You probably remember Jessica Simpson best from her "mom jeans" fiasco when she gained a bit of weight, wore unflattering jeans, and looked like - gasp! - a real woman, but what the girlfriend lacks in the fashion department she makes up for in her great taste in hair. We esp ...more
Julie provides a recreation of Lady Gaga's nails from her music video "Poker Face." Before the actual painting, use a clear base coat to protect the surface of your nails from the nail polish. Start off actually painting your nails with a black base and let it dry. There are ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a baby doll inspired makeup look. First, apply primer to the eyes, then outline your eyes with white eyeliner in the shape you want your eyes to be. Next, use black liner to outline around the white that you just applied, then a brush to b ...more
Attention fans of Candyland! In this two-part tutorial, learn how to acquire a very creative Queen Frostine inspired look for next Halloween or your next costume party. The following products were used to achieve this look: (FACE) Wet n Wild White Face Paint, The Balm Stania ...more
Let your ingenuity shine through by creating just about any color makeup to go with your smashing Halloween costume. Instructions: 1. Determine what color makeup you want. 2. Mix together 2 tsp. solid shortening, 5 tsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. flour and 4 drops glycerin in a bowl ...more
Learn how you can achieve this zebra inspired eyeshadow look with this makeup how to video. This is a bold look to wear to a party or the clubs. The cosmetic products used in this look are as follows: painpot in girl friendly by mac chill es by mac black es by 2B grey duo by m ...more
The character Alice Cullen from the Twilight series is the basis for the look in this how-to video. Use Mac Pink Couture Shadestick, Mac Da Bling, Mac Sunset B, Mac Mutany, Mac Bell Bottom Blue, Mac Stars N Rockets, Benefit liner in Royale, Wet N Wild Black Liquid Liner, Ardel ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look. Start off this look by applying a bright blue eyeshadow on the lower part of the eyelid. After this, apply a medium sea blue in the crease of the eye and on the outer edge of the eye. From ...more
Learn the art of beachy hair. Hair stylist Rick Farber demonstrates the steps for creating this soft, wavy look in this how-to video. The beauty of this hairdo is that it doesn't look done, just relaxed and sexy. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to get way G ...more
Learn how to apply makeup to achieve a Disney Little Mermaid inspired eyeshadow look. You will need Coastal Scents Ipoxy primer, Mehron Pastel Paradise Palette, Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer eyeshadow palette, MAC black eyeliner, and Two Faced Lash Injection mascara. Watch this ho ...more
To apply a Megan Fox-inspired makeup is very simple if you work on the steps which is as follows. First, use a 'Maybelline' Quad in 'Chai' Latte and use the lid color and put into the crease of your eyelid (use a color slightly deeper than your natural skin color). Next, use t ...more
Aspiring makeup artist demonstrates how to apply nonpareil sprinkles to achieve a candy-inspired look Purchase rainbow-colored nonpareils (tiny round sprinkles). These can be found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. Apply sprinkles using a clear sticky lip-gloss. ...more
Beechbum06 will take you through the process of creating your own Indian bridal inspired makeup. This short instructional video will take you step by step to making yourself look like an extravagant Indian bride. She shows you what type of eye makeup to apply and how to apply ...more
Do you want to make a Harry Potter costume at home? Add to it, by applying the right kinds of makeup to give you a look straight from the Harry Potter movies. Watch this tutorial for tips on what kind of makeup you need to apply and where to apply them. Then, all you'll need i ...more
In Hollywood, not many celebrities embrace either their natural hair color or their natural hair. So starlets who have naturally curly locks (think Nicole Kidman and AnnaLynne McCord) straighten them and starlets with naturally straight locks (think Hayden Panetierre) love cur ...more
Gem from Tron Legacy wears a lot of makeup, making her character a perfect candidate for a cool Halloween costume. If you want to look like Gem, take a look at this Halloween costume guide to learn how to apply makeup that makes you look like her.
It's odd to see grown humans attempting to bounce off walls doing parkour. It's another thing altogether to see a robot doing it. University of California Berkeley's Biomimetic Millisystems Lab has created the world's most vertically agile robot—capable of jumping to unimagin ...more
In this how to video you can learn to create a punk, goth, emo red Avril Lavigne inspired eyeshadow look. This makeup tutorial uses the following products: Baryry m shimmering eye & lip crayon#1 120 colour palette dark pink/red scarlet. Stila convertible eye colour Onyx Smashb ...more
This video illustrate us how to make a Tim Holtz inspired tag with distress inks and water. Here are the following steps: Step 1: First of all take all the requirements that is water, distress inks, paper, dryer stamps etc. Step 2: Now take a plain tag and crumble this and t ...more
A friend of mine sent me a link to the work of Laura Bifano, and I was totally blown away. She has a whole gallery of Minecraft-inspired art of various animals, and it's just the coolest thing in the world! Check out this one, small example: I don't want to repost all of them ...more
Learn how to do a makeup look inspired by the deadly sin of sloth with Petrilude. Petrilude (aka Josh) is a guy that does makeup. You may think taking makeup tips from a guy is strange, but Petrilude is a talented makeup artist. If you are looking for party makeup looks, grea ...more
Make-up artist, Kandee Johnson takes us through, step-by-step, how to transform our faces into traditional geisha girls with the application of make-up! Super fun! Kandee Johnson is a master at re-creating character looks with make-up application. Be sure to search "kandeethe ...more
Natalie Portman's bulging red avian eyes in her new movie "Black Swan" may be scary, but the rest of her makeup is like a work of art. WIth wing-inspired feathery black and white eye makeup and deep blood red lips, she looks every part a girl who's psyche is falling apart and ...more
Okay, so there are lots of things about Jersey Shore's Snookie we wouldn't want to imitate. The fake bake (sorry, but we'd prefer not to have our face look like a Birkin bag at 40), the crazy bump it hair, and the shorter than short minidresses make us shudder more than watch ...more
Learn how to create a makeup look inspired by Shania Twain "Gonna Get You Good" with this tutorial. You will need Biolage Moisturizer, Revlon Beyond Natural Face Primer, Revlon Beyond Natural Liquid Foundation(220 Light-Medium), Clinique Perfectly Real Powder (120 N), Almay Bl ...more
So you've made a somersaulting robot, one that delivers your beer, and even a robot you can ride, but you want to try out something really different. Why not add a steam engine? Inspired by the Steam Walker by Crabfu Steamworks, Professeur Shadoko of French DIY blog Brico Bid ...more
You may think that Taylor Swift wakes up every day with her naturally curly hair in perfect shape, without a single hair out of place, but even as genetically blessed as she is, she still needs a team of hairstylists to fix her strands up in the morning. Check out this hairst ...more
Jennifer Lopez made this hairstyle possible, because this elegant summer hairdo was inspired by one of J.Lo's famous updos. This elegant deceiving updo look with a fishtail braid that goes do the small of your back, is perfect for special occasions. This is the perfect classy ...more
This video is in the Arts and Crafts category and you will learn how to make a Victorian-inspired necklace using an old ribbon. This is a very simple and easy way of making a necklace. Take a ribbon of about an arm’s length, tie it around the neck and check that the length sho ...more
If you've ever watched "The Hills" or have seen Lauren Conrad out at a red carpet event, then you're familiar with this hairstyle. Known as the French braided side bang, it's one of the easiest hairstyles you can do and takes minimal time. Take a gander at this hairstyling vid ...more
Sometimes, it's more fun to be bad. This how-to video demonstrates how good makeup for a villainess can really be, at least as far as this Ursula from Disney's Little Mermain look is concerned. The cosmetic products used are MAC's Graphito Paint, Nehru Eye Shadow, Carbon Eye S ...more
Here at Wonder How To, we've seen a lot of Greek goddess tutorials. While the Greek goddess look is always flattering (doesn't every girl want to glow with eternal youth?), it's always the same look: Bronzed skin, bronzed eyes, bronzed lips. Frankly, we wonder when the Greek g ...more
Learn how to get the look from Taylor Swift's music video "Teardrops" with this two part video. Part 1 of 2 - How to Create a Taylor Swift "Teardrops" inspired makeup look. Part 2 of 2 - How to Create a Taylor Swift "Teardrops" inspired makeup look.
Get the most out of your look, turn yourself into the beauty you are with just a little makeup. Watch this video tutorial on how to create a Barbie-inspired green, pink and purple makeup look. Yep, that's right... learn how to turn yourself into Barbie with this green, pink an ...more
Dita Von Teese knows makeup. And by that we mean she probably has a whole closet of the stuff, given the fact that she says she takes hours to put on her "lady face" before heading out the door. And with her beautiful retro red puckers, siren eyes lined with liquid liner into ...more
This makeup tutorial will help you apply a makeup look inspired by the beautiful (but recently deceased) R&B artist Aaliyah. This look is from some beauty promotional pictures that Aaliyah did before her death, and she looks absolutely gorgeous in them. Watch and learn how to ...more
Learn how to apply makeup to achieve a Sleeping Beauty inspired look with this tutorial. You will need a Mehron Pastel Paradise Palette, Cuberry eyeshadow in Pink Bikini and Secret Garden, Pur Minerals eyeshadow in Pink Zircon, Vanilla Feldspar, Spiced Mica, and Marble Powder ...more
"Tron: Legacy" may have not been the most plot-driven movie out there, nor will it be an Oscar contender, but cinematography-wise it was truly a feast for the eyes. One of our favorite video game characters from the movie was Gem, one of the sirens who suit Sam up for the game ...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
This video shows how to paint Piet Mondrian inspired block print nails yourself. Apply a white base coat and top coat. Use black nail art paint because of the thin brush. Paint two black lines the length of your nails. Then paint black lines going across the width of the nails ...more
This Halloween, take your costume to the next level with this three part tutorial on how to create the makeup of a Zelda Zoras inspired aquatic, blue-skinned humanoid creature who only exist in Hyrule, Labrynna and/or Termina... Did I loose you? Only Legend of Zelda fans know ...more
You may have never heard of Banksy, but we're sure you've certainly seen his artwork. A famous graffiti artist, Banksy's spray can streams have graced locales the world over, and he always has something funny or political to say. Salute the graffiti artist by creating this Ba ...more
Artemis is one multitasking goddess. In Greek mythology, she is the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, and virginity. She was a mother goddess of sorts, always yielding a a bow and arrows in case any of her precious animals or plants got hurt. So why not let this ...more
We've seen lots of interesting inspiration for cake decorating, including trees, purses, and polar bears, but never a vase. In this video tutorial you'll learn how to craft an impressive cake inspired by Wedgewood pottery. Wedgwood is a pottery firm started by Josiah Wedgwood ...more
To be honest, we don't like salmon. We've tried it every which way. Grilled, roasted, marinated in soy sauce and ginger for a Chinese twist, baked. But none of these versions has pleased our palate. However, this Japanese terriyaki salmon may just be the kicker. This cooking ...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
Peacocks are some of the most gorgeous animals on earth. Their electric blue and green bodies are colorful enough, but their extravagant tail really takes the cake with a fan-like display of long, luscious feathered with eye-like ends that are multicolored. Take inspiration f ...more
A quick tutorial on putting together your own Sephora Inspired Brush Holder.
"Skins" is a very popular, controversial TV series from the UK. In this tutorial, you will learn how to get a punk image like the character of Effy. This look is very dramatic and definitely gives others a piece of your mind. So, if you are feeling bold and looking for a makeu ...more
This gorgeous crescent moon hairstyle consists of loose hair braided behind your head into a twisted chignon, the rest of your hair on the other side let loose for a novel take on the idea of a half up, half down hairstyle. This hairstyle mainly focuses on the back, as the sh ...more
Create Miley Cyrus "7 things" inspired makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her own we ...more
In this tutorial, make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to get Walt Disney's Snow White look down next Halloween! The following products were used of achieve this look: Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC, Chesnut lipliner by MAC, Lise Watier Concealer, false eyelashes, any white eye ...more
We can't promise you'll get mistaken for Megan Fox after you complete this makeup look, but we can guarantee you'll get more than a few swoony stares when you're walking down the street. Check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to create a Megan Fox inspired look with blue ...more
ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself shows how to made mid-century mod inspired wall art out of your leftover aluminum cans. Talk about a great way to recycle! Be good to the environment, while creating a three-dimensional metal sculpture to decorate your wall with a little solder ...more
This hair and makeup tutorial helps you recreate the obvious style of Twiggy and her androgynous looks. The English model, actress and singer is known for her large eyes, long eyelashes and think build, but in this tutorial, you'll be focusing on her short stylish hairdo and a ...more
Going out to a club but don't know how to do your makeup? Try a Harajuku girls inspired makeup look. Harajuku girls are popular Japanese trend setters. This makeup how-to video tutorial will show you how to apply Harajuku inspired eye, lip and face makeup. Watch and learn how ...more
In this video, we learn how to do a yukata inspired hairstyle. First, brush out the hair, then bring the top section of the hair and start to braid it. Continue to braid it until you read the end of the hair, then tie it at the end. Now, set the braid aside and put the rest of ...more
Here at Wonder How To we've seen a look of "how to look like so-and-so" makeup videos. Lots of them are good, but this one, which teaches you how to look like super sexy siren Gem from "Tron: Legacy," truly takes the cake. Few other Gem videos we've encountered get you to act ...more
Learn how to apply makeup to achieve this Celine Dion inspired drag queen look with this two part tutorial. You will need Jane Liquid Foundation in Bisque, Jane Powder Foundation in Colorless, CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow, Love My Eyes Eye Liner in Silver, Mary K ...more
In order to create a fairy inspired makeup look, you will need the following: foundation, pink blush, powder, blue eye shadow, purple eye shadow, pink eye shadow, lavender eye shadow, and glitter. Apply foundation. This look is achieved through pastels and glitter. Use a ligh ...more