Men's dress shirts are arguably the most important part of their wardrobe, and washing them without shrinking, fading, or fraying is tough. This video will show you just how to do it, ensuring that you look sharp at work and formal events.
Can't decide how to style your hair for a date or formal event? Try the fancy, eye-catching braid demonstrated in this home beauty how-to. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a comprehensive overview of the process in just under three minutes' time. For detailed instructions, as well as to get started sharpening your own knives, watch this helpful guide.
There are numerous events and occasions that require you to wear a formal outfit of some kind. Whether it be a tuxedo or just a business suit, looking your best can be important. Now, in order to look good, you need to know your proportions and what would and wouldnt fit. In this short video find out how to take an inseam measurement using a tape measure. Enjoy!
In this DIY clothes making tutorial, learn how to make a Japanese Obi belt, perfect to add to any little black dress. Traditionally, Obi refers to various Japanese belts and sashes used for attire such as formal kimonos and martial arts uniforms. Obi’s are often worn with kimonos to secure the robe in place as well for the purpose of decoration. In this tutorial, learn step-by-step how to make an Obi belt in the comfort of your own home.
Check out this instructional language video to learn how to say a few greetings in Russian. This tutorial also explains the difference between formal and informal exchanges, as well as introduces a few basic phrases in Russian. This lesson is a great way for beginners to establish a foundation for developing your Russian language skills.
This tutorial hair styling video will teach you to do your hair in a curly updo. This updo will be great for formal occasions and other events.
Whether it's a free-for-all picnic buffet or a formal 12-course dinner, your table should be notable for its abundance, not for the tablecloth's abundance of wrinkles. This step by step tutorial teaches you how to fold your tablecloth so it will not wrinkle.
This Israel Hyman's video demonstrates how using lines can create a more interesting image. This technique is an easy one to learn, and it’s one you can immediately use whether you’re shooting home or formal video. The principles of cinematography are universal.
If you don't want to go through the hassle of setting up a formal network between two Macs, but still want to transfer files between the two, take a look at Airdrop. Airdrop is a built-in utility found in Mac OS X Lion (10.7) that will allow you to easily drag and drop files to another computer belonging to you or a friend.
We're not saying that we don't like Rihanna's current red fauxhawk, but back when the curvy diva had longer hair she pulled off some major trendsetting hairstyles.
Want to learn how to apply makeup flawlessly? Watch this makeup instructional video to create this appropriate for office makeup look. May Paris gives helpful beauty tips on creating this beautiful look. Just another formal makeup look you can wear to work!
This tutorial hairstyling video will teach you how to do your hair in a Monaco inspired updo. This updo oozes class, and is a great hair style for formal occasions.
This tutorial video will teach you how to make a typical bridal hairstyle updo. This is great for weddings and other formal occasions where you want a fancy hairstyle.
This tutorial video will give you tips on how to give yourself a Polynesian ponytail inspired hairstyle. This hairstyle is great for formal occasions in the Pacific ocean.
Sometimes, smokey eyes just aren't appropriate to wear. This is a tutorial on how to create a natural glowing makeup look ideal for formal daytime events, such as weddings.
For those who wear suits, learn how to add some spice to your everyday wear. Pocket squares not only add color, but are quickly becoming the latest fashion trend for formal wear.
Little girls are always in a rush to look just like their mommies. Just think pint-sized fashionistas like Suri Cruz and Courtney Cox's daughter Coco, who was recently caught by the paps wearing the same ruby lipstick as her mommy on a stroll. While we don't think that wearing makeup is all that age appropriate for a five year old, beautiful, youthful hairstyles are.
Electronics are the most important new thing people have created in the last hundred years, and learning how to use them will make you much more able to function in modern society. If you want to learn about electronics without going to a class or anything so formal, this excellent video series will teach you everything you need to know to get started. This video, the first in the series, will teach you about the basic tools and components you'll need to work on electronics projects, includin...
Mario is one of the most recognizable character in the world, and if you own an XBox 360 you can't play any games featuring him. He can still be a part of your gaming life though if you follow the steps in this video and make your XBox 360 Avatar in the likeness of Mario.
This by far one of the most elegant and beautiful cards we've ever seen in a card making tutorial, and we've seen a lot of cards. Rather than tacking on cheesy mass-produced floral prints and little butterflies and other odds and ends that just distract, this Christmas card focuses on minimalist beauty.
This gorgeous '60s hairstyle was inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film "Breakfast at Tiffany's." This look is quite elegant and suitable for formal events. Most importantly, it is very easy to create.
In this tutorial, we learn how to wear a full formal kilt outfit with accessories. You will need: socks, garters, shoes, kilt, sporran, kilt pin, jacket, vest, and knife. First, put your socks on, then wear the garter around the sock, folding the top of the sock over the top of the garter. After this, put your shoes on, by lacing them up to the top of the socks. Next, open your kilt and wrap it around your wait. The strap should go through the buckle, then through the hole in the strap. Secur...
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We love ponytails - for yoga class. They're ridiculously easy to throw together, which is why they're great for on-the-go hair management. But just because the ponytail is a practical, functional look doesn't mean you can't dress it up and wear it to formal occasions like cocktail parties and work.
Beyonce makes just about any hairstyle look damn good and worthy of imitation. While she generally rocks a glamorous loose mane of hair, sometimes curled, sometimes not, when she hits up more formal events she likes to style her locks into a bun.
What we love about braided an/or curly hairstyles is that they're so romantic and make us feel like princesses. What we don't like is the fact that they take forever plus a day to do, which doesn't make us happy when we're in a rush to go to school in the morning.
Once you've mastered French braids you've opened yourself up to an entire universe of hairstyling options you never had before. Take the elegant low side French braid updo in this hairstyling tutorial, for instance.
For those of you who need a little brushing up on Greek history, Ares is the god of war. He represents bloodlust, brutality, violence, and civil order. As such, he's usually depicted as a strong, mature warrior with a shield and golden armor.
Prom and wedding seasons are fast approaching and there will soon be a ton of occasions where you will need to dress up. In this tutorial, learn how to take some normal craft rhinestones from Michaels or any craft store and velcro them into your hair. By using velcro, you will guarantee the stones stay put in your hair for the entire evening. Adding stones to your hair creates an ethereal, starry night hair look that is perfect for any formal event!
Vanessa Hudgens is the paragon of a bohemian girl, sporting messy, wavy locks, natural/nude makeup, and flowing maxi dresses wherever she goes, whether it's to Starbucks or a premiere.
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.
Would you like to craft perfect 3D origami works of art? In this helpful tutorial, Jewellia7777 demonstrates how to use recycled paper to create your own elegant "green" works of art in no time. Learn to easily construct a stunning table centerpiece of paper that would let you contribute your own artistic touch to any special event, formal or informal. This great video will have you stunning your guests in no time with the impossibly beautiful flair of this fun project.
Forget the Indian take out tonight, watch this how to video and learn how to make a delicious Indian dish. In this video Manjula shows you how to make malai kofta. Malai kofta are dumplings in a creamy gravy, they make a good side dish for any formal dinner party.
Formal business proposals are important for starting up a business or soliciting new business. Learn how to write a successful formal business proposal with tips from a communications and public speaking expert in the free instructional video series.
In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish: Subjunctive with verbs of volition. Volition is requests when someone asks, needs, or wants something. To form these, you must first take the "yo" form and remove the final "o". Then, you will add in the opposite vowel endings. For example, with "yo hablo" you would say, "yo hable" or "hables". This will change if you are talking about a group of people, one person, or a formal group of people. A verb with the "er" ending will change to "a" or "es...
If you are planning on attending a formal or fancy event, wearing a tie is almost a given. Not only does it show you have class and a sense of style, but it will make sure that you won't offend anyone as well.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to align and group objects, and use gridlines. Begin by clicking the Insert tab and select a shape from Shapes. To align the object, go to the Format tab and select the Align menu. From there, users are able to align the selected object in any direction. In the Align menu, users are also able to add gridlines by selecting View Gridlines. To configure the grid-line options, click on gridlines Settings. This video will benefit those viewers who use Micr...
In this video tutorial viewers learn how to wear the National Working Uniform. This uniform has a strict policy and all must follow the uniform rules. The basic components of the uniform are: an eight point cap, blue cotton undershirt, shirt, trousers, belt with closed-faced buckle, black boot socks, blousing straps, black 9" steel-toed leather boots, embroider rank insignia and service & name tapes. This video is very detailed and clearly explains all the uniform expectations. This video wil...
Need to know how to tie a necktie for a formal event like a wedding or fancy job interview? Try an old standby—the four-in-hand knot (sometimes referred to as the "simple" or "schoolboy" knot). This video tutorial presents a careful, slow-motion overview of the knot tying process and will have you tying perfect full four-in-hand knots in no time at all. Tie a necktie the easiest way with this handy how-to.
Do you love music and need a little extra cash? Do you think you have a knack for entertaining others with your rockin' playlists? Check out this video and learn how to turn that musical mind into a career as a wedding DJ. The most memorable part of the wedding reception is the music and dancing and you could be a part of it! Follow these steps and have people complimenting you on your awesome tunes as they leave the reception.
