Paint those toenails Fashionista's because we need to get ready for the next flip flop season to stay, and we have a totally cool project that will have your feet looking hotter than ever!
What you need:
A plain pair of rubber thongs
1/2 a metre of colourful ribbon in two different designs
Scissors
1 pack of silver or colourful jewels
Craft glue
Instructions
Step 1
Measure and cut one of your ribbons into two equal lengths of about 20cm
Step 2
Tie the ribbon around the toe of the thong a few times, and finish with a bow. Do the same on the other thong.
Step 3
Take your other ribbon and cut into another two equal lengths of about 20cm. Tie both of these strands in bows.
Step 4
Attach the bows on top of the other bows with craft glue and hold for a few minutes.
Step 5
Position your jewels on the top of your thongs and when you are happy with how they look, glue them on with craft glue.
Step 6
Let the glue dry overnight, and you will be ready to start your stuff in your new personally designed thongs!
Important Tips:
- Choose bright colors for your ribbons to match the summer season.
- If you cannot find stick on jewels, choose a strong craft glue so that your jewels don't fall off.
- Let your imagination run wild when designing your thongs, and try materials including lace, buttons and sequins.
Bratz Kidz SleepOver
Snuggle up with the Bratz Kidz(tm) for the most exciting Sleep-Over fun!
But don't expect to get much sleep. They're too busy dancing, chatting, doing makeovers and swapping scary stories!
Pampered Pupz
What's a Bratz (tm) girl's number one accessory? A pampered puppy by her side in its own, coordinating fashion outfit.
It's this season's MUST-HAVE! It's only the best for a Bratz(tm) and her pet so go over the top with rhinestones, satin and FAUX fur. Tee Hee! So Cute!
Check it out the handle becomes a collar for your pet!
Bratz Big Babyz with Hair
Before they were BratzTM, they were Bratz Babyz!TM But just because they're babies doesn't mean they have a small sense of style! These are the hippest, funkiest, craziest babies around, now with real hair for you to style in the most fashionable 'do!
Hey have you checked out Stardoll?
Stardoll is an online celebrity dress up and community site for everyone who loves fashion and celebrities. So... ALL OF US!!
It's a site for girls like us and has more than 400 dolls and tens of thousands of garments and accessories with new dolls created every week.
Anyway enough from me the only way to really understand is to get involved!
Get Playing!
waah..grabe! wow! ka-tense..yesterday we had our song interpretation(contest) and it's our filipino project at the same time..
Fear overcame everyone of us,so medyo "nagkalat" kami.. :P
Before our presentation we had our bets already on who'll win in the contest for sure.Number one in our list is 2-Hosea..But they said that they're not the one who made the steps it was their adviser Sir. Agcaoilli (MAPEH teacher) and to other section it was just so unfair also to us.But they're really good.Second is 2-Isiah(carlynn's section) they're also good! compared to them we're simply nothing what else if we were compared to Hosea.. :(
huhu,.but we got to admit it.I was so mad&sad at the same time,coz' teaching and leading your section in front is not that easy as what it looks like.
But our student teacher in filipino made me realize that we're unique in a way that we didn't use any player for music to play instead we made use of our voices and guitars..and he also made us proud of our performance.he told us that if we weren't scared we may have won even 3rd place.He removed the feeling of being mad in my heart,he made me feel relaxed and happy..While listening to what he's saying tears came to me eyes..(of course I wipe 'em away i don't want anyone to see me crying)
Being a participant in the contest is another experience for me in being a choreographer of a section..
Another memory was added not only in my mind but also in my heart..
<3
Now you can have the perfect accessory for all your outfits with your own custom made bangle! These funky bangles will have you looking cute in no time.
What you need:
Wooden bangles (available at Williams shoes and some spotlight stores)
Acrylic paints
Paintbrush
Wood varnish
Instructions:
Step 1
Choose the colours and pattern you will be using
Step 2
It's as easy as just painting your chosen design onto the bangle! With a thick paintbrush, paint on the background colour. With a thin paintbrush, paint on your design.
Step 3
When your paint has dried, coat your bangle with one layer of varnish.
TG Tips
Try and wear more than one bangle, that way they will stand out. Choose colours and patterns that match the outfit you are wearing. Before you buy your paints, make sure they will work on wood Don't be afraid to try other ways of decorating your bangles. Cut out some of your favourite pictures and stick them onto your bangle, then coat with varnish. Easy! If you can't find wooden bangles, buy some cheap ones from a discount shop and paint over them.
Glitter Facts!!
Glitter is usually made of metallic flakes
Gary Glitter was a popular rockstar in the 1970's!
'Glitter Rock' was a type of rock music popular in the 1970's... rockstars wore lots of glitter make-up, shiny outfits and huge sparkly platform boots!
Christmas decorations are usually covered in glitter to resemble snow sparkling!
Snowdomes commonly have glitter in them to resemble snow when shaken.
Glitter is used in many types of arts and crafts to add brilliance, sparkle and shine.
Underground caves that appear to glitter get this affect from calcite crystals.
Glitter can be used in many items to enhance their appearance, such as fabrics, cosmetics, glass, plastics, paint, paper, and ornaments.
Nail varnish and lip-glosses commonly use glitter to add an extra sense of glam!
"All that glitters is not gold" is an old English proverb meaning that not everything is always as it seems!
Gold never tarnishes or rusts because it doesn't react to oxygen (which causes other metals to rust).
Gold is used in everything from space suits and firefighters helmets to arthristis treatments and computer components!
To attain the highest achievement in something is often referred to as a 'glittering prize'.
Celebrities who attend lots of parties and glamourous functions are often referred to as 'the glitterati'.
This super-easy recipe for groovy Body Glitter will have you outshining everyone at your next party!
What you'll need:
-Glitter (duh!)
-Aloe Vera gel (you can buy this at chemists or health food stores)
-A pot to put your finished product in!
Procedure
Pour some Aloe Vera gel into the pot you want to store it in until it's about full. Add some glitter in small amounts to avoid clumping. Keep adding glitter until you have the amount of sparkle you want!
That's it! Easy, huh?
Top Tips:-Use different coloured glitters to create a 'rainbow' effect!
-Add a small amount of food dye to make your gel coloured!
-Make up batches of Body Glitter to give to friends as presents!
-Add some nice smelling essential oil to make your Body Glitter smell yummy!
Make your own groovy Chocolate Lip Gloss!
What you?ll need:
-Vaseline
-Powdered cocoa mix
-Small pot to put it in!
Procedure:
You might need Mum's help with this one, as you'll need to use the microwave, and the Vaseline will get hot.
Place the desired amount of Vaseline in a glass bowl in the microwave, and heat for 30 seconds. Take it out and give it a stir. Continue to do this until the Vaseline is fully melted.
Next, add the cocoa powder (experiment with how 'chocolatey' you want your gloss!) to the Vaseline, and stir well. Put the mixture back into the microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir again. Set aside to cool.
Once your mixture is cool enough to handle, spoon it into your 'lip gloss pot' and pop it into the fridge for a short while to set. You can use all sorts of things for a 'lip gloss pot' - your Mum might have an old eyeshadow pot that's empty. Or your Dad might have a small plastic pot for fishing tackle! You can also buy small plastic make-up pots at your local chemist. Use your imagination!
It's now ready to use!
You can play around with this - here are some fun ideas!
- Use powdered fruit juice like Tang to make yummy fruity lip gloss!
- Add some shimmery eyeshadow for pretty colour!
- Add some glitter for an amazing sparkly effect!
- Add Vanilla Essence for yummy vanilla tasting gloss!
- Make a few pots to give to friends as presents!
- Add some strawberry essence for yummo berry smell and taste! (Idea from TG reader Candice Graham!)
Have fun! Let us know how you went with your own creation!
Homemade beauty products needn't be hard to make, lumpy and gross! They can be heaps of fun to make, and easy, too! Just raid the kitchen cupboards and fruit bowl and off you go! Try some of these for beauty treats, or just for a bit of fun!
** Tips for all masks:
- Make sure when applying the masks to your face to avoid the eyes and mouth areas.
- Apply gently - no need to rub it in!
- Leave masks on for about 10 minutes unless otherwise stated.
- Always rinse off gently with warm water.
* Banana Mask
Mash 1 banana and mix with 1 teaspoon of honey. Smooth over face and leave on for about 10- 20 minutes.
* Honey Mask
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Apply to face.
* Strawberry and Oat Mask
2 Tblsp ground oats, 3 large ripe strawberries, 1 teaspoon cream
Mix oats, mashed strawberries and cream to make a paste. It doesn't matter if it's a bit lumpy!
* Avocado Mask
Mix 1/2 cup of chopped avocado, 1/2 cup of finely chopped cucumber, 1 egg white and 2 teaspoons of powdered milk. Mix until a smooth past is created. Leave on for anywhere from 10 - 30 minutes before rinsing.
* Milk Mask
1/2 cup of full cream milk. Dab a cotton ball in the milk and wipe it over your face. Leave it on for about 5-10 minutes before rinsing.
* Oatmeal Mask
Firstly Use 1 tablespoon of fine oatmeal. Add 2 teaspoons of full cream milk. Mix to a smooth past. Smooth the mixture over your face (you can use an ice cream stick.) Wait until the mixture is hard. Peel the Mask of and rinse your face!
Top Tips:
- Treat your Mum to a beauty treat on her birthday or Mother's Day by making and applying a mask!
- Make masks at your next slumber party! Apply them to each other and paint your toenails while waiting to rinse them off!
- Make a mask for yourself anytime you're feeling a bit blue - it will cheer you up straight away!
There's nothing more relaxing than a nice soak in a warm bathtub, especially when you've got lovely bath salts to help you unwind. Their soothing scents make your cares wash away, and the therapeutic actions of the salts ease tired muscles!
Here we give you a few easy-peasy recipes for some fab bath salts - perfect for yourself, or to make as a prezzie for someone special who needs a treat!
Basic But Pretty Bath Salts You will need: |  |
To make: Allow to dry thoroughly, then store in pretty jars ready for gift-giving! Try these other Bath Salt recipes: |
Fizzy Roses You will need: |  |
To make: Store in jars. |
Relaxing Bath Salts For sleepy heads. You will need: |  |
| To make: Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. This may appear to form clumps due to the liquid content, but you can just use a fork to break up the lumpy bits! You can add 4 tablespoons of liquid glycerin for extra moisturising, but it's not essential. Allow to dry them store in jars! |
Bubbly Glitter For a totally glam bath-time! You will need: |  |
To make:
Combine the salts, glitter and oil and stir until the texture is smooth. Drizzle with the baby shampoo and then spread onto a greaseproof paper covered biscuit tray until you have an even layer. Allow to thoroughly dry out. This could take up to an entire day.
Store in a jar!
Top tips:
- These make great presents for friends, Mum, your Gran or anyone you know who needs a treat.
- You can change the types of petals or flowers used depending on what you or the person you are giving them to, likes best!
- Experiment with what essential oils you like best
- Package in decorative jars or 'bath tea bags' made out of muslin cloth tied with ribbon!
- Don't have a bath? You can use these as treats for your feet - just pop some into a tub of warm water and soak your tired tootsies!
- Great to make for school fetes
Pucker up party princess!
You've got the pyjamas, the pillow and the present but there's just one more thing you need: shiny, glossy lips that will dazzle your pals and sparkle like a disco ball on the dance floor!
Of course there's no time to sit around wondering which gloss is the boss. We've tested thousands (*sigh* someone's got to do it) and sussed out five of the best...
Rituelle lipbalms
These yummy lip balms are so good you could have them for desert! With flavours like orange-choc, tangerine and honeycomb they are my number one pic for the perfect sleepover make-up session!
Smackers flip gloss
No beauty pack would ever be complete without a Smackers gloss! This flip gloss smells delish and lasts for ever!
Sugarbaby lip candy
Sugarbaby lip candy is every girls best friend. Gorgeous glitter for a pout even Mary-Kate Olsen would be jealous of!
Tali Shine gloss
The name of Tali's fruity lip gloss says it all! Peachy in Panama makes you wish you were on a tropical island. But this yummy gloss is the next best thing.
Miki fruity lip balm
Sooo cute and an absolute must have sleepover gloss. My fave flavour is orange!
