App for a perfect Halloween Costume

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If you are not especially imaginative, or do not have time to properly prepare yourself for a masquerade costume, there are applications that will help you to prepare for the following Halloween.

“Digital Dudz” is a conceptual project of NASA engineer Robert Brand, who became famous for his incredible costume that was created for last year’s Halloween. Unfortunately, it cost about 920 euros – far from affordable. 

However, they do something for people with shallow pockets for this year’s costume: all you need is a T-shirt, smartphone, and “Digital Dudz” applications. The preparation of the costume takes about four minutes. 

Just follow the instructions on the video below:

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A diamond-encrusted dress valued at £3.5 million ($5.67m) unveiled in Ukraine

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One of the world’s most expensive dresses has sparkled on the catwalk in Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

The £3.5million ($5.67m) dress was created by British designer Debbie Wingham, who embroidered the piece with 50 two carat black diamonds, and weighs 29lb (13 kilograms).

Presented at a show featuring several other diamond-encrusted dresses from Ms Wingham’s collection, the black diamond dress received a mixed response from the audience in Kiev. The shimmering number received mixed reviews from the crowd; some said it was ugly whilst others felt it was a real beauty. And whilst the jewels may be impressive, so is the price tag of £3.5million ($5.67m).

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Outfit made ​​from wine

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Have you ever thought that a dress could be made from wine? Think again!

Scientists from Western Australia have added bacteria in red wine to create a cotton-like substance from which they can make shirts, dresses, swimwear… Other alcohol can be used in place of red wine, including beer.

For getting this fabric is used a kind of non-pathogenic bacteria (acetobacter), which are added to wine to convert it into vinegar and a cream that floats on the surface. This layer is then harvested and dried on an inflatable doll to get the desired shape. When the mannequin is deflated the clothing remains. However, when the ensemble dries the fibres become like tissue paper, tearing easily and needs to be kept damp when worn.

The Bioalloy team are now hoping to partner up with other experts to find a way to strengthen the material, which they have named ‘Micro be’. 

Lead researcher Gary Cass, collaborated with contemporary artist Donna Franklin to deisgn the womenswear range and believes fermented fashion could one day become mainstream.

With a little imagination, will and effort, it is expected that this newly developed material used in other disciplines such as medicine, dentistry or architecture, not only in fashion.

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11 smart tips to make your life easier

1.

Use leftover toilet paper rolls to store wrapping paper and preventing it from coming unfolded.

2.

A comb makes the perfect nail holder.

3.

Use a wooden spoon to prevent water from over-boiling.

4.

Sandals coming apart? Use a bread tie to keep them from breaking.

5.

Use a dustpan to fill buckets or pots that will not fit under the sink.

6.

Make ice cubes out of the same liquid they will be going in to prevent drink from becoming watered down.

7.

Bread ties make the perfect cord labels.

8.

Never trow away bottles. Simply remove the top portion to create easy and cheep bags for storage.

9.

Use sticky notes to catch debris while drilling.

10.

Don’t waste your money on Swiffer towels. Regular kitchen rags works just fine.

11.

Use a can opener to safely open those pesky plastic packages.

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Fantastic Projects for Easter

 Bunny Bunting

So cute! The combination of pink and white for this bunting is great but you can use other colors and patterns, too.

Button Art and Stuffed Bunnies

While the bunnies look all kinds of adorable, I will have to say that I am learning towards making the button art.

Barnyard Cuties

This barnyard trio makes a great project for Easter, but the roly-poly pals are fun to play with any time of year.

Bean Bag Bunny Craft

We’ve selected the Bean Bag Bunny for our feature craft for kids, but you find even more bean bag animal templates on FirstPalette.com.

Bunny Ears for Kids

Keep the kids happy and hoppy this Easter with these easy-to-make bunny ears craft.

Chalkboard Pails

If your kids are going Easter egg hunting, it helps to give them the right tools.

Candy Easter Buddies Craft

These fun little critters are only a small sample of the fun creatures you can create with Hershey’s candies.

Chick Centerpiece Craft

Yarn can be turned into this really cute Chick Centerpiece for your Easter table.

Cotton Ball Bunny Craft 

Sit the kids down at the table to make these soft and cuddly little bunnies just in time for Easter. A fun project that’s easy enough for the little ones to join in the fun. 

Dye-ving Dudes

These hard-boiled snorkelers are fully equipped for a dip in the blue (or green or pink). For a hilarious centerpiece, display a row of the finished dudes sitting in their dye-ving tanks.

Easter Candle Holder

This is clever and cute. I love that they used very colorful decor elements for the candle holders but you can always go for monochromatic.

Easter Chicks

These are “Steiner-inspired Easter” chicks. The best part is the way that you can play with them.

Fabric Silhouettes

I am always down for craft projects that will help me deal with my unlimited pile of scrap fabrics so I had to include this in this list of projects for Easter.

Egg-Hunter’s Mask

This cute, flop-eared mask doubles as a challenging impediment for wily hunters.

Easter Jewelry

Jelly beans are a versatile candy. They’ve been to outer space — on the space shuttle Challenger in 1983 — and artists have used thousands at a time to create bright mosaics. So why not an edible jelly bean necklace or bracelet for National Jelly Bean Day (April 22)?

Egg Topiary

These look really beautiful. In fact, they look like they can be great home decorations all year.

Flower Easter Eggs

These are total sweethearts. Not only will you be making oh-so-pretty Easter eggs, these are also very easy to make. Courtney shares: These little floral easter eggs are SO EASY to make! Seriously, you could make a dozen while watching your favorite television show and bam, you have a whole tree’s worth!

Glitter Eggs

Aren’t these pretty? If you make enough for your mantel or as a table centerpiece, you will have one elegant Easter gathering.

Hoppy Bunny Bags Craft

These Bunny Bags will bring smiles to little faces at Easter.

Lamb Placecard Craft

Let these adorable lambs help you find your place at the Easter dinner table.

Marbleized Easter Eggs

This is another project for Easter that your kids will love to do. No can can ever resist making a mess with paint. Even those who are only kids at heart love it, too.

Magazine Mini Basket

A tisket, a tasket: this colorful basket is created from strips of recycled magazines. Fill your container with shredded scrap paper for a greener take on Easter grass.

Marshmallow Bunny Craft

Who doesn’t like marshmallows and the kids will love these yummy little bunnies. 

Purple Cow Egg

Courtesy of hard-boiled eggs, vibrant egg dye, a cute pipe cleaner stand, and some glued-on details (paper ears, pom-pom nose, and so on), this critter is an Easter favorite.

Egg Pedestal

Display your finest blown egg on this easy-to-make stand.

Yarn Wrapped Eggs Craft

These beautiful craft eggs will make wonderful decorations for an Easter tree and be around for years to come.

Pine Cone Shaped Easter Ornament Craft

Use small Styrofoam eggs for the centers and Easter-themed ribbon to make these beautiful Easter Eggs. So cute hanging on an Easter tree or decorating around the house.

Paper Bag Nest

Our nature-inspired Easter decoration encourages kids to head outside.

Surprise-inside Egg

An un-eggs-pected treat hides in each of these colorful orbs. On the big day, kids can hunt for them, smash them open, and enjoy. To keep the contents secret, Mom or Dad can handle the job of filling and capping. For extra fun, make a “golden” egg holding a few bucks.

Napkin Rings

I simply find the little eggs too cute for words. Their colors sure look wonderful against the dark brown of the miniature nest.

Speckled Eggs

Making speckled details used to be my go-to process for adding texture to any art project in school. If you want your Easter egg decorations to look better than plain, this is a great Easter craft for you and your kids.

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Moss Graffiti

Here’s something that’s decidedly not green: graffiti! Moss graffiti, also called eco-graffiti or green graffiti, replaces spray paint, paint-markers or other such toxic chemicals and paints with a paintbrush and a moss “paint” that can grow on its own. You can use moss graffiti to adorn a wall or on stepping stones or wooden or ceramic planters. 

Unlike spray paint, moss graffiti is all natural and healthy to work with. Aerosol cans spraying toxic paints onto surfaces that will later require time, energy and water to be removed.
As people become more eco-friendly and environmentally aware, the idea of making living, breathing graffiti has become a more green and creative outlet for graffiti artists.
Moss graffiti is a slower process, but the results are very impressive.
What a unique way to add more personality to your springtime garden!

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Moss Graffiti Recipe 1

What You’ll Need:

• Handfulls of Moss
• 1-2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk
• Water
• Blender
• Covered Container
• Paint Brush
• Chalk
• Spray Mist Bottle

What To Do:

1. Collect moss.
2. Clean the dirt off the moss.
3. Sketch out the image onto the surface with chalk.
4. Place moss in the blender.
5. Add sugar and buttermilk
6. Blend until thick like a milkshake. If it gets too thick, add some water.
7. Pour into container.
8. With the paintbrush, create your design on the surface.
9. Leftover moss can be stored in the refrigerator and reapplied if needed.
10. Spray your moss wall art daily with water.
11. The design should start to spread over the area.

 Moss Graffiti Recipe 2

 What You’ll Need:

• One or two clumps (about a small handful) of moss
• 2 cups of buttermilk
• You can also substitute with yogurt (vegan yogurt can be used)
• 2 cups of water (or beer)
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• Corn syrup (optional)

 What To Do:

1. Gather up as much moss as you can find or buy.
2. Wash the moss to get as much soil out of the roots as possible.
3. Break the moss apart into manageable pieces and place in blender.
4. Add the buttermilk/yogurt, water/beer and sugar.Blend the mixture until completely smooth. You’ll want it to have a paint-like texture. If the mixture is at a consistency where you feel it will drip, add corn syrup until the consistency you desire is reached.
5. Use a paintbrush to apply the moss-paint to the surface on which you wish your design to grow.
6. If possible, check back weekly to either spray the design with water (to encourage moss growth, especially if you live in a dry environment) or apply more moss-paint. 

Moss Graffiti Recipe in Pictures

 What You’ll Need:

 What To Do:

Here is some real works of art with Moss Graffiti:

Shoes – Spring/Summer 2012

Shoe trends vary from year to year. Each shoe trend has its place in the fashion world, and some enjoy more popularity than others.

These days it’s all about adding extra height. The platform shoe trend has been dominating the fashion scene and it’s a wonder how much higher heels can actually go! When wearing platform shoes, choose ones with thicker heels for more stability.

It seems that designers are bringing back this shoe trend. Kitten heels occupy the space between flat shoes and sex-bomb high heels. The look is demure and is well suited for those who are averse to sky high heels. The beauty of both the minimalist and ladylike kitten heel is that they are light enough to transcend the seasons, particular when it comes to office and night time occasions.

All that glitters is, well, glitter. That’s right, one of the season’s hottest footwear trends is sparkling, shimmering, and downright blinding. Whether you choose a pair of glitter flats or breathtaking high heels, as long as its glitter, it’s on trend.

There’s been a current trend lately for anything sheer and clear. Last spring some designers made attempts to make transparent shoes popular but no one took them seriously. For Spring/ Summer 2012 number of such designers has increased dramatically and now we understand that last season the shoes made of sheer vinyl were just the first fruits we were afraid to try. Steer clear of anything too tacky though – keep it to a single feature such as a clear heel or clear strap.

Can’t wait to start wearing your warm-weather wardrobe? Shoes with raffia or woven straw details are typical of spring/summer trends. Brogue or lace-up shoes with raffia soles were seen on the Prada catwalks, so it’s a look with some weight behind it.

The alternative and grungy trend is still going strong. If the typical black or white creeper shoe doesn’t do it for you, you can always try your hand at lighter or pastel colours. For a more wearable option, choose creeper shoes with a shorter and less noticeable platform.

Clothes Trends also influence trends for shoes. Thanks to the current sport inspired trend, hi-top sneakers are going to become quite fashionable. The usually feminine Isabel Marant has introduced a sporty looking hi-top sneaker into her collection and it’s already a hit with fashionistas the world over.

Are you sick of hearing the term ‘colour blocking’ yet? If so, I’m sorry to say that this trend will be around for a while yet. Colour blocked shoes are a great way of working this trend and adding pops of colour to an outfit. 

While they seem to have gone out of fashion for a while, pointed toe shoes are once again back in fashion thanks to designers such as Louis Vuitton. The look can be quite severe so if you want, add a touch of girlish charm to your pointed shoes with bow details.

Some footwear producers use metallic toes for practical purposes, to make their shoes more durable. But during Spring/ Summer 2012 fashion season metallic toes will also be very trendy and designers decided to bring metallic toes to a new, more glamorous level.

Rivets will be a great hit during Spring/ Summer 2012 season. They come on all types of footwear: from high-heeled pumps to biker boots. Rivets can be small and almost invisible or large and made to focus attention on them. Find your way of wearing rivets this season.

Yes, lacing still keeps it high position in the world of fashion. We see lots of it on shoes and sandals but it’s no longer as trendy on boots. 

When D&G showcased their Spring 2011 collection with tons of wedges we realized the style would stay with us for long. For Spring/ Summer 2012 season wedges are still very popular as well as espadrilles. They are less colorful though.

There seems to be a shoe trend to cover all manner of different tastes and styles. 

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Towards the day of love… Where to go for a Valentine’s Day?

Legend has it that Emperor Claudius I forbid men to get married, as he thought that married or engaged to men would not fight in the wars, because they will stay at home with their family. All priests are respected that decision, except Valentine. He still held wedding ceremony. Therefore he was thrown into prison, and on 14 February 269th decapitated. Shortly after that he was proclaimed as a saint, and from then 14.2. in the Catholic world is celebrated as the Day of St.. Valentine, Orthodox Christians celebrate St. Tryphon, while among young people this holiday popular as Valentine’s Day.

Did you ever wonder who sent the first Valentine’s Day card? The oldest card for this holiday was sent by the French Duke of Orleans while he was imprisoned in England, and he was wrote to his wife. A tradition of sending greeting cards of love comes from Sv. Valentine who was before his death sent a suicide note for a dungeon keeper daughter, who was blind. Sv. Valentin was on the end of the letter wrote “from your Valentine for the warmth that you showed to him,” and then on the girl could see. Since this event Valentine greetings around the world fill the mailboxes.

However, the tradition of sending romantic letters and cards, slowly fading, but be original, and send card of this type to your loved one. And what might be even more delighted your loved one, if you write a card with plenty of love and hand in some of the most romantic city.

Is there anything more romantic than driving in the beautiful canals of Venice with the gondolas? Probably most would say “No”. Therefore Valentine’s Day spend in this town, located in northern Italy. In one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world can visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, San Sebastian Church, St. Mark Church and Rialto bridge.

For the most romantic date in the year you can go to Vienna. This is, by the quality of life, the first city in the world. as the major city of the European Union is the 10th . It is the largest city of Austria, and the place has full of cultural and historical sights. Walk with your loved one start from the center of Vienna, which is on the UNESCO list of cultural heritage, and visit the many museums, Mozart’s home, Castle Belvedere, Schönbrunn Palace, Rupert’s Romanesque church, the Gothic cathedral of St. Stephen, Parliament …

Without doubt, the title of the most romantic city holds Paris. This is the capital and largest city of France, and the most visited tourist destination in the world. What the tourists first visit when they come to Paris? – Eiffel Tower, the most famous tower in the world, 324 m high. Then follows the tour to the Arc de Triomphe, then the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Palace of disability, Concorde Square … We recommend you to climb to the highest peak of Paris – Montmartre, which offers stunning views of the entire city.

The richest history from all of the world capital has Rome, the capital of Italy. Rome is the center of ancient culture and open-air museum. Numerous witnesses of the past and the cultural and historical monuments are located within the city. The most popular attractions in Rome, the most famous in the world is the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire. In Rome there is a pantheon, or temple of all gods, numerous museums and villas, churches, castles, fountains … Remember: “All roads lead to Rome”.

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