks. You will need a rectangular scarf or a pashmina. Tip: If you are using a pashmina as a scarf, fold it in half width wise first. When tying the scarf, experiment with the placement of the knot until you f ...more

The Olsen twins have a distinct makeup look. Some have ventured to call it "cocaine chic." Here's a tutorial on how you can emulate that makeup look without the nose candy. Products used: Bare Minerals foundation MAC Global Glow & Shimpagne MSF MAC Studio Finish concealer MA ...more

Everyone loves a great LBD, but sometimes we get a bit stymied on how to best accessorize it. Fashion Expert Sharon Haver of FocusOnStyle.com shares women's fashion tips for how to accessorize a little black cocktail dress. Learn some great tips on accessorizing that black dr ...more

It's a little freaky that ahanhbarbie34, who narrates this hair tutorial, actually looks like Audrina Patridge, but that makes the resulting look even more like a spot-on match. Audrina Partridge loves playing up her eyes and brows with deep, dark colors, but when it comes to ...more

Braids seem to be the latest Hollywood trend. Very rarely do you see boho stars like Nicole Richie, Blake Lively, Mary-Kate Olsen or Mischa Barton without at least one twisted strand in their hair. In this tutorial, learn how to get that celeb style by creating milkmaid braid ...more

If you're tired of the same old hairstyles, give yourself a fun makeover with some extensions and a new updo. This video will explain how to apply hair extensions and style your new hair into a chic high ponytail that will turn plenty of heads.

In this video, Elizabeth Gleeson shows you how to take one of your husband/dad/brother's old ties and turn it into a stylish belt in less than ten minutes. You can make this for free with a beat up old tie, two old bracelets and your sewing machine! Have fun and soon you will ...more

Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", featur ...more

You've probably seen lots of duct tape tutorials for making guy's wallets. After all, using duct tape to make a wallet shows you're creative, stylish, and cool in an urban/street art kind of way. But what about the women folk? Women's accessories have been often neglected in ...more

What is it about Parisian women that makes them so effortlessly chic and timelessly beautiful? Whether we're talking about Charlotte Gainsbourg, AKA Jane Birkin's daughter, or an older lady like Juliette Binoche, Parisian women really take it easy when it comes to applying mak ...more

Lauren Conrad has become known for her hippie chic braided hairstyles and in this tutorial, learn how to copy one of her most popular looks. This video will show you how to make her disappearing side braid all by yourself. This is a super easy, super cute way to get those bang ...more

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. Search Systm on WonderHowTo for more DIY episod ...more

Living organically and eco-friendly can be chic if you know how to play your cards. If you're a magazine reading fiend who has more issues now than can fit in Carrie Bradshaw's closet, then you can craft an environmentally friendly magazine bag to hold all your stuff. Watch t ...more

Few people can pull off bobs. Even fewer can pull off curly bobs. But "Mad Men" star Christina Hendricks isn't just anybody. The voluptuous actress recently wore a flirty curly bob to an awards show, and we're totally crushing on it. Simple and pulled together, this curly bob ...more

In this two part tutorial, learn how to recreate Blake Lively's boho chic braided look from the Teen Choice Awards. This style is very versatile. You can wear this style for everyday, work, school or formal occasions like prom, weddings, etc. This tutorial will take you step b ...more

Share your Mexican pride or simply make a cool graffiti tag of your friend Mex by watching this graffiti tutorial by Wizard. Wizard shows you how to do a basic graffiti version of the word "Mex." Wizard guides you step by step through how to turn very simple letters into an a ...more

Knee high socks are totally school girl chic and help warm up your legs on a cool fall day when you want to stay toasty while looking fashionable. But if you've ever walked around a shopping center for more than half an hour with your knee highs on, you know that they've now q ...more

Get that extra oomph in your hair by teasing it! Teasing your hair will allow you to poof it up a little bit for styling purposes. Teasing, backcombing, or ratting: however you say it, big hair is back in a big way. Learn how you can pump up the volume. Step 1: Straighten ha ...more

There exists a small set of makeup skills that is essential for your fashionable survival in the lipstick jungle: How to do the perfect red lip, how to shape and drawn in your brows, and how to do the perfect smokey eye. With these skills you'll be able to create a makeup look ...more

Why style only one bun when you can do three? Check out this video for an interesting, novel way to create a bun that's very elegant. Instead of one bun, you'll learn how to create a circular round of three buns that flows together to look like one multidimensional bun. This ...more

Yeah, you can probably find a countless number of videos on YouTube about how to make "origami wallets." But let's be honest here: Just how usable are these wallets? While you could probably stick a few dollars inside, we doubt you can put in any more safely. Want an origami ...more

Creating skirts just got easier. You can even make a skirt reminiscent of the ever-famous Marilyn Monroe. Become a chic stylista just by wearing this adjustable circle skirt. This video provides the steps required to make a circle skirt, otherwise known as the Marilyn Skirt. ...more

Sure, this dress is just a few pieces of fabric, but it's amazing what just a couple pieces can do for your wardrobe. Try wearing the Le Sac dress the Classic way. It's chic and easy, and only requires three steps. It's just one of the many ways the Le Sac dress from American ...more

Rihanna and Cassie popularized the faux hawk by shocking everyone on the red carpet with a half-shaved head and hair sticking straight up. Achieve the shock factor of a faux hawk without going prison chic with the shaved head by watching this tutorial. Based on singer C.L. fr ...more

By now you've probably seen - and applied - a million rhinestone-studded nail looks. Sure, rhinestone art is pretty, but aren't you ready for a change? If you want a unique and gorgeous nail look to spice up your day - or at least your fingertips - check out this nail video t ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to style a super cute summer side braid like Audrina from "The Hills". This video will talk you through the braiding process, step by step and show you how to fix any mistakes. This look is great for keeping your hair out of your face in the hot sum ...more

Tired of carrying that purse around while you are trying to have a conversation or dance the night away? How about a cute little handbag to swing around while you maintain your social life. In this video, you'll learn how to make a silk chiffon handbag inspired by a BluGirl h ...more

British bombshell Kiera Knightly loves wearing her chestnut colored strands in an updo. But since the lean actress is a fan of indie-inspired, bohemian chic, she never makes her hair looks overdone or overstyled. We're especially a fan of this loose, touseled updo, which she ...more

Talk about casual chic! This simple wraparound is a head turner.

Take your hair in a whole new direction with this fabulous variation on the classic French braid. The waterfall braid look is chic, but takes very little time. A great new look for a night out on the town with friends or a romantic date, all summer long.

You don't need to get your wine glasses from Bloomingdale's for them to look elegant, chic, and stylish. In fact, if you're trying to squeeze entertaining into your budget right now, you can just pick up a wine glass set from Goodwill and make them your own by personalizing th ...more

Leave your schlubby ponytails to your hot yoga class. Ponytails are great for getting hair out of your face for times when you're doing things more active than clicking a computer mouse, but braids add that extra chic touch that looks like you've actually put some effort into ...more

The Five Minute Project crew is back, and bringing you six fresh projects sponsored by Craftsman. Break out the tools and protective eyewear and brace yourself for the best how-to videos a DIY-er could ask for. Learn to make Geek-Chic Cuff Links, a Cereal Box Spectrometer and ...more

It seems like everyone is wearing braids in their hair these days. French plaits are not just for toddlers anymore; these days every young celebrity is rocking this boho hippie chic look. If you would like to wear a cute headband with your own hair - or on someone else - chec ...more

Honestly, we think Katy Perry is pretty without any makeup on (as she says in "Teenage Dream"). The girl does know how to work a makeup brush, though, and enjoys doing pin up looks with high intensity pigmentation. But every now and then she'll sport a very natural, shimmery ...more

Project 5 from Popular Science's 5 minute Projects with Craftsmen Tool is 'Integrated Circuit Cufflinks'. What Bond would wear if he could program an Arduino. Editor and sartorial nerd Doug Cantor fires up the soldering iron to show you how to turn spare buttons and leftover ...more

Gunmetal gray is one of the coolest, most biker-chic finishes out there when it comes to jewelry making. If you enjoy working with filigree pieces in your bracelets and necklaces, why not make them less granny fantastic and more urban chic by adding a nickel-free gunmetal fini ...more

It looks like streamlined skinny jeans are here to stay, at least for a few years more, so if your collection of these skinnies has gotten quite large and all your jeans are beginning to look the same, why not try out a fun personalization project to make one pair unique? The ...more

As a mom and now in her late 20s, Christina Aguilera sports classy and age appropriate makeup, attending red carpets with classic ruby lips and light cat eyes. But this Ecuadorian and Irish beauty wasn't always this put together and chic. A few years ago she was known as XTin ...more

Follow this video which provides a good simple explanation on how to do a great hairstyle in a few minutes. When wearing a dress which has a lot of ornaments and details around the neckline it is a good idea to avoid having your hair in the way. Thus by applying a half up half ...more

A succulent strawberry sits at the heart of this chic cocktail. Expert bar tender Tony Miccilota showcases one of the most exciting ways to make a martini. Experience their balsamic vinegar martini cocktail. First freeze the martini glass, then add the vinegar, strawberry, vod ...more

$4.95 jewelry boxes from Wal-Mart are probably not the chicest containers in which to put your prized sterling silver Tiffany's ring. Place your high fashion rings, bracelets, and necklaces in a similarly high fashion satchet by watching this tutorial. Whitney from "Whitney S ...more

Have you finally completed the 1,000 cranes project, achieved luck, prosperity, and all that goodness, and are finally ready to move on already from folding the same crane day in and day out? Then consider this project a beautiful release. Simple and perfect for beginners (an ...more

It's a dilemma that faces many a fashionable girl: How do you look put together without looking like you actually, well, put yourself together? No girl wants to look too "done up," especially at places like school and work, but at the same time we don't want to look so pale we ...more

Why buy the store bought thank you cards, when you can make your own! In this video, learn from Angie Kennedy of My Chic n Scratch (and who is also a certified Stampin' Up! demonstrator] how to make a thank you card perfect for anyone: mom, dad, husband, or friend. Get tips an ...more

Monocolor scarves, berets, and mittens may be worn by those high up in the fashion world for their modern, all-flattering chic quality, but for those of us who actually like to have fun, adding more color to our lives is often preferred. Make your next crochet pattern multifa ...more

Nicole Richie is the poster child of boho chic. Whether it's her wispy milkmaid braids, her flowy hippie dresses, or her arm full of bangles, she always looks effortlessly gamine. One of her favorite hairstyles is this romantic side braid. Uber feminine and chic, this hairsty ...more

This video tutorial will show you how you can apply an Arab music inspired makeup look. Products on Eyes -HIP Color Truth Cream Liner (Base) -Shroom (hightlight) -Elizabeth Arden Flex (above the crease) - Nehru (Eyelid) - Babe Cake Duo Liner -Onyx Eyeliner Products on lips - ...more

Ponytails are the perfect combination of style and practicality. They're sassy and fun, while making sure that all those pesky little flyaway hairs are out of your face so you can get down to business. If you're craving a hairstyle that's easy and chic, check out this hairsty ...more

If that old chair is covered in holes or stains, or boasts a pattern that can best be described as "70s chic" it may be time to update it a bit. In this video learn how to save your favorite comfy chair and recover or reupholster it like a pro. By recovering your furniture you ...more

Updos have this reputation for being uptight and conservative, the staple hairstyle of cafeteria ladies, teachers, and professional women everywhere. But with a few tweaks - and loosening of some hair - you can turn uptight into carefree and chic. Take a look at this hairstyl ...more