1. Bandana Style Technique

If you have a larger scarf that you’d like to tie around your neck without the bulkiness, the bandana style is a great way to do it. Simply fold it into a triangle, and bring the two smaller ends around your neck. Find out all the details over at Cort In Session’s blog.

2. Tartan Poncho

If you have a giant blanket scarf, then you’ll love this genius tying technique. Drape it around your shoulders and then tie a belt around your waist. This style will provide some extra warmth for your arms too! Find out more over at Karamode’s website. 

3. Over Under Style

Here’s a clever style for a long skinny scarf that is thin and flowy. The key is to fold it in half first, and then drape that half around your neck and tuck the ends through in alternating ways. Head on over to One Good Thing By Jillee to check out all the info on this technique.

4. Belted Blanket Scarf

Here’s another cool way to incorporate a belt with your scarf. Start with a large blanket scarf and fold it in half so it forms a triangle. Then simply drape it around your neck and belt it. Make your way over to Life With Emily to find out more about this fun look.

5. Half-Tied

This one is shown with a blanket scarf, but it would work with any square scarf. Begin by folding it in half into a triangle shape, and wrap it all the way around your neck. Then loosely tie the ends, and you’re finished! Check out two other great styles at Classy Sassy.

6. Bow Style

For an extra feminine touch to your outfit, give this one a try. This style done with a large silk scarf, but a similar look could be achieved with a smaller one too. Fold it in into a triangle, grasp clumps from the two sides and wrap a hair tie around it! Found here. 

7. Woven Scarf Knot

This scarf tying technique is a bit more complicated, but it sure will look cool once you master it! The key is to fold the scarf in half first, and then loop the ends through in a certain way. Find out exactly how to do it by checking out this video at Sidewalk Ready.

8. Knotted Scarf

This scarf has the look of a knot, which it is, but it has a bit more to it than just a plain old double knot. Here, you’ll start with a single knot on one side and then slip the other un-knotted side through it. Head on over to Good Housekeeping to see three other ways to tie a scarf.

9. Bow Tie

This style looks like a giant bow… so cute! For this one, you can use any scarf that’s longer than it is wide. Begin by grasping one end and making it into a circle, then pulling the other end up and around. Check out the full photo tutorial at Yet Another Beauty Site.

10. Skinny Tie

If you’re into the simple style associated with the uber stylish ladies of Paris, then you might want to give this idea a try. For this look, you’ll need a long skinny scarf which you will loop around your neck and then tie once. Found over on Blair Eadie’s Instagram account.

11. Scarf Necklace

You can even turn a scarf into a necklace of sorts, which is a great way to take advantage of your collection even when it’s warm out. This style is done using a pashmina. Make your way over to Julep to find out how to do this style, as well as a couple of others.

12. The Knot Style

This look is part bandana style, part knot. Start exactly the same way you would to do a bandana tie, but then tie the ends to create the knot shown above. Head on over to Style By Joules to check out the instructions for this one along with lots of others.

13. Regular To Infinity

Here’s a clever one… this tutorial shows you how to turn a regular scarf into an infinity style, no sewing required! Simply tie the ends together, and then loop it twice around your neck. Head on over to the Vera Bradley blog to check out this and many others.

14. The Parisian

This one has a bit of a twist, with the ends tied and displayed rather than hiding them away underneath. Fold it in half into a triangle and tie the ends, then loop over your head twice and show off those ends proudly! Head over to Her Campus to see more ideas.

15. The Braid

Here’s a fun one which will surely get you some compliments. Begin with a folded triangle, fold that in half, then loop that around your neck and poke the ends through the loops. Check out the full photo tutorial over at Style By Joules, along with lots of other ideas.

16. The Neck Wrap

This is just a small variation on any of the more traditional ways to tie a scarf, but this one looks unique because the section that wraps around the neck covers the knot so it looks nice and clean. Find out how to recreate this look over at Hello Glow.

17. Scarf Belt

Here we have a scarf wrapped around the waist, creating a belted effect. This was done at the Marc Jacobs runway show, but could easily be recreated by any of us regular folk. Just fold a large scarf into a triangle and tie it above your hip. Found here. 

18. The Allure Style

Here’s another cool alternative to a traditional scarf tie. Starting with a pashmina or a similar long scarf, wrap it around your neck once and then tie the corners and toss it over your shoulder. Check out the full photo tutorial over at Her Campus.

19. Pashmina Coverup

Believe it or not, you can even turn a pashmina into a super stylish little coverup for the beach! This is a skirt style, and all you have to do to recreate it is to wrap it around your waist and tie the two top corners together. Check out lots of other ideas at Scarves.com.

20. Rolled Loop

Here’s another cool way to tie a scarf, and it can be done with lots of different types of scarves. Simply drape a long scarf around your neck once, and pull the ends up and around the loop that’s around your neck. Check out the photo instructions at Hello Glow. 

21. Mini Halter Style

If you’re looking for a full coverup for the beach, look no further! This might be one of my favorite ways to tie a scarf. You’ll need a large one for this style… simply wrap it around your body and loop the ends around your neck. Check out the photo instructions here.

22. Twisted Scarf

This is a pretty look for any long, skinny scarf… wrap it all the way around your neck once and then wrap the ties around and around that loop repeatedly on both sides. Make your way over to the Lady Violette blog to check out the full photo tutorial.

23. The Brooch Tie

This technique doesn’t involve much tying… instead, grab a vintage brooch and secure your scarf that way! Just wrap a small silk scarf around your neck and pin the brooch up by your neck. Head on over to Bustle to check out 20 other great scarf ideas.

24. Scarf Vest

Scarves can even be turned into vests, believe it or not! Just tie the ends in a certain way and then flip the tied section behind your neck. It will add a pop of style to any outfit. Make your way over to My Favorite Things to find out how to tie a scarf this way yourself.

25. Fancy Braided Scarf

And last but not least, the pièce de résistance – the fancy braided scarf! This one appears to be braided, but it’s actually twisted in a way that mimics a braid. Make your way over to Scarves.net to check out the helpful how-to video so you can recreate this one yourself.

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2 Choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone

Choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone: Simple Guide to choosing a red lipstick for your skin tone. If you’re not sure whether you have cool or warm undertones, I’ll help you figure that out too! (via The Radiance Report)

3 Anti-Feathering Trick for Lipstick

Anti-Feathering Trick for Lipstick: I’m a firm believer in adding this extra step, especially as we get older and lip lines creep up from years of using straws and pursing our lips (mental note: quit straws and anything else that’s harmful ASAP!). There’s nothing attractive about lipstick that has seeped into even the tiniest of lines and started traveling [] (via The Beauty Department)

4 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Thin Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Thin Lips: Applying lip liner correctly is quite an easy job, once you know what the right steps are. If you’ve got thin lips, keep on reading to discover the little secrets to applying lip liner like a pro! For giving your lips a more defined look, read how to perfectly apply lip liner on shapeless lips. If you want to make your lips look plumper naturally then remember to outline just outside of your natural lip line. Don’t over do it because it will look unnatural. Pick a color one shade darker than your natural lip color and line gently just outside your Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

5 A Spring Lip

A Spring Lip: Coming out of Winter and into Spring is my favorite time of the year! Be gone with the vamp and oxblood lips from the past months! There’s so much inspiration everywhere with daffodils popping up, cherry blossoms blooming and azaleas gazing and all can be transferred into makeup choices. There are many gorgeous collections that [] (via The Beauty Department)

6 3D Lip Effect

3D Lip Effect: I love this super quick little tip for a fuller lip! Not only because it tricks the eye into seeing a more voluminous lip, but also because its so, so pretty and makes me happy! Here’s how to pull it off: TOOLS Highlighting powder: You can use a frosted eye shadow or blush, it doesn’t [] (via The Beauty Department)

7 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Shapeless Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Shapeless Lips: Learning how to perfectly line your lips is easier than you think! By now you probably know how to choose the right shade of red for your lips based on your skin tone, so now is time to find out how to line those gorgeous lips of yours based on their natural shape. Well start off today with how to apply lip liner on shapeless lips. Start by defining your cupids bow with your favorite shade of lip liner and emphasize your lips natural m shape, just like in the image below. Remember to outline just a little outside the Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

8 How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger

How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger: I confess. I’m a total cheater. And there’s nothing wrong with the natural shape of our lips! Its just some of us have uneven lips or could benefit from a little volume every now and then. (Remember The 3-D Lip Illusion and The Fuller Lip Effect from my Beautician Magician Series?) I’m not suggesting you [] (via The Beauty Department)

9 How to Make Your Lips Look Fuller

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10 Pretty Vamp Lip

Pretty Vamp Lip: This beauty how-to is for those of you who’ve always been curious to know if you can pull off a vamp lip but not enough to buy anything. Well get this: all you need is your black kohl eyeliner pencil (yes you heard right!). Its one of the oldest methods in makeup and has quite the [] (via The Beauty Department)

11 Conditioning Your Lips

Conditioning Your Lips: Soft, full lips make your face look healthy and beautiful. But how do you get your lips to look amazing? Start by regularly exfoliating and conditioning your lips to help them look their best. Next, add color and shine to make your lips… (via wikiHow)

12 3 Steps to the Perfect Red Lip

3 Steps to the Perfect Red Lip: Nothing says icon like a signature red lip. It exudes a sense of power and sexiness at the same time and will always be in vogue. But you don’t have to be a superstar to pull off the crimson pout. A bold pop of red will up the sex appeal of anyone’s (via Elle)

13 Yummy Lip

Yummy Lip: I didn’t invent this delicious lip stain from heaven, but thought with Labor Day weekend around the corner, what a perfect time to remind you of it! When you’re throwing your barbeque, don’t forget Kool-Aids REAL purpose to stain your lips of course! It really does work and last. Here’s how: STEP ONE: Pick your flavor [] (via The Beauty Department)

14 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Full Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Full Lips: We’ve already learned how to apply lip liner on thin lips and shapeless lips, so today well learn how to perfectly line full lips! So, you want to make your full lips look thinner? Well, Ive got good news for you, its the most simple thing ever! Start off by covering your lips in a thin layer of foundation (this way the lipstick will stay on for longer and it will give your lips a thinner appearance). Next you’ll want to outline your lips just inside their natural edge. Follow up with a matte lipstick and top with a gloss.Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

15 3 Tips for Perfect Matte Lips

3 Tips for Perfect Matte Lips: Get soft, luscious matte lips without dryness or discomfort. (via Divine Caroline)

16 Lipstick Longevity

Lipstick Longevity: How could I not share with our TBD family my favorite trick for keeping clients lip colors on all night, long past the red carpet? Some steps may seem a little odd, but they’ve worked for me for years, so I confidently know that they’ll work for you too. Here’s all you have to do: [] (via The Beauty Department)

17 Bold Matte Lip

Bold Matte Lip: Look-at-me lips were splashed all over the Fall 2013 runways at New York Fashion Week. We are showing you how to achieve this look in just 5 simple steps. (via Makeup.com)

18 Matte Lip

Matte Lip: Today we welcome back our guest blogger Carissa Ferreri who is sharing her favorite way to turn any lipstick into a matte lipstick. Take it away, Carissa! I pride myself on bargain shopping and getting the most bang for your buck. There are so many makeup products out there and sometimes you just don’t have (via The Beauty Department)

19 Use gold glitter to make any shade metallic

Use gold glitter to make any shade metallic: What it is:A color-saturated, metallic-finish lip tar.What it does:After three years of intensive product development, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics is proud to introduce a new breed of Lip Tar with a metallic finish. Infused with state-of-t (via Sephora)

20 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Uneven Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Uneven Lips: We’ve already learned about how to correctly apply lip liner on thin lips, full lips and shapeless lips, and now its time to conclude the series with a tutorial on how to perfectly apply lip liner on uneven lips. Well, if you happen to have uneven lips, this is the way to correctly apply lip liner. Start off by outlining along the natural edge of the fuller half of the uneven lip and continue by outlining a bit outside of the thinner half of the lip. To balance the look, add a little more lipstick to the thinner part of Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

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Doors

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Chairs

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Staircases

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Appliances

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21. Magnetic

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2. Shower Favors

The Diva Dish

3. Snow Globe

Craftaholics Anonymous

4. Wall Vase & Candleholder

Make Life Lovely

5. Cheesecake

At I Am Baker

6. Topiarys

Sugar Tot Designs

7. Gift Packaging

Little Miss Momma

8. Glitter Slime

 The 36th Avenue

9. Lemon Scrub

Cincy Shopper

10. Pencil Holder

Handmade Charlotte

11. Bubble Jar

Chickabug Blog

12. Lanterns

Jamie + Loren

13. Pin Cushions

Craft Pudding

14. Advent Calendar

Craftaholics Anonymous

15. Sand Art

Kix Cereal

16. Tissue Paper Candle Holders

Tinker Lab

17. Glitter Covered

Delicate Construction

18. Pecan Parfait

Celebrations at Home

19. Craft Rack

Crafty Nest

20. Ponytail Organization

Popsugar

21. Rice Shaker

How We Montessori

22. Gumball Favors

Make It Lovely

23. Rainbow Cake

Make Life Lovely

24. Crayon Storage

Monkey See Monkey Do

25. Magnetic Jars

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26. Hummingbird Feeder

Birds & Blooms

27. Dipped Vases

Apples & Onions

28. Salt & Pepper Shaker

 Dream A Little Bigger

29. Votive Holders

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30. Spice Jars

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Plant Seasonal Blooms in Rustic Planters

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Make the Most of a Small Space

Spell It Out

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Turn Pumpkins into a House Number Display

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Make Use of What’s Already There

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Decorate With Corn Stalks

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Welcome the Season with a Chalkboard Sign

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Repurpose a Little Red Wagon

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DIY Your Own Pumpkins

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Create a Cozy Seating Area

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Flank The Door

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Display Thrift Shop Finds

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Welcome Guests

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Use a Light Color Palette

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Repurpose a Ladder

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Create Symmetry

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Craft rooms

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Entryways

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Storage and organization

Larger pegboards can be added to a closet or to a storage nook. They’re useful for hanging bags and can accommodate open shelves.

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Cleaning supplies on pegboards

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Garage organizers

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Pegboards for display

A pegboard wall is a good way to display accessories and other types of items. Hang planters on pegs, use shelves for collections and be creative.

In the living room, for example, a pegboard wall can be an interesting way to display shelves. The wall offers a flexible design solution as the user can place the shelves in a variety of positions and combinations.

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Combine looks with function. The pegboard can hold both useful items such as small tools and accessories and decorative elements such as photos or suggestive images.

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Kitchen pegboards

Small pegboards can be used in a variety of ways and spaces, including the kitchen. In here, for example, such an item can hold and organize the utensils.

Pegboards and shelves make excellent combinations. In the kitchen, use the combo as a storage solution for pots and pans.

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Things like measuring cups and bottle openers would sit perfectly on a pegboard placed in the kitchen. Keep it close to the stove top so you can grab the thing you need without moving.

The pegboard is not the main attraction in this kitchen. The eye-catching elements are actually the pots and pans which, in this case, become wall decorations. It’s nice that they all match. An interesting way to combine looks with function and a great way to save space by using the empty areas on the walls.

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Pegboards can also be used as baclsplashes. This is actually a pretty practical and creative idea. Why bother with fixed shelves and hooks when you can be a lot more flexible? This is just one of the many great DIY backsplash designs you can try.

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Bathroom pegboards

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Miscellaneous ideas

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Turn a pegboard into a room divider. In addition to separating the areas, it will also serve as a storage wall. You can use it in the bedroom where it can double as a wardrobe.

This is a really interesting way to give a bedside table a makeover. Replace the door with a pegboard. You can put a few hooks on the inside so you can keep your earrings or other things there or you can simply use the board for the look it gives the nightstand.

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